Charles Oliveira triumphantly returns home to Rio de Janeiro, less than four months after suffering the toughest knockout of his career. Oliveira (36-11) submitted Mateusz Gamrot (25-4) with a rear-naked choke at 2:48 of the second round in the main event of UFC Fight Night at the Farmasi Arena. This victory comes just 105 days after Oliveira was knocked out by Ilia Topuria in a lightweight title fight.
This victory further solidifies Oliveira’s legacy. He extended his UFC records for finishes (21) and submissions (17). In addition, he tied with Neil Magny for the most wins in UFC history, with 24, only behind Jim Miller’s 27. Immediately after the victory, Oliveira reiterated his proposal to face the BMF champion and ranked lightweight Max Holloway. Both fighters faced each other more than a decade ago, in 2015, where Holloway defeated Oliveira in a featherweight fight.I’m trying to hold back the tears right now. This is for you, the Brazilian fans. This is not about money, fame, or status. This is for Brazil.
Charles Oliveira
From the start, Oliveira demonstrated his characteristic style. He pressured Gamrot with his high-volume Muay Thai style. Gamrot, who replaced Rafael Fiziev, took Oliveira down in the first round, but Oliveira used the threat of an omoplata to reverse the position and take Gamrot’s back. In the second round, both fighters exchanged blows until Oliveira managed a clinch and lifted Gamrot. Finally, Oliveira took Gamrot’s back and applied the choke. Oliveira, before this victory, was already in the number 4 lightweight position in the UFC. Gamrot was in the number 8 position. Holloway (27-8) is coming off a decision over Dustin Poirier in July.Charles Oliveira, Max Holloway, BMF. Let’s make this happen.
Charles Oliveira
