Paddy Pimblett has commented on Mateusz Gamrot's standing within the UFC, highlighting that this marks the second time in Gamrot's last three fights where he has faced an unranked opponent despite being ranked in the top 10 himself. Pimblett argues this demonstrates a lack of attention and interest in Gamrot from both the UFC and fans. He attributed this to Gamrot being a boring fighter. The post includes a poll asking whether Gamrot deserves more recognition or if the situation is justified due to his fighting style.
Paddy Pimblett has taken aim at fellow lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot, publicly questioning the Polish fighter's marketability and suggesting the UFC and its fanbase have little interest in him.
Pimblett, ranked sixth in the lightweight division at 23-4-0, made the remarks in commentary that drew attention to Gamrot's recent scheduling. The 31-year-old Liverpudlian noted that in two of Gamrot's last three fights, the Pole has been matched against unranked opponents despite sitting inside the top ten himself. Pimblett's argument was direct: the reason is simple, and that reason is Gamrot's fighting style. He called him a boring fighter.
Gamrot, 35, carries a 26-4-0 record and holds the tenth spot in the lightweight rankings, fighting out of American Top Team. The southpaw from Poland is notably one of the division's more active wrestlers, averaging 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. His striking output sits at 3.29 significant strikes landed per minute at 51 percent accuracy — solid but considerably lower volume than Pimblett, who averages 5.49 significant strikes per minute with 52 percent accuracy and a far more submission-active grappling game at 1.2 attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Gamrot is ranked four spots below Pimblett despite holding a comparable record, and the scheduling pattern Pimblett highlights raises genuine questions about the UFC's confidence in his drawing power.
- A wrestler-heavy style with limited finishing urgency can limit promotional appetite, even for ranked contenders.
- Pimblett's vocal criticism keeps both fighters in the public conversation at a time when lightweight contender positioning matters, with ranking spots carrying significant weight in title-picture discussions.
