Mixed martial arts enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating UFC Fight Night 261, set to electrify the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro. The highly anticipated main event features Charles Oliveira facing Mateusz Gamrot. On the undercard, Brazilian talent Julia Polastri will clash with Poland`s Karolina Kowalkiewicz in a strawweight division bout, with both fighters determined to assert their dominance.
Julia “Psycho” Polastri, standing at 157 cm, trains out of the CWB Fighter gym. She holds a professional record of 13 wins and 5 losses, with her most recent fight ending in a unanimous decision defeat to Lupita Godinez. Representing American Top Team, Karolina Kowalkiewicz boasts 16 victories and 9 defeats; she also experienced a unanimous decision loss in her last outing against Denise Gomes.
Start Times for Polastri vs. Kowalkiewicz
Live coverage for the Julia Polastri vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz fight card will commence at 04:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. Consult the table below to find the corresponding start times for your local region.
| 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 the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event`s main card is set to commence at 04:00 PM EST, with the Polastri vs. Kowalkiewicz strawweight bout as a key undercard attraction leading up to the main event between Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot.
Note on Ring Walk Times: The exact start time for the Polastri vs. Kowalkiewicz bout, including ring walks, is approximate and may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights on the card. Fans should factor in potential adjustments and refer to their regional start time to avoid missing any action.
How and Where to Watch the Fight
The highly anticipated bout between Julia Polastri and Karolina Kowalkiewicz will be available for streaming 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 |
Julia Polastri vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz Betting Odds
- 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 enters the fight as the heavy favorite with odds of 1.2, meaning a $100 bet would yield a $120 return. Karolina Kowalkiewicz is the underdog at 5.3 odds, offering a $530 payout on the same $100 wager. Polastri is most likely predicted to win by decision at 1.6 odds, turning a $100 stake into $160. Kowalkiewicz winning by decision presents a significantly higher payout with 6.4 odds, netting $640 for a $100 bet.
While KOs for either fighter offer high rewards—Kowalkiewicz at 41.0 and Polastri at 10.5—these indicate they are long shots for this bout`s outcome, suggesting a decision victory is more probable. This fight appears to hinge more on technical skill than a quick finish.
Fighter Profiles
Julia Polastri
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 157 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 18
- Record: 13 / 5 / 0 (Wins / Losses / Draws)
Karolina Kowalkiewicz
- Nationality: Poland
- Height: 160 cm
- Weight: 52.6 kg
- Total Fights: 25
- Record: 16 / 9 / 0 (Wins / Losses / Draws)
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
