UFC Rio Results: Oliveira vs. Gamrot Bonuses & Reactions

Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot (Lightweight – Main Event) — Round 2 Submission

Charles Oliveira closed the show in trademark fashion, submitting Mateusz Gamrot in Round 2 with a rear-naked choke after a dominant grappling display. Oliveira used a slick omoplata transition and back control in the first round before taking over on the feet and locking up the finish midway through the second. The former champion reminded everyone why he remains one of the sport’s most dangerous submission specialists. Result: Oliveira def. Gamrot via submission (rear-naked choke) — Round 2, 2:48

Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Montel Jackson (Bantamweight) — Split Decision

Deiveson Figueiredo edged Montel Jackson in a closely contested three-round affair that ended in a split decision. Figueiredo’s early takedowns and top control built an advantage, while Jackson surged late with sharp boxing. The judges’ scores reflected the razor-thin margin, with two awarding it 29–28 to Figueiredo and one giving it 29–28 to Jackson. The former flyweight champion held on for a key win as he continues his bantamweight climb. Result: Figueiredo def. Jackson via split decision (29–28, 29–28, 28–29)

Vicente Luque vs. Joel Alvarez (Welterweight) — Unanimous Decision

Joel Alvarez made a statement in his welterweight debut, dominating Vicente Luque across three rounds to claim a unanimous decision. Despite an early moment of controversy when a legal strike was mistaken for an eye poke, Alvarez never lost momentum. He controlled every round with combinations and top pressure, earning clean 30–26 scores on all three cards. The win immediately places him on the radar among 170-pound contenders. Result: Alvarez def. Luque via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 30–26)

Jhonata Diniz vs. Mario Pintu (Heavyweight) — Round 2 TKO

Portugal’s Mario Pintu showcased surprising grappling prowess in a second-round TKO win over Jhonata Diniz. Known for his striking, Pintu leaned on heavy top control and relentless ground-and-pound before forcing the stoppage at 4:10 of Round 2. The victory keeps his unbeaten record intact and highlights the depth of European talent rising through the heavyweight ranks. Result: Pintu def. Diniz via TKO (elbows) — Round 2, 4:10

Ricardo Ramos vs. Kaan Ofli (Featherweight) — Round 1 Submission

Kaan Ofli stunned the crowd by submitting Ricardo Ramos just three minutes into their featherweight clash. Catching a body kick, Ofli took Ramos’ back and secured a standing rear-naked choke to earn his first UFC win in spectacular fashion. Result: Ofli def. Ramos via submission (rear-naked choke) — Round 1, 3:02

Bonuses

According to post-fight reports, four fighters earned Performance of the Night honors at UFC Rio:

Charles Oliveira — for his Round 2 submission over Mateusz Gamrot.
Julia Polastri — for her emphatic finish earlier on the card.
Vitor Petrino — after another powerful knockout win in front of the home crowd.
Bia Mesquita — for her slick grappling performance and submission victory.

Each fighter earned a $50,000 performance bonus for their efforts.

Overall, the main card produced three finishes and two decisions across five fights. Oliveira’s return to form headlined a strong night for Brazilian MMA, while Alvarez’s dominant debut and Ofli’s breakout moment added new intrigue to multiple divisions. It was an event that delivered the chaos, heart, and skill fans have come to expect when the Octagon lands in Brazil.