Charles Oliveira Triumphs in Rio de Janeiro
In a spectacular return to his country, Charles Oliveira proved his worth after his recent defeat. The Brazilian fighter achieved a dominant victory in Rio de Janeiro, captivating his followers with a memorable performance. Oliveira (36-11) submitted Mateusz Gamrot (25-4) with a rear-naked choke at 2 minutes and 48 seconds of the second round in the main event of UFC Fight Night held at the Farmasi Arena. This victory came just 105 days after Oliveira suffered a knockout in a lightweight title fight.The victory further consolidated Oliveira’s legacy in the UFC, extending his records for finishes (21) and submissions (17). In addition, he tied with Neil Magny on the list of most wins in UFC history with 24, surpassed only by Jim Miller with 27. Immediately after his triumph, Oliveira reiterated his desire to face BMF champion and ranked lightweight Max Holloway, whom he already faced in 2015. From the start, Oliveira imposed his characteristic style, pressuring Gamrot with his high-volume Muay Thai. Gamrot, who replaced Rafael Fiziev with little notice, managed a takedown in the first round, but Oliveira reversed the position and took his opponent’s back. In the second round, Oliveira landed strikes before securing a body lock and lifting Gamrot off the ground. Finally, Oliveira secured the position to apply the rear-naked choke. Before this victory, Oliveira was already ranked number 4 in UFC lightweight, while Gamrot was ranked number 8. Holloway, for his part, is coming off a decision victory over Dustin Poirier in July.“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,” Oliveira declared after his victory.
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