Lívia Renata Souza


Lívia Renata dos Santos Souza, also known as Livinha Souza, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Strawweight division. She has previously competed in the UFC and Invicta Fighting Championships, where she is a former Invicta FC Strawweight Champion.
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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.

Invicta FC

In her Invicta FC debut, Souza defeated Katja Kankaanpää to win the Strawweight title at Invicta FC 12: Kankaanpää vs. Souza. 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 Invicta FC 15: Cyborg vs. Ibragimova 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 Invicta FC 17: Evinger vs. Schneider on May 7, 2016. She lost the five round bout by split decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Souza signed with the UFC in October 2017 and was scheduled to face Jessica Aguilar on February 18, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros. 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 UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson. 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 broken 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 faced Ashley Yoder on August 15, 2020, at UFC 252. She won the fight via unanimous decision.
Souza was expected to face promotional newcomer Kanako Murata on November 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos. However, Souza pulled out in early November due to an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Randa Markos.
Souza faced Amanda Lemos on March 6, 2021, at UFC 259. After being knocked down twice, she lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.
Souza faced Randa Markos on October 23, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 196. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.
On November 11, 2021, it was announced that Souza was no longer on the UFC roster.

Personal life

On January 24, 2025, it was reported that Souza had been arrested in Brazil, accused of being involved in drug trafficking and illegally possessing a weapon.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts