Elise Reed vs Sam Hughes UFC fight info, date and time
Elise Reed vs Sam Hughes is set to go down at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira at 5:00pm EST on Saturday 21st May 2022 in a 115lbs matchup.
Elise Reed is looking to build on her first UFC victory after defeating Cory McKenna by split decision in March.
Sam Hughes snapped a three-fight losing streak and also recorded her first UFC win with a majority decision over Istela Nunes in April.
Elise Reed vs Sam Hughes betting odds
Elise Reed will be the betting favorite with opening odds of -150.
Sam Hughes is the betting underdog with opening odds of +135.
Fight information
Elise Reed vs Sam Hughes was first reported on May 3rd.
Elise Reed will fight Sam Hughes at UFC event on May 21st. (first rep. The Jinx @AlexBehunin) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN pic.twitter.com/fd4fgnArhN
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) May 3, 2022
Both women are making a relatively quick turnaround after fighting in March and April respectively.
Elise Reed
Elise Reed stepped back down to her natural weight class (115lbs) and picked up her first UFC win against Cory McKenna.
Back in the win column by SD!
— UFC (@ufc) March 19, 2022
🙌 @EliseReedMMA earns the victory tonight at #UFCLondon.
[ Prelims continue LIVE on @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/SuyijDEB7p
Reed went up to Flyweight on her UFC debut and lost to veteran Sijara Eubanks by ground and pound in Round 1.
Sam Hughes
Sam Hughes recorded a much-needed victory in her last UFC appearance with a majority decision over Istela Nunes.
At the horn!#LFA93 pic.twitter.com/Au8mLX2vjA
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) October 17, 2020
Hughes lost her first three UFC fights to Luana Pinheiro, Loma Lookboonmee, and Tecia Torres.
How they match up
Sam Hughes will be the taller fighter in this matchup at 5”5 compared to Reed who is 5”3. Hughes will also have a slight 2-inch reach advantage.
Both fighters are 29 years old, although Hughes has more MMA experience having fought 10 times. Reed has 6 pro fights on her record.
Reasons to watch
This fight will kick off the prelims at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira.
Both women have a lot to prove, so expect a scrap in this matchup.
The stakes
After recording their first wins in the UFC in the past couple of months, Reed and Hughes have a lot at stake in this fight.
A loss for Hughes would make it four defeats in five in the UFC. Both fighters know that a victory here is essential if they are to advance in the promotion.
Elise Reed vs Sam Hughes predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions have Elise Reed as the moderate betting favorite with opening odds of -150.
Elise Reed vs Sam Hughes picks
Get your Elise Reed vs Sam Hughes picks in.
Elise Reed vs Sam Hughes tale of the tape
- No age difference: Both fighters are the same age, at 29 years old.
- Hughes has a slight 1 inch reach advantage.
- Hughes has 4 more professional MMA fights than Reed.
Elise Reed | vs | Sam Hughes |
---|---|---|
29 | Age | 29 |
6 | Fights | 10 |
5 | Wins | 6 |
1 | Losses | 4 |
2 | KO’s | 1 |
0 | Subs | 3 |
5′ 3 | Height (in) | 5′ 5 |
63 | Reach (in) | 64.5 |
Elise Reed fighter profile and recent form
Elise Reed is a 29 year old female fighter from United States with 5 pro wins and 1 losses. See Elise Reed’s full MMA record.
Elise Reed has a 40% finish rate, including 2 by knockout, 3 by decision.
Elise Reed is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Cory McKenna at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall.
Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win |
4-1-0 | Cory McKenna |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-03-19 | Strawweight | UFC |
Loss |
4-0-0 | Sijara Eubanks |
KO/TKO
R1 3:49
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-07-24 | Flyweight | UFC |
Win |
3-0-0 | Hilarie Rose |
KO/TKO
R2 4:57
|
CFFC 97 | 2021-05-29 | Strawweight | CFFC |
Win |
2-0-0 | Jillian DeCoursey |
DEC
R4 3:00
|
CFFC 91 | 2020-12-18 | Strawweight | CFFC |
Win |
1-0-0 | Jasmine Jasudavicius |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
CFFC 83 | 2020-08-13 | Strawweight | CFFC |
“Sampage” Sam Hughes fighter profile and recent form
Sam Hughes is a 29 year old female fighter from United States with 6 pro wins and 4 losses. See Sam Hughes’s full MMA record.
Sam Hughes has a 67% finish rate, including 1 by knockout, 3 by submission, 2 by decision.
Sam Hughes is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Istela Nunes at UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Muhammad 2.
Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win |
5-4-0 | Istela Nunes |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-04-16 | Strawweight | UFC |
Loss |
5-3-0 | Luana Pinheiro |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-11-20 | Strawweight | UFC |
Loss |
5-2-0 | Loma Lookboonmee |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-05-01 | Strawweight | UFC |
Loss |
5-1-0 | Tecia Torres |
KO/TKO
R1 5:00
|
UFC 256 | 2020-12-12 | Strawweight | UFC |
Win |
4-1-0 | Danielle Hindley |
SUB
R1 5:00
|
LFA 93 | 2020-10-16 | Catchweight | LFA |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Elise Reed vs Sam Hughes is set to go down at UFC Fight Night – Holm vs. Vieira. The fight is expected to start at around 5:00pm EST on Saturday 21st May 2022.
How to watch the Elise Reed vs Sam Hughes fight with online UFC streaming
ESPN+ is the best option to live stream Elise Reed vs Sam Hughes if you live in the United States. Outside of the USA, the best option is to register for UFC Fight Pass.
Where can I get the best odds for the Elise Reed vs Sam Hughes UFC fight?
Want to see how much you could win by betting on this fight? Use our odds calculator below.
Use the AllStar’s directory to find the best sportsbooks and recommendations on where to place UFC bets online. If you just want to play for fun, head over to to our Fantasy UFC picks app to make your fight predictions for Elise Reed vs Sam Hughes totally FREE.
The AllStar also has a comprehensive UFC betting guide and UFC Odds Comparison tools to help you find the best online betting opportunities.