"Mateusz Gamrot is seizing the moment. With Rafael Fiziev sidelined by injury, the Polish contender has stepped in on short notice to face former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC Rio, a high-stakes clash that could reshape the division's title picture. Gamrot (25-3) is coming off a decision victory over Ludovit Klein in May at the UFC APEX. Known for his relentless grappling and pace Gamrot brings a dangerous stylistic challenge for Oliveira, who remains one of the division's most feared finishers."
"Everybody knows my UFC Rio fight is off. But don't fall for the talk of these guys out there (saying) 'I'm here, I'll go,' because the UFC is calling and they're all saying, 'Oh, there's not enough time to make weight. Oh, I can't.' They're posting this on the internet to get hype,"
"Stop it, it's not a good look. I saw one saying this, another saying that, but when the UFC calls, what do they say? 'Oh, I can't. I got belly ache. I broke a finger. I hurt my hand.' Enough with that, it's not a good look."
Mateusz Gamrot stepped in on short notice to face Charles Oliveira at UFC Rio on October 11 in Rio de Janeiro after Rafael Fiziev withdrew with injury. Gamrot (25-3) enters off a decision win over Ludovit Klein and offers relentless grappling and frenetic pace that pose a stylistic test for Oliveira. Oliveira (35-11) is coming off a knockout loss to Ilia Topuria and remains a feared finisher despite recent setbacks and controversy over previously missing weight and losing the lightweight title on the scale. Oliveira publicly criticized fighters claiming availability after Fiziev pulled from the bout.
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