Vicente “The Silent Assassin” Luque and Joel “El Fenomeno” Alvarez are set to clash at UFC Fight Night 261. This highly anticipated bout will take place at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, featuring as a key matchup on the event`s undercard.
Luque steps into the octagon following a recent submission loss to Kevin Holland in June 2025, indicating a mixed recent performance. In contrast, Alvarez arrives with momentum from a dominant knockout victory over Drakkar Klose in December 2024. Alvarez`s notable height advantage and potent striking ability are expected to pose a significant challenge to Luque`s diverse skill set.
UFC Fight Night 261: Luque vs Alvarez – Global Start Times
The live broadcast for the UFC Fight Night 261 main card, including the Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez bout, is scheduled to commence at 04:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. Consult the following table for start times in various regions.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 07:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 04:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 11:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 10:20 AM |
UFC Fight Night 261 is slated for October 11, 2025, originating from Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The overall event is set to kick off at 07:20 PM EST. The headline attraction will see Charles Oliveira battle Mateusz Gamrot, while Vicente Luque and Joel Alvarez will engage in a welterweight contest on the preliminary card.
Please note that exact fight times are subject to change depending on the duration of earlier matches. Spectators are advised to verify local listings for the most current schedule information.
Where to Watch UFC Fight Night 261: Luque vs Alvarez
Fans can stream the Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez fight exclusively through 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 Insights for Vicente Luque vs Joel Alvarez
According to current betting odds, Joel Alvarez is favored with odds of 1.2 (-549), while Vicente Luque is positioned as the underdog at 5.5 (+450).
| Method of victory | Vicente Luque | Joel Alvarez |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 13.0 (+1200) | 2.5 (+148) |
| By decision or technical decision | 15.0 (+1400) | 7.0 (+600) |
In the head-to-head matchup, Vicente Luque is listed as a significant underdog at 5.5 (+450), while Joel Alvarez is the clear favorite at 1.2 (-549). For method of victory, Luque`s odds for a KO/TKO are 13.0 (+1200) and by decision 15.0 (+1400). Alvarez`s odds are considerably stronger, with a KO/TKO victory at 2.5 (+148) and a decision win at 7.0 (+600). These odds reflect a strong market confidence in Alvarez`s ability to dominate and potentially secure a finish against Luque.
Fighter Profiles
Vicente Luque
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 35
- Record: 23 / 11 / 1
Joel Alvarez
- Nationality: Spain
- Height: 188 cm
- Weight: 70.3 kg
- Total Fights: 25
- Record: 22 / 3 / 0
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
