KETLEN VIEIRA

Representing Nova União Manaus, the Brazilian orthodox fighter Ketlen Vieira competes within the UFC bantamweight weight class. She entered the organization as a decorated regional champion, utilizing her black belts in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to build a consistent presence among the division’s top contenders. Throughout her tenure, she has demonstrated a technical approach that integrates disciplined striking with a foundational grappling game, leading to significant promotional triumphs over established veterans such as Miesha Tate and Holly Holm.

Entering the September 2023 event, Vieira possesses a career record of 14-3-0. Her recent performances include a unanimous decision victory against Pannie Kianzad in July 2023, following a split decision setback versus Raquel Pennington earlier that year. She also claimed a split decision win over Holly Holm, a unanimous decision victory against Miesha Tate, and a loss to Yana Kunitskaya.