A light-weight bout between former champion Charles Oliveira and High 10-ranked contender Mateusz Gamrot headlined Saturday’s UFC Battle Night time occasion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Oliveira was initially slated to tackle No. 10 ranked Rafael Fiziev, however a knee damage compelled Fiziev out of the combat. Gamrot, ranked No. 8 within the weight class, stepped in on quick discover.
Oliveira entered the bout coming off a knockout loss to Ilia Topuria in June for the then-vacant light-weight crown. Some questioned whether or not the Brazilian was returning too quickly after such a brutal knockout loss.
Gamrot made the stroll to the octagon coming off a unanimous choice win over Ľudovít Klein in Might. When Fiziev withdrew, Gamrot jumped on the alternative to face the previous champion.
Oliveira utilized kicks early to maintain the gap. He stepped ahead with a mixture. Gamrot modified ranges and took Oliveira down. Oliveira remoted an arm however Gamrot bought it free. Oliveira once more remoted an arm. He gained prime place. Gamrot rolled to his knees. Oliveira took his again with slightly below two minutes remaining within the spherical. Gamrot stood however Oliveira remained on his again. MMAWeekly scored the spherical 10-9 for Oliveira.
Oliveira took the middle of the cage to begin the second body. Gamrot bought hit with a proper hand. Oliveira saved his guard excessive blocking most of Gamrot’s punches. Oliveira pressed ahead and related with a left. Gamrot responded with a proper. Oliveira clinched and delivered an elbow earlier than separating. Oliveira pressured Gamrot and slammed him to the canvas. He took his again and sunk in a rear-naked choke. Gamrot was compelled to faucet out.
The official time of the submission end was 2:48 of the second spherical.
