Long before UFC Rio, Gamrot already had his sights set on Do Bronx and said: 'We'll dance on the floor'

Mateusz Gamrot is Charles Oliveira 's next opponent . Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC News

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A UFC veteran and currently ranked eighth in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg), Mateusz Gamrot has fulfilled a long-held dream of having a fight scheduled against Charles Oliveira . Called up at the last minute to face the Brazilian in Rio de Janeiro on October 11th, the athlete celebrated the opportunity greatly, but the reason goes far beyond simply securing the fight.

In June 2024, while in Newark (USA) to support his training partner at UFC 302 , Mateusz Gamrot spoke exclusively to SUPER LUTAS about his dream of fighting Do Bronx. At the time, the former champion was coming off a loss to Arman Tsarukyan and was flirting with a potential fight against Colby Covington in the higher weight class. Determined to pursue the opportunity, the Polish fighter expressed respect and highlighted the greatness of the Brazilian fighter.

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"I'd like to fight Charles because he's one of the best guys in the lightweight division. He's a lightweight legend, the most dangerous on the ground, and I want to challenge myself against the best in the world. I'm a wrestler, and wrestling and jiu-jitsu are close to my heart. He's the best on the ground, and I want to test myself against him," Gamrot declared.

C. Do Bronx submits J. Gaethje at UFC 274. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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When asked what strategy he would use in a potential duel against Do Bronx, the fighter didn't hesitate in stating that he would seek a fight on the ground, despite previously highlighting the former champion's credentials in the grappling department.

"The match would be dancing on the ground. In every fight I fight, I take down my opponents. He loves fighting on the ground, so, like I said, I want to challenge him because his jiu-jitsu is the best at lightweight, and I know that if I get past him, I can be champion," he concluded.

UFC Rio protagonists Charles and Gamrot are preparing to face off on October 11. Ranked fourth and eighth respectively, the fighters preached respect after the duel was made official.

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