Luan Lacerda and Saimon Oliveira are scheduled to compete in an undercard bantamweight bout at UFC Fight Night 261, held at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro. Both Brazilian fighters aim to rebound from recent losses.
Representing Nova Uniao, Lacerda built a commendable professional record before experiencing a TKO defeat against Da`Mon Blackshear in his most recent outing. This loss provided crucial learning experiences. To defeat Oliveira, Lacerda will need a strategic approach, especially considering Oliveira`s impressive knockout power.
Hailing from Astra Fight Team, Oliveira has challenged formidable opponents, including David Martinez. Although his last fight ended in a brutal knockout, Oliveira`s extensive experience could prove advantageous against less aggressive adversaries.
Fight Schedule: Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira
The live broadcast for the Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira bout, part of the main card, begins at 04:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. Consult the following table for local start times.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
UFC Fight Night 261 is set for October 11, 2025, at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The overall event commences at 05:00 PM EST, with Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot headlining. The bantamweight clash between Lacerda and Oliveira will serve as an undercard bout.
Please be aware that fight timings, including ring walks, are approximate and can shift depending on the length of preceding bouts. For precise start times in your region, please refer to the table above.
Where to Watch: Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira
The Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira fight will be available exclusively on 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 Odds: Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira
- Favorite: Luan Lacerda : 1.3 (-350)
- Underdog: Saimon Oliveira : 4.1 (+310)
| Method of victory | Luan Lacerda | Saimon Oliveira |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 6.8 (+575) | 12.0 (+1100) |
| By decision or technical decision | 4.3 (+330) | 10.5 (+950) |
Luan Lacerda is positioned as the strong favorite, with betting odds of 1.3 (decimal) or -350 (moneyline), indicating significant confidence in his victory. A $100 wager on Lacerda would yield a moderate return.
Conversely, Saimon Oliveira is the underdog, listed at 4.1 (+310). An upset win by Oliveira promises substantial returns due to these longer odds. For specific outcomes, a decision victory for Lacerda is set at 4.3 (+330), while Oliveira winning by decision offers a higher payout at 10.5 (+950). Early finishes via KO/TKO for either fighter present potentially lucrative betting opportunities.
Fighter Profiles
Luan Lacerda
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 61.2 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 12 / 3 / 0
Saimon Oliveira
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: 61.2 kg
- Total Fights: 24
- Record: 18 / 6 / 0
UFC Fight Night 261 Full 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
