Brazilian bantamweight Luan Lacerda emphatically snapped his UFC losing streak in spectacular fashion at UFC Rio, submitting Saimon Oliveira via armbar in the second round to earn his first Octagon victory in front of an electric home crowd at the Farmasi Arena.

The 32-year-old Nova União fighter had endured a difficult start to his UFC career, entering the bout with an 0-2 record following losses to Cody Stamann and Da'Mon Blackshear. After more than two years away from the Octagon, Lacerda returned to his roots and delivered a performance that reminded everyone why he earned his UFC contract in the first place. Expand Tweet

Home Crowd Advantage Fuels Lacerda's Performance

Fighting in Rio de Janeiro provided the perfect backdrop for Lacerda's redemption story. The Brazilian crowd's en

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