Paddy Pimblett commented on Mateusz Gamrot's lack of attention from the UFC and fight fans. Pimblett pointed out that this marks the second time in Gamrot's last three fights where he, as a top-10 ranked fighter, is competing against an unranked opponent. According to Pimblett, this situation demonstrates that nobody is paying attention to Gamrot. Pimblett attributed this lack of interest to Gamrot being a boring fighter. The post included a poll asking followers whether Gamrot deserves more or if the situation is justified due to his fighting style.
Paddy Pimblett has taken aim at fellow lightweight Mateusz Gamrot, publicly questioning why the Polish contender fails to attract meaningful attention from the UFC or its fanbase.
Pimblett, who goes by "The Baddy," made the remarks on social media, pointing out that Gamrot has now faced an unranked opponent in two of his last three bouts despite holding a top-ten divisional ranking. In Pimblett's view, that scheduling pattern signals a broader indifference toward Gamrot, which he attributed directly to Gamrot's fighting style, calling him a boring fighter.
The 31-year-old Englishman out of Next Generation MMA Liverpool carries a 23-4 record and currently sits sixth in the lightweight rankings. He is an active striker, landing 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy, and also attempts 1.2 submissions per 15 minutes — a profile that has helped him build a loud and loyal following.
Gamrot, 35, trains out of American Top Team and owns a 26-4 record while sitting one spot below Pimblett at number ten in the lightweight division. The southpaw from Poland stands five feet ten inches tall with a 70-inch reach and relies heavily on his grappling, averaging an impressive 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. His striking volume is noticeably lower at 3.29 significant strikes per minute, a style that generates wins but, as Pimblett suggests, struggles to generate buzz.
Why it matters
- Pimblett ranks four spots above Gamrot at lightweight, giving his commentary a degree of divisional weight
- The remarks reignite a wider debate about whether results alone are enough to earn high-profile matchmaking in the UFC
- A poll attached to the post puts the question directly to fans, reflecting genuine division of opinion on whether Gamrot's style justifies his lower profile
