A professional MMA competitor since 2009, Kevin made a name for himself fighting all over his home country of Brazil.
After three successful Jungle Fight Featherweight Championship title defenses in Brazil,[1] Kevin Souza replaced Sam Sicilia and was scheduled to make his UFC debut against Felipe Arantes on September 4, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 28.
[9] Souza faced Katsunori Kikuno on March 21, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62.
Souza faced Chas Skelly on November 7, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 77.
[11] Despite hurting Skelly a number of times with punches, Souza lost the fight via submission in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion.