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Women's Strawweight Division

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"Esquentadinha"

Ketlen Souza

Women's Strawweight Division

14-4-0 (W-L-D)

8

Wins by Knockout

1

Wins by Submission

4

First Round Finishes

Ketlen Souza
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    Ketlen Souza

    Jauregui vs Souza

    Sep. 14, 2024

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Info

Learn more about Ketlen Souza's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Manaus, Brazil
Trains at
Carioca Academy
Fighting style
Boxing
Age
30
Height
63.00
Weight
115.00
Octagon Debut
Jun. 3, 2023
Reach
63.00
Leg reach
35.00
  • Pro since 2016
     
  • Eight wins by KO, one by submission (RNC)
     
  • Four first-round finishes
     
  • Has won six of her last seven
     
  • Lost 2019 fight to UFC vet Ariane Carnelossi
     
  • Defeated DWCS alum Gisele Moreira in 2021
     
  • Origin of nickname – “At a weigh-in, the guy bothered me and I was rude to him and the nickname came up ever since.”

UFC on ESPN (4/27/24) Souza won a three round unanimous decision over Marnic Mann

UFC on ESPN (6/3/23) Silva was submitted by Karine Silva via kneebar at 1:45 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training for the sport when I was 17.

What professional titles have you held? Five titles: Mr. Cage Championship, SFT, Star Combate, Rei Da Selva and Invicta FC

Any achievements in amateur combat sports? 2014 World Wrestling Championship

What was your toughest fight so far and why? My toughest fight was against Gisele Moreira in the 61kg category. I move up two categories for a fight. Good ground fighter and it was a very balanced fight. 

Who is your favorite fighter and why? Conor is my favorite fighter because of the championship mindset he has.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, four periods of physical education

What was your job before you started fighting? Worked in a food hall

Personal life/background: I like to sing, sleep, read and eat, and I have a beautiful dog.