MMA Match Preview: Talita Alencar (6-1-1) vs. Ariane Carnelossi (15-3-0)

Venue & Fight Details

Event: UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama

Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada

Time: 4:00 PM ET (Prelims)

Division: Strawweight (115 lbs)

Broadcast: ESPN+

Injury Report

Talita Alencar: No reported injuries; enters off a full camp.

Ariane Carnelossi: Healthy; cleared for competition.

Fighter Matchups

Talita Alencar:

Style: Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, submission specialist.

Strengths: 3 UFC submission wins, elite grappling transitions, patient pace.

Weaknesses: Striking output limited; relies heavily on ground control.

Ariane Carnelossi:

Style: Forward-pressing Muay Thai striker.

Strengths: 9 career KOs, aggressive pressure, powerful clinch striking.

Weaknesses: 14% takedown defense, vulnerable to grapplers.

Recent Form

Talita Alencar:

Win – Vanessa Demopoulos (UD, Apr 2025)

Loss – Stephanie Luciano (UD, Aug 2024)

Win – Rayanne dos Santos (UD, Sept 2023)

Ariane Carnelossi:

Win – Piera Rodriguez (DSQ, May 2024)

Loss – Lupita Godinez (UD, May 2022)

Win – Istela Nunes (TKO, Oct 2021)

Fight History & Styles Clash

This is a classic grappler vs. striker matchup:

Alencar thrives on closing distance, securing takedowns, and hunting submissions.

Carnelossi brings forward pressure and knockout power, but her weak takedown defense is a glaring liability against a grappler of Alencar’s caliber.

If Alencar controls the mat, she dominates; if Carnelossi keeps it standing, her power could swing the fight.

Betting Trends

Alencar: 3-1 in UFC; 2 of 3 wins by submission.

Carnelossi: 2-2 in UFC; 9 of 15 wins by KO/TKO.

Totals: Alencar fights often go the distance unless she secures a submission; Carnelossi’s wins usually end inside the distance.

Head-to-Head: First meeting.

FIGHT ODDS

Talita Alencar                    – 250

Ariane Carnelossi            + 200

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 31, 2025