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Charles Oliveira defeated Mateusz Gamrot via rear-naked choke at UFC Fight Night 261 in Rio de Janeiro, extending his UFC records for most stoppage wins and submissions, and remaining undefeated in Brazil. Oliveira expressed interest in fighting Max Holloway and the 'BMF' title afterward.
Charles Oliveira defeated Mateusz Gamrot via submission in the main event of UFC Rio, marking his return to Brazil after five years, and called for a fight against Max Holloway for the BMF title. The event featured several other notable fights, including Deiveson Figueiredo's victory and multiple finishes across the card.
Charles Oliveira defeated Mateusz Gamrot via submission (rear-naked choke) in the second round at UFC Rio, showcasing a dominant performance with notable ground control and striking, culminating in a victory celebrated by the crowd.
Charles Oliveira made a triumphant return to the UFC with a second-round submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio, showcasing his skills and dedication, and dedicating the win to Brazil while calling out Max Holloway for a future fight.
Charles Oliveira is confident ahead of his UFC Rio main event against Mateusz Gamrot, aiming to finish the fight early and secure a title shot or a BMF belt fight against Max Holloway, who is currently injured. Oliveira sees the fight as a stepping stone to further championship opportunities in a crowded lightweight division.
Charles Oliveira will fight Mateusz Gamrot as the new main event at UFC Rio on October 11 after Rafael Fiziev's injury led to a last-minute opponent change. Gamrot, with a strong recent record, steps in to face Oliveira, who is looking to rebound from a recent knockout loss. The fight is significant for both fighters' careers and the UFC Rio card lineup is still being finalized.
Charles Oliveira's potential UFC Rio opponent options have narrowed as Benoit Saint-Denis's manager announced he won't fight Oliveira on short notice, leaving Mateusz Gamrot as a leading candidate to step in for the event.
Ilia Topuria, the undefeated UFC lightweight champion, has dominated recent opponents, but contender Mateusz Gamrot is seen as a stylistic threat due to his grappling skills, with Beneil Dariush suggesting Gamrot could pose problems for Topuria. Dariush, a top contender himself, is aiming for a title shot and believes his experience and grappling ability could challenge Topuria's dominance.
Lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot has been confirmed as the backup for the Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira lightweight championship rematch at UFC 294. This news comes as a disappointment for Dan Hooker, who was hoping to fight Gamrot. Hooker is ranked three spots below Gamrot and is ready for action if Gamrot decides to wait. Gamrot, coming off a TKO victory, could potentially move up in the rankings if something happens to Makhachev or Oliveira.
Mateusz Gamrot, after his win at UFC Vegas 79, called out former Lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, expressing his desire to showcase his jiu-jitsu skills against the dangerous ground fighter. Gamrot, who is on a two-fight win streak, believes that Oliveira will lose his upcoming rematch against Islam Makhachev and is willing to wait until next year for the opportunity to fight him.
Mateusz Gamrot defeats Rafael Fiziev via TKO (injury) in the second round of their lightweight main event fight at UFC Vegas 79. Fiziev injured his knee after kicking Gamrot's elbow, forcing the fight to be stopped at 2:03 of Round 2.
Mateusz Gamrot, a former KSW champion and member of the Polish national wrestling team, believes he is the best wrestler in the lightweight division and hopes to face Islam Makhachev in the future. Gamrot has showcased his wrestling skills in the Octagon, accumulating takedowns against all his opponents. However, before a potential matchup with Makhachev, Gamrot will face Rafael Fiziev at UFC Vegas 79.