Mateusz Gamrot submits Esteban Ribovics in second round at UFC 327

Mateusz Gamrot returned to the win column at UFC 327 on April 11, 2026, submitting Esteban Ribovics in the final moments of the second round to secure a dominant lightweight victory.

Gamrot, known as "Gamer," enters the record books at 26-4-0 and holds the number-ten ranking in the lightweight division. The 35-year-old Pole trains out of American Top Team and fights out of a southpaw stance. Standing five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach, he is one of the division's most relentless wrestlers, averaging an eye-catching 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. The win comes after a setback against Charles Oliveira and signals his intent to push back up the 155-pound ladder.

Ribovics, the Argentine fighter nicknamed "El Gringo," falls to 15-3-0 with this defeat — his third career loss in professional MMA. The 30-year-old, who competes out of Kill Cliff FC, brings a high-output striking game to the cage, averaging 8.09 significant strikes per minute. However, his submission defense was tested and ultimately undone against a grappling-heavy opponent. He carries a 69-inch reach and shares the same five-foot-ten frame as Gamrot.

Why it matters

• Gamrot's win at number ten keeps him within striking distance of a top-five lightweight spot
• The submission finish underscores his grappling threat, despite averaging only 0.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes — showing his takedown volume creates finishing opportunities
• Ribovics, still just 30, absorbs his third loss but remains a high-volume striker capable of competing at a high level
• The lightweight division behind the top three remains crowded, and Gamrot's bounce-back result adds pressure on the fighters ranked between him and the title picture