1. Bethe Correia graduated from college with a degree in accounting, but gradually found that she was "too hyperactive for office work".
27 Facts About Bethe Correia
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Bethe Correia studied a number of techniques at the onset of her MMA career, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sanda, and Amateur Wrestling.
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Bethe Correia 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.
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In October 2013, Bethe Correia signed a multi-fight deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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At the time, Bethe Correia had fought in six professional bouts, while Kedzie had competed in 28.
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Bethe Correia then faced Jessamyn Duke on April 26,2014, at UFC 172.
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Bethe Correia won the fight by unanimous decision.
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Bethe Correia faced Shayna Baszler on August 30,2014, at UFC 177.
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Bethe Correia 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.
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In March 2015, UFC officials confirmed that Bethe Correia would fight Rousey for the title on August 1,2015, at UFC 190.
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Subsequently, Bethe Correia lost the fight by knockout in only 34 seconds of the first round.
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Bethe Correia next faced Jessica Eye at UFC 203 on September 10,2016, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Bethe Correia then faced Marion Reneau on March 11,2017, at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Gastelum.
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Bethe Correia faced Holly Holm at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Bethe Correia on June 17,2017, in Singapore.
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Bethe Correia lost the fight via a head kick knockout in the third round.
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Bethe Correia was scheduled to face Irene Aldana on August 4,2018, at UFC 227.
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The bout was pulled from this event as Bethe Correia was forced to withdraw due to injury.
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At the weigh-ins, Bethe Correia weighed in at 141 lbs, 5 pounds over the bantamweight limit of 136 lbs.
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Bethe Correia lost the fight via submission in round three.
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Bethe Correia was scheduled to face Pannie Kianzad on May 9,2020, at UFC 250.
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Bethe Correia was scheduled to face Wu Yanan on December 5,2020, at UFC on ESPN 19 However, due to visa issues which restricted travel for both participants, the matchup was rescheduled to January 16,2021, at UFC on ABC 1.
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Bethe Correia faced Karol Rosa on October 2,2021, at UFC Fight Night 193.
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At the weigh-ins, Bethe Correia weighed in at 138.5 pounds, two and a half pounds over the women's bantamweight non-title fight limit.
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Bethe Correia announced her retirement from professional MMA competition after the fight.
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Bethe Correia is a striker who largely uses boxing and grappling techniques.
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Bethe Correia is recognized for her punching combinations, counter strikes, spinning back fists, and aggressive right hands.
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Bethe Correia is known for her use of dirty boxing and cutting off the cage.