Paddy Pimblett has taken aim at Mateusz Gamrot's standing in the UFC, pointing out that this marks the second time in Gamrot's last three fights that he's facing an unranked opponent despite being in the top 10 himself. Pimblett suggested this situation clearly demonstrates that Gamrot receives little attention from fans and the promotion. He characterized Gamrot as a boring fighter, using this as an explanation for his lack of high-profile matchups. The post invited fans to weigh in on whether Gamrot deserves better opportunities or if his fighting style warrants his current position.
Paddy Pimblett has publicly called out Mateusz Gamrot, questioning the Polish lightweight's popularity and fight style in comments that have drawn attention across MMA social media.
Pimblett, ranked sixth in the UFC lightweight division at 31 years old, carries a 23-4 record and has built a reputation as one of the sport's most followed personalities. The Liverpool native trains out of Next Generation MMA and brings an aggressive offensive game to the octagon, averaging 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy, along with 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Gamrot, ranked tenth in the division at 35 years old, holds a 26-4 record and fights out of American Top Team. The Polish southpaw is a relentless wrestler, averaging an impressive 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes, though he attempts relatively few submissions at 0.1 per 15 minutes. His striking output sits at 3.29 significant strikes per minute with 51 percent accuracy.
Pimblett's criticism centered on the observation that Gamrot is facing an unranked opponent for the second time in his last three fights, despite holding a top-ten position. He argued this reflects both a lack of fan interest and low promotional priority, pointing to what he characterized as a boring fighting style as the root cause. The post also opened the floor to fan debate on whether Gamrot's matchmaking reflects his marketability or an unfair overlooking of his record.
Why it matters
- Gamrot sits four spots below Pimblett in the rankings despite holding a strong 26-4 record, making the criticism pointed within divisional context.
- The wrestling-heavy style contrast between the two fighters — Gamrot's 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes versus Pimblett's 0.69 — underscores a genuine stylistic divide that colors Pimblett's remarks.
- The public callout could factor into future lightweight matchmaking if either fighter continues to climb toward the division's top five.
