Luana Santos and Tainara Lisboa are set to compete in a key bantamweight preliminary bout at UFC Fight Night 256, taking place at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas. Both fighters represent Brazil and their matchup is generating considerable interest among fans and bettors due to their styles and recent performances.
Santos, a fighter from Sao Paulo, turned professional in mixed martial arts around 2019. She currently holds a professional record of eight wins, including one victory via knockout. Her most recent outing was in August 2024, where she suffered a unanimous decision defeat against Casey O`Neill. Lisboa, also based out of Santos, Sao Paulo, began her professional journey and has accumulated seven wins, three of which came by way of knockout. She was last seen in action in October 2023, securing a unanimous decision win over Ravena Oliveira.
Luana Santos vs Tainara Lisboa Betting Odds
- Favorite: Luana Santos : 1.6 (-163)
- Underdog: Tainara Lisboa : 2.4 (+142)
| Method of victory | Luana Santos | Tainara Lisboa |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 17.0 (+1600) | 12.5 (+1150) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.2 (+120) | 3.8 (+275) |
Luana Santos is favored in this bantamweight clash, with decimal odds of 1.6 and a moneyline of -163. This positioning indicates higher implied probability for a Santos win but means a smaller return on investment. Tainara Lisboa enters as the underdog, offering potentially higher returns with decimal odds of 2.4 and a moneyline of +142.
Specific betting lines offer various scenarios: Santos winning by decision is set at 2.2 (+120). A knockout victory for Santos is considered a long shot, listed at 17.0 (+1600). Lisboa winning by knockout also offers significant value at 12.5 (+1150), while a decision victory for Lisboa is set at favorable odds of 3.8 (+275). These diverse odds provide intriguing betting opportunities for punters analyzing the potential outcomes.
What time is Luana Santos vs Tainara Lisboa fight
The main card featuring Luana Santos vs Tainara Lisboa is scheduled to begin at 04:00 PM EST. Below are estimated start times for 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 |
How and where to watch the Luana Santos vs Tainara Lisboa Fight
The fight between Luana Santos and Tainara Lisboa will be available for viewing via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
