Paddy Pimblett commented on Mateusz Gamrot's lack of popularity in the UFC. Pimblett pointed out that this marks the second time in Gamrot's last three fights where he faced an unranked opponent while being ranked in the top 10 himself. According to Pimblett, this clearly demonstrates that Gamrot receives little attention from fans and the organization. Pimblett characterized Gamrot as a boring fighter, suggesting this is the reason for his matchmaking circumstances.
Paddy Pimblett has taken aim at fellow lightweight Mateusz Gamrot, questioning the Polish fighter's drawing power and suggesting his matchmaking reflects a lack of fan interest.
Pimblett, ranked sixth in the UFC lightweight division, made the comments publicly, noting that Gamrot has now faced an unranked opponent in two of his last three bouts despite holding a top-ten ranking himself. In Pimblett's view, that pattern is a direct sign that neither fans nor the organization are particularly invested in Gamrot, and he went as far as labeling the 35-year-old a boring fighter.
Pimblett, 31, carries one of the most recognizable profiles in the division. The Liverpool native fights out of Next Generation MMA and holds a 23-4 record. He produces significant output at 5.49 significant strikes landed per minute with 52 percent accuracy, and his submission game is active, averaging 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Gamrot, nicknamed Gamer, sits at number ten in the lightweight rankings and carries a 26-4 record. The 35-year-old southpaw from Poland trains out of American Top Team. His game is built around wrestling, averaging an impressive 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes, though his striking volume is more measured at 3.29 significant strikes per minute. At five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach, he is virtually identical in size to Pimblett, who carries a slightly longer 73-inch reach.
Why it matters
- Gamrot sits four spots below Pimblett in the lightweight rankings, meaning the comments carry some divisional weight
- The criticism puts a spotlight on how the UFC values marketability when building cards and making matches
- A style clash between Gamrot's wrestling-heavy approach and Pimblett's striking and submission output would make for an interesting potential matchup between the two
