With Fiziev pressured to withdraw on account of a knee damage, the standing of the primary occasion was left unsure. Nonetheless, Oliveira remained dedicated to competing in entrance of his residence crowd. In consequence, quantity eight ranked light-weight contender Mateusz Gamrot stepped in as a late substitute to protect the occasion’s headliner.
Gamrot’s Large Break or Oliveira’s Gamble? UFC Rio Predominant Occasion Heats Up
Gamrot’s response to the information was captured in a video posted to social media, the place he repeatedly exclaimed “Whoa!” and even appeared to examine his arm for goosebumps. It’s seemingly that the UFC supplied him a considerable monetary incentive to step in and assist preserve the occasion intact.
Nonetheless, the elephant within the room stays Oliveira’s mind, notably whether or not he has had sufficient time to recuperate from the knockout loss he suffered simply 4 months in the past. Many specialists imagine that’s merely not sufficient time.
Regardless of these issues, Charles Oliveira stays decided to characterize Brazil in entrance of a house crowd. With Mateusz Gamrot stepping in as a excessive stage substitute, the primary occasion has gained new intrigue and raised the stakes for each fighters.
