Charles do Bronx's rival downplays the hostile atmosphere of the crowd at UFC Rio: 'Me against all of Brazil'

M. Gamrot faces Charles of the Bronx at UFC Rio. (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Mateusz gamrot, apparently, is not afraid of the noise of the Brazilian fans at the edge of the octagon. The Polish fighter faces Charles of the Bronx in the main fight of UFC Rio, scheduled for next Saturday (11) and, although the forecast is for a hostile climate for the visitor, he believes he will not be shaken inside the cage.

In an interview with 'MMA Junkie', Gamrot stated that he is not intimidated by facing Charles of the Bronx in Brazilian territory. On the contrary, the Pole reveals that the hostile fans motivate him even more.

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"Me against all of Brazil. I know that, I hope it will be like that, but it only gives me more motivation and strength. When the octagon doors close, it's one on one... I like fighting in enemy territory. I remember when I faced Arman Tsarukyan, it was the same. When I walked to the octagon, all I saw were Armenian flags, but that only gave me more motivation and strength to silence the arena,” said Gamrot.

Back in Brazil for the first time since 2020, when he fought without an audience due to the pandemic, Charles of the Bronx seeks rehabilitation after defeat to Ilia TopuriaA national idol, the São Paulo native wants to prove that he is still one of the most dangerous forces in the lightweight division.

Gamrot, a former two-division champion at KSW, accepted the challenge with just three weeks' notice. A wrestling specialist, the Polish fighter promises to test the Brazilian's ground game.