UFC

Ketlen “Esquentadinha”Souza

UFC17-7-0

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 · 2025-02-15 to 2026-10-10

Wins

2 / 5

Losses

3 / 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
17-7-0
Division
Flyweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 3"
Weight
115 lbs.
Reach
63"
Leg reach
35.00
Birth date
Aug 18, 1994 (age 32)
Age
32

Ketlen Souza Questions & Answers

What UFC division does Ketlen Souza compete in?

Ketlen Souza competes in the UFC women’s strawweight division. The UFC lists her status as active as of October 21, 2026.

Where does Ketlen Souza train, and what is her listed fighting style?

The UFC lists Carioca Academy as Ketlen Souza’s training base and boxing as her fighting style.

How tall is Ketlen Souza?

Ketlen Souza is listed at 5 feet 3 inches tall, with a 63-inch reach.

When did Ketlen Souza make her UFC debut?

Ketlen Souza made her UFC debut on June 3, 2023, against Karine Silva in a women’s flyweight bout.

What professional titles has Ketlen Souza held?

Ketlen Souza says she has held titles with Mr. Cage Championship, SFT, Star Combate, Rei da Selva and Invicta FC. She was a former Invicta FC flyweight champion before establishing herself in the UFC.

Did Ketlen Souza attend college?

Yes. Souza told the UFC that she completed four periods of physical-education study; the UFC profile does not list a completed degree.

How would you describe Ketlen Souza’s fighting style?

Ketlen Souza is identified by the UFC as a boxer. Her UFC coverage emphasizes her striking, while her recent career progression has included adapting to the demands of strawweight competition.