UFC Fight Night 261: Petrino vs Petersen - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Vitor Petrino from Brazil faces off against Thomas Petersen from the United States at UFC Fight Night 261. They battle in a heavyweight bout at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, with both fighters having recently scored significant wins.

Petrino turned pro in 2017 and ranks as a submission specialist, evidenced by his recent win via rear-naked choke against Austen Lane. Petersen is also skilled in knockout finishes and won his last fight by unanimous decision over Don'Tale Mayes.

What time is Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen fight

Live coverage for the Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen 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	Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025	04:00 PM	05:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025	01:00 PM	02:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025	08:00 PM	09:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025	07:00 AM	08:20 AM

UFC Fight Night 261 will take place on October 11, 2025, at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event starts at 05:20 PM EST. The main event features Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot. One of the undercard fights is between Petrino and Petersen in the heavyweight category.

The event is part of the Fight Nights federation. Each fight consists of three rounds. Keep in mind that the ring walk time can vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Make sure to check local listings or refer to a start time table for your country to catch the action live.

Fighters Details

Vitor Petrino

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 112.9 kg
Total Fights: 14
Record: 12 / 2 / 0

Thomas Petersen

Nationality: United States
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 119.3 kg
Total Fights: 13
Record: 10 / 3 / 0

Vitor Petrino faces Thomas Petersen in a bout with no belts or titles on the line.

Vitor Petrino shows his prowess with a professional record of 12 wins and 2 losses. He comes off a victory by submission against Austen Lane, known for 11 KO wins. This boosts Petrino's confidence as he prepares to leverage his height and weight to challenge Petersen effectively.

Thomas Petersen holds a record of 10 wins and 3 losses. His recent unanimous decision win over Don'Tale Mayes, who stands taller and heavier, underscores Petersen's resilience. Facing Petrino, similar in stature to Mayes, Petersen aims to capitalize on his power.

Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen Betting Odds

Favorite: Vitor Petrino : 1.3 (-300)
Underdog: Thomas Petersen : 3.4 (+235)

Method of victory	Vitor Petrino	Thomas Petersen
By KO/TKO or disqualification	2.5 (+155)	7.5 (+650)
By decision or technical decision	4.0 (+295)	8.0 (+700)

How and where to watch the Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen Fight

You can watch Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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