What time is UFC Fight Night 256 Tonight? Pennington vs Pinheiro - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Tecia Pennington and Luana Pinheiro face off at UFC Fight Night 256. The event occurs at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, with both fighters eager to make an impact in the Strawweight division.

Pennington, nicknamed "The Tiny Tornado," has 14 wins and started her career years ago. She last won against Carla Esparza by unanimous decision. Known for her steady style, she faces a slightly taller Pinheiro who recently lost to Gillian Robertson last November.

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 UFC Fight Night 256 will take place on May 17, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event begins at 04:00 PM EST. Raquel Pennington and Luana Pinheiro will face off in a strawweight bout as part of the undercard. The main event features Gilbert Burns against Michael Morales.

Keep in mind that the start time for Pennington vs. Pinheiro might change based on how long earlier fights last. It is important to check local start times to ensure you don't miss any action. Refer to the schedule for your specific time zone to stay updated.

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 Betting Odds

Favorite: Tecia Pennington : 1.3 (-325)
Underdog: Luana Pinheiro : 3.8 (+275)

Method of victory	Tecia Pennington	Luana Pinheiro
By KO/TKO or disqualification	11.0 (+1000)	19.0 (+1800)
By decision or technical decision	1.5 (-182)	6.0 (+500)

Tecia Pennington stands as the favorite with odds of 1.3 (-325). A $325 bet brings a $100 profit if she wins. Luana Pinheiro, with odds of 3.8 (+275), is the underdog. A $100 bet on her yields $275 in profit.

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Pennington winning by decision carries odds of 1.5 (-182), making it likely. Pinheiro winning by decision has longer odds at 6.0 (+500). Odds for either fighter to win by KO/TKO/DQ are high, implying this result is less probable. Betting favors Pennington, especially to win by decision.