Mateusz Gamrot stated he wants to face a top-ranked opponent above him in the lightweight division after his latest performance. The Polish fighter said he just needs a full training camp and will be ready for anyone, including a potential rematch with Arman Tsarukyan, whom he previously defeated. Gamrot expressed indifference about his next opponent as long as they are highly ranked. Dana White confirmed during the post-fight press conference that Gamrot deserves a fight against a big-name opponent. The promotion appears ready to reward Gamrot with a significant matchup in the lightweight division.
Mateusz Gamrot has put the lightweight division on notice, calling for a high-ranked opponent following his latest octagon performance and making clear he is open to a rematch with top contender Arman Tsarukyan.
The 35-year-old Polish southpaw, who trains out of American Top Team and carries a 26-4-0 record, currently sits at number ten in the lightweight standings. Gamrot stated he simply needs a full training camp and will be prepared for whoever the UFC puts in front of him, provided the opponent carries significant ranking weight. His wrestling remains one of his most dangerous attributes, averaging an impressive 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes, and he connects at a 51 percent striking accuracy rate, landing 3.29 significant strikes per minute.
Among the names Gamrot mentioned, Tsarukyan stands out as a genuine possibility. The 29-year-old Armenian-born Russian, also a member of American Top Team, holds the number-one contender ranking at lightweight with a 23-3-0 record. Tsarukyan is one of the division's most well-rounded threats, averaging 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy and adding 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes of his own. Gamrot already owns a victory over Tsarukyan, making a potential sequel one of the more compelling matchups available in the 155-pound weight class.
Dana White acknowledged at the post-fight press conference that Gamrot has earned a marquee opponent, signaling the promotion is inclined to deliver one.
Why it matters
- A win over a top-five lightweight would push Gamrot firmly into title contention from his current number-ten position
- A Tsarukyan rematch carries built-in history, with Gamrot holding the prior victory and Tsarukyan now ranked number one
- Both men share the same gym, American Top Team, which could complicate matchmaking discussions
- The lightweight division remains one of the UFC's most competitive, making every top-ten placement consequential
