UFC Fight Night 261: Julia Polastri vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz – Full Event Details

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Julia Polastri and Karolina Kowalkiewicz are scheduled to collide in a highly anticipated strawweight undercard bout at UFC Fight Night 261. This event will unfold at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, showcasing Brazil`s own `Psycho` Polastri against Poland`s seasoned veteran Kowalkiewicz.

Polastri steps into the octagon with a professional record of 13 wins, accumulated over a seven-year career. Her most recent fight concluded in a unanimous decision loss to Lupita Godinez. Kowalkiewicz, a veteran fighter who made her debut in 2012, also recently suffered a defeat by unanimous decision against Denise Gomes. Given their recent similar outcomes and comparable skill levels within the strawweight division, this matchup is expected to be a fiercely contested affair.

UFC Fight Night 261: Polastri vs Kowalkiewicz Start Time

The live broadcast for the Julia Polastri vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz fight, an integral part of the main card, is set to begin at 4:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Please refer to the detailed table below for local start times in various regions.

Region Date Main Card Start Time Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST) Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 04:00 PM 04:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT) Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 01:00 PM 01:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT) Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 08:00 PM 08:20 PM
Australia (AEDT) Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 07:00 AM 07:20 AM

UFC Fight Night 261 is scheduled for October 11, 2025, taking place at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event is slated to commence around 4:20 PM EST, with the main event featuring Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot.

Julia Polastri will face Karolina Kowalkiewicz in a three-round strawweight contest, which is positioned on the undercard rather than as the main event of the evening.

Please note that exact ring walk times are approximate and may shift depending on the duration of earlier fights on the card. Viewers are strongly advised to check local listings for precise start times, as time zones can vary considerably.

Fighter Profiles

Julia Polastri

  • Nationality: Brazil
  • Height: 157 cm
  • Weight: 52.2 kg
  • Total Professional Fights: 18
  • Record: 13 wins / 5 losses / 0 draws

Julia “Psycho” Polastri holds a professional record of 13 wins and 5 losses. Her most recent bout resulted in a unanimous decision defeat to Lupita Godinez, a fighter with a similar record. While Polastri demonstrated considerable resilience in that outing, her technique will be rigorously tested against Kowalkiewicz`s extensive experience.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz

  • Nationality: Poland
  • Height: 160 cm
  • Weight: 52.6 kg
  • Total Professional Fights: 25
  • Record: 16 wins / 9 losses / 0 draws

Karolina Kowalkiewicz enters this fight with a record of 16 wins and 9 losses. Her last contest also ended in a unanimous decision loss, against Denise Gomes, who is recognized for her knockout power. To secure a victory in this matchup, Kowalkiewicz will need to effectively utilize her strategic approach and experience to outmaneuver Polastri.

Betting Odds: Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz

The current betting odds for the Julia Polastri vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz matchup are detailed below, with Julia Polastri positioned as the favorite to win.

  • Favorite: Julia Polastri : 1.2 (-500)
  • Underdog: Karolina Kowalkiewicz : 5.0 (+400)
Method of Victory Julia Polastri Karolina Kowalkiewicz
By KO/TKO or disqualification 12.0 (+1100) 35.0 (+3400)
By decision or technical decision 1.6 (-165) 5.8 (+480)

How and Where to Watch the Fight

The highly anticipated strawweight bout between Julia Polastri and Karolina Kowalkiewicz will be exclusively available for streaming on ESPN+.

Region Live-streaming Platform
USA ESPN+

UFC Fight Night 261 Full Fight Card

  • Charles Oliveira vs Mateusz Gamrot (Main Event)
  • Deiveson Figueiredo vs Montel Jackson
  • Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez
  • Jhonata Diniz vs Mario Pinto
  • Ricardo Ramos vs Kaan Ofli
  • Lucas Almeida vs Michael Aswell
  • Jafel Filho vs Clayton Carpenter
  • Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen
  • Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira
  • Lucas Rocha vs Stewart Nicoll
  • Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz
  • Beatriz Mesquita vs Irina Alekseeva
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