Stephanie Luciano and Sam Hughes are gearing up for a strawweight bout at UFC Fight Night 254 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Luciano, a promising fighter from Brazil, and Hughes, the American representing Fortis MMA, look to secure their careers with a hopeful win.
Luciano turned pro recently and has shown promise with six wins, including two knockouts. Her most recent victory was against Talita Alencar by a unanimous decision. Hughes has been in the game longer with nine wins. Her recent fight saw her achieve a split decision win over Victoria Dudakova.
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 |
UFC Fight Night 254 takes place on March 15, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 05:40 PM EST. Luciano vs Hughes is part of the undercard and not the main event. The main event features Marvin Vettori against Roman Dolidze.
The start time for Luciano vs Hughes may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. This fight is scheduled for three rounds in the strawweight class.
Fans should note that ring walk times can change based on the performance of earlier fights on the card. It's important to check local listings for specific start times in your area.
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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Stephanie Luciano vs Sam Hughes Betting Odds
- Favorite: Stephanie Luciano : 1.4 (-235)
- Underdog: Sam Hughes : 3.0 (+200)
| Method of victory | Stephanie Luciano | Sam Hughes |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 9.5 (+850) | 19.0 (+1800) |
| By decision or technical decision | 1.7 (-150) | 3.6 (+260) |
Stephanie Luciano is favored to win with odds of 1.4 (-235). This implies a higher probability of her taking the victory. Sam Hughes, the underdog, offers enticing potential returns at odds of 3.0 (+200). Luciano's win by decision is seen as likely with odds of 1.7 (-150). However, she's less likely to win via knockout, with odds at 9.5 (+850). Hughes winning by decision or knockout provides higher payouts but lower chances, reflected in 3.6 (+260) and 19.0 (+1800) odds, respectively.
Fighters Details
Stephanie Luciano
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 8
- Record: 6 / 1 / 1
Sam Hughes
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 165 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 9 / 6 / 0
Stephanie Luciano vs Sam Hughes Fight Card
- Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze
- Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
- Seung Woo Choi vs Kevin Vallejos
- Da'Mon Blackshear vs Cody Gibson
- Alexander Hernandez vs Kurt Holobaugh
- Su Young You vs A.J. Cunningham
- Carlos Vera vs Josias Musasa
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ryan Spann
- Stephanie Luciano vs Sam Hughes
- Daniel Barez vs Andre Lima
- Diyar Nurgozhay vs Brendson Ribeiro
- Josiane Nunes vs Priscila Cachoeira
- Yuneisy Duben vs Carli Judice
