Overview
- The Brazilian finished Mateusz Gamrot by second-round submission in Rio de Janeiro to rebound from his June title loss.
- Despite the victory, he remains No. 4 in the UFC lightweight rankings, according to post-event updates.
- On the mic, he proposed facing Max Holloway next and suggested putting the BMF belt on the line.
- Before the fight, he said a Conor McGregor bout interests him primarily for financial reasons and praised McGregor’s impact on the sport.
- McGregor is serving an 18‑month CSAD suspension and would be eligible to compete in March 2026, and Oliveira signaled openness to a reported UFC White House event in June 2026, which has not been confirmed.