Charles Oliveira’s story at UFC Rio wasn’t just about another submission win; it was about survival, not in the cage, but in his mind. Just months earlier, he’d been brutally knocked out by Ilia Topuria in the first round of their lightweight title fight at UFC 317.
After months of anticipation, the UFC returns to Brazilian soil at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro. In what marks one of the biggest Fight Night cards of the year, fans witnessed absolute fireworks.
When the lights dimmed inside the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, it was meant to be a celebration, a homecoming of sorts for Brazilian MMA. Charles Oliveira’s redemption, Deiveson Figueiredo’s resilience, Jose Aldo’s emotional farewell, UFC Rio had all the ingredients of a historic night.
Charles Oliveira didn’t take long to show who the better fighter was in the main event of UFC Fight Night 261. ‘Do Bronx’ submitted Mateusz Gamrot in the second round of their main event clash.
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira bounced back in a big way with a second-round rear-naked-choke submission win (2:48) over Mateusz Gamrot on Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the main event of UFC Fight Night.
RIO DE JANEIRO — In a matchup the betting markets priced as a coin flip, Charles “Do Bronx” Oliveira made it look one-sided. The former lightweight champion dominated early grappling exchanges and finished Mateusz Gamrot with a rear-naked choke at 2:48 of Round 2 in the UFC Fight Night 261 main event at Farmasi Arena.
Deiveson Figueiredo’s return to the win column wasn’t flashy, but it was necessary. After back-to-back losses, the former two-time flyweight king needed a victory to stay relevant in the bantamweight race, and he got it at UFC Rio, edging out Montel Jackson via split decision.
A bantamweight bout between contenders served as Saturday's UFC Rio co-main event in Rio de Janeiro. Former two-time flyweight champion and No. 6 ranked bantamweight Deiveson Figueiredo took on No.
Spanish finisher Joel Alvarez made an emphatic statement in his welterweight debut, cruising to his first unanimous decision victory over veteran Vicente Luque at UFC Rio on Saturday night.
Vitor Petrino collected his second finish out of as many heavyweight outings when he met Thomas Petersen at UFC Rio. Taking place at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, UFC Rio kicked off with an all-Brazilian catchweight fight between Luan Lacerda and Saimon Oliviera and boasts Brazilian fighters in every single one of the card’s fights.
Two fighters fought to keep their careers alive at UFC Rio. The UFC returns to Rio de Janeiro for a UFC Fight Night event headlined by Charles Oliveira.
Back for their 13th visit to Rio de Janeiro, the UFC offers the city its first Fight Night card in over a decade for UFC Rio. Taking top billing for the occasion, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira confronts short notice opponent Mateusz Gamrot.
In the ever-evolving landscape of mixed martial arts, hypothetical matchups between top-tier fighters often spark widespread debate. One such potential clash that continues to intrigue fans and analysts alike is a light heavyweight meeting between Khamzat Chimaev and Alex Pereira.
In the world of mixed martial arts, fighters often seek out training partners who can emulate the styles of their most formidable opponents. This approach allows them to prepare for upcoming bouts by simulating the strategies they might face in the cage.
On Friday afternoon in Sheffield, UK, heavyweights Dave Allen (24-7-2, 19 KOs) and his opponent Arslanbek Makhmudov (20-2, 19 KOs) stepped on the scale to make their main event on DAZN, Saturday night, official.
As UFC fans love nothing more than active fighters. What we don’t like is our favourite fighters never fighting. So we pose the question, what is the most inactive division in the UFC by the numbers?
Khalil Rountree Jr has shared a look at what went on behind the scenes at UFC 320. Jiri Prochazka knocked out Rountree Jr in an entertaining fight on Saturday night, and he reacted to the loss by watching his teammate Merab Dvalishvili defend his title.