Vicente Luque and Joel Alvarez step into the octagon at UFC Fight Night 261 in Rio de Janeiro. This welterweight bout pits Luque's experience against Alvarez's momentum.
Luque has a professional record of 23 wins and 11 losses. His recent loss came against Kevin Holland via submission. Luque has faced tough opponents, strengthening his readiness for this fight. Despite appearing as an undercard, this matchup holds intrigue due to its mix of contrasting fighting styles.
Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez Betting Odds
- Underdog: Vicente Luque : 5.5 (+450)
- Favorite: Joel Alvarez : 1.2 (-549)
| Method of victory | Vicente Luque | Joel Alvarez |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 13.0 (+1200) | 2.5 (+155) |
| By decision or technical decision | 13.0 (+1200) | 7.0 (+600) |
Joel Alvarez is heavily favored to win, as indicated by his decimal odds of 1.2 and moneyline of -549. Bet $549 to win $100 on Alvarez. Vicente Luque faces long odds with a decimal figure at 5.5 and moneyline at +450, meaning a $100 bet nets you $450. Both fighters have interesting outcomes for KO or decision victories. Luque’s KO odds sit at 13.0 (+1200), promising big returns for risk-takers. Meanwhile, Alvarez boasts a more probable KO outcome with odds of 2.5 (+155). The betting landscape clearly leans towards an Alvarez victory in this matchup.
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 UFC Fight Pass. 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 |
How and where to watch the Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez Fight
You can watch Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez via UFC Fight Pass.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | UFC Fight Pass |
| Canada | UFC Fight Pass |
| UK and Ireland | UFC Fight Pass |
| Australia | UFC Fight Pass |
| India | UFC Fight Pass |
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