UFC Fight Night 253: De La Rosa vs Carolina - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

At UFC Fight Night 253 in Las Vegas, Montana De La Rosa will face Luana Carolina in the flyweight division. Hosted at UFC Apex, this promising encounter will see both athletes return to the octagon after recent wins.

Montana De La Rosa turned professional before 2023 and has earned three victories in her last eight fights, recently defeating Andrea Lee by decision. Luana Carolina's latest victory was a unanimous decision win over Lucie Pudilova. Given their common weight class and similar records, their evenly matched experience might lead to an exciting fight across correct weight divisions.

What time is Montana De La Rosa vs Luana Carolina fight

Live coverage for the Montana De La Rosa vs Luana Carolina main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Montana De La Rosa vs Luana Carolina Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, March 1, 2025	04:00 PM	04:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, March 1, 2025	01:00 PM	01:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, March 1, 2025	08:00 PM	08:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, March 2, 2025	07:00 AM	07:20 AM

UFC Fight Night 253 will take place on March 1, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 04:20 PM EST. The main card features Manel Kape facing Asu Almabayev.

On the undercard, watch Montana De La Rosa fight Karine Silva in a flyweight bout. This match consists of three rounds.

Keep in mind that the start time may vary based on how long earlier fights last. Check local listings for your country's start time to ensure you don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Montana De La Rosa and Luana Carolina will face off in a three-round flyweight bout with no belts on the line.

Montana De La Rosa

Nationality: United States
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 56.7 kg
Total Fights: 23
Record: 13 / 9 / 1

Montana De La Rosa turned pro in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) with a fight record of 13 wins, 9 losses, and 1 draw. She won her last bout by decision against Andrea Lee, who holds a similar flyweight record but more knockout wins. De La Rosa's consistency suggests she'll bring a solid game against Carolina.

Luana Carolina

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 56.7 kg
Total Fights: 15
Record: 11 / 4 / 0

Luana Carolina has an MMA record featuring 11 wins and 4 losses. She triumphed over Lucie Pudilova in her recent fight by unanimous decision, demonstrating her striking abilities. However, facing De La Rosa, who is experienced in the same weight class, presents a tougher challenge.

Montana De La Rosa vs Luana Carolina Betting Odds

Underdog: Montana de La Rosa : 2.3 (+130)
Favorite: Luana Carolina : 1.7 (-138)

Method of victory	Montana de La Rosa	Luana Carolina
By KO/TKO or disqualification	13.0 (+1200)	10.0 (+900)
By decision or technical decision	2.8 (+175)	2.0 (+105)

How and where to watch the Montana De La Rosa vs Luana Carolina Fight

You can watch Montana De La Rosa vs Luana Carolina via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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