Global MMA enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating UFC Fight Night 261, held at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro. The main event pits Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot, while a compelling strawweight undercard bout features Brazil`s Julia Polastri against Poland`s Karolina Kowalkiewicz, both striving for dominance in their division.
Julia “Psycho” Polastri, measuring 157 cm, trains at CWB Fighter gym and holds a professional record of 13 wins and 5 losses. Her most recent bout ended in a unanimous decision loss to Lupita Godinez. Karolina Kowalkiewicz, representing American Top Team, boasts a record of 16 victories and 9 defeats, also coming off a unanimous decision loss to Denise Gomes.
Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz Fight Start Times
The live broadcast for the Julia Polastri vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz main card is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM EST via UFC Fight Pass. Consult the following table for local start times across 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 set for October 11, 2025, at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event is slated to commence at 4:20 PM EST, featuring the strawweight clash between Polastri and Kowalkiewicz as an undercard bout to the main event, Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot.
Please note that the exact ring walk time for Polastri vs. Kowalkiewicz may shift depending on the duration of preceding fights. Spectators are advised to consult the regional start time table to avoid missing any part of the action.
Where to Watch Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz
The bout between Julia Polastri and Karolina Kowalkiewicz will be exclusively available 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 |
Betting Odds for Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz
- Favorite: Julia Polastri : 1.2 (-500)
- Underdog: Karolina Kowalkiewicz : 5.3 (+430)
| Method of victory | Julia Polastri | Karolina Kowalkiewicz |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 10.5 (+950) | 41.0 (+4000) |
| By decision or technical decision | 1.6 (-175) | 6.4 (+540) |
Julia Polastri is a strong favorite with odds of 1.2 (-500), indicating a $100 bet would return $120. Karolina Kowalkiewicz, the underdog, has odds of 5.3 (+430), meaning a $100 wager could yield $530. A win by decision for Polastri is priced at 1.6 (-175), offering a $160 return on a $100 bet. For Kowalkiewicz to win by decision, the odds are 6.4 (+540), potentially returning $640. Knockout victories for either fighter present significantly higher payouts, with Kowalkiewicz by KO/TKO at 41.0 (+4000) and Polastri at 10.5 (+950), suggesting these outcomes are considered less likely.
Fighter Details
Julia Polastri
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 157 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 18
- Record: 13 wins / 5 losses / 0 draws
Karolina Kowalkiewicz
- Nationality: Poland
- Height: 160 cm
- Weight: 52.6 kg
- Total Fights: 25
- Record: 16 wins / 9 losses / 0 draws
UFC Fight Night 261: Full Fight Card
- Charles Oliveira vs Mateusz Gamrot
- 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
