Mateusz Gamrot expressed his desire to face a top-ranked opponent higher than him in the lightweight rankings. He stated that with a full training camp, he would be ready for any challenge. Gamrot mentioned he is open to a rematch with Arman Tsarukyan, noting he already beat him once and would be willing to face him again. He emphasized that he doesn't care who the opponent is as long as they are highly ranked. UFC president Dana White confirmed during the post-event press conference that Gamrot deserves to fight someone with a big name. The Polish fighter's recent performance has positioned him well for a significant matchup.
Mateusz Gamrot is setting his sights on the top of the lightweight division, publicly calling out higher-ranked opponents and naming Arman Tsarukyan as a potential rematch target following his recent performance.
Gamrot, known as "Gamer," enters the conversation ranked tenth at lightweight with a professional record of 26-4-0. The 35-year-old Polish fighter trains out of American Top Team and brings a well-rounded offensive game to the cage, averaging 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes — one of the more aggressive wrestling rates in the division. He strikes at 3.29 significant strikes per minute with 51 percent accuracy and fights out of a southpaw stance at five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach. Gamrot stated that given a full training camp, he would be prepared to take on any challenge, and emphasized that his only requirement is that the opponent carry a high ranking.
Tsarukyan, the first-ranked lightweight contender, holds a record of 23-3-0 and presents a compelling stylistic test. The 29-year-old from Russia, also based at American Top Team, lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy and adds 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes of his own. At five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, he carries a notable size disadvantage in height but offsets it with an active, pressure-heavy game. Gamrot pointed to their prior meeting as evidence he can compete at that level, noting he has already defeated Tsarukyan once and remains open to doing so again.
UFC president Dana White added weight to Gamrot's push, confirming at the post-event press conference that the Polish fighter has earned a matchup against a high-profile opponent.
Why it matters
- Gamrot sits at No. 10 but is pushing toward the top five, where the title picture is taking shape
- A rematch with the No. 1-ranked Tsarukyan would carry major divisional implications for both men
- Both fighters share the same gym, adding an unusual dynamic to any potential negotiation
- Gamrot's wrestling volume could pose problems for any opponent in the upper lightweight ranks
