UFC Fight Night 261: Luque vs Alvarez - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Vicente Luque takes on Joel Alvarez at UFC Fight Night 261 in Rio de Janeiro. The fight will occur at Farmasi Arena as part of the undercard ahead of the main event featuring Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot.

Luque, known as "The Silent Assassin," last fought in June 2025 when he faced Kevin Holland. He lost by submission in his welterweight match. With a professional record of 23 wins and 11 losses, he has experience against tough opponents but looks to recover after his recent defeat. Alvarez, called "El Fenomeno," won his last bout in December 2024 against Drakkar Klose with an impressive knockout. His record shows 22 wins and three losses, suggesting fruitful momentum.

What time is Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez fight

Live coverage for the Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025	04:00 PM	07:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025	01:00 PM	04:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025	08:00 PM	11:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025	07:00 AM	10:20 AM

UFC Fight Night 261 will take place on October 11, 2025, at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event starts at 07:20 PM EST. The main event features Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot. An undercard fight includes Vicente Luque versus Rafael Alvarez in the welterweight division.

The start time is subject to change based on the duration of earlier fights. Viewers should check local listings for precise timing in their area.

Fighters Details

Vicente Luque

Nationality: United States
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 77.1 kg
Total Fights: 35
Record: 23 / 11 / 1

Joel Alvarez

Nationality: Spain
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 70.3 kg
Total Fights: 25
Record: 22 / 3 / 0

Vicente Luque faces Joel Alvarez in a non-title welterweight bout.

Vicente Luque, known as "The Silent Assassin," turned pro in 2009. He boasts a fight record of 23 wins with 11 KOs and 11 losses. His recent loss via submission to Kevin Holland highlighted potential vulnerabilities against taller opponents like Alvarez. Luque needs to exploit his knockout power this time.

Joel Alvarez, nicknamed "El Fenomeno," is an experienced fighter with 22 wins and only 3 losses. He recently won by KO against Drakkar Klose, showcasing his striking abilities. Despite moving up in weight class, his height advantage could be crucial against Luque.

Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez Betting Odds

Underdog: Vicente Luque : 5.8 (+480)
Favorite: Joel Alvarez : 1.2 (-549)

Method of victory	Vicente Luque	Joel Alvarez
By KO/TKO or disqualification	15.0 (+1400)	2.5 (+155)
By decision or technical decision	13.0 (+1200)	7.0 (+600)

How and where to watch the Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez Fight

You can watch Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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