Marnic Mann vs. Ketlen Souza – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 55: Nicolau vs. Perez is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Marnic “The Sawed-Off Savage” Mann will take on Ketlen “Esquentadinha” Klose in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 55 card.

Mann brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 64″ reach. In contrast, Klose, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 63″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 42% striking accuracy, Mann has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 1.1 per minute. On the other hand, Klose boasts a 0% striking accuracy, landing approximately 0 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Marnic Mann vs. Ketlen Souza matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 31-year-old, Marnic Mann is coming in with a 6-2-0 record. Mann will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Josefine Knutsson at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 in September.

Klose, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Marnic Mann on September 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi and holds a 13-4-0 record.

Marnic Mann has a southpaw fighting stance with an 64″ reach. The 30-year-old Ketlen Souza is an orthodox fighter with a 63″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Marnic Mann stats

→ Mann’s striking accuracy is 42%.
→ Mann lands 1.1 significant strikes per minute.
→ Mann’s takedown accuracy is 30%.
→ Mann’s takedown average is 1.83 per 15 minutes.
→ Mann’s takedown defense is 16%.

Mann comes in with 42% striking accuracy, typically landing about 1.1 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Klose fires at 0% accuracy, landing about 0 significant strikes per minute. Marnic Mann also has a 30% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.83 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Klose’s 0 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Ketlen Souza stats

→ Klose’s striking accuracy is 0%.
→ Klose lands 0 significant strikes per minute.
→ Klose’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Klose’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Klose’s takedown defense is 0%.

Ketlen spent, on average, 1:45 minutes in the Octagon, and Marnic has an average fight time of 12:17 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Marnic or Ketlen? Sound off in the comments.

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