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

Lucas Almeida takes on Michael Aswell at the UFC Fight Night 261 in Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The two fighters go head-to-head in a 3-round featherweight bout on the undercard of UFC’s Oliveira vs. Gamrot event. Both fighters aim to get back on the winning track after suffering recent losses.

Lucas Almeida, hailing from Sorocaba, Brazil, has a career record of 15-4 with notable wins by knockout. Despite losing his most recent bout via split decision to Danny Silva in March 2025, his experience against skilled opponents reflects his resilience in the octagon. Michael Aswell, known as "The Texas Kid," holds a record of 10-3, facing a unanimous decision loss to Bolaji Oki earlier this May.

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

UFC Fight Night 261 takes place on October 11, 2025, at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event begins at 06:20 PM EST. The main event features Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot.

The fight card includes a featherweight bout between Almeida and Aswell. This fight is part of the undercard and consists of three rounds. The timing of this bout depends on the performance of the preceding fights, so it may vary. Fans should check the start times for their specific locations to ensure they don't miss any action.

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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Lucas Almeida vs Michael Aswell Betting Odds

Underdog: Lucas Almeida : 3.4 (+235)
Favorite: Michael Aswell : 1.4 (-260)

Method of victory	Lucas Almeida	Michael Aswell
By KO/TKO or disqualification	6.8 (+575)	4.1 (+310)
By decision or technical decision	7.5 (+650)	2.4 (+140)

Michael Aswell stands as the favorite with moneyline odds of -260 and decimal odds at 1.4. He is expected to win over Lucas Almeida, who holds moneyline odds of +235 and decimal odds at 3.4. If Aswell wins by knockout, you gain $310 on a $100 bet, resting at 4.1 in decimal form. Almeida offers higher-risk rewards: a KO victory means gaining $575 from a $100 bet, seen in odds at 6.8. Expect Aswell to secure victory by decision with +140 moneyline odds, while Almeida’s decision win would yield a surprising +650 outcome.