For Charles Oliveira, UFC Rio is more than a comeback; it’s redemption. The Brazilian hero returns to the Octagon after a brutal knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 317 earlier this year, hoping to prove that the fire still burns. Across from him stands Poland’s Mateusz ‘Gamer’ Gamrot , a man who’s quietly built a reputation as one of the most relentless grapplers in the division.
While Rafael Fiziev was originally slated to face off against ‘Do Broxn’ on his home ground, an unexpected injury nixed those plans and opened the door for Gamrot to step in. But this isn’t just another fight night; it’s the UFC’s first Rio Fight Night since 2015, marking a homecoming charged with emotion. So, on one side of the main event is a former champion fighting to reclaim his glory; on the other