Paddy Pimblett commented on Mateusz Gamrot's lack of popularity in the UFC, noting that this is the second time in his last three fights that Gamrot, ranked in the top 10, has faced an unranked opponent. Pimblett suggested this clearly demonstrates the lack of attention Gamrot receives from the UFC and fans. He labeled Gamrot as a boring fighter, implying this is the reason for his limited marketability. The post includes a poll asking whether Gamrot deserves better treatment or if the situation is justified.
Paddy Pimblett has publicly taken aim at fellow lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot, criticizing the Polish fighter's marketability and his recent run of opponents.
Pimblett, ranked sixth at lightweight with a record of 23-4, pointed out that Gamrot has faced an unranked opponent in two of his last three bouts despite sitting at number ten in the divisional rankings. The 31-year-old Englishman from Next Generation MMA Liverpool framed this as evidence that neither the UFC nor its fanbase pays much attention to Gamrot, going as far as labeling him a boring fighter whose limited appeal explains the situation.
Gamrot, 35, carries a record of 26-4 and has built a reputation as one of the more technically complete wrestlers in the lightweight division, averaging an impressive 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes while also posting a striking accuracy of 51 percent at 3.29 significant strikes landed per minute. The Krakow-born American Top Team member fights out of a southpaw stance and stands five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach. His numbers reflect a grind-heavy style that wins fights but may not always generate highlight-reel moments.
Pimblett himself is no stranger to attention. The Liverpudlian has become one of the most talked-about figures in the division, landing 5.49 significant strikes per minute with 52 percent accuracy, and averaging 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes. His 73-inch reach gives him a three-inch advantage over Gamrot in that department.
Why it matters
- Gamrot sits two spots below Pimblett in the lightweight rankings, making this more than just social media noise
- Pimblett's comments raise genuine questions about how the UFC matches and promotes top-ten fighters without mainstream profiles
- A potential matchup between the two would pit Gamrot's elite wrestling against Pimblett's submission-heavy, high-output striking game
