Lívia Renata Souza


Lívia Renata Souza is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC in the Strawweight division and is the former Invicta FC Strawweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Souza made her professional MMA debut in March 2013. Over the next two years, she amassed an undefeated record of 7 wins and no losses and one no contest.

Invicta FC

In her Invicta FC debut, Souza defeated Katja Kankaanpää to win the Strawweight title at. Just like fellow Brazilian and former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion Herica Tiburcio, Souza went on to win the title in her very first fight on both the promotion and outside of her native Brazil.
Souza successfully defended the title against DeAnna Bennett at on January 16, 2016. She won the fight via TKO due to a combination of body kick and punches.
In her second title defense, Souza faced Angela Hill at on May 7, 2016. She lost the five round bout by split decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Souza signed with the UFC on October 2017 and was scheduled to face Jessica Aguilar on February 18, 2018 at. However, Souza pulled out on February 10 due to a hand injury.
Souza faced Alex Chambers on September 22, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 137. She won the fight via a guillotine choke in round one.
Souza faced promotional newcomer Sarah Frota on February 2, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 144. She won the fight by split decision.
Souza was scheduled to face Carla Esparza on April 27, 2019 at. However, it was reported that Souza pulled out of the bout, citing ankle injury and she was replaced by current Virna Jandiroba.
Souza was scheduled to face Cynthia Calvillo on July 13, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 13. However, on June 7, 2019 it was reported that Calvillo was forced to pull out of the bout due to a broke foot and she was replaced by Brianna Van Buren. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Souza was expected to face Virna Jandiroba, replacing Cortney Casey, on December 7, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 7. In turn Souza withdrew from the bout due to back injury and she was replaced by Mallory Martin
Souza is scheduled to face Ashley Yoder on August 15, 2020 at UFC 252.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts