UFC Fight Night 261: Lacerda vs Oliveira - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Luan Lacerda is set to face Saimon Oliveira in the Bantamweight division at UFC Fight Night 261 in Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro. Charles Oliveira will headline the event against Mateusz Gamrot. Both fighters hail from Brazil but come from different regions, with Lacerda representing Macapá and Oliveira coming from Urussanga.

Lacerda, associated with Nova Uniao, fought his last bout in June 2023, losing to Da'Mon Blackshear via TKO. With a record of 12-3, Lacerda needs to secure a win to bounce back stronger in the Bantamweight rankings. Oliveira is affiliated with Astra Fight Team and lost his last match by a brutal KO against David Martinez earlier this year.

What time is Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira fight

Live coverage for the Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

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 take place on October 11, 2025, at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event starts at 05:00 PM EST. The main event features Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot.

In the undercard, Lacerda will face Oliveira in a bantamweight bout. This fight is scheduled for three rounds under the Fight Nights federation. Keep in mind that the start time may vary slightly due to the performance of earlier fights on the card.

Viewers should check local listings for broadcast times in their region as time zones may affect viewing schedules.

Fighters Details

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

Luan Lacerda takes on Saimon Oliveira in a three-round battle in the Bantamweight division at UFC Fight Night 261.

Luan Lacerda, associated with Nova Uniao, holds a professional record of 12 wins and 3 losses. Despite being a seasoned fighter, he suffered a TKO loss in his last bout against Da'Mon Blackshear, who has a commendable record in Bantamweight. His loss suggests challenges in maintaining ground against strong opponents like Oliveira in this weight class.

Saimon Oliveira, from Astra Fight Team, boasts 18 wins with 6 losses. He faced a setback with a KO loss to David Martinez. Martinez’s strong striking power highlights Oliveira's vulnerability against hard-hitting opponents. This weakness could affect his performance against Lacerda.

Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira 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 and where to watch the Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira Fight

You can watch Luan Lacerda vs Saimon Oliveira via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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