UFC"Miojo"Daniel Lacerda Record: 12-6-0
FlyweightRecord12-6-0
Age30
DivisionFlyweight · #88
Combat Edge Elo1507
Last fightFeb 14 2025
Daniel Lacerda has a 12-6-0 professional record and is 30 years old in the Flyweight division, representing Chute Boxe Diego Lima. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Daniel Lacerda bio
Personal background
Daniel Lacerda, nicknamed "Miojo," is a Brazilian bantamweight who has competed in the UFC with a professional record of 12–6. He was born on June 5, 1996, in Valença, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. He was drawn to martial arts as a boy – influenced by a karate-teaching stepfather and seeking a way to defend himself after being bullied – and grew into a finisher built around an aggressive Brazilian jiu-jitsu game. His ring name tells the story of his lean early years: "Miojo," the Brazilian word for instant ramen, comes from a stretch when he survived almost entirely on the cheap noodles while chasing the sport. Standing 5'6" with a long 70" reach, he fights out of the Chute Boxe Diego Lima camp, training alongside high-level Brazilian talent.
Path to the UFC
Lacerda turned professional in 2017 and made an immediate name for himself on the Brazilian circuit, opening with a triangle-choke submission and a first-round high-kick-and-punches finish. He built a strong regional resume across promotions such as Shooto Brasil and Mr. Cage, racking up submissions and knockouts, with the lone early setback an injury TKO loss in 2019. By 2021 he had finished veterans like Rodrigo Sarafian and earned his shot at the sport's biggest stage.
UFC tenure
Lacerda's Octagon run proved to be a brutal test against a series of rising flyweights. He debuted in October 2021 against Jeff Molina, who stopped him by second-round elbows and punches. He was then submitted by kneebar by Francisco Figueiredo in April 2022, and stopped by first-round strikes by Victor Altamirano at UFC 278 in August 2022. The losses came against quality, durable competition, but the pattern was an unforgiving one for a fighter whose own style invites firefights.
The Cháirez chapter
A March 2023 TKO loss to CJ Vergara deepened the slide, and his two meetings with Edgar Cháirez defined the back end of his UFC run. Their first bout, in September 2023, ended in a no contest after an early stoppage was overturned; the rematch in February 2024 saw Cháirez submit him by first-round triangle choke. Lacerda returned to the regional scene later in 2024 and reminded everyone of his grappling pedigree, finishing Ahmet Kayretli by first-round armbar at Tuff-N-Uff 139.
Fighting style
Lacerda is an all-or-nothing finisher whose record contains no decisions at all – every one of his 18 pro outings has ended inside the distance. Seven of his 12 wins have come by submission and five by knockout, a 100 percent finish rate that reflects his constant hunt for the kill, particularly with triangle chokes and armbars off his back. That same aggression is his vulnerability: all six of his losses have come by stoppage, four by knockout, against opponents who could weather his early storm and capitalize. He is dangerous in every second a fight lasts, for himself as much as his opponent.
Career highlights
- Submission-heavy résumé — seven of his 12 wins have come by submission, built on a relentless triangle-and-armbar attack.
- Perfect finish rate — every professional bout of his career has ended inside the distance, with zero fights reaching the judges.
- Regional resurgence — rebounded from his UFC run with a first-round armbar finish of Ahmet Kayretli in 2024 to reassert his grappling threat.
Career snapshot
Daniel Lacerda career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1507Average ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#2829
Flyweight#88of 90 active
Peak1592
Last move+22
Opponent quality1558avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1592 Elo after defeating Rodrigo Sarafian (2021-07-24)
Similar Elo in Flyweight
Recent Elo history
WinAhmet Kayretli2024-10-11 | Submission (Armbar)+22LossEdgar Cháirez2024-02-25 | Submission-14LossCj Vergara2023-03-25 | KO/TKO-21LossVictor Altamirano2022-08-20 | TKO-19LossFrancisco Figueiredo2022-04-30 | Submission-30Daniel Lacerda quick answers
What is Daniel Lacerda's record?
Daniel Lacerda's professional MMA record is 12-6-0.
How old is Daniel Lacerda?
Daniel Lacerda is 30 years old.
What weight class is Daniel Lacerda?
Daniel Lacerda fights at Flyweight in UFC.
How tall is Daniel Lacerda?
Daniel Lacerda is 5'6" tall with a 70" reach.
How much does Daniel Lacerda weigh?
Daniel Lacerda competes at Flyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Daniel Lacerda's Combat Edge Elo?
Daniel Lacerda's Combat Edge Elo is 1507, with a peak Elo of 1592.
How strong is Daniel Lacerda's recent opposition?
Daniel Lacerda's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1558 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Daniel Lacerda's last fight?
Daniel Lacerda's latest tracked pro fight was against Miguel Angel Sosa at Tuff-N-Uff 141 on Feb 14 2025.
What is Daniel Lacerda's recent form?
Daniel Lacerda's recent tracked pro form is W-L-L-L-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Daniel Lacerda usually win?
Daniel Lacerda's 12 recorded wins include 5 knockouts, 7 submissions, and 0 decisions, with 100% ending before the final bell.
5Wins by knockout
7Wins by submission
0Wins by decision
4Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
0Loss by decision
Daniel Lacerda stats
Record : 12 / 6 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.95Fighter3.39Division average
Significant striking accuracy
46%Fighter44%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
8.28Fighter3.88Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
35%Fighter54%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
2.32Fighter1.51Division average
Takedown accuracy
50%Fighter34%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
0%Fighter53%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
1.16Fighter0.57Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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