Ketlen Souza got the night off with a bang at UFC Vegas 118, putting a quick beatdown on Ariane Carnelossi for an impressive first-round finish.
Carnelossi seemed to gain control in the striking at first, backing Souza up in the opening exchanges of the bout. Souza, however, quickly gained the upper hand and eventually the finish, after landing a small flurry of strikes.
A right hand got Carnelossi off balance and briefly grounded. After Carnelossi got back to both feet, Souza landed a perfectly timed head kick that knocked Carnelossi down. A couple of follow-up shots then put an exclamation point on the fight’s conclusion.
Ketlen Souza Finishes Ariane Carnelossi With Head Kick At UFC Vegas 118
Souza and Carnelossi fought previously in Future FC in 2019, with Carnelossi finishing Souza after a body kick.
Souza has now won two straight and four of her last six. She entered this fight off a decision win over Bruna Brasil in February.
Carnelossi has now lost three of her last four. She entered this fight off a loss to Talita Alencar at UFC Vegas 110 in November.
