Charles Oliveira lastly has an opponent set for his subsequent Octagon look.
Oliveira was initially slated to face Rafael Fiziev in a light-weight bout headlining UFC Rio on October 11 on the Farmasi Enviornment in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Nevertheless, final week it was revealed that “Ataman” needed to withdraw as a consequence of harm, prompting a seek for a brand new opponent for the previous UFC 155-pound champion.
A number of fighters, together with Benoit Saint Denis, Mateusz Gamrot, and even former UFC featherweight title contender Diego Lopes, emerged as potential short-notice replacements for “Do Bronx”.
Charles Oliveira Matched With Mateusz Gamrot In UFC Rio Major Occasion
On Tuesday, Charles Oliveira revealed that he has agreed to face Mateusz Gamrot within the UFC Rio primary occasion following Rafael Fiziev’s withdrawal.
Nova luta principal do #UFCRio confirmada
@CharlesdoBronxs enfrenta Mateusz Gamrot em 11 de outubro, no Rio de Janeiro. Assista ao vivo no @UFCFightPassBR. pic.twitter.com/QXgsQMVhL3
— UFC Brasil (@UFCBrasil) September 23, 2025
“Do Bronx” is coming off a devastating first-round knockout loss to reigning light-weight champion Ilia Topuria at UFC 317 this previous June. As soon as using a powerful 11-fight win streak, Oliveira is now navigating a difficult interval in his profession, going 3-3 in his final six bouts.
He holds a 23-11 file with one no contest within the UFC, with 16 of these victories coming through submission.
In the meantime, Gamrot had been anticipating a showdown with the Brazilian veteran for fairly a while, and when the headliner spot at UFC Rio turned vacant, he threw his hat within the ring and stored campaigning on social media till the UFC lastly made the decision.
“Gamer” final stepped into the Octagon at UFC Vegas 107 this previous Could, securing a unanimous choice victory over Ludovit Klein. The 34-year-old Polish fighter holds an 8-3 UFC file, with 4 of these wins coming by stoppage.
