Ariane Carnelossi vs Istela Nunes Odds, Preview and Prediction, October 16 (10/16): UFC

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Odds

Time (Preliminary Card)	4:00 p.m. EST
Ariane Carnelossi money line	-160
Istela Nunes money line	+130

 

Key stats

	Araine Carnelossi	Istela Nunes
Height	5'2	5'4
Weight	115	115
Reach	61.5'	N/A
Record	13-2	7-1
Streak	W1	W1
Last 5	4-1	4-1

 

Preview

 

The curtain jerker comes in the Women’s Strawweight division, as Ariane ‘Sorriso’ Carnelossi takes on UFC debutant Istela Nunes. The Brazilian knockout artist Carnelossi returns for the second time this year. In her most recent fight, Carnelossi picked up her first UFC victory by stopping Na Liang via strikes. It was the ninth knockout victory for the Brazilian, whose power continues to be a threat to anyone who stands across from her. Meanwhile, Nunes will finally make her UFC debut. After signing with the promotion in 2019, Nunes has seen two fights cancelled due to a suspension and an injury. Finally healthy, the former ONE FC competitor will grace the octagon.

 

Prediction

This is an excellent fight to start the card, as both women fancy themselves strikers. Ariane Carnelossi is a tank, whose power and physical strength have aided her to steamroll the competition. With good cardio, pressure and a high striking output, Carnelossi doesn’t just need her power to defeat her foes. Then there is the Muay Thai Specialist Istela Nunes. With a 50-4 record in Muay Thai, the transition to mixed martial arts has been relatively smooth for Nunes. The striker has built up a 7-1 record, with a notable win over veteran Mei Yamaguchi.

As for a prediction, I have Carnelossi winning. While I expect the fight to be competitive, I just can’t get behind the inactivity of Nunes heading into this fight. She hasn’t fought in over three years, and has dealt with a suspension and an injury along the way. To be given a knockout artist in Carnelossi in your UFC debut, is a tough go. In the end, I see Carnelossi outpointing Nunes on the feet and winning via decision.

PICK: Ariane Carnelossi (-160)

 

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