Charles Oliveira Submits Mateusz Gamrot in Round 2, Extends Records in Rio Clinic

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.

The finish

After marching Gamrot down on the feet to begin Round 2, Oliveira scooped him to the mat, locked a body triangle, threaded the arm under the chin, and squeezed for the tap. He celebrated the way only Rio allows vaulting the cage into the crowd to embrace family and fans.

Round-by-round

• Round 1: Gamrot shot an early takedown, but Oliveira immediately attacked—threatening an omoplata, scrambling to the back, and riding with a body triangle for extended control. It was a preview of the danger awaiting Gamrot any time the fight hit the floor.

• Round 2: Gamrot tried to keep it standing, but Oliveira’s pressure and timing forced the fight back to the canvas. From top control to back take, it was clinical progression to the choke and tap.

Records & streaks

• Most UFC stoppage wins: Oliveira pushes the all-time mark to 21.

• Most UFC submissions: Extends his record to 17.

• Unbeaten in Brazil: Moves to 18-0 in his home country (7-0 in UFC bouts on Brazilian soil).

What it means

Oliveira (36-11, 1 NC; 24-11 UFC) resets himself squarely in the title conversation with a statement win over a surging contender. In his post-fight chat with Michael Bisping, he called for Max Holloway and the symbolic BMF belt a blockbuster matchup that fits both his star power and his habit of chasing the toughest names available.

Gamrot (25-4) entered with elite wrestling credentials and championship aspirations. But spent the pivotal moments defending a ceaseless chain of submission threats. Against Oliveira, one mistake snowballs quickly; tonight, it avalanche’d.