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Women's Flyweight Division

"Esquentadinha"

Ketlen Souza

Women's Flyweight Division

13-4-0 (W-L-D)

Ketlen Souza

athlete record

Info

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

Place of Birth
Manaus, Brazil
Fighting style
Boxing
Age
28
Height
63.00
Weight
124.50
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
     
  • On five-fight winning streak
     
  • 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 Fight Night (6/3/23) Debut 

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

What ranks and titles have you held? Five belts - Mr.Cage Championship, King Of The Jungle, Star Combate, SFT And Invicta FC

Do you have any heroes? Cris Cyborg, Conor McGregor, Amanda Nunes, Valentina Shevchenko

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fulfillment of my dream

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