Charles Oliveira Returns Triumphant in Rio de Janeiro
Charles Oliveira demonstrated his resilience and talent by securing a spectacular victory in his return home, in Rio de Janeiro, just four months after suffering the hardest 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 came just 105 days after Oliveira was knocked out in a lightweight title fight.The victory further solidifies Oliveira’s legacy in the world of mixed martial arts. 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, surpassed only by Jim Miller, who has 27. Immediately after his triumph, 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. Oliveira dominated the fight from the start, applying his characteristic high-volume Muay Thai style. Gamrot, who entered the fight on short notice, managed a takedown in the first round, but Oliveira reversed the position and took his opponent’s back. In the second round, Oliveira connected with punches and then secured a body lock, lifting Gamrot off the ground. Finally, he managed to take Gamrot’s back and secure the rear-naked choke. Before this victory, Oliveira was already in the number 4 position in the UFC lightweight ranking, while Gamrot was in number 8.I’m trying to hold back the tears right now. This is for you, the Brazilian fans. This isn’t about money, fame, or status. This is for Brazil.
Charles Oliveira
