Welcome home, Charles Oliveira. “Do Bronx” received a hero’s welcome in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, rewarding their hospitality with a submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot in the main event of UFC Fight Night.

Gamrot entered hostile territory, literally running to the Octagon under the chants of “Uh, vai morrer” which translates to “Ooh, [you are] going to die” in Portuguese. Oliveira fought with the same relentlessness embodied by the Brazilian crowd, relentlessly pursuing Gamrot.

Despite Gamrot being the superior wrestler on paper, he found himself struggling against Oliveira’s submission attempts. The contest was fierce, as Gamrot managed to hold his ground, yet nothing deterred Oliveira’s aggression. In Round 2, Oliveira executed a takedown and applied a rear-naked choke, ending the fight at 2:48.

“THE LION DOESN’T CARE IF HIS OPPONENT CHANGES‼️ @CharlesDoBronxs adds another submission to his resume at #UFCRio! pic.twitter.com/ifmEmX5IdT” — UFC (@ufc) on October 12, 2025

“I’m trying to hold back the tears right now,” Oliveira said after the fight through a Portuguese interpreter. “This is all for you guys, right now. This is not about money, fame, or status. Screw it. It’s for Brazil!”

Oliveira’s return was long awaited, as he had not fought in front of a Brazilian audience since 2019, prior to becoming the UFC lightweight champion. Although he no longer holds that title, he was celebrated as a champion as he entered the cage.

Oliveira (36-11, 1 NC) shattered the all-time UFC records for most finishes (21) and most submissions (17). Looking ahead, “Do Bronx” has reiterated his demand to fight Max Holloway for the BMF title.