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 | |
Mixed martial arts career
editEarly career
editSouza 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
editSouza 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
editOn 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
editMixed martial arts
edit- Invicta Fighting Championships
- Invicta FC Flyweight Championship (One time)
- Standout Fighting Tournament
- SFT Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 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. |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ketlen Souza ("Esquentadinha") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ "Ketlen Souza ("Esquentadinha") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Ketlen Souza". Sherdog. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
- ^ "Lutador Bragantino se torna o primeiro campeão de duas categorias no SFT" (in Portuguese). Jornal + Bragança. August 6, 2021. Archived from the original on August 6, 2021.
- ^ Kuhl, Dan (January 26, 2022). "Invicta FC 46 Features Karina Rodriguez in First Title Defense". combatpress.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "Ketlen Souza out of Invicta FC 46, Daiana Torquato to rematch Karina Rodriguez for flyweight title". MMA Junkie. March 5, 2022. Archived from the original on March 5, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ "Invicta FC 49 results: Delboni vs DeCoursey". FightBookMMA. September 28, 2022. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ Critchfield, Tristen (September 28, 2022). "Jillian DeCoursey Submits Jessica Delboni, Captures Atomweight Crown at Invicta FC 49". sherdog.com. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
- ^ "Invicta FC 51: Taneisha Tennant defends bantamweight belt against Talita Bernardo". mmacrossfire.com. December 14, 2022. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ Critchfield, Tristen (January 19, 2023). "Talita Bernardo Edges Taneisha Tennant, Claims Bantamweight Title at Invicta FC 51". sherdog.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ King, Nolan (May 2, 2023). "UFC signs Invicta FC flyweight champion Ketlen Souza". Yahoo Sports. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ "UFC signs Invicta FC flyweight champion Ketlen Souza". Yahoo Sports. May 2, 2023. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (May 3, 2023). "Karine Silva Welcomes Ketlen Souza to the UFC on June 3". Cageside Press. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Phillips, Sabrina. "Watch Brutal Leglock End In Injury At UFC Vegas 74". JitsMagazine. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (April 27, 2024). "UFC Vegas 91: Ketlen Souza Dominates Marnic Mann in Strawweight Return". Cageside Press. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Danny Segura (July 3, 2024). "Yazmin Jauregui vs. Ketlen Souza added to Noche UFC at Sphere in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ Staff (September 14, 2024). "Fouls Give Way to Stunning Finish in Ketlen Souza vs. Yazmin Jauregui at UFC 306". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Chris Taylor (September 14, 2024). "UFC 306 Bonus Report: Ignacio Bahamondes one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k". bjpenn.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Ketlen Souza "Esquentadinha"". Sherdog. Retrieved January 19, 2023.