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

Lucas Rocha gears up to face Stewart Nicoll at UFC Fight Night 261, taking place at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The fight between these flyweight competitors adds excitement to an undercard headlined by Charles Oliveira versus Mateusz Gamrot. Fighters Rocha and Nicoll enter this match coming off losses in their last bouts by technical submissions.

Lucas Rocha turned pro on April 9, 2021, and has a solid record with 17 wins, including 10 by knockout. He recently lost to Clayton Carpenter via a rear-naked choke submission but looks to leverage his experience against skilled fighters like Carpenter to bounce back strongly. Stewart Nicoll's career began on May 18, 2022; he holds an 8-win record with four knockouts. His most recent bout saw him succumb to Jesus Santos Aguilar's guillotine choke submission.

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

The UFC Fight Night 261 event takes place today, October 11, 2025, at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event starts at 04:40 PM EST.

This fight night features a flyweight bout between Rocha and Nicoll on the undercard. The main event of the evening is a fight between Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot.

Please note that the ring walk time for Rocha vs Nicoll may change depending on how long the earlier fights last. It's important to keep this in mind as you plan your viewing. For viewers in different countries, please refer to the start time table to ensure you tune in at the right local time.

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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Watch this story: UFC Fight Night 261 - Betting Odds, Prediction: Rocha vs Nicoll

Lucas Rocha vs Stewart Nicoll Betting Odds

Underdog: Lucas Rocha : 2.0 (+102)
Favorite: Stewart Nicoll : 2.0 (-105)

Method of victory	Lucas Rocha	Stewart Nicoll
By KO/TKO or disqualification	3.4 (+235)	8.0 (+700)
By decision or technical decision	7.0 (+600)	3.8 (+280)

Lucas Rocha is the favorite with odds of 2.0 (+102). Stewart Nicoll is slightly behind at 2.0 (-105). Rocha thrashes out a victory with knockout odds of 3.4 (+235), while Nicoll's knockout lands at 8.0 (+700). Rocha by decision returns 7.0 (+600), which beats Nicoll's closely matched 3.8 (+280) decision win odds. Expect a close fight that might come down to the wire, but Rocha holds the upper edge from the betting perspective in both decisively and on points. Keep an eye on those numbers; they scream potential profits if an upset occurs.