Elise Reed and Denise Gomes step into the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 256, held at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. On the undercard of this event featuring Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales, the Strawweight attrition showcases two of MMA’s rising stars.
Elise Reed has a record of 8 wins and 4 losses since turning pro, recently defeating Jessica Penne decisively. With a consistent approach, her focus shifts to besting Gomes. Brazilian fighter Denise Gomes features 10 wins against 3 losses, notably overcoming Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her latest outing.
What time is Elise Reed vs Denise Gomes fight
Live coverage for the Elise Reed vs Denise Gomes 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 | Elise Reed vs Denise Gomes Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 04:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 01:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 08:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 07:40 AM |
The UFC Fight Night 256 event takes place at 04:40 PM EST on May 17, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event features Gilbert Burns against Michael Morales. An undercard fight between Reed and Gomes will also occur. This fight is in the Strawweight class and consists of three rounds.
Please note that the start times may vary due to the performance of earlier fights on the card. It is important to stay updated as ring walk times can change. For viewers in different countries, refer to the provided schedule table to find your local start time.
How and where to watch the Elise Reed vs Denise Gomes Fight
You can watch Elise Reed vs Denise Gomes via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Elise Reed vs Denise Gomes Betting Odds
- Underdog: Elise Reed : 5.9 (+490)
- Favorite: Denise Gomes : 1.2 (-590)
| Method of victory | Elise Reed | Denise Gomes |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 17.0 (+1600) | 4.4 (+340) |
| By decision or technical decision | 9.0 (+800) | 2.0 (-105) |
Denise Gomes enters the fight as a strong favorite with odds of 1.2 (-590). A $100 bet on Gomes could net you just over $17 in profit. Elise Reed stands as the underdog at 5.9 (+490), offering a higher potential payout. Betting $100 on Reed could win you $490. For a knockout, Gomes shows odds of 4.4 (+340), while Reed offers much steeper odds at 17.0 (+1600). If this bout goes to the judges, Gomes is more likely to win, with odds at 2.0 (-105). Reed's decision win stands further out with odds of 9.0 (+800).
Fighters Details
Elise Reed
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 160 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 12
- Record: 8 / 4 / 0
Denise Gomes
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 160 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 13
- Record: 10 / 3 / 0
Elise Reed vs Denise Gomes 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
