Charles Oliveira secured an emphatic victory on his return to the UFC on Saturday night.
Oliveira, who was making a special homecoming in his native Brazil for the UFC Fight Night event, submitted fellow lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot in the second round of the main event.
Oliveira returned to his native Brazil to contest his 48th professional MMA bout in the main event of UFC RioGettyIt was a majestic watch for hardcore MMA fans in round one as both men went back and forth on the canvas, testing the elite level of grappling that they possess.
Gamrot was first to shoot for the takedown early in the fight, but Oliveira quickly took control and came close to submitting his Polish opponent more than once.
In the second, Oliveira sensed a finish was close and put his foot on the gas, backing Gamrot back up to the cage.
Oliveira then dragged his Polish opponent to the canvas, and the crowd inside Rio’s Farmasi Arena exploded.
UFC Rio Main Card Results
Charles Oliveira def. Mateusz Gamrot via second-round submission (rear naked choke)
Deiveson Figueiredo def. Montel Jackson via split decision
Joel Alvarez def. Vicente Luque via unanimous decision
Mario Pinto def. Jhonata Diniz via second-round KO/TKO (punches)
Kaan Ofli def. Ricardo Ramos via first-round submission (rear naked choke)
The 35-year-old then locked in what seemed to be a face crank before committing to the rear-naked choke and forcing Gamrot to tap out.
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