charles do brox met fans' expectations with flying colors at UFC Rio. At the event held this Saturday (11), the Brazilian gave no chance to Mateusz gamrot and submitted him in the second round, delighting the crowd. Thus, the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) is recovering in the company and remains a standout in the division. Currently, the veteran is ranked fourth. He was the first professional to submit the Polish fighter.
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Now, Charles has extended his UFC submission record to 17. The former lightweight champion insisted on being on the UFC Rio card and seized the opportunity to fight in front of his friends, family, and fans. To repay the affection he received, the athlete promised to put on a show in the Octagon and made history once again. For the company, the São Paulo native fought seven times in Brazil and won them all.
Charles' UFC Records
In the UFC since 2010, Charles of the Bronx, 35 years old, became the greatest finisher in the company's history (17 times) and the fighter who won the most by quick route (21 times). The Brazilian also holds the organization's record for bonuses (20).
Fairplay between fighters
Charles submitted Gamrot in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
At the end of the fight, Charles and Gamrot embraced. The Brazilian recognized his opponent's courage in taking the fight at the last minute and invited him to train together. Not satisfied, the athlete asked the fans to respect 'Gamer.' In turn, the Polish athlete congratulated Do Bronx on his victory and emphasized that he has always been a fan.
Message from Charles
"I'm trying to hold it together. This is just for you guys. It's not about money, status, it's nothing. Fuck it! This is Brazil!" Charles celebrated.
Charles challenges Holloway
“Hey, Hunter (Campbell). Charles Oliveira x Max Holloway for the BMF belt. Let's make this happen?” asked the former UFC champion.
Charles shows off his quality in grappling
As usual, Charles started the fight aggressively, hunting the Pole. In response, Gamrot landed a powerful punch on the Brazilian, which put him in danger. The Pole then took Charles down. From below, the Brazilian lunged at Gamrot's arm but lost the position.
Regardless, the veteran showed his prowess and reversed the position, getting on top, and even taking his opponent's back. Calmly, Charles aimed for a rear-naked choke twice, but the Pole defended. Still on Gamrot's back, the Brazilian unleashed punches to score points.
In the second round, Gamrot landed a flurry of punches on the Brazilian, who defended well. Charles then landed a right hook and a right hook on the Polish fighter. The two fighters exchanged blows. Charles continued to advance and landed a beautiful takedown on the Polish fighter. From the top, the Brazilian quickly sought a rear-naked choke and submitted his opponent, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
UFC Rio Results
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): charles do brox derrotou Mateusz gamrot by submission (rear naked choke) at 2min48s of the second round
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Deiveson Figueiredo derrotou Montel Jackson by split decision of the judges (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Joel Alvarez derrotou Vincent Luque by unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Mario Pinto derrotou Jonathan Diniz by knockout (punches) at 4:10 of the second round
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Kaan Ofli derrotou Ricardo Ramos by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:02 of the first round
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Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Michael Aswell Jr. defeated Lucas Almeida by technical knockout at 1:42 of the first round
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jafel Filho derrotou Clayton Carpenter by submission (kimura) at 4:42 of the first round
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Victor Petrino derrotou Thomas Petersen by knockout (punch) at 26 seconds of the third round
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Bia Mosque derrotou Irina Alekseeva by submission (rear naked choke) at 2min14s of the second round
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Lucas Rocha derrotou Stewart Nicoll by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Walter Walker x Mohammed Usman – fight canceled
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Julia Polastri derrotou Karolina Kowalkiewicz by technical knockout (head kick and punches) at 2:56 of the third round
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Luan Lacerda derrotou Saimon Oliveira by submission (armbar) at 3:55 of the second round
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