Mateusz Gamrot returned to the win column by submitting Esteban Ribovics with a rear-naked choke late in the second round. The victory ends Gamrot's skid following his loss to Charles Oliveira and demonstrates his elite grappling prowess. For Ribovics, this represents the third loss of his professional MMA career. Gamrot displayed complete dominance throughout the contest according to observers. The finish came in the closing moments of round two, showcasing Gamrot's ability to capitalize on opportunities.
Mateusz Gamrot snapped a losing streak on April 11, 2026, submitting Esteban Ribovics with a rear-naked choke in the closing moments of the second round to return to the win column at lightweight.
Gamrot, known as "Gamer," is a 35-year-old Polish fighter out of American Top Team who now holds a professional record of 26-4-0. Ranked tenth in the UFC lightweight division, he fights out of a southpaw stance and stands five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach. His grappling credentials are among the best in the division — he averages an outstanding 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes, a figure that sets him apart from most competitors at 155 pounds. The victory ends a skid that included a defeat to Charles Oliveira, and the finish demonstrated that his elite wrestling and submission game remain very much intact.
Ribovics, the Argentine fighter nicknamed "El Gringo," drops to 15-3-0 with this result, suffering the third loss of his MMA career. The 30-year-old, who represents Kill Cliff FC, stands five-foot-ten with a 69-inch reach. He is primarily known as a high-volume striker, averaging an aggressive 8.09 significant strikes landed per minute with a 43 percent accuracy rate. His submission defense, however, was tested severely against Gamrot, a mismatch that ultimately proved decisive.
Why it matters
- Gamrot's win at number ten in the lightweight rankings keeps him in contention for a top-ten matchup and potentially a run toward the upper tier of a stacked division.
- The finish reinforces the danger Gamrot poses on the ground, especially against opponents whose grappling metrics — Ribovics averages just 0.39 takedowns and 0.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes — lag far behind his own.
- Charles Oliveira, ranked third at lightweight, looms as a measuring stick given his recent victory over Gamrot, making this bounce-back result significant in terms of divisional positioning.
