The UFC returns to Brazil this weekend with former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira looking to get back into the win column in front of the home crowd in Rio de Janeiro.

Oliveira is set to face Mateusz Gamrot in a five-round main event where Oliveira will be looking to bounce back from a knockout loss to Ilia Topuria.

The former lightweight champion has never lost when fighting in his home country and is a slight favourite heading into the weekend.

Gamrot accepted this matchup on short notice after Oliveira’s original opponent, Rafael Fiziev, withdrew due to an injury. • UFC on Sportsnet Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira headlines at home in Brazil against Mateusz Gamrot. Watch UFC Fight Night action Saturday, Oct. 11 on Sportsnet 360 and Sportsnet+ with coverage begin

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