Women's Strawweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Ketlen Souza
15-6
Age
30
Height
5'3"
Weight
116 lbs
Reach
63"
Avg Fight Time
09:57
Gym
Carioca Academy
UFC Record
2-3(5 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 2
Last 5
LWWLL
Finish Rate
67%
Bonuses
1
Style
Boxing
Location
Manaus, Brazil
Next Fight2026-02-07
BB
vs Bruna Brasil
Opponent Last Bout
W - Shi MingDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
AH
vs Angela Hill
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
BB
vs Bruna Brasil
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MM
vs Marnic Mann
UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KS
vs Karine Silva
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi· 2025-09-27
Submission
Other - Lock On Ground Z-Lock
R1 1:45
SubmissionOther - Lock On Ground Z-Lock·R1 1:45
LOSS
PR
vs Piera Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
YJ
vs Yazmin Jauregui
UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:02
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:02
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.6/min
Grappling
0.30 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Ketlen adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
14 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+93% vs div avg
93%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
71%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
43%
⭐Other
Spinning
43%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
36%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (93%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (164%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 307% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (7/100). Opponents exploit this.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (130% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
58%
Above Avg
Division Rank#2 of 30
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
Division Rank#19 of 30
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
56% acc86%
Clinch
85% acc12%
Ground
100% acc1%
Striking Differential+0.16/min
4.56 landed/min4.40 absorbed/min
4.56
Landed/Min
4.40
Absorbed/Min
0.30
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed227
Sig. Strikes Attempted392
Key Insights
Ketlen is a distance-first striker, with 86% of output at range.
Effective body attack (28%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 86% of output at range with 56% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
14%
Low
Division Rank#27 of 30
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#23 of 30
0%100%
TD Success Rate
14%(est)
Landed
1
Defended
6
Total
7
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.30
TD / 15min
0.30
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
7
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
14
Attempted
14%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.30/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (14%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
454
1.04
Ratio
Absorbed
438
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.4
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.1
Standing %
91%
R3 vs R1 Output
130%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (29.4) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 130% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
0:15
R2 Control
1:01
R3 Control
0:17
R1 to Final
+58%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+2.7pp
Body
+5.5pp
Leg
-8.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-2.6pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#8
of 30
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#20
of 30
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#2
of 30
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#19
of 30
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#6
of 30
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#28
of 30
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#14
of 30
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#17
of 30
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2596
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights