Paddy Pimblett has publicly criticized Mateusz Gamrot's standing in the UFC lightweight division. Pimblett pointed out that this is the second time in Gamrot's last three fights where the top-10 ranked fighter has faced an unranked opponent. The British fighter suggested this demonstrates that nobody pays attention to Gamrot because he is a boring fighter. The post includes a poll asking fans whether Gamrot deserves more recognition or if this is a deserved result for his fighting style. Details are limited on what prompted Pimblett's comments at this time.
Paddy Pimblett has taken aim at fellow lightweight Mateusz Gamrot, publicly questioning the Polish fighter's popularity and marketability within the UFC division.
Pimblett, who goes by "The Baddy," is 23-4-0 and currently ranked sixth in the lightweight division. The 31-year-old from England trains out of Next Generation MMA Liverpool and has built a reputation as one of the sport's most active strikers, averaging 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy. He also pursues finishes regularly, averaging 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Gamrot, nicknamed "Gamer," sits at number 10 in the lightweight rankings with a record of 26-4-0. The 35-year-old from Poland and member of American Top Team is a decorated grappler, averaging an impressive 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. Despite holding a top-ten ranking, Pimblett pointed out that this marks the second time in Gamrot's last three fights that the Pole has been matched against an unranked opponent — an observation Pimblett used to argue that Gamrot fails to capture public interest because of a boring fighting style.
Why it matters
- Pimblett's comments add a social dimension to the lightweight division's ongoing ranking shuffle, with two top-ten fighters now publicly at odds.
- Gamrot's high takedown volume and methodical approach contrasts sharply with Pimblett's striker-first style, making any potential matchup between them a compelling stylistic clash.
- If Gamrot continues to face unranked competition, his path toward the upper tier of the division — and toward a fight with a name like Pimblett — could remain stalled regardless of results.
