Tecia Pennington and Luana Pinheiro are set to face off at UFC Fight Night 256. The event will be held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, where both fighters aim to make their mark in the Strawweight division.
Pennington, known as `The Tiny Tornado,` boasts a record of 14 wins. A seasoned fighter, her last victory was a unanimous decision against Carla Esparza. With her consistent style, she prepares to meet Luana Pinheiro, who is slightly taller and recently experienced a loss to Gillian Robertson in November.
UFC Fight Night 256 Start Times
Live coverage for the main card, which includes the Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro bout, is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Consult the table below to find the start time in your local region.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
UFC Fight Night 256 is scheduled to take place on May 17, 2025, live from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event main card is set to begin at 4:00 PM EST. While the main event features Gilbert Burns against Michael Morales, the strawweight clash between Tecia Pennington and Luana Pinheiro is a featured bout on the card.
Please note that the precise time for the Pennington vs. Pinheiro fight may shift depending on the length of the preceding fights. It is always recommended to check local start times closer to the event date to ensure you don`t miss the action.
How to Watch UFC Fight Night 256: Pennington vs Pinheiro
You can watch the Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro fight, along with the rest of UFC Fight Night 256, on ESPN+ in the United States.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro Betting Odds
According to the betting odds:
- Favorite: Tecia Pennington : 1.3 (-325)
- Underdog: Luana Pinheiro : 3.8 (+275)
| Method of Victory | Tecia Pennington | Luana Pinheiro |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or Disqualification | 11.0 (+1000) | 19.0 (+1800) |
| By Decision or Technical Decision | 1.5 (-182) | 6.0 (+500) |
Tecia Pennington is the clear favorite with odds of 1.3 (-325), meaning a $325 bet yields a $100 profit upon her win. Luana Pinheiro is the underdog at 3.8 (+275), offering a $275 profit on a $100 wager if she is victorious.
Pennington is heavily favored to win by decision, with odds at 1.5 (-182). A victory by decision for Pinheiro is less likely according to the odds, standing at 6.0 (+500). Knockout, TKO, or disqualification outcomes have longer odds for both fighters, suggesting a decision victory is considered the most probable result, particularly for Pennington. Betting trends strongly favor Pennington, especially winning via judges` decision.
Fighter Details
Tecia Pennington
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 155 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 21
- Record: 14 Wins / 7 Losses / 0 Draws
Luana Pinheiro
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 163 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 11 Wins / 4 Losses / 0 Draws
UFC Fight Night 256 Full Fight Card
Here is the scheduled lineup for the event:
- Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales
- Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato
- Sodiq Yusuff vs Mairon Santos
- Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev
- Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa
- Gabriel Green vs Matheus Camilo
- Jared Gordon vs Thiago Moises
- Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews
- Luana Santos vs Tainara Lisboa
- Elise Reed vs Denise Gomes
- Hyun Sung Park vs Carlos Hernandez
- Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro
