Charles Oliveira Returns to Headline UFC Rio Against Late-Notice Mateusz Gamrot

Overview

• The main event is set for Oct. 11 at Rio’s Farmasi Arena, with Oliveira facing Gamrot confirmed by the UFC.
• Gamrot replaced the injured Rafael Fiziev on about three weeks’ notice, forcing Oliveira to pivot from preparing for a striker to a grappler.
• This is Oliveira’s first fight in Brazil with fans since 2019, with tickets selling out in under three hours and a raucous open‑workout reception in Rio.
• Approaching his 38th birthday, Oliveira says he has not contemplated retiring and highlights his reported 17‑0 record on home soil.
• Gamrot has vowed to silence the crowd and "steal the spotlight," as the bout is widely viewed as a potential step back into lightweight title contention.