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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.
| Ketlen Souza | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ketlen Gabriela Da Silva Souza 18 August 1995 Manaus, Amazonas, 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 | 19 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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]
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Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Yazmin Jauregui[19]
- Invicta Fighting Championships
- Invicta FC Flyweight Championship (One time)
- Standout Fighting Tournament
- SFT Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time)
| 19 matches | 15 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 2 |
| By submission | 2 | 2 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 15–4 | Yazmin Jauregui | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 306 | September 14, 2024 | 1 | 3:02 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| 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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