UFC on ESPN 73: Santos vs Croden - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Luana Santos will face Melissa "Scare" Croden in a thrilling Bantamweight bout at the UFC on ESPN 73 undercard event. They will meet inside the octagon at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and fans will watch their skills clash in hopes of predicting who comes out on top. Santos from Brazil, with a solid record of 9 wins, is eyeing her tenth victory. Croden of Canada boasts an impressive record too, notably marked by six KO victories in her seven wins.

Santos turned pro at a young age and is known for her grappling strength with a recent submission win against Tainara Lisboa. Her skills are further backed by training with 011 MMA Team and Team Lucas Mineiro. For tonight's match, she’s relying on that experience to counter Croden’s striking power. Croden focuses on powerful punches; she last defeated Lisboa by TKO just over a month ago. Having fought and dominated similar opponents before, this duel shows Croden may use her range advantage smartly as she stands taller by ten centimeters.

What time is Luana Santos vs Melissa Croden fight

Live coverage for the Luana Santos vs Melissa Croden main card will start at 07:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Luana Santos vs Melissa Croden Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025	07:00 PM	07:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025	04:00 PM	04:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025	11:00 PM	11:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025	10:00 AM	10:40 AM

The UFC event takes place on December 13, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fights start at 07:40 PM EST. The main event features Brandon Royval against Manel Kape. This is part of the UFC on ESPN 73 tournament.

In the Bantamweight division, Santos faces Croden in a three-round fight. This fight is part of the undercard and not the main event.

Please note that the start time for each fight can vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Check your local time zone to ensure you don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Luana Santos

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 168 cm
Weight: 61.2 kg
Total Fights: 11
Record: 9 / 2 / 0

Melissa Croden

Nationality: Canada
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 61.2 kg
Total Fights: 9
Record: 7 / 2 / 0

Luana Santos is set to face Melissa Croden at UFC on ESPN 73, with no belts or titles on the line.

Luana Santos has an MMA record of 9 wins, including 1 by knockout, and 2 losses. Her last fight ended in a win by submission against Tainara Lisboa. With Lisboa's record of 7 wins and 4 losses, the upcoming fight against Croden presents a challenge due to her powerful striking.

Melissa Croden boasts an MMA record of 7 wins, with 6 by knockout, and 2 losses. She recently won by TKO against the same opponent, Tainara Lisboa. Croden's striking power gives her an edge over Santos in their encounter.

Luana Santos vs Melissa Croden Betting Odds

Favorite: Luana Santos : 1.8 (-125)
Underdog: Melissa Croden : 2.2 (+118)

Method of victory	Luana Santos	Melissa Croden
By KO/TKO or disqualification	21.0 (+2000)	5.6 (+460)
By decision or technical decision	2.5 (+145)	3.5 (+250)

How and where to watch the Luana Santos vs Melissa Croden Fight

You can watch Luana Santos vs Melissa Croden via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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