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Charles Oliveira Submits Mateusz Gamrot in Rio Homecoming, Extends UFC Records and Targets Holloway’s BMF Belt

The former champion capped a swift return by choking out short-notice replacement Mateusz Gamrot to reinforce his place among the UFC’s all-time leaders.

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Overview

  • Charles Oliveira defeated Mateusz Gamrot via rear-naked choke at 2:48 of Round 2 in the UFC Rio main event, adding to his UFC records for submissions, finishes, wins and performance bonuses.
  • In his post-fight interview, Oliveira called for a BMF title fight with Max Holloway, directly appealing to UFC executive Hunter Campbell to book the matchup.
  • Deiveson Figueiredo beat Montel Jackson by split decision in the co-main event, snapping Jackson’s six-fight streak as the former flyweight champion continues at bantamweight.
  • Gamrot stepped in on short notice after Rafael Fiziev withdrew with a knee injury, as the UFC marked its first Fight Night in Rio de Janeiro in over a decade.
  • On the undercard, Saimon Oliveira missed weight by eight pounds, was fined 50% of his purse, and lost by submission to Luan Lacerda, drawing attention to weigh-in issues.