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Revision as of 18:38, 24 February 2016
| Bethe Correia | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 22, 1983 |
| Nickname | Pitbull |
| Residence | Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[1] |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
| Division | Bantamweight |
| Reach | 64.0 in (163 cm)[2] |
| Fighting out of | Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
| Team | Pitbull Brothers MMA |
| Rank | Purple sash in Kung Fu[1] Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 10 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Bethe Correia (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈbɛtʃi koˈʁejɐ]; born June 22, 1983) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. She currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's women's bantamweight division.
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".[3] While practicing Sanda, Correia concluded that fighting provided what had been "missing" in her life, and sought to compete in mixed martial arts (MMA).[1][3]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Correia studied a number of techniques at the onset of her MMA career, including jiu-jitsu, Sanda, and amateur wrestling.[1] She would eventually develop a preference for striking, particularly boxing and kickboxing.[1][4]
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, Patrício and Patricky Freire, she won her first six fights within 13 months.[3]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In October 2013, Correia signed a multi-fight deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[5] 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.[6] At the time, Correia had fought in six professional bouts, while Kedzie had competed in 28.[3] Correia won the fight via split decision.[7]
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.[4] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[7]
Correia faced Shayna Baszler on August 30, 2014 at UFC 177.[8] 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.[9]
Bantamweight title shot
Following her third consecutive win in the UFC, Correia was challenged by former Strikeforce bantamweight champions Sarah Kaufman and Miesha Tate.[10][11] "A lot of girls from the UFC roster want a bout with me," Correia noted.[11] She initially expressed interest in fighting Kaufman, but later stated that she was focused on getting a title shot against then-UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey. "I want to face the champion," she said.[11]
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.[12] In March 2015, UFC officials confirmed that Correia would fight Rousey for the title on August 1, 2015, at UFC 190.[13]
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.[14] Subsequently, Correia lost the fight by knockout in only 34 seconds of the first round.[15]
Post title shot
Following UFC 190, Correia expressed interest in bouts with Miesha Tate and Jessica Eye, but claimed that both women had declined.[16][17] Eye denied the claim and offered to fight Correia in Spring 2016.[18]
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.[4][19] During her fight against Jessamyn Duke, she led by 100 strikes to Duke's 55.[4]
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.[20][21] At UFC 172, she used this technique to negate Jessamyn Duke's reach; she later used it to earn her stoppage against Shayna Baszler.[9]
Mixed martial arts record
| 10 matches | 9 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By submission | 0 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | TKO (punches) | WCC — W-Combat 17 | June 1, 2013 | 2 | N/A | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–0 | Anne Karoline | Decision (unanimous) | Bokum Fight Championship | April 12, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | 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 |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Bethe Correia - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
- ^ "Fight Card - UFC 177 Dillashaw vs. Soto". UFC.com. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
- ^ a b c d Erickson, Matt (2013-12-06). "Bethe Correia playing numbers game, and hopes UFC debut win is in the cards". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
- ^ a b c d Martin, Damon (2014-04-26). "UFC 172 Fight blog recap". FoxSports.com. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
- ^ "UFC signs Sergio Pettis and Bethe Correia". bloodyelbow.com. October 1, 2013.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
- ^ a b "Bethe 'Pitbull' Correia". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-07-24.
- ^ Matt Erickson (2014-07-08). "Shayna Baszler vs. Bethe Correia moves from UFC 176 to UFC 177 in Sacramento". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-08.
- ^ a b Thomas, Luke (2014-04-26). "UFC 172 undercard live blog: Benavidez vs. Elliott, more". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
- ^ Zidan, Karim (2015-01-10). "Bethe Correia excited by Sarah Kaufman callout: I will beat her or anyone else by first-round knockout". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
- ^ a b c Arbex, Fernando (2015-02-05). "Bethe Correia not interested in Miesha Tate fight: 'She wants the spotlight again'". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
- ^ "Year in the making, Rousey to face Correia at UFC 190", by Dave Deibert, PostMedia News
- ^ Guilherme Cruz (2015-03-19). "Ronda Rousey vs. Bethe Correia targeted for UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-03-19.
- ^ Cepeda, Elias (2015-06-03). "Bethe Correia: Ronda Rousey is a farce". FoxSports.com. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
- ^ Damon Martin (2015-08-02). "UFC 190: Ronda Rousey face plants Bethe Correia with 34-second knockout". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2015-08-02.
- ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2015-12-02). "Bethe Correia Wants To Retire Miesha Tate: 'I will make your wish come true, Miesha'". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-12-17.
- ^ Holland, Jesse (2015-12-17). "Bethe Correia: Jessica Eye Rejected UFC Pittsburgh Fight Because She Wants To Do Movies". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2015-12-17.
- ^ Guillen, Adam (2015-12-23). "Jessica Eye denies turning down UFC fight against 'alligator mouth' Bethe Correia". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 33 Play-By-Play: Julie Kedzie Vs. Bethe Correia". mmaweekly.com. 2013-12-06. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
- ^ Winfree, Robert (2014-08-31). "411's UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Soto Report 8.30.14". 411mania.com. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
- ^ Csonka, Larry (2014-04-27). "411's UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira Report 4.26.14". 411mania.com. Retrieved 2015-03-12.