UFC Fight Night 261: Oliveira vs. Gamrot | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy
- Dana Black
- May 23
- 2 min read
Introduction
UFC Fight Night 261: Oliveira vs. Gamrot took place on October 11, 2025 at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — the UFC’s 13th visit to Rio, first since UFC 301 in May 2024, and the first Fight Night hosted in the city since 2015. The lightweight main event featured former champion Charles Oliveira against No. 8-ranked Mateusz Gamrot, who stepped in after Rafael Fiziev withdrew due to injury. The card drew 16,297 fans.
Oliveira delivered a vintage performance, submitting Gamrot via rear-naked choke at 2:48 of round two — handing the Polish contender the first stoppage loss of his career. The win tied Oliveira for the second-most victories in UFC history (24, alongside Neil Magny), just three behind Jim Miller. The card featured nine finishes, and Brazilians won six of seven prelim bouts. Deiveson Figueiredo edged Montel Jackson by split decision, while Mario Pinto improved to 12-0 with a TKO of Jhonata Diniz.
Quick Stats
📍 Venue: Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Oct 11, 2025 | 13th visit to Rio | First FN in Rio since 2015 | Att: 16,297
✅ Result: Charles Oliveira def. Mateusz Gamrot via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) (Round 2, 2:48)
⭐ Notable: Oliveira ties 2nd most UFC wins ever (24, tied with Magny) | Gamrot’s first stoppage loss | 9 finishes on card | Figueiredo SD Jackson | Pinto TKO Diniz (12-0) | Alvarez UD Luque (30-26 x3, WW debut) | Ofli Sub Ramos R1 | Brazilians 6-1 on prelims
Full Results
Charles Oliveira def. Mateusz Gamrot — Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) (Round 2, 2:48) | Ties 2nd most UFC wins (24) | Gamrot’s first stoppage loss
Deiveson Figueiredo def. Montel Jackson — SD R3 (29-28, 28-29, 29-28); Joel Alvarez def. Vicente Luque — UD (30-26 x3) R3; Mario Pinto def. Jhonata Diniz — TKO R2 (Pinto 12-0); Kaan Ofli def. Ricardo Ramos — Sub R1; Julia Polastri def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz — TKO R3; Luan Lacerda def. Saimon Oliveira — Sub (Armbar) R2
Legacy & Impact
UFC Rio was a triumphant homecoming for Charles Oliveira, who extended his perfect record in Brazil and cemented his legacy as one of the greatest lightweights ever. His RNC of Gamrot — the Polish contender’s first-ever stoppage loss — was a masterclass in submission grappling. Tying for 2nd most UFC wins at 24 underscored his longevity and brilliance. Mario Pinto’s undefeated run at heavyweight (12-0) was another highlight, and the nine finishes made this one of the most action-packed Fight Nights of the year.
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