Tecia "The Tiny Tornado" Pennington from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will step into the octagon against Brazil's Luana Pinheiro. The strawweight contest takes place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas as part of the undercard for UFC Fight Night 256.
Pennington boasts 14 wins and has a strong record with notable wins against significant fighters like Carla Esparza, whom she last defeated decisively in October 2024. Meanwhile, Pinheiro holds 11 victories but faces recovery from a unanimous loss to Canada's Gillian Robertson in November 2024.
What time is Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro fight
Live coverage for the Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro 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 | Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
The event takes place on May 17, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight starts at 04:00 PM EST. This is part of UFC Fight Night 256. The main event features Gilbert Burns against Michael Morales. Raquel Pennington and Luana Pinheiro will compete in a strawweight bout on the undercard. The match consists of three rounds.
Keep in mind that the start time can vary slightly depending on how long earlier fights last. Check local listings for exact times in your area to avoid missing any action.
Fighters Details
Tecia Pennington will face Luana Pinheiro at UFC Fight Night 256 with no belts or titles on the line.
Tecia Pennington
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 155 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 21
- Record: 14 / 7 / 0
Tecia Pennington, an American Top Team fighter, holds a professional record of 14 wins and 7 losses. She won her last fight against Carla Esparza by unanimous decision. Her solid background and experience suggest she is prepared for this bout against Pinheiro.
Luana Pinheiro
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 163 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 11 / 4 / 0
Luana Pinheiro from Brazil has a record of 11 wins and 4 losses. She recently lost to Gillian Robertson via unanimous decision. With less experience against top-tier opponents, she needs to step up her game for a crucial performance against Pennington.
Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro Betting Odds
- Favorite: Tecia Pennington : 1.3 (-333)
- Underdog: Luana Pinheiro : 3.8 (+280)
| Method of victory | Tecia Pennington | Luana Pinheiro |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 11.0 (+1000) | 17.0 (+1600) |
| By decision or technical decision | 1.5 (-195) | 6.5 (+550) |
How and where to watch the Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro Fight
You can watch Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro Fight Card
- Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales
- Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato
- Sodiq Yusuff vs Mairon Santos
- Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev
- Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa
- Gabriel Green vs Matheus Camilo
- Jared Gordon vs Thiago Moises
- Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews
- Luana Santos vs Tainara Lisboa
- Elise Reed vs Denise Gomes
- Hyun Sung Park vs Carlos Hernandez
- Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro
