Ketlen Souza

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.

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

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

• Invicta Fighting Championships
  • Invicta FC Flyweight Championship (One time)
• Standout Fighting Tournament
  • SFT Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

18 matches	14 wins	4 losses
By knockout	8	2
By submission	1	2
By decision	5	0

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.

^[16]

See also

• List of current UFC fighters
• List of female mixed martial artists

References

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2. Sherdog.com. "Ketlen Souza". Sherdog. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
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9. Critchfield, Tristen (January 19, 2023). "Talita Bernardo Edges Taneisha Tennant, Claims Bantamweight Title at Invicta FC 51". sherdog.com. from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
10. King, Nolan (May 2, 2023). "UFC signs Invicta FC flyweight champion Ketlen Souza". Yahoo Sports. from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
11. "UFC signs Invicta FC flyweight champion Ketlen Souza". Yahoo Sports. May 2, 2023. from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
12. Anderson, Jay (May 3, 2023). "Karine Silva Welcomes Ketlen Souza to the UFC on June 3". Cageside Press. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
13. Phillips, Sabrina. "Watch Brutal Leglock End In Injury At UFC Vegas 74". JitsMagazine. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
14. Martin, Damon (March 21, 2024). "UFC announces full card supporting Matheus Nicolau vs. Manel Kape 2 on April 27". MMA Fighting. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
15. Anderson, Jay (April 27, 2024). "UFC Vegas 91: Ketlen Souza Dominates Marnic Mann in Strawweight Return". Cageside Press. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
16. Sherdog.com. "Ketlen Souza "Esquentadinha"". Sherdog. Retrieved January 19, 2023.

External links

• Professional MMA record for Ketlen Souza from Sherdog