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

Beatriz Mesquita and Irina Alekseeva face off at UFC Fight Night 261 in Rio de Janeiro. Both fighters walk into the Farmasi Arena eager to claim victory in the bantamweight undercard bout.

Mesquita, representing American Top Team, has an undefeated streak with five wins, one coming by knockout. Her recent win against Sierra Lee Dinwoodie by TKO suggests her striking capability is a challenge for any opponent. Irina Alekseeva has five wins in her career but comes off a recent decision loss against Klaudia Sygula.

What time is Beatriz Mesquita vs Irina Alekseeva fight

Live coverage for the Beatriz Mesquita vs Irina Alekseeva 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	Beatriz Mesquita vs Irina Alekseeva Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025	04:00 PM	04:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025	01:00 PM	01:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025	08:00 PM	08:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025	07:00 AM	07:00 AM

UFC Fight Night 261 takes place today, October 11, 2025, at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event starts at 4:00 PM EST. The main event features Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot.

The undercard includes a bantamweight fight between Mesquita and Alekseeva. This bout is not the main event, so the exact start time may vary depending on how long earlier fights last.

Fans should check the schedule for their local time zone to ensure they don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Beatriz Mesquita vs Irina Alekseeva Fight

You can watch Beatriz Mesquita vs Irina Alekseeva 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: Mesquita vs Alekseeva

Beatriz Mesquita vs Irina Alekseeva Betting Odds

Favorite: Beatriz Mesquita : 1.2 (-549)
Underdog: Irina Alekseeva : 5.5 (+450)

Method of victory	Beatriz Mesquita	Irina Alekseeva
By KO/TKO or disqualification	7.5 (+650)	20.0 (+1900)
By decision or technical decision	4.0 (+300)	9.5 (+850)

Beatriz Mesquita is the favorite with odds of 1.2 (-549). Irina Alekseeva, the underdog, has odds of 5.5 (+450). Mesquita's chance to win through KO/TKO/DQ is set at 7.5 (+650), while Alekseeva stands at 20.0 (+1900) for the same outcome. Winning by points or decision favors Mesquita with odds of 4.0 (+300), whereas Alekseeva's odds are 9.5 (+850). The betting lines show confidence in Mesquita's victory. Alekseeva requires a significant upset for a profit-making bet. Keep your eyes on this matchup if you value potential high-profit risks with Alekseeva.