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.

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.

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.

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.

Souza made her Invicta debut on September 28, 2022, at Invicta FC 49 against Maiju Suotama. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Souza was booked to challenge Kristina Williams for the vacant Invicta FC Flyweight Championship at Invicta FC 51 on January 18, 2023. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship
On May 2, 2023, it was announced that Souza has signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

In her debut, Souza faced Karine Silva on June 3, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 46. She lost the fight by kneebar submission and suffered a knee injury in the process.

Souza faced Marnic Mann on April 27, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 55. She won the fight by unanimous decision.

Souza is scheduled to face Yazmin Jauregui on September 14, 2024 at UFC 306.

Mixed martial arts

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