Ketlen Gabriela Da Silva Souza (born 18 August 1995) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the women's Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She previously competed in Invicta Fighting Championships where she is a former flyweight champion.
Mixed martial arts career 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.
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 faced Yazmin Jauregui on September 14, 2024 at UFC 306. She won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round. This fight earned her a Performance of the Night award.
Souza faced Angela Hill on February 15, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 251. She lost the fight by split decision. 8 out of 10 media outlets scored the bout for Souza.
Souza faced Piera Rodríguez on August 2, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 71. She lost the fight via split decision.
Souza faced Bruna Brasil on February 7, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 266. She won the fight by unanimous decision.
Souza faced Ariane Carnelossi on June 6, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 278. She won the fight by knockout in the first round.
Souza is scheduled to face Loopy Godínez on October 10, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 290.
Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time) Invicta Fighting Championships Invicta FC Flyweight Championship (One time) Standout Fighting Tournament SFT Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
|Win |align=center|17–6 |Ariane Carnelossi |KO (punches and head kick) |UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:34 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|Win |align=center|16–6 |Bruna Brasil |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|Loss |align=center|15–6 |Piera Rodriguez |Decision (split) |UFC on ESPN: Taira vs. Park | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|Loss |align=center|15–5 |Angela Hill |Decision (split) |UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|Win |align=center|15–4 |Yazmin Jauregui |Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) |UFC 306 | |align=center|1 |align=center|3:02 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|Win |align=center|14–4 |Marnic Mann |Decision (unanimous) |UFC on ESPN: Nicolau vs. Perez | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| Loss | align=center| 13–4 | Karine Silva | Submission (kneebar) |UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:45 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| Win | align=center| 13–3 | Kristina Williams | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 51 | | align=center|5 | align=center|5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States
| Win | align=center| 12–3 | Maiju Suotama | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 49 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Hinton, Oklahoma, United States
| Win | align=center| 11–3 | Gisele Moreira | Decision (unanimous) | Standout Fighting Tournament 28 | | align=center| 5 | align=center| 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 10–3 | Joane Milen | TKO (punches) | Star Combat 1 | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 2:03 | Manaus, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 9–3 | Erianny Castaneda | TKO (retirement) | Silva Combat Fight 3 | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 5:00 | Manaus, Brazil
| Loss | align=center| 8–3 | Dayane de Souza Cardoso | KO (punches) | Mr. Cage 42 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:20 | Manaus, Brazil
|Loss |align=center| 8–2 |Ariane Carnelossi |TKO (body kick) |Future FC 5 | |align=center|3 |align=center|3:53 |São Paulo, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 8–1 | Jessica Luanna | TKO (punches) | Mr. Cage vs. Rei da Selva Combat 1 | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 2:24 | Manaus, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 7–1 | Erilene Rayla Nascimento | TKO (punches) | Mr. Cage 35 | | align=center| 5 | align=center| 2:40 | Manaus, Brazil
| Loss | align=center| 6–1 | Fabiulane Melo | Submission (armbar) | Coari Champions 1 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:56 | Coari, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 6–0 | Andréia Cerdeira | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Mr. Cage 34 | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 2:50 | Manaus, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 5–0 | Paula Lira Pontes | TKO (punches) | Back Fish MMA 2 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:55 | Manaus, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 4–0 | Davina Maciel | TKO (punches) | Mr. Cage 29 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:59 | Manaus, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 3–0 | Jamily Solarth | TKO (punches) | Luta Tribal 1 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:36 | Manaus, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 2–0 | Erilene Rayla Nascimento | Decision (unanimous) | Jovem Pan Fight Night 1 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Manaus, Brazil
| Win | align=center| 1–0 | Roberta Camila Rocha | TKO (punches) | Arena Fight Championship 2 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:00 | Coari, Brazil
See also List of current UFC fighters List of female mixed martial artists
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