That is the dwell weblog for Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot, the light-weight primary occasion for Saturday’s UFC Rio combat card at Farmasi Area in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Oliveira, a former UFC light-weight champion, seems to bounce again from a brutal knockout loss to present champ Ilia Topuria within the headliner of June’s UFC 317 occasion. Oliveira is 2-3 on this previous 5, which features a stoppage loss to Islam Makhachev for the 155-pound title at UFC 280 in October 2022, together with a choice loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300, but in addition victories towards Michael Chandler and Beneil Dariush.
Gamrot seems to make it two straight victories within the largest combat of his profession. “Gamer” defeated the streaking Ludovit Klein by way of resolution in Could to bounce again from a Battle of the Night time loss to Dan Hooker at UFC 305 in August 2024. The previous KSW champ is 4-1 over his previous 5 outings.
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In line with FanDuel, this combat is closing as a straight choose’em, with -108 traces on each side.
I like this matchup. It is a nice substitution for Rafael Fiziev by getting Gamrot in there, and it’s a must-win combat for each guys — however, for my part, extra so for Gamrot. Oliveira is tremendous widespread, and on a high-tier of stardom (no matter meaning within the UFC in 2025), so a loss stings, and knocks him out of title dialog, however there’s nonetheless large spots for him. For Gamrot, if he loses this, his title hopes are achieved for good, and he wants that belt possibly greater than anybody else on this division.
I believe this combat might be tremendous enjoyable till it ends, and I imagine it ends with Oliveira knocking Gamrot out in Spherical 2.
Walkouts/Remaining Bulletins
Gamrot out to a refrain of boos, Oliveira, as anticipated, out to a hero’s welcome. Marc Goodard, who was completely terrible within the Kaan Ofli combat earlier within the night, is the referee.
The followers are completely hyped. The ultimate faceoff is finished, and we’ll be off in only a second.
Goddard will get them going and to the middle of the octagon they go. Oliveira with a nasty three-punch mixture. Gamrot instantly shoots and will get a simple takedown. Oliveira possibly attempting to work a guillotine, however Gamrot’s head proper out. Oliveira has an arm trapped now, and it’s getting nastier by the second. Gamrot staying calm, and is out of hurt’s method… for now.
Oliveira attacking the arm once more, attempting for one more oma plata try, however now sweeps over and takes the again. The previous champ attempting to enhance place, Oliveira complaining to Goddard, possibly a few glove seize. Now Oliveira slyly spins round to the again once more to get each hooks in, attempting for a rear-naked choke. Gamrot stands up, Oliveira with a physique triangle, which drags Gamrot proper again down. Remaining 45 seconds and it’s all Oliveira now. Crowd chanting and singing for Oliveira as he’s pleased to experience out the remainder of the spherical in a dominant place.
MMAFighting scores it 10-9 Oliveira
Gamrot is perhaps in some bother, as a result of his first takedown led to Oliveira dragging him by the mud. Oliveira speaks to Goddard once more concerning the glove grabs, and we’re off in Spherical 2. Gamrot lands a proper hand that was partially blocked, Gamrot with a looping proper hand that Oliveira noticed coming. Jab, jab, proper from Gamrot, and a giant counter from Oliveira will get his consideration. Nice counter-combo from Oliveira has Gamrot shifting backwards, though Gamrot does land a proper hand.
Oliveira cracks Gamrot once more, and the previous champ is straight up not exhibiting Gamrot any respect in any respect. Nasty rib-roaster from Oliveira, who will not be even attempting to defend punches coming from Gamrot, and Oliveira lands a takedown. Oliveira takes the again, each hooks in, rear-naked choke utilized, and it’s TIGHT. Gamrot goes to faucet quickly, and HE DOES! Charles Oliveira makes it look simple, after which jumps within the crowd to rejoice. Unimaginable second, unimaginable efficiency.
Official End result: Charles Oliveira def. Mateusz Gamrot by way of submission (rear-naked choke) – Spherical 2, 2:48
Oliveira overwhelmed by the hometown response. Bisping asks what Oliveira desires subsequent and takes the time to place over his coach for the arrogance that he gave him. After which he calls out Max Holloway for the BMF title, which is ABSOLUTELY the combat to make. Anything is improper.
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