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UFC Returns to Rio for First Fight Night Since 2015 as Oliveira Faces Gamrot Tonight

Mateusz Gamrot steps in on short notice against Charles Oliveira after Rafael Fiziev withdrew.

Overview

  • The card streams on ESPN+ from Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, with prelims at 4 p.m. ET and the main card at 7 p.m. ET.
  • Oliveira and Gamrot shared an intense ceremonial weigh-in face-off that capped fight week buildup.
  • Deiveson Figueiredo meets Montel Jackson in the co-main event, with Figueiredo on a two-fight skid and Jackson riding a six-fight win streak.
  • Pre-fight picks and betting lines from outlets such as MMASucka lean toward Gamrot in the main event.
  • Fans on social media are speculating about a possible right-hand issue for Lucas Almeida before the main card opener, though no bout cancellation has been announced.