Ketlen Souza

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Ketlen Souza
BornKetlen Gabriela Da Silva Souza
(1995-08-18) 18 August 1995 (age 29)
Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Other namesEsquentadinha
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight124 lb (56 kg; 8 st 12 lb)
Division Flyweight
Style Luta Livre
Fighting out of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
TeamTeam Felipe Rego [1]
Years active2016–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins15
By knockout8
By submission2
By decision5
Losses4
By knockout2
By submission2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ketlen Gabriela Da Silva Souza [2] (born 18 August 1995) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the women's Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She previously competed in Invicta Fighting Championships where she is a former flyweight champion.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

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

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. [4]

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. [5] [6]

Souza made her Invicta debut on September 28, 2022, at Invicta FC 49 against Maiju Suotama. [7] She won the fight via unanimous decision. [8]

Souza was booked to challenge Kristina Williams for the vacant Invicta FC Flyweight Championship at Invicta FC 51 on January 18, 2023. [9] She won the fight via unanimous decision. [10]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On May 2, 2023, it was announced that Souza has signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. [11] [12]

In her debut, Souza faced Karine Silva on June 3, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 46. [13] She lost the fight by kneebar submission and suffered a knee injury in the process. [14]

Souza faced Marnic Mann on April 27, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 55. [15] She won the fight by unanimous decision. [16]

Souza faced Yazmin Jauregui on September 14, 2024 at UFC 306. [17] She won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round. [18] This fight earned her a Performance of the Night award. [19]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
19 matches15 wins4 losses
By knockout82
By submission22
By decision50
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win15–4 Yazmin Jauregui Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 306 September 14, 202413:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win14–4Marnic MannDecision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Nicolau vs. Perez April 27, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Strawweight.
Loss13–4 Karine Silva Submission (kneebar) UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi June 3, 202311:45 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–3Kristina WilliamsDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC 51: Tennant vs. Bernardo January 18, 202355:00 Denver, Colorado, United StatesWon the vacant Invicta FC Flyweight Championship.
Win12–3Maiju SuotamaDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC 49: Delboni vs. DeCoursey September 28, 202235:00 Hinton, Oklahoma, United StatesReturn to Flyweight.
Win11–3Gisele MoreiraDecision (unanimous)SFT 28: Mexicano vs. MatsumotoAugust 5, 202155:00 São Paulo, BrazilWon the SFT Women's Bantamweight Championship.
Win10–3Joane MilenTKO (punches)Star Combat 1May 29, 202122:03 Manaus, Brazil
Win9–3Erianny CastanedaTKO (retirement)Silva Combat Fight 3May 14, 202125:00 Manaus, BrazilFlyweight debut.
Loss8–3Dayane de Souza CardosoKO (punches)Mr. Cage 42September 4, 202011:20 Manaus, BrazilLost the Mr. Cage Strawweight Championship.
Loss8–2 Ariane Carnelossi TKO (body kick)Future FC 5May 24, 201933:53 São Paulo, Brazil
Win8–1Jessica LuannaTKO (punches)Mr. Cage vs. Rei da Selva Combat 1March 16, 201922:24 Manaus, BrazilDefended the Mr. Cage Strawweight Championship.
Win7–1Erilene Rayla NascimentoTKO (punches)Mr. Cage 35July 28, 201852:40 Manaus, BrazilDefended the Mr. Cage Strawweight Championship.
Loss6–1Fabiulane MeloSubmission (armbar)Coari ChampionsMarch 31, 201811:56 Coari, Brazil
Win6–0Andréia CerdeiraSubmission (rear-naked choke)Mr. Cage 34March 10, 201822:50 Manaus, BrazilWon the vacant Mr. Cage Strawweight Championship.
Win5–0Paula Lira PontesTKO (punches)Back Fish MMA 2December 21, 201712:55 Manaus, Brazil
Win4–0Davina MacielTKO (punches)Mr. Cage 29May 25, 201710:59 Manaus, Brazil
Win3–0Jamily SolarthTKO (punches)Luta Tribal 1July 8, 201711:36 Manaus, Brazil
Win2–0Erilene Rayla NascimentoDecision (unanimous)Jovem Pan Fight Night 1May 18, 201735:00 Manaus, Brazil
Win1–0Roberta Camila RochaTKO (punches)Arena Fight Championship 2December 10, 201614:00 Coari, BrazilStrawweight debut.

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