Summary
Mateusz Gamrot, a UFC fighter, shared his opinion on who should be the next contender for the UFC lightweight title, suggesting Justin Gaethje deserves a chance. Gamrot will be stepping in on short notice to fight Charles Oliveira at UFC Rio, following Rafael Fiziev's withdrawal due to injury. Gamrot expresses respect for Oliveira but aims to make a significant impact in the lightweight division with this fight.
Key Facts
- Mateusz Gamrot picks Justin Gaethje as a worthy contender for the UFC lightweight title.
- Ilia Topuria is the current UFC Lightweight Champion after defeating Charles Oliveira.
- Gamrot is replacing Rafael Fiziev to fight Charles Oliveira at UFC Rio after Fiziev injured his knee.
- Gamrot feels happy and prepared for this significant challenge.
- He is focused on the upcoming fight and respects Oliveira's skills, especially on the ground.
- Gamrot believes defeating Oliveira could be a major step in his UFC career.
- He has experience with five-round fights and plans to start aggressively.
- Some believe Oliveira may have returned to fighting too quickly after his loss to Topuria.
