Charles Oliveira Dominates UFC Rio Homecoming and Calls Out Holloway
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Charles Oliveira submits Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio and calls out Max Holloway for a blockbuster title bout.
Mateusz Gamrot News and Analysis
About Mateusz Gamrot
Mateusz Gamrot, born December 11, 1990, is a Polish mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s lightweight division, where he has established himself as a top contender[2][3]. Nicknamed “Gamer,” Gamrot stands 5’10” (178 cm) tall and fights out of American Top Team, bringing a background of high-level wrestling and grappling to his MMA career[2][3]. He turned professional in 2012 after a successful youth wrestling career in Poland, where he won medals at national junior and youth championships and represented Poland internationally in wrestling competitions[3]. Gamrot began training in martial arts at age 12 and transitioned to MMA in 2011 under the tutelage of Andrzej Kościelski, a former wrestling world champion[3]. His early MMA success included gold medals at the European Amateur MMA Championships in 2012 and 2013, and he later became a two-division champion in the Polish KSW promotion, holding both the featherweight and lightweight titles[3]. These achievements, along with his grappling prowess—including multiple national and European No-Gi and ADCC medals—cemented his reputation as one of Europe’s most skilled MMA prospects[3]. He joined the UFC in 2020 and quickly made an impact, earning notable victories over fighters such as Arman Tsarukyan and Jeremy Stephens[2]. As of October 2025, Gamrot holds a professional MMA record of 24 wins and 4 losses across major organizations including UFC, KSW, and CWFC[5]. He is known for his well-rounded skill set, combining wrestling, striking, and submission ability[2][3]. Gamrot remains relevant in the UFC lightweight division, recently stepping in as a late replacement to face former champion Charles Oliveira in Brazil, a high-profile bout that highlighted his willingness to take on tough challenges on short notice[1]. Although he lost to Oliveira, the fight reinforced his status as a gatekeeper to the division’s elite. Gamrot continues to train with American Top Team, aiming to climb back into title contention in one of the UFC’s most competitive weight classes[2]. Off the mats, Gamrot is a family man, residing in Poznań, Poland, with his wife and two children[3]. His journey from Polish wrestling mats to the global UFC stage exemplifies determination and technical excellence, making him a respected figure in European MMA and a persistent threat in the UFC lightweight rankings.