Paddy Pimblett commented on Mateusz Gamrot's popularity within the UFC, pointing out that this marks the second time in his last three fights that the ranked Gamrot has faced an unranked opponent. Pimblett suggested this demonstrates a lack of interest in Gamrot from both the UFC and fans. The Liverpool fighter attributed this situation to Gamrot's fighting style, calling him a boring fighter. Pimblett's comments highlight the ongoing debate about entertainment value versus technical skill in MMA. The criticism comes as both fighters navigate the competitive lightweight division.
Paddy Pimblett has taken aim at fellow lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot, publicly questioning the Polish fighter's appeal to both the UFC and its fanbase and attributing it directly to his style inside the cage.
Pimblett, who trains out of Next Generation MMA Liverpool, pointed out that Gamrot has now faced an unranked opponent in two of his last three bouts — a pattern the Liverpudlian framed as a sign that the promotion and fans alike have little enthusiasm for the Polish contender. Pimblett stopped short of pulling punches in his reasoning, calling Gamrot a boring fighter.
The 31-year-old Englishman holds a 23-4 record and sits sixth in the UFC lightweight rankings. Known for his high-output offensive game, Pimblett lands 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy, and averages 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes — numbers that reflect the crowd-pleasing, finish-oriented approach he is known for.
Gamrot, by contrast, brings a markedly different skill set to the lightweight division. The 35-year-old Pole carries a 26-4 record and is ranked tenth at 155 pounds, training out of American Top Team. His game is built around wrestling, averaging an elite 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes, though his striking volume sits at 3.29 significant strikes per minute. It is that grappling-heavy, grinding style that Pimblett appears to be targeting with his criticism.
Why it matters
- Pimblett is ranked sixth and Gamrot tenth in a stacked lightweight division, meaning both men are within range of a potential matchup with one another.
- The exchange reignites a broader debate in MMA about how entertainment value factors into a fighter's promotional push and ranking trajectory.
- A style contrast exists between the two — Pimblett's submission and striking output versus Gamrot's elite takedown rate — that would make any future meeting an intriguing clash of approaches.
