UFC

Luan Lacerda

UFC13-4-0

Division
Bantamweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 7"
Weight
135 lbs.
Reach
71"
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
0
Wins by submission
11
Wins by decision
2

Recent fight form

Latest 4 verified results in our archive · 2023-01-21 to 2026-03-14

Wins

1 / 4

Losses

3 / 4

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Fight history

Luan Lacerda Bio

Luan Lacerda is a Brazilian mixed martial artist from Macapá, Amapá, who competed at bantamweight in the UFC. Born January 7, 1993, he is listed at 5 feet 7 inches and made his Octagon debut against Cody Stamann at UFC 283 in Rio de Janeiro on January 21, 2023. Before reaching the UFC, Lacerda built his reputation through Shooto Brasil and LFA competition; he held the Shooto Brasil bantamweight title and arrived in the promotion following a long winning run.

A Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Lacerda is associated with Nova União in Rio de Janeiro and has described arm locks as a favorite grappling technique. His career has been defined by submission-oriented grappling, while UFC’s profile characterizes his overall style as freestyle. In his UFC tenure, he earned an armbar victory over Saimon Oliveira on October 11, 2025, then lost a unanimous decision to Hecher Sosa on March 14, 2026. Globo reported on April 1, 2026 that Lacerda had been released by the UFC; no subsequent team or promotional contract is asserted here.

Record
13-4-0
Division
Bantamweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 7"
Weight
135 lbs.
Reach
71"
Birth date
Jan 7, 1993 (age 33)
Age
33

Luan Lacerda Questions & Answers

What division did Luan Lacerda compete in during his UFC career?

Luan Lacerda competed at bantamweight in the UFC.

How tall is Luan Lacerda, and when was he born?

He is listed at 5 feet 7 inches tall and was born on January 7, 1993.

When did Luan Lacerda make his UFC debut?

He made his Octagon debut against Cody Stamann at UFC 283 on January 21, 2023.

What titles and martial-arts credentials has Luan Lacerda held?

Lacerda has identified himself as a Shooto Brazil champion and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.

What is Luan Lacerda’s fighting style?

The UFC listed Lacerda’s style as freestyle. His profile also highlights a jiu-jitsu background and multiple submission methods, including armbars, rear-naked chokes, heel hooks, guillotines, a triangle and an anaconda choke.

Is Luan Lacerda currently under UFC contract?

No. On April 1, 2026, Lacerda announced his departure from the UFC through social media, according to ge.globo. The UFC’s fighter page subsequently listed him as not fighting.