UFC battle evening in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil resulted in beautiful trend with Charles Oliveira submitting Mateusz Gamrot with a rear bare choke within the second spherical of their bout. The UFC matchmakers have work to do getting these guys their subsequent fights, right here’s who they may resolve.
Charles Oliveira challenges for the BMF belt
After the battle, Oliveira spoke via his translator within the post-fight interview, saying that he wish to problem the present no. 3 light-weight contender and BMF belt holder, Max Holloway.
“Max is a man I’ve whole respect for,” Oliveira stated, via ESPN MMA. “It might be one thing wonderful. Why not?”
This might be an important battle to make. After Oliveira was knocked out shortly within the first spherical by Ilia Topuria for the vacant Light-weight championship in June at UFC 317, he received’t be the fighter getting the following shot in opposition to Topuria.
Oliveira appeared to know that, and is keen to battle once more even when it isn’t for an undisputed championship. The BMF belt he needs is a symbolic belt relatively than an actual undisputed championship.
With just about each different high contender within the division already matched up for fights, Holloway is sensible for Oliveira each stylistically and timeline sensible.
This might be a rematch for Oliveira and Holloway. Holloway was capable of get the TKO win on account of an damage to Oliveira in 2015 after they first met at featherweight.
If Oliveira can end or decisively beat a elegant striker like Holloway, it’ll show he’s deserving of a rematch with Topuria for the light-weight title.
If for some motive that matchup doesn’t work out, Oliveira may battle the present No. 7 ranked contender Paddy Pimblett. This might be the hardest take a look at of Pimblett’s profession and will ascend him to the title. For Oliveira, it could show he nonetheless is ready to beat true contenders and may nonetheless win the belt.
Mateusz Gamrot has to battle decrease within the rankings
Gamrot is in form of no-man’s-land following the loss to Oliveira. As said earlier than, virtually the entire contenders which are ranked larger than him are booked for his or her subsequent fights.
The battle that most likely makes essentially the most sense is a rematch with No. 10 ranked Rafael Fiziev. Gamrot changed Fiziev in opposition to Oliveira on brief discover on account of a Fiziev damage throughout his camp.
This battle is sensible as a result of their first battle was very shut till Fiziev injured his leg, leading to a TKO victory for Gamrot. This might give Gamrot a possibility to solidify his prior win and quiet those that imagine he solely received due to the damage.
It is sensible for Fiziev as nicely. He was anticipated to problem excessive up the rankings in opposition to Oliveira, however having to drag out will damage his possibilities at difficult somebody larger ranked than Gamrot.
An alternative choice might be Pimblett, though it wouldn’t be optimum from Pimblett’s perspective. He confronted off with Topuria after UFC 317, so he’s anticipating to battle for the title. With everybody else booked, nonetheless, Gamrot could also be Pimblett’s solely possibility to remain energetic and show he’s prepared for the title.
It might be a tremendous alternative for Gamrot to battle Pimblett. He may transfer up the rankings once more and show he’s nonetheless a severe contender if he can beat Pimblett decisively.
