Stephanie Luciano, dubbed "Rondinha," prepares to face American opponent Sam Hughes at UFC Fight Night 254. The undercard strawweight bout occurs at the Apex in Las Vegas as part of Marvin Vettori vs. Roman Dolidze 2.
Brazil's Luciano turned pro in 2020, accumulating a record of six wins, one loss, and one draw. She recently triumphed over Talita Alencar via unanimous decision. Conversely, Hughes enters the cage with a record of nine wins and six losses staying active even after turning professional in 2016, coming off a split win against Victoria Dudakova.
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) |
Stephanie Luciano is the clear favorite with odds of 1.4 (-230). A $230 wager wins $100 if she prevails. Betting on Sam Hughes offers a riskier payout with odds of 3.0 (+200). A $100 bet nets $200 upon her victory.
Luciano’s success by decision is likely with odds at 1.6 (-167). Hughes winning by decision stands at 3.6 (+260), hinting at a larger return but lower probability.
Both fighters as a knockout victor hold long shot value, Luciano at 8.5 (+750) and Hughes even less likely at 19.0 (+1800).
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 |
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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