US EditionUFC Fight Night Brazil: Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot headlines after Rafael Fiziev injury
Charles Oliveira replaces Rafael Fiziev to face Mateusz Gamrot in UFC Rio main event after injury; Gamrot is 4-1 in last five fights, UFC announced.
- Charles Oliveira will headline UFC Fight Night on October 11 in Rio de Janeiro against Mateusz Gamrot after Rafael Fiziev withdrew due to injury.
- Following Fiziev’s injury last week, the UFC sought a replacement for his scheduled fight with Oliveira, and Gamrot quickly expressed his willingness to take the bout on short notice, having previously challenged Oliveira earlier this year.
- Oliveira, who previously held the UFC lightweight title, boasts a 35-11 record and leads the organization in finishes and post-fight bonus awards, while Gamrot, a former KSW champion with a 25-3 record, has won four of his last five fights inside the UFC.
- Oliveira stated 'Opponent: Mateusz Gamrot' on social media, and Gamrot expressed readiness by saying 'I'm ready and hungry to jump in' after Fiziev's injury was reported.
- This bout will be Oliveira's first in Brazil since March 2020 and presents an opportunity for him to recover after being stopped by Ilia Topuria in the contest for the vacant lightweight championship this past July.
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