What time is UFC on ESPN 73 Tonight? Santos vs Croden - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Luana Santos from Brazil takes on Melissa Croden from Canada at UFC on ESPN 73 in Las Vegas. This Bantamweight match features two skilled MMA fighters looking to clinch another victory.

Luana Santos, hailing from Sao Paulo, boasts a professional record of 9 wins and 2 losses, with her most recent victory coming via submission against Tainara Lisboa in May this year. Melissa Croden holds a record of 7 wins and 2 losses, having defeated the same opponent, Lisboa, by TKO just two months ago. Santos's experience with ground techniques might challenge Croden despite the Canadian's longer reach and striking power.

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 on ESPN 73 event takes place on December 13, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 07:40 PM EST.

The main card features Brandon Royval against Manel Kape. Santos vs Croden is part of the undercard in the Bantamweight division. The undercard fights can affect the start time of the main event, so it may vary.

For viewers in different countries, check your local listings or online sources to find out what time it starts in your area.

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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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)

Luana Santos enters as the favorite with odds of 1.8 (-125), indicating a strong expectation for her to win. A $100 bet on her could return a profit of $80. Melissa Croden, the underdog, has odds of 2.2 (+118), offering a higher potential profit.

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Santos’s likelihood of winning by decision stands at 2.5 (+145). Croden’s chance by the same method is slightly less at 3.5 (+250). Knockout victory odds heavily favor Croden at 5.6 (+460) compared to Santos's long shot at 21.0 (+2000). The uncertainty makes this fight intriguing.