{"id":205041,"date":"2025-10-11T08:49:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T08:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/205041\/"},"modified":"2025-10-11T08:49:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T08:49:07","slug":"can-this-lightweight-legend-make-an-exciting-comeback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/205041\/","title":{"rendered":"Can This Lightweight Legend Make An Exciting Comeback?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Back for their 13th visit to Rio de Janeiro, the UFC offers the city its first Fight Night card in over a decade. Taking top billing for the occasion, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira confronts short notice opponent Mateusz Gamrot. In the co-main event, previous flyweight juggernaut Deiveson Figueiredo battles Montel Jackson. <\/p>\n<p>UFC Rio Main Event<\/p>\n<p>Coming off a devastating first round knockout defeat to <a href=\"https:\/\/mmasucka.com\/career-retrospective-topuria\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ilia Topuria<\/a> at UFC 317, Oliveira looks to jump back into the win column with a victory in his home country of Brazil this weekend. Having once reigned atop the lightweight division with one title defense, \u201cDo Bronxs\u201d enters the Octagon as a massive fan-favorite of the native crowd.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Last seen in action at UFC on ESPN 68 this past May, <a href=\"https:\/\/mmasucka.com\/mateusz-gamrot-reaction-viral-charles-oliveira-clash\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gamrot<\/a> logged a splendid victory over Slovak competitor \u013dudov\u00edt Klein, who had been enjoying a seven-fight unbeaten streak. Taking on the biggest opportunity of his UFC tenure, \u201cGamer\u201d could put himself on the cusp of his first title shot with a monumental win over the legendary Brazilian.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>UFC 320 Co-Main Event<\/p>\n<p>In the midst of a two-bout losing skid, two-time 125-lb gold standard <a href=\"https:\/\/mmasucka.com\/deiveson-figuereidos-rise-bantamweight\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Figueiredo<\/a> is seeking to reestablish a foothold in the immensely-stacked bantamweight class after winning his first three contests in the category. Despite recent setbacks, \u201cDeus Da Guerra\u201d still remains a prominent threat to anyone in the division due to his wealth of experience as a former promotional champion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imago1067619319-scaled.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-201861\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imago1067619319-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\"  \/><\/a>October 10, 2025, Rio De Janeiro, Rj, Brazil: Deiveson Figueiredo poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs Gamrot: Ceremonial Weigh-In at Farmasi Arena on October 10, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. \/PxImages Rio De Janeiro Brazil \u2013 ZUMAp175 20251010_zsa_p175_061 Copyright: xLeandroxBernardesx<\/p>\n<p>Winner of six straight tilts, <a href=\"https:\/\/mmasucka.com\/ufc-rio-amazing-main-card-october-11-farmasi-arena\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jackson<\/a> is coming off of a phenomenal triumph over the once undefeated Daniel Marcos back in Iowa at UFC on ESPN 67. Crossing paths with the toughest test of his professional career, \u201cQuik\u201d can catapult himself into top contender status should he manage to topple the once flyweight royalty.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>More Bouts On the UFC Rio Main Card<\/p>\n<p>Rounding out the UFC Rio main card, welterweight standout <a href=\"https:\/\/mmasucka.com\/fighter-of-interest-vicente-luque\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vicente Luque<\/a> takes on Joel \u00c1lvarez, who will be making his debut at 170-lb for the first time. Then, Jhonata Diniz and M\u00e1rio Pinto collide in a fun heavyweight showdown. Also, Ricardo Ramos locks horns with Ultimate Fighter alum Kaan Ofli. Finally, featherweight prospects Lucas Almeida and Michael Aswell kick off the show.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imago1067619615-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-201859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imago1067619615-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\"  \/><\/a>October 10, 2025, Rio De Janeiro, Rj, Brazil: Vicente Luque and Joel o\u00c2lvarez face off during the UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs Gamrot: Ceremonial Weigh-In at Farmasi Arena on October 10, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. \/PxImages Rio De Janeiro Brazil \u2013 ZUMAp175 20251010_zsa_p175_116 Copyright: xLeandroxBernardesx<\/p>\n<p>UFC Rio Predictions and Staff Picks<\/p>\n<p>MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world\u2019s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Ultimate Fighting Championship<\/a> (UFC), the <a href=\"https:\/\/pflmma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Professional Fighters League<\/a> (PFL), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ONE Championship<\/a> (ONE FC), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufc.com\/dwcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dana White\u2019s Contender Series<\/a> (DWCS).<\/p>\n<p>UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.<br \/>\nPFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.<br \/>\nONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.<\/p>\n<p>The individual who picks the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have a choice between receiving a custom-made championship belt from <a href=\"https:\/\/proambelts.com\/?fbclid=IwAR1miLa11txalqi0hG__9i7YsjimnqOW70wU5v0F-XBOihL9Ra2M47Jj0gQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ProAmBelts <\/a>or a detailed chain from <a href=\"https:\/\/championshipchains.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Championship Chains<\/a>. Staff picks in 2023 were won by Ben Jamieson with a record of 300-148.<\/p>\n<p>Find our UFC Rio picks and fight odds below.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Staff records after DWCS 85:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> Hank Strandberg: 167-94<br \/>\n Drew Zuhosky: 128-133<br \/>\n Frazer Krohn: 124-80<br \/>\n Jeremy Brand: 123-88<br \/>\n Andrew Benjamin: 32-90<\/p>\n<p>*Note \u2013 not all staff pick for every event*<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Michael Aswell -152<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vs.<br \/>\nLucas Almeida +132<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FEATHERWEIGHT<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hank Strandberg: Aswell by Second Round Knockout\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Drew Zuhosky: Aswell by Unanimous Decision\u00a0<br \/>Frazer Krohn: Aswell by Second Round Knockout\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Staff picking Aswell: 3<\/p>\n<p>Staff picking Almeida: 0<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo Ramos -200<br \/>\nVs.<br \/>\nKaan Ofli +170<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FEATHERWEIGHT<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hank Strandberg: Ramos by Unanimous Decision\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Drew Zuhosky: Ramos by Unanimous Decision \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Frazer Kron: Ramos by Unanimous Decision\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Staff picking Ramos: 3<\/p>\n<p>Staff picking Ofli: 0<\/p>\n<p>Jhonata Diniz -142<br \/>\nVs.<br \/>\nMario Pinto +122<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0HEAVYWEIGHT\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hank Strandberg: Diniz by Second Round Knockout\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Drew Zuhosky: Pinto by First Round Submission\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Frazer Kron: Diniz by First Round Knockout \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Staff picking Diniz: 2<\/p>\n<p>Staff picking Pinto: 1<\/p>\n<p>Joel \u00c1lvarez -600<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vs.<br \/>\nVicente Luque +450<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0WELTERWEIGHT<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hank Strandberg: \u00c1lvarez by First Round Knockout\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Drew Zuhosky: Luque by Unanimous Decision\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Frazer Krohn: \u00c1lvarez by Second Round Submission\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Staff picking \u00c1lvarez: 2<\/p>\n<p>Staff picking Luque: 1<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Montel Jackson -325<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vs.<br \/>\nDeiveson Figueiredo +275<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0BANTAMWEIGHT<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hank Strandberg: Figueiredo by Unanimous Decision\u00a0<br \/>Drew Zuhosky: Figueiredo by Unanimous Decision\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Frazer Krohn: Figueiredo by Unanimous Decision\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Staff picking Jackson: 0<\/p>\n<p>Staff picking Figueiredo: 3<\/p>\n<p>Charles Oliveira -105<br \/>\nVs.<br \/>\nMateusz Gamrot +115<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0LIGHTWEIGHT<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Jeremy Brand:\u00a0<br \/>Hank Strandberg: Gamrot by Unanimous Decision\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Drew Zuhosky: Gamrot by First Round Submission\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>Frazer Kron: Gamrot by Unanimous Decision\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Staff picking Oliveira: 0<\/p>\n<p>Staff picking Gamrot: 3<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kralupyfrantak.cz\/2025\/10\/11\/data-nasterii-iti-ascunde-superputerea-unica-ce-spun-numerologii\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/whispersbeneaththeshadowveil.com\/ljkyn4bxbxcbvnx.html\" rel=\"nofollow 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