Mateusz Gamrot’s recent remarks regarding Charles Oliveira shed light on a simmering feud between the two fighters. Gamrot has been vocal about his desire to face Oliveira, accusing the former lightweight champion of dodging the challenge. Despite Gamrot’s persistent callouts, Oliveira has shown reluctance to accept the proposed matchup, citing a preference for fights with contenders ranked higher than him and even hinting at a potential move to the welterweight division.
Oliveira’s decision to decline the offer prompted Gamrot to express his disappointment, particularly criticizing Oliveira’s interest in facing Colby Covington instead, a fighter with a less active record and a recent string of losses. In a social media post, Gamrot condemned Oliveira’s apparent evasion of their potential clash, suggesting that Oliveira may be avoiding him due to his formidable ground skills.
Gamrot’s frustration stems from his desire to challenge himself against Oliveira’s renowned grappling prowess. Following his victory over Rafael Fiziev, Gamrot explicitly called out Oliveira, citing him as the ultimate test of his ground game.
In an interview, Gamrot elaborated on his motivations, expressing a desire to showcase his jiu-jitsu skills against Oliveira, who holds the UFC record for most submission victories. Gamrot sees Oliveira as the perfect opponent to demonstrate his ground proficiency and views their potential matchup as an opportunity to prove himself against one of the most dangerous grapplers in the sport.
Currently riding a three-fight win streak, Gamrot’s confidence is evident as he seeks out challenges against top-tier opponents like Oliveira. His recent victory over former champion Rafael dos Anjos further solidified his position as a rising contender in the lightweight division. With his sights set on testing his skills against the best, Gamrot remains undeterred by Oliveira’s reluctance, determined to carve his path to success in the UFC.
