Lightweight standout responds to Charles do Bronx and reiterates his desire to fight at UFC Rio: 'Ready to prove it'

Charles of the Bronx is one of the Brazilian stars in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

the polish Mateusz gamrot, one of the main names in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), did not let it go Charles's message from the Bronx about possible replacements for the injured person Raphael Fiziev at UFC Rio, scheduled for October 11. After the Brazilian criticized fighters who had turned down offers to face him at home, Gamrot reaffirmed his intention to face the former lightweight champion at the event.

Gamrot, currently ranked eighth in the category, took the opportunity to reinforce that he is in shape and ready to show his skills, especially on the ground, where he excels.

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Respect @CharlesDoBronxs but I told ufc straight – I want to face you in your own house. This will be a true masterclass on the ground, and I'm ready to prove it https://t.co/Qk84R1w617

— Mateusz gamrot (@gamer_mma) September 21, 2025

"Respect, Charles of the Bronx, but I told the UFC directly that I want to face you on your home turf. It's going to be a true lesson in ground fighting, and I'm ready to prove it," the Polish fighter wrote in a post on 'X'.

Besides Mateusz gamrot, Renato Moicano also made himself available on social media to face Charles of the Bronx at UFC Rio. On the other hand, the businessman Benoit Saint-Denis has already ruled out the Frenchman's presence at the event, leaving the choice of Charles' opponent open and increasing expectations about who will actually step into the octagon in the Marvelous City.