Paddy Pimblett has taken aim at Mateusz Gamrot's standing in the UFC, pointing out that this is the second time in his last three fights that Gamrot, a top-10 ranked fighter, has faced an unranked opponent. Pimblett suggested this demonstrates that nobody pays attention to Gamrot. He characterized the Polish fighter as boring, implying this explains his lack of marquee matchups. The post invites reader reactions on whether Gamrot deserves better treatment or if his fight style justifies his current matchmaking.
Paddy Pimblett has publicly called out Mateusz Gamrot, questioning the Polish fighter's relevance in the UFC lightweight division and labeling his style as boring.
Pimblett, ranked sixth at lightweight with a 23-4 record, pointed out that Gamrot has now faced an unranked opponent in two of his last three fights despite holding a top-ten divisional ranking. The 31-year-old Liverpudlian used that pattern to argue that nobody in the sport is paying attention to Gamrot, suggesting the matchmaking reflects a broader indifference to the Polish contender among fans and UFC brass alike. Pimblett averages 5.49 significant strikes per minute and attempts 1.2 submissions per 15 minutes, numbers that underline the aggressive, fan-friendly approach he clearly feels sets him apart.
Gamrot, 35, carries a 26-4 record and trains out of American Top Team. The southpaw sits at number ten in the lightweight rankings and brings a wrestling-heavy game to the cage, averaging an impressive 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. His striking output sits at 3.29 significant strikes per minute with a 51 percent accuracy rate, a profile that leans heavily on control rather than highlight-reel exchanges. Pimblett's comments imply that style is precisely the problem.
Why it matters
- Both men compete in the same lightweight division, separated by just four spots in the rankings, making this a potential future matchup.
- The exchange raises questions about how the UFC values wrestling-dominant fighters in its matchmaking decisions.
- A fight between Pimblett and Gamrot would pit one of the division's most active grapplers against one of its most submission-hungry strikers.
- Gamrot's ranking position suggests he is close enough to title contention that continued matchups against unranked opposition could stall his trajectory.
