Julia Polastri and Karolina Kowalkiewicz are scheduled to clash in an anticipated undercard bout at UFC Fight Night 261, taking place at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Both athletes enter the octagon looking to bounce back from their recent defeats.
Polastri, nicknamed `Psycho,` made her professional debut in 2016 and maintains a record of 13 wins and 5 losses. Her last outing resulted in a unanimous decision loss to Lupita Godinez. Kowalkiewicz, with a more extensive professional career that began in 2012, holds a record of 16 wins and 9 losses, indicating her veteran status in the sport.
Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz Betting Odds
- Favorite: Julia Polastri : 1.2 (-500)
- Underdog: Karolina Kowalkiewicz : 5.1 (+410)
| 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) | 6.1 (+510) |
Current betting lines position Julia Polastri as the favorite with odds of 1.2 (-500), while Karolina Kowalkiewicz is a significant underdog at 5.1 (+410). The most probable outcome for Polastri is a victory by decision, priced at 1.6 (-175). A knockout win for Polastri is considered less likely, at 10.5 (+950). For Kowalkiewicz, a knockout victory is a long shot at 41.0 (+4000), and her chances of winning by decision are set at 6.1 (+510). All indications point towards Polastri securing a dominant win, most likely through a decision.
What time is Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz fight
Live coverage for the Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz 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 | 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 |
How and where to watch the Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz Fight
You can watch Julia Polastri vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz 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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