Paddy Pimblett took aim at Mateusz Gamrot's status in the UFC, pointing out that this is the second time in his last three fights that the ranked Gamrot is facing an unranked opponent. Pimblett argued this demonstrates that nobody pays attention to the Polish lightweight. The British fighter called Gamrot a boring fighter, suggesting his fighting style is the reason for his lack of high-profile matchups despite being ranked in the top 10. The post includes a poll asking whether Gamrot deserves better or if this is a natural result of his fighting style.
Paddy Pimblett has publicly criticized Mateusz Gamrot's standing in the UFC, arguing that the ranked Polish lightweight fails to generate meaningful attention from fans or matchmakers alike.
Pimblett, 31, holds a 23-4 record and is currently ranked sixth in the lightweight division. The Liverpool native, who fights out of Next Generation MMA, is among the more recognizable names at 155 pounds, landing 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy and averaging 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes. His argument against Gamrot centers on visibility — specifically that a top-10 fighter should be attracting bigger names and bigger fights.
Gamrot, ranked tenth in the lightweight division at 35 years old, carries a 26-4 record and trains out of American Top Team. The Polish southpaw is a formidable grappler by the numbers, averaging 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes, though his striking output sits at 3.29 significant strikes per minute. Pimblett pointed to the fact that this marks the second time in Gamrot's last three fights that he has been matched against an unranked opponent, using that pattern to claim nobody in the sport pays attention to him. Pimblett attributed the situation directly to Gamrot's fighting style, describing him as boring.
Why it matters
- Gamrot sits at number 10 in the lightweight rankings despite a strong grappling resume, raising a genuine question about whether style affects matchmaking appeal
- Pimblett at number 6 is several spots above Gamrot, giving his criticism an added competitive dimension
- The exchange highlights an ongoing tension in MMA between statistical effectiveness and the fan engagement that drives high-profile bookings
- Whether Gamrot's takedown-heavy, lower-volume striking approach limits his marketability is a question the poll Pimblett posted appears designed to provoke
