UFC 274 Early Prelims: Ariane Carnelossi vs Lupita Godinez – Prediction, Stats, and Fight Breakdown

Ariane Carnelossi is all set to fight Lupita Godinez in the early prelims of UFC 274. The Strawweight fight will take place on a card where the divisional champion Rose Namajunas, is defending her belt against Carla Esparza. Hence, it will be a good opportunity for both Carnelossi and Godinez to attract some eyeballs to them.

Ariane Carnelossi came into the UFC in 2019. But she fell short against Angela Hill as Hill defeated Ariane via doctor’s stoppage in her debut fight. But she came back with two back to back wins against Na Liang and Istela Nunes in 2019.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Her opponent this weekend, Lupita Godinez also started off her UFC career with a loss. She has traded wins and losses since then. Godinez defeated Konklak Suphisara in her last outing via unanimous decision. She will look to build on the momentum and have the first win streak of her UFC career.

UFC 274 Early Prelims: Ariane Carnelossi vs Lupita Godinez – Stats

UFC 274 Early Prelims: Ariane Carnelossi vs Lupita Godinez – Fight Breakdown

Although Ariane Carnelossi won her last two fights, the victories were far from convincing. Whenever Carnelossi gets cornered, she resorts to swinging big punches. Her loss to Angela Hill was a result of Hill’s constant pressure. But the important thing for her is, that Ariane finds a way to win.

Will it work against Lupita Godinez? Although Lupita has a slight disadvantage in reach, Godinez is much slicker on the feet. Despite losing twice in recent times, Lupita never gets into any careless slugfest. Hence, Carnelossi may look to alter her approach. Otherwise, Ariane may get countered every time she tries to swing for the fences.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The fans can expect to see a really entertaining fight early in the evening. Both fighters are very well-matched on the ground. Hence, it will not be surprising to see the entire fight playing out on the feet. Carnelossi certainly has the power to knock Godinez out. But Lupita also has the necessary skills to dodge her power punches. Hence, it will interesting to see how it plays out.

UFC 274 Early Prelims: Ariane Carnelossi vs Lupita Godinez – Prediction, Lupita Godinez wins via decision.