Tale of the Tape
15-5-0 Record 17-7-0
33 Age 31
157 cm Height 160 cm
156 cm Reach 160 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
Result Summary
Ketlen Souza def. Ariane Carnelossi TKO (kick) · R1 1:34
Fight Overview
This strawweight rematch carries real stakes for both Brazilian fighters: Ariane Carnelossi won their first encounter by third-round TKO back in 2019 and looks to go 2-0 in the series while bouncing back from a submission loss to Talita Alencar. Ketlen Souza enters on the strength of a February 2026 unanimous decision win over Bruna Brasil and is hungry to avenge that pre-UFC defeat and keep herself in divisional contention.
Keys to Victory
Ariane Carnelossi
- Carnelossi must press forward aggressively and impose her striking pace to replicate the pressure that finished Souza in 2019.
- She needs to cut off the cage and limit Souza's lateral movement before Souza can establish her own rhythm.
- Carnelossi should mix takedown threats with her punching combinations to keep Souza guessing and unable to load up on counters.
Ketlen Souza
- Souza must use her footwork and range to avoid getting pinned against the fence where Carnelossi is most dangerous.
- She needs to land early counter shots to signal a different outcome than their 2019 meeting and discourage Carnelossi's aggression.
- Souza should look to control the clinch and dictate the pace in the later rounds where her cardio and urgency can be decisive.
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