Get ready for an explosive evening of UFC action! UFC Fight Night 261 is here, and we've got all the details you need to stay in the loop. From the main event to the undercard, this fight card is packed with thrilling matchups. Join us as we bring you live updates and official results, starting at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) from the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
But here's where it gets controversial... The main event features a clash of two legendary fighters. Former lightweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer-in-waiting, Charles Oliveira, will be defending his home turf in Brazil against the formidable Mateusz Gamrot. It's a battle of experience versus rising talent, and the outcome could shape the lightweight division's future.
And this is the part most people miss... In the co-main event, we have a rematch of sorts. Former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo takes on Montel Jackson, who previously fought Figueiredo's teammate Brandon Moreno. Will Figueiredo seek revenge for his teammate, or will Jackson pull off another upset?
Follow our round-by-round coverage, beginning at approximately 4 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPN+, and 7 p.m. ET for the main card on ESPN+.
Here's the full fight card for your reference:
MAIN CARD (7 p.m. ET, ESPN+):
- Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot: A battle for lightweight dominance.
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Montel Jackson: Rematch with a twist.
- Vicente Luque vs. Joel Alvarez: A clash of striking specialists.
- Jhonata Diniz vs. Mario Pinto: A battle of Brazilian prospects.
- Ricardo Ramos vs. Kaan Ofli: Featherweight showdown.
- Lucas Almeida vs. Michael Aswell Jr.: A potential rising star vs. veteran matchup.
PRELIMINARY CARD (4 p.m. ET, ESPN+):
- Jafel Filho vs. Clayton Carpenter: A lightweight battle to kick off the night.
- Vitor Petrino vs. Thomas Petersen: A clash of grappling specialists.
- Bia Mesquita vs. Irina Alekseeva: Women's strawweight action.
- Lucas Rocha vs. Stewart Nicoll: A potential striker vs. grappler matchup.
- Julia Polastri vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz: A battle of experienced veterans.
- Saimon Oliveira vs. Luan Lacerda: A lightweight contest to close out the prelims.
Enjoy the fights, and remember to share your predictions and reactions in the comments! We want to hear your thoughts on these exciting matchups. Will the favorites prevail, or will we see some major upsets? Let's discuss!
