What time is UFC Fight Night 261 Tonight? Luque vs Alvarez - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Vicente Luque, "The Silent Assassin," and Joel Alvarez, "El Fenomeno," prepare to face off at the UFC Fight Night 261. The event will be held in Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with both fighters aiming for victory on the undercard.

Vicente Luque enters this fight with a mixed recent record. He last faced Kevin Holland and lost by submission in June 2025. Alvarez is coming from a knockout win against Drakkar Klose in December 2024. Alvarez stands as a taller opponent with a strong striking capability that may challenge Luque’s well-rounded skills.

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

UFC Fight Night 261 takes place on October 11, 2025, at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event starts at 07:20 PM EST. The main event features Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot. Vicente Luque faces Rafael Alvarez in a welterweight bout on the undercard.

The timing of fights can change based on the length of earlier bouts. Viewers should check local listings for start times in their area.

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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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 (+148)
By decision or technical decision	15.0 (+1400)	7.0 (+600)

Vicente Luque faces off against Joel Alvarez. Luque is clearly the underdog with odds of 5.5 (+450). Alvarez stands as the favorite at 1.2 (-549). Luque holds longer odds to secure a victory, whether by knockout at 13.0 (+1200) or points at 15.0 (+1400). Alvarez stands stronger with knockout odds of 2.5 (+148) and decision win odds of 7.0 (+600). A closer look highlights Alvarez's dominance in the betting market. Betting indicates confidence in Alvarez's ability to outmaneuver and potentially finish Luque.