Bethe Correia
Bethe Correia | |
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] | |
Years active | 2012–2021 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 18 |
Wins | 11 |
By knockout | 2 |
By decision | 9 |
Losses | 6 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 3 |
Draws | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Bethe Correia (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈbɛtʃi koˈʁejɐ]; born June 22, 1983) is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the women's bantamweight division. A professional mixed martial artist since 2012, Correia has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Early life
Bethe Correia was born in Campina Grande, Paraiba. She graduated from college with a degree in accounting, but gradually found that she was "too hyperactive for office work".
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Correia studied a number of techniques at the onset of her MMA career, including
She made her professional MMA debut in her native Brazil in May 2012, defeating Daniela Maria da Silva by unanimous decision at the First Fight: Revelations show. Training with the "Pitbull" brothers,
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In October 2013, Correia signed a multi-fight deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[6] Correia noted, "Being in the UFC is having the chance to fight with the best in the world and accept big challenges. It's the dream of any fighter."[1]
Correia made her promotional debut the following December as she faced MMA veteran Julie Kedzie at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot.[7] At the time, Correia had fought in six professional bouts, while Kedzie had competed in 28.[4] Correia won the fight via split decision.[8]
She then faced Jessamyn Duke on April 26, 2014, at UFC 172. Despite her reach disadvantage, Correia used quick striking to out-point Duke and closed the gap by backing Duke toward the cage.[5] She won the fight by unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, and 30–27).[8]
Correia faced Shayna Baszler on August 30, 2014, at UFC 177.[9] After escaping a submission attempt in the first round, Correia became more aggressive with her striking and won by TKO at 1:56 of round 2.[10]
Bantamweight title shot
Following her third consecutive win in the UFC, Correia was challenged by former
After her earlier victory over Duke, a member of Rousey's informal "Four Horsewomen" stable, Correia began campaigning for a title shot against Rousey, holding four fingers to the camera and symbolically putting one down. She did likewise after beating Horsewoman Baszler.[13] In March 2015, UFC officials confirmed that Correia would fight Rousey for the title on August 1, 2015, at UFC 190.[14]
Despite the fact that Rousey had finished all but one of her previous fights within a round, Correia displayed much confidence heading into the bout, stating that she planned to give Rousey the worst beating of her career.[15] Subsequently, Correia lost the fight by knockout in only 34 seconds of the first round.[16]
Post title shot
Following UFC 190, Correia expressed interest in bouts with Miesha Tate and Jessica Eye, but claimed that both women had declined.[17][18] Eye denied the claim and offered to fight Correia in Spring 2016.[19] In April 2016, Correia fought Raquel Pennington at UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans, losing via split decision.[20]
Correia next faced Jessica Eye at UFC 203 on September 10, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio.[21] She won the fight via split decision.[22]
Correia then faced Marion Reneau on March 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum.[23] The back-and-forth fight saw strong moments from both women, ultimately ending in a majority draw (29–27 Reneau, 28–28, and 28–28).[24] After the fight, Reneau disagreed with the result and said “I believe she won the first round; maybe she might’ve edged me out a little bit. I think I definitely won the second – and for sure I won the third round."[25]
Correia faced Holly Holm at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia on June 17, 2017, in Singapore.[26] She lost the fight via a head kick knockout in the third round.[27]
Correia was scheduled to face Irene Aldana on August 4, 2018, at UFC 227.[28] The bout was pulled from this event as Correia was forced to withdraw due to injury. The fight was not replaced.[29]
The bout with Aldana was rescheduled and is expected to take place on May 11, 2019, at UFC 237.[30] At the weigh-ins, Correia weighed in at 141 lbs, 5 pounds over the bantamweight limit of 136 lbs. She was fined 30% of her fight purse and the bout proceeded at catchweight.[31] She lost the fight via submission in round three.[32]
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Fighting style
Correia is a striker who largely uses boxing and grappling techniques. She is recognized for her punching combinations, counter strikes, spinning back fists, and aggressive right hands.[5][48] During her fight against Jessamyn Duke, she led by 100 strikes to Duke's 55.[5]
Correia is known for her use of dirty boxing and cutting off the cage. While clinching, she will usually move the fight toward the fence and attack with flurries.[49][50] At UFC 172, she used this technique to negate Jessamyn Duke's reach; she later used it to earn her stoppage against Shayna Baszler.[10]
Mixed martial arts record
18 matches | 11 wins | 6 losses |
By knockout | 2 | 2 |
By submission | 0 | 1 |
By decision | 9 | 3 |
Draws | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 11–6–1 | Karol Rosa | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker | October 2, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Catchweight (138.5 lb) bout; Correia missed weight. |
Loss | 11–5–1 | Pannie Kianzad | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till | July 26, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
Win | 11–4–1 | Sijara Eubanks | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens | September 21, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
Loss | 10–4–1 | Irene Aldana | Submission (armbar) | UFC 237 | May 11, 2019 | 3 | 3:24 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Catchweight (141 lb) bout; Correia missed weight. |
Loss | 10–3–1 | Holly Holm | KO (head kick and punch) | UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia | June 17, 2017 | 3 | 1:09 | Kallang, Singapore | |
Draw | 10–2–1 | Marion Reneau | Draw (majority) | UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum | March 11, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Fortaleza, Brazil | |
Win | 10–2 | Jessica Eye | Decision (split) | UFC 203 | September 10, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Cleveland, Ohio , United States
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Loss | 9–2 | Raquel Pennington | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans | April 16, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 9–1 | Ronda Rousey | KO (punch) | UFC 190 | August 1, 2015 | 1 | 0:34 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | For the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship .
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Win | 9–0 | Shayna Baszler | TKO (punches) | UFC 177 | August 30, 2014 | 2 | 1:56 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
Win | 8–0 | Jessamyn Duke | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 172 | April 26, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Baltimore, Maryland , United States
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Win | 7–0 | Julie Kedzie | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot | December 7, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Brisbane, Australia | |
Win | 6–0 | Erica Paes | Decision (unanimous) | Jungle Fight 54 | June 29, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Barra do Piraí, Brazil | |
Win | 5–0 | Juliete de Souza | Decision (unanimous) | WCC – W-Combat 17 | June 1, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Macapá, Brazil | |
Win | 4–0 | Anne Karoline | TKO (punches) | Bokum Fight Championship | April 12, 2013 | 2 | 0:00 | Aracaju, Brazil | |
Win | 3–0 | Elaine Albuquerque | Decision (unanimous) | Heat FC 4 – The Return | October 18, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Natal, Brazil | |
Win | 2–0 | Daniely dos Santos | Decision (unanimous) | Fort MMA 2 – Higo vs. Kevin | July 27, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Mossoró, Brazil | |
Win | 1–0 | Daniela da Silva | Decision (unanimous) | First Fight: Revelations | May 31, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Parnamirim , Brazil
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Pay-per-view bouts
No | Event | Fight | Date | Venue | City | PPV buys |
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1. | UFC 190 | Rousey vs. Correia | August 1, 2015 | HSBC Arena
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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900,000[52] |
See also
References
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