UFC Fight Night 261 is set to host an intriguing featherweight bout between Lucas Almeida and Michael Aswell. The event will take place on October 11, 2025, at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This undercard match supports the highly anticipated main event featuring Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot.
Lucas Almeida, a Brazilian fighter from Sorocaba, holds a professional record of 15 wins and 4 losses. His most recent outing in March saw him lose via split decision to Danny Silva. Michael Aswell, representing Houston, boasts a record of 10 wins and 3 losses. He is looking to rebound from a unanimous decision loss against Bolaji Oki in May. This matchup promises a clash of Almeida`s tested endurance and skill against Aswell`s agile style.
What Time is Lucas Almeida vs Michael Aswell?
The live broadcast for UFC Fight Night 261, including the Lucas Almeida vs Michael Aswell bout, is scheduled to commence at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Estimated ring walk times for Almeida vs Aswell are around 06:20 PM EST. Please note that these times are approximate and may shift depending on the duration of earlier fights on the card. Viewers are advised to consult the table below for local start times across various regions.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Lucas Almeida vs Michael Aswell Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 06:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 03:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 10:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 09:20 AM |
Fighter Statistics
Lucas Almeida
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 67.1 kg
- Total Fights: 19
- Record: 15 / 4 / 0 (Wins / Losses / Draws)
Michael Aswell
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: 70.3 kg
- Total Fights: 13
- Record: 10 / 3 / 0 (Wins / Losses / Draws)
Betting Odds
- Underdog: Lucas Almeida : 2.2 (+125)
- Favorite: Michael Aswell : 1.7 (-138)
| Method of Victory | Lucas Almeida | Michael Aswell |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 4.9 (+390) | 5.5 (+450) |
| By decision or technical decision | 5.2 (+420) | 2.5 (+148) |
Where to Watch the Fight
For viewers in the USA, the Lucas Almeida vs Michael Aswell fight will be exclusively available live on ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
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
