Rayanne dos Santos from Brazil is set to face Romania`s Alice Ardelean in the octagon at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas as part of UFC on ESPN 68. This strawweight contest is featured on the event`s preliminary card, beneath the main event headlined by Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber.
Dos Santos`s last appearance was on June 8, 2024, resulting in a split decision loss to Puja Tomar. With a background including Marajo Brothers, she has accumulated 22 professional fights, experiencing various outcomes while consistently developing her skills. Ardelean, who trains with Fearless MMA, is coming off a unanimous decision defeat against Melissa Martinez on October 19, 2024.
What time is Rayanne dos Santos vs Alice Ardelean fight
Live coverage for the UFC on ESPN 68 event, featuring the Rayanne dos Santos vs Alice Ardelean bout on the undercard, is scheduled to begin at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Consult the provided table to find the start time in your specific location.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Rayanne dos Santos vs Alice Ardelean Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, June 1, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
UFC on ESPN 68 is being held at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The broadcast kicks off at 06:00 PM EST on May 31, 2025, headlined by the flyweight clash between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber.
As a preliminary bout, the exact start time for the strawweight matchup between dos Santos and Ardelean is not fixed. It will depend on the duration of the preceding fights on the undercard.
To determine the event`s start time in your local region, please refer to the time zone table provided.
Please note that the times listed are estimates, particularly for undercard fights, and can shift depending on the pace of the earlier bouts.
How and where to watch the Rayanne dos Santos vs Alice Ardelean Fight
The Rayanne dos Santos vs Alice Ardelean fight, along with the rest of the UFC on ESPN 68 event, can be streamed live on ESPN+ in the United States.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN+ |
Rayanne dos Santos vs Alice Ardelean Betting Odds
- Favorite: Rayanne Dos Santos : 1.5 (-210)
- Underdog: Alice Ardelean : 2.9 (+194)
| Method of victory | Rayanne Dos Santos | Alice Ardelean |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 19.0 (+1800) | 21.0 (+2000) |
| By decision or technical decision | 1.9 (-115) | 3.6 (+265) |
According to the current betting odds, Rayanne Dos Santos is favored to win with odds of 1.5 (-210). The underdog, Alice Ardelean, is listed at 2.9 (+194). Breaking down the method of victory, Dos Santos is seen as more likely to win by decision at 1.9 (-115), while Ardelean winning by decision has higher odds at 3.6 (+265). Knockout victories are considered less likely for both fighters, with odds of 19.0 (+1800) for Dos Santos and 21.0 (+2000) for Ardelean. Overall, the odds suggest a likely victory for Dos Santos, most probably by decision.
Fighters Details
Rayanne dos Santos
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 160 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 22
- Record: 14 / 8 / 0
Alice Ardelean
- Nationality: Romania
- Height: 160 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 16
- Record: 9 / 7 / 0
Rayanne dos Santos vs Alice Ardelean Fight Card
- Erin Blanchfield vs Maycee Barber
- Mateusz Gamrot vs Ludovit Klein
- Dustin Jacoby vs Bruno Lopes
- Zachary Reese vs Dusko Todorovic
- Jafel Filho vs Allan Nascimento
- Trevin Giles vs Andreas Gustafsson
- Ketlen Vieira vs Macy Chiasson
- Kurt Holobaugh vs Jordan Leavitt
- Rayanne dos Santos vs Alice Ardelean
