Overview

• UFC Fight Night 261 takes place at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro with prelims streaming on ESPN+ at 4 p.m. ET and the main card at 7 p.m. ET.
• Mateusz Gamrot accepted the main event on short notice after Rafael Fiziev withdrew due to injury.
• Charles Oliveira looks to rebound from a June KO defeat to Ilia Topuria, with Robert Whittaker highlighting Oliveira’s dangerous offense off his back as a potential key.
• Gamrot is 25-3 (8-3 UFC) and comes in off a May win over Ludovit Klein after relocating to American Top Team to prepare for the opportunity.
• The card features Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Montel Jackson in the co-main event, with jiu-jitsu standout Bia Mesquita set for her UFC debut on the prelims.