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

Vitor Petrino and Thomas Petersen are set to go head-to-head at UFC Fight Night 261 on October 11, 2025. This heavyweight bout is part of the undercard in Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and promises an exciting clash between two fighters with a strong track record.

Vitor Petrino turned pro on March 25, 2016. He boasts a record of 12 wins and 2 losses. In his last fight against Austen Lane in July, he secured a submission victory by rear-naked choke. Tom Petersen started his pro career on November 1, 2014, with ten wins under his belt. He won his latest fight against Don'Tale Mayes with a unanimous decision in May. Considering Vitor's submission abilities and Thomas's knockout prowess, this fight is likely to be intense and demand high performance from both sides.

What time is Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen fight

Live coverage for the Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen 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	Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025	04:00 PM	05:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025	01:00 PM	02:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025	08:00 PM	09:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025	07:00 AM	08:20 AM

UFC Fight Night 261 takes place on October 11, 2025, at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event begins at 05:20 PM EST. This fight night features a heavyweight bout between Petrino and Petersen as part of the undercard. The main event is Charles Oliveira versus Mateusz Gamrot.

The start times may vary due to the performance duration of earlier fights on the card. Fans should note that ring walk times can change based on how long each fight lasts before them. For viewers around the world, it is important to check local listings for accurate start times in your country.

How and where to watch the Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen Fight

You can watch Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen 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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Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen Betting Odds

Favorite: Vitor Petrino : 1.3 (-295)
Underdog: Thomas Petersen : 3.4 (+240)

Method of victory	Vitor Petrino	Thomas Petersen
By KO/TKO or disqualification	2.5 (+155)	7.5 (+650)
By decision or technical decision	3.8 (+275)	7.5 (+650)

Vitor Petrino enters the fight as the clear favorite, with odds at 1.3 (-295). A small $100 bet profits about $34 if you favor him. Petersen stands as the underdog at 3.4 (+240), promising a $240 payout on a successful $100 wager. Petrino's more likely to win by KO/TKO/DQ, shown in his 2.5 (+155) odds. Petersen’s long shot odds stand at 7.5 (+650) for a similar outcome. Betting on points or a decision brings different dynamics, with Petrino set at 3.8 (+275) and Petersen also at 7.5 (+650), indicating tougher paths for both fighters in those scenarios.