Change! Charles do Bronx has a new opponent set for UFC Rio

Charles of the Bronx holds several UFC records (Photo: Instagram)

After injury to Raphael Fiziev leave the presence of Charles of the Bronx threatened at UFC Rio, the Brazilian already has an opponent set for the October 11 event. After some provocations on social media, the Polish Mateusz gamrot will have the opportunity to measure forces with Leão Embaçado in the main fight. The announcement was made on Tuesday afternoon (23) by the fighter himself in a post on social media.

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In a post shared with the official Ultimate accounts, the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) reaffirmed his desire to compete in front of Brazilian fans and thanked Gamrot for his willingness, who is ranked eighth in the category and is coming off a victory against Ľudovít Klein in May of this year.

"Just stopping by to announce that my next fight is already scheduled. First of all, I'd like to thank everyone for their messages and immense affection. That's why I wanted to be a part of this UFC. Rio de Janeiro, October 11th. Opponent: Mateusz gamrotThis is the guy we're going to have a big war with. The rest just wanted hype. Mateusz gamrot, thank you for accepting the fight. The lion is hungry, full of desire,” said the athlete.

New main fight of the #UFCRio confirmed

@CharlesdoBronxs faces Mateusz gamrot on October 11, in Rio de Janeiro.

Watch live on @UFCFightPassBR. pic.twitter.com/QXgsQMVhL3

- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) September 23, 2025

Charles do Bronx threatened to leave UFC Rio

Mateusz gamrot will face Charles of the Bronx at UFC Rio (Photo: Montage/SUPER LUTAS

Coming from a traumatic and brutal defeat to Ilia Topuria in the main fight of UFC 317 At the end of June, the Brazilian made a point of performing in front of the Brazilian public. However, after Fiziev's departure, he considered leave the card if the new opponent didn't fit his plan. In this context, the Polish fighter repeatedly taunted the São Paulo native on social media, even questioning his confidence in his grappling skills.

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