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UFC Fight Night 261: Rocha vs. Nicoll Showdown Set

10/12/2025

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Lucas Rocha will face Stewart Nicoll at UFC Fight Night 261 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on October 11, 2025.
Rocha, 17-2, relies on striking but shows grappling vulnerability.
Stewart Nicoll, at 5 feet 5 inches tall and 8-1, excels in wrestling and aims to control on the ground.
Odds favor Rocha slightly, but predictions indicate Nicoll could win by unanimous decision because of his wrestling.

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Story summary

Lucas Rocha will face Stewart Nicoll at UFC Fight Night 261 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on October 11, 2025.
Rocha, 17-2, relies on striking but shows grappling vulnerability.
Stewart Nicoll, at 5 feet 5 inches tall and 8-1, excels in wrestling and aims to control on the ground.
Odds favor Rocha slightly, but predictions indicate Nicoll could win by unanimous decision because of his wrestling.