Paddy Pimblett has commented on Mateusz Gamrot's standing in the UFC, noting this is the second time in Gamrot's last three fights that he has faced an unranked opponent despite being ranked in the top 10 himself. Pimblett suggested this situation demonstrates that Gamrot receives little attention from fans and the promotion. He characterized Gamrot as a boring fighter, implying this is the reason for the matchmaking pattern. The British lightweight's comments appear designed to highlight the contrast in promotional push and fan interest between himself and the Polish contender.
Paddy Pimblett has taken aim at fellow lightweight Mateusz Gamrot, publicly questioning the Polish contender's ability to attract fans and promotional interest inside the UFC.
Pimblett, 31, holds a 23-4 record and sits at number six in the lightweight division. The Liverpool native trains out of Next Generation MMA and has built a reputation as one of the promotion's more marketable personalities. He lands 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy and averages 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him a constant finisher threat.
Gamrot, ranked 10th at lightweight, carries a 26-4 record and competes out of American Top Team at 35 years old. The southpaw from Poland is a prolific wrestler, averaging an impressive 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes, and lands 3.29 significant strikes per minute at 51 percent accuracy. Despite his top-10 status, Pimblett pointed out that Gamrot has now faced an unranked opponent in two of his last three bouts, suggesting the UFC is not prioritizing him with high-profile matchups.
Pimblett framed the matchmaking pattern as evidence that Gamrot generates little interest among fans and within the promotion itself, calling him a boring fighter. The remarks appear intended to draw a sharp contrast between Gamrot's standing and Pimblett's own profile, which has commanded considerably more attention throughout his UFC run.
Why it matters
- Gamrot is a top-10 lightweight being matched against unranked competition, raising questions about where he fits in divisional planning
- Pimblett sits four spots above Gamrot in the rankings, and the public callout could push matchmakers toward booking them against each other
- The style contrast is stark — Gamrot's wrestling-heavy approach against Pimblett's aggressive striking and submission game
