Lucas Rocha will face Stewart Nicoll in a crucial flyweight battle at the UFC Fight Night 261 undercard in Rio de Janeiro. Both fighters are aiming to bounce back from submission losses suffered a year ago and will compete at the Farmasi Arena.
Rocha, who started his professional career by 2020, boasts a solid record of 17 wins and only two losses. His last fight saw defeat by rear-naked choke to Clayton Carpenter, marking one of his rare losses. Nicoll turned professional by around 2019-2020 and has attained eight victories with just one loss on his record. His recent outing culminated in a technical submission loss to Jesus Santos Aguilar using a guillotine choke.
Lucas Rocha vs Stewart Nicoll Betting Odds
- Favorite: Lucas Rocha : 1.9 (-115)
- 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 | 6.5 (+550) | 4.0 (+300) |
Lucas Rocha is slightly favored at 1.9 odds, meaning a $115 bet could net you $100. Stewart Nicoll stands close with 2.0 odds, offering a potential $105 profit on a $100 bet. Rocha's strength lies in his ability to win by KO/TKO/DQ at 3.1; investing $100 yields $210. Nicoll's victory by knockout surprises with valuable 9.0 odds for brave bettors. A Rocha win on points gives back more at 6.5 odds, while Nicoll's calculated approach brings home money with a payoff of $300 on a $100 wager in contrast at 4.0 rates.
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 UFC Fight Pass. 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 |
How and where to watch the Lucas Rocha vs Stewart Nicoll Fight
You can watch Lucas Rocha vs Stewart Nicoll 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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