Outside the UFC, Bethe 'Pitbull' is grateful for her time in the organization: 'I made incredible history'

Former challenger to the bantamweight belt, Brazilian says goodbye to the company, cites its importance in women's MMA and promises new projects

B. Correira (right) left the UFC after performing at Ilha da Luta, on July 25th. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Former UFC bantamweight title challenger (up to 61,2 kg.), Bethe Correia, the 'Pitbull', confirmed his departure from the organization. After the defeat suffered by Pannie kianzad, in July, the Brazilian, who did not have her contract renewed, thanked her for her time with the organization and revealed that she had no regrets about her dismissal.

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“The UFC booked me in Abu Dhabi a month ago and I was having my last fight under my contract. I made an incredible story. I fought with the best on the planet, competed for the title and I feel happy to have taken my name to the world. As a UFC veteran, I am proud to have contributed to the growth of women's MMA”, wrote the Brazilian on her 'Instagram' profile.

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With 11 fights between 2013 and 2020, 'Pitbull', for years, was among the main fighters in the division that, today, is led by her compatriot Amanda nunes. With fights against names like Holly holm and the legendary Ronda Rousey, against whom she fought for the title – in 2015 – on her resume, the athlete leaves the company aware that she did her best when she stepped into the octagon.

“Gratitude to the UFC and I have nothing to complain about. They were always perfect and just the way I dreamed. Soon, I will tell you about my projects, at the right time”, he concluded.

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Bethe leaves the company with five wins, five losses and one draw in her career. At 37 years old, the woman from Paraíba currently boasts a record of 11 positive results, five setbacks and one draw since her debut as a professional in MMA.

 

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UFC cast me to #abudhabi #ufcfightisland 1 month ago and was doing my last fight on the contract. I made an incredible story, fought with the best on the planet 🌍, competed for the title and I am happy to have taken my name to the world and as a veteran in the ufc I am proud to have contributed to the growth of the female Mma. Gratitude to the UFC and I have nothing to complain about, they were always perfect and the way I imagined and dreamed before entering the ufc. Soon I will tell you my projects, at the right time 😉🤫 #teamcorreia #betheeffect #ufc #wmma #letsgo #gobethe #inabudhabi … The ufc cast me for abu dhabi #ufcfightisland 1 month ago and I was having my last fight of the contract. I made an incredible story, I fought with the best on the planet, I competed for the title and I feel happy to have taken my name to the world and as a UFC veteran I am proud to have contributed to the growth of women's MMA. Gratitude to the UFC and I have nothing to complain about, they were always perfect and the way I imagined and dreamed before joining the UFC. I will soon tell you about my projects, at the right time!

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