Paddy Pimblett has criticized Mateusz Gamrot's standing within the UFC, pointing out that 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 reflects a lack of interest in Gamrot from fans and matchmakers. He characterized Gamrot as a boring fighter, implying that his fighting style does not generate excitement. The post included a poll asking fans whether Gamrot deserves better or if this is a fair result for his fighting approach.
Paddy Pimblett has taken aim at fellow lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot, publicly questioning the Polish fighter's popularity and criticizing his style inside the octagon.
Pimblett, ranked sixth in the UFC lightweight division at 31 years old, made the remarks in a post that also included a fan poll asking whether Gamrot deserves tougher opposition or whether his matchups reflect the interest he generates. The Liverpool-born fighter carries a 23-4 record and has built a reputation as one of the division's more exciting performers, averaging 5.49 significant strikes landed per minute with a 52 percent striking accuracy and over one submission attempt per 15 minutes of fight time.
The target of his criticism, Mateusz Gamrot, holds a 26-4 record and sits at number 10 in the lightweight rankings. The 35-year-old from Poland, who trains out of American Top Team, is a grappling-heavy southpaw with an exceptional takedown rate of 5.15 per 15 minutes. Pimblett pointed out that Gamrot has faced an unranked opponent in two of his last three bouts despite holding a top-10 position, and suggested that both fans and matchmakers have shown limited appetite for his fights.
Why it matters
- Gamrot's top-10 ranking would normally earn him ranked opposition, and Pimblett's remarks raise questions about how matchmakers are valuing his divisional standing.
- The stylistic contrast between the two is sharp: Pimblett averages nearly 5.5 significant strikes per minute while Gamrot's game is built around his takedown volume, which could explain the differing levels of fan engagement.
- With both men sitting in the lightweight top 10, the exchange adds a verbal dimension to a potential future matchup in a crowded division.
