Brazilian athletes Luana Santos and Tainara Lisboa are set to compete at UFC Fight Night 256. Their bantamweight bout, featured on the undercard, is expected to draw significant interest at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, highlighting their diverse paths in mixed martial arts.
Luana Santos, known for her striking, began her professional career after training with prominent teams like `011 MMA Team` and `Team Lucas Mineiro`. She holds a record of 8 wins and 2 losses, including one knockout victory. Her last fight was a decision loss to Casey O`Neill. Santos typically competes at flyweight but will move up to bantamweight for this challenging fight against Lisboa. Tainara Lisboa, nicknamed `Thai Panther`, enters the octagon with a professional record of 7 wins and 2 losses, securing three of those victories by knockout.
Luana Santos vs Tainara Lisboa Fight Time
The Luana Santos vs Tainara Lisboa bout is scheduled to take place as part of UFC Fight Night 256. Live coverage for the main card, which includes this fight, is set to begin at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Consult the table below for start times across various regions.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Luana Santos vs Tainara Lisboa Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
The overall UFC Fight Night 256 event takes place today, May 17, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 05:00 PM EST.
Please note that the exact start time for individual fights can vary depending on the duration of preceding bouts on the card. Refer to the table and local listings for accurate timings.
How and Where to Watch Luana Santos vs Tainara Lisboa
You can watch Luana Santos vs Tainara Lisboa via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN+ |
Luana Santos vs Tainara Lisboa Betting Odds
- Favorite: Luana Santos : 1.6 (-163)
- Underdog: Tainara Lisboa : 2.5 (+154)
| Method of victory | Luana Santos | Tainara Lisboa |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 16.0 (+1500) | 13.0 (+1200) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.3 (+130) | 3.8 (+275) |
According to the current odds, Luana Santos is the favorite with odds of 1.6 (-163). A successful $100 bet on Santos would return $160 ($60 profit). Tainara Lisboa is the underdog at 2.5 (+154), meaning a $100 wager on Lisboa could yield $254 ($154 profit). The odds suggest Santos is more likely to win, particularly by decision (2.3, or +130). However, a win for Lisboa, especially by knockout (13.0, or +1200) or decision (3.8, or +275), offers significantly higher returns, appealing to those betting on the underdog.
Fighter Details
Luana Santos
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 10
- Record: 8 / 2 / 0
Tainara Lisboa
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 60.8 kg
- Total Fights: 9
- Record: 7 / 2 / 0
UFC Fight Night 256 Fight Card
Below is the full fight card for UFC Fight Night 256:
- 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
