UFC Fight Night 261, taking place at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will feature a bantamweight clash between Luan Lacerda and Saimon Oliveira. This event is headlined by a highly anticipated bout between Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot. Both Lacerda and Oliveira are Brazilian, representing Macapá and Urussanga, respectively.
Lacerda, fighting out of Nova Uniao, enters this contest with a professional record of 12-3. His most recent outing in June 2023 resulted in a TKO loss to Da`Mon Blackshear, making a victory crucial for his standing in the bantamweight division. Oliveira, representing Astra Fight Team, also seeks redemption after an early-year knockout loss to David Martinez.
Fight Timing and Location
The Luan Lacerda vs. Saimon Oliveira fight is part of UFC Fight Night 261, scheduled for October 11, 2025, at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The main card broadcast, including this bantamweight bout, will commence at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. The overall event begins at 05:00 PM EST, headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot. As an undercard matchup, Lacerda vs. Oliveira is planned for three rounds. Spectators are advised to consult the table below for local start times and note that specific ring walk times can fluctuate based on preceding fights.
| 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 |
Fighter Profiles
A three-round bantamweight contest at UFC Fight Night 261 pits Luan Lacerda against Saimon Oliveira.
Luan Lacerda
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 61.2 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 12 / 3 / 0
Luan Lacerda (12-3), representing Nova Uniao, is a veteran bantamweight. His recent TKO defeat to Da`Mon Blackshear highlighted potential vulnerabilities against tough divisional contenders. Securing a win against Oliveira is vital for his career trajectory.
Saimon Oliveira
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: 61.2 kg
- Total Fights: 24
- Record: 18 / 6 / 0
Saimon Oliveira (18-6), affiliated with Astra Fight Team, brings a more extensive record. His recent KO loss to David Martinez exposed a susceptibility to powerful strikers. This will be a key factor in his approach against Lacerda.
Betting Odds
- Favorite: Luan Lacerda : 1.4 (-240)
- Underdog: Saimon Oliveira : 3.0 (+198)
| Method of victory | Luan Lacerda | Saimon Oliveira |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 7.0 (+600) | 9.0 (+800) |
| By decision or technical decision | 6.1 (+510) | 8.5 (+750) |
How to Watch Luan Lacerda vs. Saimon Oliveira
The bout between Luan Lacerda and Saimon Oliveira will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Viewers in the USA can access the event via ESPN.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN+ |
For those outside the USA or experiencing regional restrictions, checking local listings or exploring legal streaming alternatives is recommended.
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
