Tecia Pennington and Luana Pinheiro are scheduled to face off at UFC Fight Night 256. The event is taking place at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, with both strawweight contenders looking to make a significant statement in the division.
Pennington, known by her nickname `The Tiny Tornado,` holds a career record of 14 wins and 7 losses. Her most recent victory was a unanimous decision over Carla Esparza. Recognized for her consistent and disciplined fighting style, she will meet Luana Pinheiro, who is slightly taller and is coming off a loss to Gillian Robertson in November.
When to Watch Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro
Live broadcast coverage featuring the Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro bout is set to begin at 4:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Please refer to the table below for start times adjusted to various regions.
| 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 for May 17, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The overall broadcast event is set to commence at 4:00 PM EST. The strawweight bout between Tecia Pennington and Luana Pinheiro is part of the fight card, featuring as an undercard attraction leading up to the main event.
Note that the exact start time for the Pennington vs. Pinheiro fight may fluctuate depending on the duration of earlier bouts on the card. It is recommended to check local listings and schedules for the most accurate timing to ensure you don`t miss the action.
Where to Watch Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro
You can watch the fight between Tecia Pennington and Luana Pinheiro via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
Betting Odds for Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro
- 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 positioned as the favorite with odds of 1.3 (-325). This implies a $325 wager would result in a $100 profit if she wins. Luana Pinheiro is the underdog at odds of 3.8 (+275), meaning a $100 bet would yield a $275 profit upon her victory.
The odds for Pennington winning by decision are 1.5 (-182), suggesting this is considered the most probable outcome by oddsmakers. Pinheiro winning by decision has longer odds at 6.0 (+500). Odds for either fighter securing a win by KO, TKO, or disqualification are relatively high, indicating this type of finish is viewed as less likely. Overall, the betting lines clearly favor Tecia Pennington, particularly by way of decision.
Fighter Details
Tecia Pennington
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 155 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 21
- Record: 14 / 7 / 0
Luana Pinheiro
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 163 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 11 / 4 / 0
UFC Fight Night 256 Fight Card (Including Pennington vs Pinheiro)
Below is the planned fight card for the event:
- Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales (Main Event)
- 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
