UFC Fight Night 261: Lacerda vs Oliveira – Start Times, Schedule, and Fight Card Details

Sports news » UFC Fight Night 261: Lacerda vs Oliveira – Start Times, Schedule, and Fight Card Details

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Luan Lacerda and Saimon Oliveira are set to clash in a bantamweight bout at UFC Fight Night 261, taking place in Rio de Janeiro`s Farmasi Arena. This undercard fight features two Brazilian athletes eager to rebound from recent losses on their records.

Fighting out of Nova Uniao, Lacerda built a commendable professional record before experiencing a TKO defeat to Da`Mon Blackshear in his most recent outing. This loss has served as a critical learning experience. Overcoming Oliveira will require a well-devised strategy, especially given Oliveira`s known knockout prowess.

Oliveira, representing Astra Fight Team, has also faced formidable opponents, including David Martinez. Despite suffering a brutal knockout in his last contest, Oliveira`s extensive experience could provide a crucial advantage against competitors who might not be prepared for his aggressive fighting style.

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Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira Fight: Schedule and Broadcast

The live broadcast for the Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira fight, part of the main card, is scheduled to commence at 04:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. For precise local start times, please refer to the table below.

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 will be held at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on October 11, 2025. The event is slated to begin at 05:00 PM EST. While Charles Oliveira vs Mateusz Gamrot headlines the event, the bantamweight clash between Lacerda and Oliveira will precede it as a key undercard attraction.

Please be aware that the actual start times for individual fights can fluctuate based on the duration of earlier bouts. Therefore, ring walk times are approximate and subject to change.

To ensure you catch all the action, viewers in different time zones should consult the provided table for their country-specific start times.

Viewing Options for Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira

The fight between Luan Lacerda and Saimon Oliveira will be exclusively available via UFC Fight Pass.

Region	Live-streaming Platform
USA	UFC Fight Pass
Canada	UFC Fight Pass
UK and Ireland	UFC Fight Pass
Australia	UFC Fight Pass
India	UFC Fight Pass

If geographical restrictions prevent access to streaming services in your country, using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can be a viable solution. A VPN allows you to mask your IP address, making it appear as though you are accessing the event from a different region where the service is available.

Betting Odds for 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 enters this matchup as the clear favorite, with odds of 1.3 in decimal format or -350 in moneyline, indicating strong market confidence in his victory. A wager of $100 on Lacerda would yield a modest profit.

Conversely, Saimon Oliveira is positioned as the underdog, offering long odds at 4.1 (+310). An upset victory by Oliveira would result in substantial returns. For specific outcomes, a decision win for Lacerda is priced at 4.3 (+330), while Oliveira winning by decision offers significantly higher returns at 10.5 (+950). Early finishes via KO/TKO present even more lucrative opportunities for bettors.