Ketlen Souza

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Ketlen Souza
Born (1995-08-18) 18 August 1995 (age 28)
Manaus, Brazil
Other names Esquentadinha
Height 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight 124 lb (56 kg; 8 st 12 lb)
Division Flyweight
Style Luta Livre
Fighting out of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Team Team Felipe Rego[1]
Years active 2016–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 18
Wins 14
By knockout 8
By submission 1
By decision 5
Losses 4
By knockout 2
By submission 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ketlen Souza (born 18 August 1995) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist (MMA) who currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the flyweight division. She previously competed in Invicta Fighting Championships where she is a former flyweight champion.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Souza started her professional MMA career in 2016 and mainy fought in Brazil. She amassed a record of 11–3 prior to being signed by Invicta.[2]

In her last fight before Invicta, Souza defeated Gisele Moreira via unanimous decision for the SFT Women's Bantamweight Championship at SFT 28 on 5 August 2021.[3]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Souza was scheduled to challenge the reigning Invicta FC Flyweight Champion Karina Rodríguez at Invicta FC 46. However, Souza withdrew from the bout four days before the event and was replaced by Daiana Torquato.[4][5]

Souza made her Invicta debut on September 28, 2022, at Invicta FC 49 against Maiju Suotama.[6] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[7]

Souza was booked to challenge Kristina Williams for the vacant Invicta FC Flyweight Championship at Invicta FC 51 on January 18, 2023.[8] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On May 2, 2023, it was announced that Souza has signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[10][11]

In her debut, Souza faced Karine Silva on June 3, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 46.[12] She lost the fight by kneebar submission and suffered a knee injury in the process.[13]

Souza faced Marnic Mann on April 27, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 55.[14] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[15]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 14–4 Marnic Mann Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Nicolau vs. Perez April 27, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Strawweight.
Loss 13–4 Karine Silva Submission (kneebar) UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi June 3, 2023 1 1:45 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–3 Kristina Williams Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 51: Tennant vs. Bernardo January 18, 2023 5 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States Won the vacant Invicta FC Flyweight Championship.
Win 12–3 Maiju Suotama Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 49: Delboni vs. DeCoursey September 28, 2022 3 5:00 Hinton, Oklahoma, United States Return to Flyweight.
Win 11–3 Gisele Moreira Decision (unanimous) SFT 28: Mexicano vs. Matsumoto August 5, 2021 5 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil Won the SFT Women's Bantamweight Championship.
Win 10–3 Joane Milen TKO (punches) Star Combat 1 May 29, 2021 2 2:03 Manaus, Brazil
Win 9–3 Erianny Castaneda TKO (retirement) Silva Combat Fight 3 May 14, 2021 2 5:00 Manaus, Brazil Flyweight debut.
Loss 8–3 Dayane de Souza Cardoso KO (punches) Mr. Cage 42 September 4, 2020 1 1:20 Manaus, Brazil Lost the Mr. Cage Strawweight Championship.
Loss 8–2 Ariane Carnelossi TKO (body kick) Future FC 5 May 24, 2019 3 3:53 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 8–1 Jessica Luanna TKO (punches) Mr. Cage vs. Rei da Selva Combat 1 March 16, 2019 2 2:24 Manaus, Brazil Defended the Mr. Cage Strawweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Erilene Rayla Nascimento TKO (punches) Mr. Cage 35 July 28, 2018 5 2:40 Manaus, Brazil Defended the Mr. Cage Strawweight Championship.
Loss 6–1 Fabiulane Melo Submission (armbar) Coari Champions March 31, 2018 1 1:56 Coari, Brazil
Win 6–0 Andréia Cerdeira Submission (rear-naked choke) Mr. Cage 34 March 10, 2018 2 2:50 Manaus, Brazil Won the vacant Mr. Cage Strawweight Championship.
Win 5–0 Paula Lira Pontes TKO (punches) Back Fish MMA 2 December 21, 2017 1 2:55 Manaus, Brazil
Win 4–0 Davina Maciel TKO (punches) Mr. Cage 29 May 25, 2017 1 0:59 Manaus, Brazil
Win 3–0 Jamily Solarth TKO (punches) Luta Tribal 1 July 8, 2017 1 1:36 Manaus, Brazil
Win 2–0 Erilene Rayla Nascimento Decision (unanimous) Jovem Pan Fight Night 1 May 18, 2017 3 5:00 Manaus, Brazil
Win 1–0 Roberta Camila Rocha TKO (punches) Arena Fight Championship 2 December 10, 2016 1 4:00 Coari, Brazil Strawweight debut.

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See also

References

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