Lucas Rocha squares off against Stewart Nicoll at the UFC Fight Night 261 event in Rio de Janeiro. Set to take place at the Farmasi Arena, this exciting Flyweight bout features Rocha from Brazil and Nicoll from Australia fighting for a crucial victory.
Entering their professional MMA careers in 2021, both fighters have built impressive records. Rocha's latest match ended in a technical submission loss to Clayton Carpenter. Nicoll also faced defeat with a technical submission loss to Jesus Santos Aguilar. Rocha's tendency for knockout victories could challenge Nicoll, who needs to protect against submissions.
What time is Lucas Rocha vs Stewart Nicoll fight
Live coverage for the Lucas Rocha vs Stewart Nicoll 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 | Lucas Rocha vs Stewart Nicoll Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 04:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 01:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 08:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 07:40 AM |
UFC Fight Night 261 takes place on October 11, 2025, at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event starts at 04:40 PM EST. The main event features Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot. An exciting flyweight bout between Rocha and Nicoll is part of the undercard. The fight consists of three rounds. Times may vary due to the duration of earlier fights. Check local listings for start times in your area.
Fighters Details
Lucas Rocha
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 163 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 19
- Record: 17 / 2 / 0
Stewart Nicoll
- Nationality: Australia
- Height: 165 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 9
- Record: 8 / 1 / 0
Lucas Rocha faces Stewart Nicoll in a flyweight bout. No belts or titles are on the line.
Lucas Rocha, known as "Fenomeno," has a professional record of 17 wins and 2 losses. Rocha recently faced Clayton Carpenter and lost via technical submission. Carpenter's almost identical stats to Nicoll hint at a challenging fight for Rocha, as both share perspectives in height and weight class.
Stewart Nicoll holds an 8-1 record. He last fought Jesus Santos Aguilar and lost due to a guillotine choke. Given Rocha’s experience and more substantial winning history, Nicoll may face tough competition despite being similar in physique.
Lucas Rocha vs Stewart Nicoll Betting Odds
- Favorite: Lucas Rocha : 1.8 (-122)
- Underdog: Stewart Nicoll : 2.0 (+105)
| Method of victory | Lucas Rocha | Stewart Nicoll |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 3.1 (+210) | 9.0 (+800) |
| By decision or technical decision | 6.1 (+510) | 4.1 (+310) |
How and where to watch the Lucas Rocha vs Stewart Nicoll Fight
You can watch Lucas Rocha vs Stewart Nicoll via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Lucas Rocha vs Stewart Nicoll Fight Card
- Charles Oliveira vs Mateusz Gamrot
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs Montel Jackson
- Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez
- Jhonata Diniz vs Mario Pinto
- Ricardo Ramos vs Kaan Ofli
- Lucas Almeida vs Michael Aswell
- Jafel Filho vs Clayton Carpenter
- Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen
- Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira
- Lucas Rocha vs Stewart Nicoll
- Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz
- Beatriz Mesquita vs Irina Alekseeva
