UFC Fight Night 261: Polastri vs Kowalkiewicz - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Julia Polastri faces Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC Fight Night 261 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Set in the Farmasi Arena, this strawweight undercard fight pits Brazil's "Psycho" Julia against seasoned Polish fighter Karolina.

Polastri has a record of 13 wins from her seven-year professional career, which began at CWB Fighter. Her last match against Lupita Godinez ended in a unanimous decision loss. Kowalkiewicz, with her extensive experience since her 2012 debut at American Top Team, recently lost to Denise Gomes. Given their recent similar outcomes and matching skill levels at the strawweight level, this battle is evenly poised.

What time is Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz fight

Live coverage for the Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz 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	Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025	04:00 PM	04:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025	01:00 PM	01:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025	08:00 PM	08:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025	07:00 AM	07:20 AM

The UFC Fight Night 261 takes place on October 11, 2025, at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event starts at 04:20 PM EST. This fight night is part of the UFC Fight Night 261 - Oliveira vs. Gamrot tournament. The main event features Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot.

On the undercard, Luana Polastri faces Karolina Kowalkiewicz in a strawweight bout. This fight consists of three rounds and is not the main event of the evening.

Keep in mind that ring walk times might change depending on the duration of earlier fights on the card. It's important to check local listings for start times in your country as time zones may vary.

Fighters Details

Julia Polastri

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 157 cm
Weight: 52.2 kg
Total Fights: 18
Record: 13 / 5 / 0

Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Nationality: Poland
Height: 160 cm
Weight: 52.6 kg
Total Fights: 25
Record: 16 / 9 / 0

Julia Polastri faces Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC Fight Night 261 in a strawweight bout.

Julia Polastri, known as "Psycho," has accumulated 13 wins and 5 losses since turning pro. Her recent fight ended in a loss by unanimous decision against Lupita Godinez, who holds a similar fight record. Julia demonstrated resilience but needs to improve her technique against Karolina's experience.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz boasts a record of 16 wins and 9 losses. Her last bout was a loss by unanimous decision to Denise Gomes, who is known for her KO ability. Karolina needs to capitalize on her strategic game to outmaneuver Julia.

Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz Betting Odds

Favorite: Julia Polastri : 1.2 (-500)
Underdog: Karolina Kowalkiewicz : 5.0 (+400)

Method of victory	Julia Polastri	Karolina Kowalkiewicz
By KO/TKO or disqualification	12.0 (+1100)	35.0 (+3400)
By decision or technical decision	1.6 (-165)	5.8 (+480)

How and where to watch the Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz Fight

You can watch Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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