A strawweight bout featuring Rayanne dos Santos against Alice Ardelean is set for the undercard of UFC on ESPN 68. This event takes place at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas. The main event for the evening will see Erin Blanchfield face off against Maycee Barber.
Rayanne dos Santos, representing Belem, holds a professional record of 14 wins, with a majority of her victories coming via decision. In her most recent appearance, she suffered a close split-decision loss to Puja Tomar. Alice Ardelean from Satu Mare enters the fight with nine career wins, demonstrating a tendency towards knockout finishes. Her last bout was a unanimous decision loss to Melissa Martinez in October 2024.
Fight Time Information
Live coverage for UFC on ESPN 68, including the Rayanne dos Santos vs Alice Ardelean bout, is scheduled to begin at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. The table below provides start times for various regions.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Approximate Ring Walks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The UFC on ESPN 68 event is scheduled for May 31, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, starting at 06:00 PM EST. Rayanne dos Santos and Alice Ardelean will compete in a three-round strawweight fight on the undercard. Please note that the precise start time for this specific fight may vary depending on the duration of preceding bouts on the fight card.
Fighter Details
Rayanne dos Santos
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 160 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 22
- Record: 14 / 8 / 0
Rayanne dos Santos of Brazil holds a professional MMA record of 14 wins and 8 losses. Her most recent fight resulted in a split decision defeat to Puja Tomar. Considering her recent result and opponent profile, Rayanne`s ability to handle diverse fighting styles will be tested.
Alice Ardelean
- Nationality: Romania
- Height: 160 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 16
- Record: 9 / 7 / 0
Romania`s Alice Ardelean has a professional record of 9 wins and 7 losses. She lost her last bout via unanimous decision to Melissa Martinez, who is recognized for her striking expertise. Alice`s performance against proficient strikers could significantly impact the outcome of this matchup.
Betting Odds
- Favorite: Rayanne Dos Santos : 1.4 (-265)
- Underdog: Alice Ardelean : 3.2 (+220)
| Method of victory | Rayanne Dos Santos | Alice Ardelean |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 19.0 (+1800) | 20.0 (+1900) |
| By decision or technical decision | 1.8 (-125) | 4.0 (+300) |
How to Watch
You can watch the Rayanne dos Santos vs Alice Ardelean fight via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
Full 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
