Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Luan Lacerda
12-3
1 Win Streak
Age
30
Height
5'7"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
71.5"
Avg Fight Time
11:57
Gym
—
UFC Record
1-2(3 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1
Last 3
WLL
Finish Rate
83%
Bonuses
—
Style
Freestyle
Location
Macapa, Brazil
Next Fight2026-03-14
RN
vs Rinya Nakamura
Opponent Last Bout
W - Nathan FletcherKO/TKOR1 1:02· Kick to Body At Distance
Fight History
WIN
SO
vs Saimon Oliveira
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot
Submission
Armbar From Bottom Guard
R2 3:55
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R2 3:55
LOSS
DB
vs Da'Mon Blackshear
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 3:54
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 3:54
LOSS
CS
vs Cody Stamann
UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.5/min
Grappling
1.26 TD
Defense
48%
⚖️Luan adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
7 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+70% vs div avg
71%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
71%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Counters
71%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
57%
Head Kicks
43%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
29%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (71%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (142%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 313% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Guard
Armbar From Bottom Guard
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Armbar From Bottom Guard (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (25/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 83% of wins end in finish (0 KO + 10 subs).🚫
Anti-wrestler: 75% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (62% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#32 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
48%
Average
Division Rank#43 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
43% acc84%
Clinch
88% acc7%
Ground
63% acc9%
Striking Differential-2.55/min
4.52 landed/min7.07 absorbed/min
4.52
Landed/Min
7.07
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed108
Sig. Strikes Attempted245
Key Insights
Luan is a distance-first striker, with 97% of output at range.
Effective body attack (49%).
Absorbs more than landing (1.6:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 84% of output at range with 43% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
25%
Low
Division Rank#40 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
75%
Elite
Division Rank#21 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
13%
Landed
1
Defended
7
Total
8
1.26
TD / 15min
0.63
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
8
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
8
Attempted
25%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
50%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 75%.
10 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (25%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
108
0.64
Ratio
Absorbed
169
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
36.0
High
Strikes/Min
5.0
Standing %
77%
R3 vs R1 Output
62%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.64x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (36.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 62% of R1 pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
1:19
R2 Control
0:51
R3 Control
1:34
R1 to Final
-4%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-13.3pp
Body
+14.9pp
Leg
-1.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-5.4pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#25
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#50
of 52
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#32
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#43
of 52
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#41
of 52
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#25
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#16
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#47
of 52
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2857
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights