- Charles Oliveira faces Mateusz Gamrot in the UFC Rio main event on October 11 at Farmasi Arena in Brazil
- Gamrot stepped in as a short-notice replacement after Rafael Fiziev withdrew due to a knee injury
- Betting odds are nearly even with Gamrot at -120 and Oliveira at +100
- Oliveira is coming off a first-round knockout loss to Ilia Topuria while Gamrot won his last fight against Ludovit Klein
- The fight pits Oliveira’s elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu and striking against Gamrot’s relentless wrestling and takedown game
Main Event Odds
Charles Oliveira: +100
Mateusz Gamrot: -120
Over 3.5 rounds: +100
Under 3.5 rounds: -130
Full UFC Rio Fight Card Odds
155 lbs.: Charles Oliveira (-106) vs. Mateusz Gamrot (-115)
135 lbs.: Deiveson Figueiredo (+260) vs. Montel Jackson (-340)
170 lbs.: Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown
170 lbs.: Vicente Luque (+460) vs. Joel Alvarez (-676)
265 lbs.: Jhonata Diniz (-140) vs. Mario Pinto (+114)
145 lbs.: Ricardo Ramos (-216) vs. Kaan Ofli (+173)
155 lbs.: Lucas Almeida (+130) vs. Michael Aswell (-160)
125 lbs.: Jafel Filho (+103) vs. Clayton Carpenter (-126)
265 lbs.: Vitor Petrino (-330) vs. Thomas Petersen (+255)
135 lbs.: Irina Alekseeva (+470) vs. Beatriz Mesquita (-699)
125 lbs.: Lucas Rocha (-106) vs. Stewart Nicoll (-115)
265 lbs.: Valter Walker (-330) vs. Mohammed Usman (+250)
115 lbs.: Julia Polastri (-490) vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz (+360)
135 lbs.: Luan Lacerda (-270) vs. Saimon Oliveira (+210)
The UFC returns to Brazil on October 11 with a lightweight main event featuring former champion Charles Oliveira against Mateusz Gamrot. The event takes place at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
This matchup came together after Rafael Fiziev withdrew from his scheduled fight with Oliveira due to a knee injury. Gamrot stepped in on short notice to save the main event.
Oliveira enters the fight as the slight underdog at +100. The Brazilian fighter will compete in front of his home crowd. He holds a professional record of 35-11 with 23-11 inside the UFC.
Gamrot is listed as the betting favorite at -120. The Polish fighter has compiled a record of 25-3 overall and 8-3 in the UFC. He is coming off a victory against Ludovit Klein in his most recent bout.
The 35-year-old Oliveira is coming off a first-round knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 317 in June. Before that loss, he had mixed results with wins over Beneil Dariush and Michael Chandler. His previous losses came against Arman Tsarukyan by split decision at UFC 300 and Islam Makhachev by first-round submission in October 2022.
Oliveira previously held the UFC lightweight championship. He won the title by knocking out Michael Chandler at UFC 262 in May 2021. He successfully defended the belt twice against Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje before losing it to Makhachev.
Tale of the Tape
The two fighters are matched evenly in several areas. Both stand at 5 feet 10 inches tall. Oliveira holds a reach advantage at 74 inches compared to Gamrot’s 70.5 inches.
Oliveira also has a leg reach advantage at 41 inches versus Gamrot’s 39 inches. The Brazilian fighter has a finishing rate of 89 percent with 10 knockouts and 21 submissions in his career. He holds the UFC record for most submissions with 16 in the promotion.
Gamrot averages 5.33 takedowns per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 36 percent. His takedown defense sits at 90 percent. He lands 3.35 strikes per minute with 51 percent accuracy while absorbing 3.04 strikes.
The 34-year-old Gamrot was an undefeated champion outside the UFC before joining in October 2020. He lost his debut against Guram Kutateladze by split decision. Since then, he has won eight of his last 10 fights.
Fighting Styles and Matchup
Gamrot’s victories include wins over Jeremy Stephens, Arman Tsarukyan, Jalin Turner, Rafael Fiziev, and Rafael dos Anjos. His wrestling background contrasts with Oliveira’s elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills.
Oliveira’s fighting style revolves around high-paced offense and constant pursuit of finishes. He excels at striking range with front kicks and technical boxing. His ground game remains dangerous from any position.
Gamrot applies constant pressure through wrestling and aims to control opponents from top position. He stated during media day that he is not afraid to challenge Oliveira on the ground. The Polish fighter has never been finished in his career.
The betting line shows Gamrot as a slight favorite despite taking the fight on short notice. Oliveira has lost three of his last five UFC fights while Gamrot has won four of his last five.
The co-main event features Deiveson Figueiredo against Montel Jackson in a bantamweight bout. Vicente Luque faces Joel Alvarez in a welterweight matchup on the main card. Jhonata Diniz takes on Mario Pinto in a heavyweight contest.