Venue & Event Details
Event: UFC Fight Night 261: Oliveira vs. Gamrot
Location: Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Time: Main card begins 4:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. PT
Bout Order: Preliminary card, 3-round bantamweight fight
Weather Forecast (Rio de Janeiro)
Temperature: ~78°F (26°C)
Conditions: Humid, partly cloudy
Impact: None – indoor arena event
Injury Report
Beatriz Mesquita: Healthy, no reported issues.
Irina Alekseeva: Healthy, cleared to fight.
Fighter Matchups
Beatriz “Bia” Mesquita (Brazil, 5-0, 1 KO, 3 SUB)
Age: 34 Height: 5’4” Reach: 66”
Background: 10-time BJJ world champion, ADCC medalist.
Strengths: Elite grappling, rear-naked choke specialist, strong top control.
Weaknesses: Limited striking experience, hittable entries.
Irina “Russian Ronda” Alekseeva (Russia, 5-3, 1 KO, 2 SUB)
Age: 35 Height: 5’8” Reach: 67”
Background: Judo base, aggressive clinch fighter.
Strengths: Size advantage, durable, opportunistic submissions.
Weaknesses: Struggles with cardio, poor striking defense, 0-2 in last two UFC fights.
Key Battle: Mesquita’s takedown entries vs. Alekseeva’s judo defense. If the fight hits the mat, Mesquita is heavily favored.
Records & Recent Form
Mesquita: 5-0 (all finishes except 1 DQ win). Last fight: TKO win over Sierra Dinwoodie (June 2025).
Alekseeva: 5-3, 1-2 UFC. Last fight: Unanimous decision loss to Klaudia Sygula (June 2025).
Series History
First meeting between the two fighters.
Betting Trends
Mesquita: 4 of 5 wins by finish (3 subs, 1 TKO).
Alekseeva: 2-fight losing streak, both by decision.
UFC debutants with elite grappling pedigrees often favored in Brazil.
Bottom Line
This fight is designed as a showcase for Mesquita in front of a home Brazilian crowd. Alekseeva’s size and judo background could make the opening minutes competitive, but Mesquita’s world-class grappling should overwhelm her. Expect a submission finish inside two rounds.
FIGHT ODDS
Bia Mesquita – 600
Trina Alekseeva + 400
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
