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Lightweight

Manoel

"Manumito"

Sousa

W KO
Sousa
VS
OPPONENT
Bolaji Oki
KO/TKO Punch
March 14, 2026
14
WINS
1
LOSSES
0
DRAWS
AGE
29
HEIGHT
175 cm
WEIGHT
70.3 kg
REACH
178 cm
LEG REACH
38 cm
COUNTRY
Brazil
GYM
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(3/14/26) Sousa makes his UFC debut against Bolaji Oki
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 9
• Episode 3 (8/26/25) Sousa stopped Cristian Perez via strikes at 3:00 of the third round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro Since 2019
Eight wins by KO, three by submission (Kimura, RNC, Americana)
Five first-round finishes
Only loss as a pro is against D-I wrestler Archie Colgan in September 2024
Perfect 4-0 in fights in the U.S.
Defeated Mauricio Ruffy via RD 2 TKO in November 2019

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER: I started when I was 17; it has always been my dream since I was a kid. I used to hit old bags with sand in it. I used to live in very poor conditions my whole life. I've been in a war since I was born to survive with my family, as life was never easy for me.
Q: What professional titles have you held?
ANSWER: Standout Fighting Tournament lightweight champion, many kickboxing titles (my record is 26-0)
Q: Any belts/ranks in grappling disciplines?
ANSWER: Brown belt in BJJ
Q: Any belts/ranks in striking disciplines?
ANSWER: Brown belt in Muay Thai
Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?
ANSWER: I believe it was against Mauricio Ruffy, the only fight where I was knocked down.
Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?
ANSWER: Khabib, for everything he’s done.
Q: Do you have any heroes outside of fighting?
ANSWER: My father.
Q: Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you?
ANSWER: I want to leave my legacy. Khabib Nurmagomedov, because his career and the way he trained inspired me.
Q: What was your job before you started fighting?
ANSWER: I had many jobs before, like opening coconuts with my hands in Ceara! I used to open 1,000 coconuts every day to make like $10. It was really hard. After moving to Sao Paulo, I used to work in a bakery during the nights because I had to train during the day.
Q: Origin of nickname:
ANSWER: It was given to me by a teammate
Q: Personal Life/Background:
ANSWER: I have 18 brothers and sisters, no kids yet. All I do is for my team and my mom.
Q: Who are 3 people you'd love to meet or work with?
ANSWER: Khabib Nurmagomedov, Dana White, Mike Tyson
Q: What are your hobbies, activities or other interests when not training for a fight?
ANSWER: If I'm not training, I'm resting. I've been dreaming about fighting for the UFC for a long time. I have nothing, I lived at the gym for 8 years. I train, eat, sleep, and repeat. I live 100-percent for it.

STRIKING ANALYSIS

STRIKING ACCURACY45%
STRIKING DEFENSE51%
LANDED/MIN
4.15
STRIKES PER MINUTE
ABSORBED/MIN
3.71
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTE

GRAPPLING & WRESTLING

TAKEDOWN ACCURACY0%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE60%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGE
SUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
1.6
15 MIN AVERAGE

GENERAL ANALYSIS

UFC RECORD
1 W - 0 L
ACTIVE STREAK
+1 Wins
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)1
Submission0
Decision0
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision0
FIGHTING STYLE Striker
STANCE Orthodox
UFC DEBUT Mar. 14, 2026

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