Luana Santos from Brazil is set to face Canadian fighter Melissa "Scare" Croden on the undercard of UFC on ESPN 73. The event takes place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both fighters want to showcase their strength and skill in the bantamweight division.
Luana Santos turned pro in 2020 and has shown promise with a record of 9-2, recently winning by submission against Tainara Lisboa. She now faces Melissa Croden, who also defeated Lisboa by TKO in her last fight and holds a record of 7-2 with significant knockout power. Croden's reach advantage and striking ability present a tough challenge for Santos, who must rely on her grappling skills.
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) |
The odds favor Luana Santos at 1.8 (-125), making her the likely winner. Melissa Croden stands as the underdog with odds of 2.2 (+118).
Santos can win by points or decision with odds of 2.5 (+145). Meanwhile, Croden has a 3.5 (+250) chance to secure her win similarly.
A knockout victory looks better for Croden at 5.6 (+460), compared to Santos’s 21.0 (+2000). The fight is poised, but the odds lean towards a decision victory for Santos.
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 |
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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