UFC Fight Night 261: Mesquita vs Alekseeva - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Beatriz Mesquita, better known as "Bia," faces Irina Alekseeva at UFC Fight Night 261. The fight will be in Rio de Janeiro's Farmasi Arena.

Beatriz turned pro in 2023 and is undefeated with a record of 5-0. She recently won through TKO against Sierra Lee Dinwoodie. Alekseeva has been fighting professionally since 2018 and holds a 5-3 record. Her last bout was a decision loss to Klaudia Sygula.

What time is Beatriz Mesquita vs Irina Alekseeva fight

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

UFC Fight Night 261 will take place on October 11, 2025, at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event starts at 4:00 PM EST. This tournament features a series of fights under the UFC banner, with the main event being Charles Oliveira versus Mateusz Gamrot.

One of the undercard fights is between Mesquita and Alekseeva in the Bantamweight division. These bouts are scheduled for three rounds each. The timing of each fight may vary based on the performance of earlier matches on the card.

Viewers should check local listings for start times in their respective time zones to ensure they don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Beatriz Mesquita

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 157 cm
Weight: 61.2 kg
Total Fights: 5
Record: 5 / 0 / 0

Irina Alekseeva

Nationality: Russia
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 61.2 kg
Total Fights: 8
Record: 5 / 3 / 0

Beatriz Mesquita faces Irina Alekseeva at UFC Fight Night 261 - Oliveira vs. Gamrot in the Bantamweight class.

Beatriz Mesquita brings an undefeated record of 5 wins, with 1 win by knockout. She last fought Sierra Lee Dinwoodie and won by TKO. Her opponent, Dinwoodie, had 4 wins and was taller and heavier. This victory shows Mesquita's power and ability to handle larger opponents effectively.

Irina Alekseeva holds a record of 5 wins and 3 losses. Her last fight ended in a loss to Klaudia Sygula, who has more experience with 7 wins. Facing Mesquita will be challenging due to her strong performance track record.

Beatriz Mesquita vs Irina Alekseeva Betting Odds

Favorite: Beatriz Mesquita : 1.2 (-520)
Underdog: Irina Alekseeva : 5.6 (+460)

Method of victory	Beatriz Mesquita	Irina Alekseeva
By KO/TKO or disqualification	7.5 (+650)	20.0 (+1900)
By decision or technical decision	4.0 (+300)	9.5 (+850)

How and where to watch the Beatriz Mesquita vs Irina Alekseeva Fight

You can watch Beatriz Mesquita vs Irina Alekseeva via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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