UFC

Ketlen “Esquentadinha”Souza

UFC17-6-0

Division
Flyweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 3"
Weight
115 lbs.
Reach
63"
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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

69%

80 landed · 116 attempted

Takedown accuracy

50%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-09-14 to 2026-06-06

Wins

3 / 5

Losses

2 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Ketlen Souza Bio

Ketlen Souza is a Brazilian mixed martial artist from Manaus, Brazil, who is listed by the UFC as an active competitor in its women’s strawweight division as of September 21, 2026. Known as “Esquentadinha,” she trains at Carioca Academy and is listed at 5-foot-3 with a 63-inch reach. Souza began training at 17 and turned professional in 2016. Her UFC debut came on June 3, 2023, in a flyweight bout against Karine Silva.

Before joining the UFC, Souza won titles for Mr. Cage Championship, SFT, Star Combate, Rei da Selva and Invicta FC. She captured the vacant Invicta FC flyweight championship in January 2023 before her UFC call-up. In the UFC, she has competed at strawweight and is characterized in UFC materials as a boxing-based, technical and explosive striker; her recent official UFC results include a June 6, 2026 first-round stoppage of Ariane Carnelossi.

Record
17-6-0
Division
Flyweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 3"
Weight
115 lbs.
Reach
63"
Leg reach
35.00

Ketlen Souza Questions & Answers

What UFC division does Ketlen Souza compete in?

As of September 21, 2026, the UFC lists Ketlen Souza as an active women’s strawweight.

Where does Ketlen Souza train?

The UFC lists Souza’s training base as Carioca Academy. A UFC feature identified Cristiano Carioca as her coach.

How tall is Ketlen Souza and when was she born?

Souza is listed at 5-foot-3, and UFC Stats lists her date of birth as August 18, 1994.

When did Souza make her UFC debut?

She made her Octagon debut on June 3, 2023, against Karine Silva.

What titles has Ketlen Souza held in MMA?

Souza has listed title reigns with Mr. Cage Championship, SFT, Star Combate, Rei da Selva and Invicta FC. Her Invicta championship was at flyweight.

What is Ketlen Souza’s fighting style?

The UFC lists her fighting style as boxing. She has described herself as technical and explosive, while UFC coverage has highlighted her aggressive striking approach.

Did Ketlen Souza attend college?

Souza told the UFC that she completed four periods of physical-education study; no completed degree is listed.