Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira defeated Mateusz Gamrot via second-round submission at UFC 309 in Rio de Janeiro on October 11, 2025, extending his perfect record in Brazil to 18-0 [1]. The Brazilian secured a rear-naked choke finish and immediately called for a BMF title fight against Max Holloway [2].
Oliveira Returns to Form with Dominant Grappling
Oliveira (36-11, 1 NC) controlled the pace from the opening bell, using sharp striking to pressure Gamrot (25-4, 1 NC) before transitioning to his elite ground game [3]. When Gamrot attempted takedowns to neutralize the striking threat, he found himself in dangerous positions against one of the sport’s most accomplished submission artists [4].
Technical Breakdown of the Finish
In the second round, Oliveira secured back control and locked in a rear-naked choke that forced Gamrot to tap at 4:14 [5]. This marked the first submission loss of Gamrot’s professional career and demonstrated why Oliveira holds the UFC record for most finishes in lightweight history with 20 [6].
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BMF Title Challenge Issued to Holloway
Following his victory, an emotional Oliveira addressed the Brazilian crowd and called out Max Holloway, who currently holds the symbolic BMF (Baddest Motherf***er) championship belt [7]. Oliveira directed his request to UFC executive Hunter Campbell, stating the matchup would be significant for both fighters and fans worldwide [8].
Holloway, who captured the BMF title with a spectacular knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 in April 2025, has previously expressed openness to facing Oliveira in a rematch of their 2015 encounter [9]. The potential bout would mark a high-stakes meeting between two of the most accomplished fighters in UFC history.
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Additional UFC Rio Results and Highlights
The October 11 event showcased strong performances from Brazilian competitors:
- Deiveson Figueiredo defeated Montel Jackson by split decision in the co-main event, ending his two-fight losing streak [10]
- Brazilian fighters won eight of their twelve bouts on the card, with only three fights reaching the judges [11]
- Oliveira, Vitor Petrino, Bia Mesquita, and Julia Polastri each earned 50,000 dollar Performance of the Night bonuses [12]
- Gamrot, who accepted the fight as a short-notice replacement for Rafael Fiziev, now holds a 4-2 record in his last six UFC appearances [13]
This victory represents a crucial rebound for Oliveira, coming 105 days after his knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 297 in June 2025 [14]. The performance reinforced his status as a top contender in the 155-pound division and extended his UFC record for post-fight bonuses to 21 [15].
