Early career Bernardo started her professional MMA career since 2015 and amassed a record of 5-1 before signed by UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship Bernardo made her promotional debut on September 2, 2017 against
Marion Reneau at
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve. She lost the fight via technical knockout in round three. Bernardo next fight came on January 14, 2018 at
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi against
Irene Aldana. She lost the fight via unanimous decision. On October 27, Bernardo faced
Sarah Moras at
UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith. She won the fight via unanimous decision. Bernardo was scheduled to face
Jessica-Rose Clark on May 11, 2019 at
UFC 237. However, it was reported on April 3, 2019 Clark pulled out of the bout citing injury and she was replaced by newcomer
Melissa Gatto. In turn, Gatto was pulled from the fight in the days leading up to the event and replaced by
Viviane Araújo. Bernardo lost the fight via knockout in the third round. On March 19, 2020, it was reported that Bernardo was no longer part of the UFC's roster.
Post UFC Bernardo made her return on July 24, 2021 at OKTAGON 26 against fellow former UFC fighter,
Lucie Pudilová. She won the fight via unanimous decision.
Invicta FC Bernardo was expected to face
Katharina Lehner at
Invicta FC 48 on July 20, 2022. Lehner withdrew for an undisclosed reason and was replaced by Yana Gadelha. She won the fight by a second-round submission, forcing Gadelha to tap with a rear-naked choke. Bernardo was rebooked against
Katharina Lehner on November 16, 2022 at
Invicta FC 50, submitting Lehner with a kimura in the second round.
Bantamweight Champion Bernardo challenged
Taneisha Tennant for the
Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship at
Invicta FC 51 on January 18, 2023. She won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 48–46 in her favor. Bernardo made her first title defense against
Olga Rubin for the Bantamweight Championship at
Invicta FC 55 on June 28, 2024. She won the fight via second round rear-naked submission. In her second title defense, Bernardo faced
Jennifer Maia at
Invicta FC 59 on December 13, 2024. She lost the title by unanimous decision. == Personal life ==