Lucas Almeida from Brazil takes on Michael "The Texas Kid" Aswell from the United States at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Both fighters aim to bounce back strong in this three-round featherweight battle during UFC Fight Night 261.
Almeida, fighting out of Sorocaba, turned pro with an impressive MMA record. He last fought against Danny "Puma" Silva and faced defeat narrowly via a split decision. Having faced strong competitors before, he'll be driven to show his striking skills against another tough opponent.
Michael Aswell hails from Houston and has built a career since his early pro years. After losing unanimously to Bolaji "The Zulu Warrior" Oki, Aswell gears up for redemption against Almeida. His experience and size advantage make him a notable adversary in this bout.
Lucas Almeida vs Michael Aswell Betting Odds
- Underdog: Lucas Almeida : 2.3 (+128)
- Favorite: Michael Aswell : 1.7 (-138)
| Method of victory | Lucas Almeida | Michael Aswell |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 5.1 (+410) | 5.4 (+440) |
| By decision or technical decision | 5.6 (+460) | 2.4 (+143) |
Lucas Almeida faces Michael Aswell. Almeida shines with 2.3 odds. Aswell leads as the favorite at 1.7 odds. Almeida requires a $100 bet to profit $128. It takes $138 to win $100 back on Aswell. Almeida's knockout win offers a tempting 5.1 payout, while Aswell's KO sits at 5.4 odds. Winning by decision sees Almeida at 5.6 odds, contrasting sharply with Aswell’s more favorable 2.4 odds for the same outcome.
What time is Lucas Almeida vs Michael Aswell fight
Live coverage for the Lucas Almeida vs Michael Aswell 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 | Lucas Almeida vs Michael Aswell Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 06:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 03:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 10:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 09:20 AM |
How and where to watch the Lucas Almeida vs Michael Aswell Fight
You can watch Lucas Almeida vs Michael Aswell 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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