Mateusz Gamrot stated after UFC 327 that he wants to face a top-ranked fighter who is higher than him in the rankings. He said that with just a full training camp, he will be ready to fight again. Gamrot expressed willingness to rematch Arman Tsarukyan if the UFC wants to make that fight, noting that he has already beaten him once and would be open to fighting him again. He emphasized that he does not care who his opponent is, as long as it is a high-level fight. Dana White confirmed during the post-fight press conference that Gamrot deserves a fight against a 'big name' opponent, validating Gamrot's call for a higher-ranked matchup.
Mateusz Gamrot made clear following his victory at UFC 327 on April 11 that he intends to climb higher in the lightweight division, calling for a top-ranked opponent and expressing openness to a rematch with Arman Tsarukyan.
Gamrot, the 35-year-old Polish southpaw out of American Top Team, improved to 26-4-0 with the win and currently sits at number ten in the lightweight rankings. Standing five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach, he is one of the division's most active wrestlers, averaging 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. He also brings a sharp striking game, landing 3.29 significant strikes per minute at 51 percent accuracy. After the fight he said a full training camp is all he needs before stepping back into the cage, and that the identity of his opponent matters far less than the quality of the matchup.
One name he raised specifically was Arman Tsarukyan. The 29-year-old Russian, also training out of American Top Team, holds the number-one ranking at lightweight and carries a record of 23-3-0. Tsarukyan is a dangerous all-around threat at 50 percent striking accuracy and 3.85 significant strikes landed per minute, and he also averages 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes despite his orthodox, pressure-based style. Gamrot noted he has already beaten Tsarukyan once and would welcome a second meeting if the UFC chooses to book it.
Dana White added weight to Gamrot's push at the post-fight press conference, confirming that the Polish contender has earned a fight against a big-name opponent.
Why it matters
- A victory over any top-five lightweight would thrust Gamrot into title contention from his current position at number ten.
- A Gamrot-Tsarukyan rematch would pit the number-one-ranked fighter against an opponent who already holds a win over him, raising significant stakes for the division.
- Both fighters share the same gym in American Top Team, making any potential negotiation an unusual internal dynamic for the promotion to navigate.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
