MMA fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating UFC Fight Night 261, set to take place in Rio de Janeiro at Farmasi Arena. The main event will feature Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot. An exciting undercard bout will see Brazil`s Julia Polastri step into the cage against Poland`s Karolina Kowalkiewicz, with both fighters aiming to prove their dominance in the strawweight division.
Julia Polastri, nicknamed “Psycho,” stands 157 cm tall and trains at the CWB Fighter gym. Her professional record is 13 wins and 5 losses, with her last fight ending in a unanimous decision loss to Lupita Godinez. Karolina Kowalkiewicz, representing American Top Team, holds a record of 16 wins and 9 losses; she also lost her previous bout by unanimous decision to Denise Gomes.
Julia Polastri vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz: Fight Start Time
The live broadcast for the Julia Polastri vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz bout, part of the main card, will commence at 4:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. For local start times, please consult the table below.
| 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, at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event kicks off at 4:20 PM EST. The fight card features a strawweight clash between Polastri and Kowalkiewicz, serving as an undercard bout for the main event starring Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot.
The start time for the Polastri vs. Kowalkiewicz fight is subject to change based on the duration of earlier bouts on the card. Viewers should be aware that ring walk times may be adjusted accordingly. For those watching from different time zones, please refer to the provided start time table to ensure you catch all the action.
How and Where to Watch Julia Polastri vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz
The Julia Polastri vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz fight will be available for viewing on 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: Julia 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 heavily favored with odds of 1.2, meaning a $100 bet yields a $120 win. Betting on Karolina Kowalkiewicz carries higher risk; her odds of 5.3 would return $530 on the same $100 wager. Polastri is most likely to win by decision at odds of 1.6, turning a $100 stake into $160. A decision victory for Kowalkiewicz offers a much higher payout with odds of 6.4, netting $640 on the same bet. Knockouts for either fighter present high rewards—Kowalkiewicz at 41.0 (a substantial payout) and Polastri at 10.5—suggesting these are long-shot outcomes for this bout. Focus on skill rather than chance in this matchup.
Fighter Details
Julia Polastri
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 157 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 18
- Record: 13 / 5 / 0
Karolina Kowalkiewicz
- Nationality: Poland
- Height: 160 cm
- Weight: 52.6 kg
- Total Fights: 25
- Record: 16 / 9 / 0
UFC Fight Night 261 Fight Card: Polastri vs. Kowalkiewicz
- 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
