Live Results: Oliveira Battles Gamrot and Every Fight Update
UFC Fight Night 261 took place on Saturday, featuring intense matchups and dramatic finishes from the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro. The event kicked off with preliminary rounds at 4 p.m. ET, leading into the main card, which started at 7 p.m. ET and showcased well-known fighters and rising stars alike.
Headlining Bout: Oliveira vs. Gamrot
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (35-11 MMA, 23-11 UFC) faced Mateusz Gamrot (25-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) in the main event. Oliveira aimed to build on his legacy while competing on home soil in Brazil.
Main Card Highlights
- Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot – Headliner match, Oliveira defended his title against Gamrot.
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Montel Jackson – A clash between former flyweight champions.
- Vicente Luque vs. Joel Alvarez – Two skilled fighters battling for supremacy.
- Jhonata Diniz vs. Mario Pinto – Pinto showcased dominance with a second-round TKO win.
- Ricardo Ramos vs. Kaan Ofli – Ofli secured a win via submission.
- Lucas Almeida vs. Michael Aswell – Aswell achieved a quick first-round TKO victory.
Preliminary Highlights
- Jafel Filho vs. Clayton Carpenter – Filho won with a kimura submission in round one.
- Vitor Petrino def. Thomas Petersen – Petrino landed a knockout punch to secure victory in round three.
- Bia Mesquita def. Irina Alekseeva – Mesquita dominated her debut, winning by submission in round two.
- Lucas Rocha def. Stewart Nicoll – Rocha secured a unanimous decision win after three rounds of relentless striking.
- Julia Polastri def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz – Polastri won by TKO after a head kick finished Kowalkiewicz in round three.
- Luan Lacerda def. Saimon Oliveira – Lacerda earned a victory with an armbar submission.
Statistics and Records
After UFC Fight Night 261, several records and statistics reflected the outcomes of the fights:
| Fighter | Result | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Pinto | TKO | 10-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC |
| Kaan Ofli | Submission | 13-4-1 MMA, 1-2 UFC |
| Michael Aswell | TKO | 11-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC |
| Bia Mesquita | Submission | 6-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC |
| Lucas Rocha | Unanimous Decision | 18-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC |
| Julia Polastri | TKO | 14-5 MMA, 2-2 UFC |
| Luan Lacerda | Submission | 13-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC |
UFC Fight Night 261 brought thrilling action to fans and showcased the depth of talent in the UFC roster. Stay tuned to El-Balad for more updates on fight results and upcoming events.
