UFC Fight Night 254: Luciano vs Hughes - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Stephanie Luciano will face Sam Hughes at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two strawweights are set to battle it out during the UFC Fight Night 254 event. This matchup appears on the undercard of the main event between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze.

Stephanie Luciano, born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, turned professional after a notable amateur career. She's secured six wins against one loss and one draw. Coming off a unanimous decision win over Talita Alencar, Stephanie enters with momentum. Meanwhile, American Sam Hughes from Davenport has nine wins and six losses in her professional journey. She recently edged out Victoria Dudakova by a split decision.

What time is Stephanie Luciano vs Sam Hughes fight

Live coverage for the Stephanie Luciano vs Sam Hughes 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	Stephanie Luciano vs Sam Hughes Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, March 15, 2025	04:00 PM	05:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, March 15, 2025	01:00 PM	02:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, March 15, 2025	08:00 PM	09:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, March 16, 2025	07:00 AM	08:40 AM

The UFC Fight Night 254 event will take place on March 15, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will start at 05:40 PM EST.

This fight night is part of the UFC Fight Night 254 tournament, featuring Marvin Vettori against Roman Dolidze as the main event. One of the undercard matches includes a strawweight bout between Luciano and Hughes.

The fights are organized by the Fight Nights federation and consist of three rounds each. Keep in mind that the ring walk times might change depending on how long the earlier fights last. Make sure to check local listings for exact start times in your area.

Fighters Details

Stephanie Luciano takes on Sam Hughes in a three-round matchup at UFC Fight Night 254, with no belts on the line.

Stephanie Luciano

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 168 cm
Weight: 52.2 kg
Total Fights: 8
Record: 6 / 1 / 1

Luciano debuted professionally in 2019 and boasts a fight record of 6 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. She defeated Talita Alencar by unanimous decision in her last bout. Alencar's stats include 5 wins and only one loss. Luciano's ability to secure a unanimous decision shows her skill and readiness to handle skilled opponents like Hughes.

Sam Hughes

Nationality: United States
Height: 165 cm
Weight: 52.2 kg
Total Fights: 15
Record: 9 / 6 / 0

Sam Hughes turned professional in 2018 and holds a fight record of 9 wins and 6 losses. She recently secured a split decision win against Victoria Dudakova, who has an 8-win record. Hughes' ability to edge out Dudakova suggests she's prepared for competitive opponents like Luciano.

Stephanie Luciano vs Sam Hughes Betting Odds

Favorite: Stephanie Luciano : 1.4 (-230)
Underdog: Sam Hughes : 3.0 (+200)

Method of victory	Stephanie Luciano	Sam Hughes
By KO/TKO or disqualification	8.5 (+750)	19.0 (+1800)
By decision or technical decision	1.6 (-167)	3.6 (+260)

How and where to watch the Stephanie Luciano vs Sam Hughes Fight

You can watch Stephanie Luciano vs Sam Hughes via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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