At the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, a strawweight clash is set for UFC on ESPN 68 as Brazil`s Rayanne dos Santos takes on Romania`s Alice Ardelean. This exciting bout is featured on the undercard of the event headlined by Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee Barber.
Both fighters are looking to bounce back from recent losses. Rayanne dos Santos is coming off a split decision defeat to Puja Tomar on June 8, 2024. With 22 professional fights, dos Santos brings considerable experience. Alice Ardelean`s last outing was a unanimous decision loss to Melissa Martinez on October 19, 2024.
UFC on ESPN 68 Start Times: dos Santos vs Ardelean
The main card for UFC on ESPN 68, featuring the dos Santos vs Ardelean bout on the undercard, is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Consult the table below for start times in various regions.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Rayanne dos Santos vs Alice Ardelean Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, June 1, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
UFC on ESPN 68 takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event kicks off with the main card at 6:00 PM EST on May 31, 2025, headlined by Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee Barber. As an undercard bout, the exact time for the Rayanne dos Santos vs Alice Ardelean fight will depend on the length of the preceding matches. Viewers should consult the provided time table for estimated local start times, keeping in mind that times are subject to change.
How to Watch Rayanne dos Santos vs Alice Ardelean
The Rayanne dos Santos vs Alice Ardelean fight will be available for live streaming on ESPN+ in the United States.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
Betting Odds: dos Santos vs Ardelean
- Favorite: Rayanne Dos Santos : 1.5 (-210)
- Underdog: Alice Ardelean : 2.9 (+194)
| Method of victory | Rayanne Dos Santos | Alice Ardelean |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 19.0 (+1800) | 21.0 (+2000) |
| By decision or technical decision | 1.9 (-115) | 3.6 (+265) |
According to the current betting odds, Rayanne dos Santos is the favorite with odds of 1.5 (-210), meaning a $210 bet would return $100 profit. Alice Ardelean is the underdog at 2.9 (+194), offering a higher payout ($194 profit on a $100 bet). The odds suggest a decision victory is the most likely outcome for dos Santos (1.9 / -115), while Ardelean winning by decision has longer odds (3.6 / +265). Knockout victories are considered less likely for both fighters, reflected in their high odds (dos Santos 19.0 / +1800, Ardelean 21.0 / +2000). Overall, the betting market favors Rayanne dos Santos winning by decision.
Fighter Details
Rayanne dos Santos
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 160 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 22
- Record: 14 / 8 / 0
Alice Ardelean
- Nationality: Romania
- Height: 160 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 16
- Record: 9 / 7 / 0
UFC on ESPN 68: Full Fight Card
- Erin Blanchfield vs Maycee Barber
- Mateusz Gamrot vs Ludovit Klein
- Dustin Jacoby vs Bruno Lopes
- Zachary Reese vs Dusko Todorovic
- Jafel Filho vs Allan Nascimento
- Trevin Giles vs Andreas Gustafsson
- Ketlen Vieira vs Macy Chiasson
- Kurt Holobaugh vs Jordan Leavitt
- Rayanne dos Santos vs Alice Ardelean
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