Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Souza vs Markos
Oct. 23, 2021
Stats & Records
2
Wins by Knockout
8
Wins by Submission
4
Wins by Decision
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 114
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 253
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 1
- Takedowns Attempted
- 24
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Araraquara, Brazil
Fighting style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Age
35
Height
65.00
Weight
115.00
Octagon Debut
Sep. 22, 2018
Reach
63.00
Leg reach
36.00
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2013
- Two wins by KO, eight by submission (2 triangle, guillotine, RNC, 3 armbar, heel hook)
- Eight first round finishes
- Three wins in under a minute
- Lone pre-UFC loss to UFC vet Angela Hill in 2016 Invicta FC bout (split decision)
- Has won five of her last eight
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (10/23/21) Souza lost a three round unanimous decision to Randa Markos
UFC 259 (3/6/21) Souza was stopped by Amanda Lemos via strikes at 3:39 of the first round
UFC 252 (8/15/20) Souza won a three round unanimous decision over Ashley Yoder
UFC Fight Night (7/13/19) Souza lost a three round unanimous decision to Brianna Van Buren
UFC Fight Night (2/2/19) Souza won a three round split decision over Sarah Frota
UFC Fight Night (9/22/18) Souza submitted Alex Chambers via guillotine choke at 1:21 of the first round
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started when I was seven because I was a very hyperactive and undisciplined kid.
What ranks and titles have you held? Many
Do you have any heroes? Anderson Silva, Rodrigo Nogueira and Conor McGregor
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is my destiny
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, Physiotherapy
What was your job before you started fighting? I always was a fighter
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 7x Sao Paulo State Judo Champion, 3x Brazilian Judo Champion, 1x PanAm Judo Champion, 1x South American Judo Champion, Former Member of Brazilian Olympic Judo Squad. 1x Sao Paulo State BJJ Champion, 1x Brazilian BJJ Champion, 1x South American BJJ Champion, 1x World BJJ Champion, 1x Open Games Brazil in Freestyle Wrestling, 1x Araraquara City Counter Strike Champion, 1x Weekend League Champion on FIFA Ultimate Team, 5th Place in Sao Paulo State Hot Dog Eating Contest
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Former Invicta FC Strawweight Champion, Talent MMA Circuit Strawweight Champion, X-Fight MMA Strawweight Champion, X-Fight MMA Flyweight Champion, Predador FC Flyweight Champion
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black Belt in BJJ, Black Belt in Judo
Favorite grappling technique: Armdrag with Ouchi Gari
Favorite Striking technique: Right uppercut
