Paddy Pimblett took aim at Mateusz Gamrot's popularity in the UFC, highlighting that Gamrot has fought unranked opponents in two of his last three bouts despite being ranked in the top ten himself. Pimblett suggested this reflects a lack of attention and interest in Gamrot from the promotion and fans. He characterized Gamrot as a boring fighter, implying this is the reason for his lack of high-profile matchups. The post asks readers to weigh in on whether Gamrot deserves better treatment or if his fighting style has led to predictable consequences. This represents another instance of Pimblett generating controversy through outspoken comments about fellow fighters.
Paddy Pimblett has fired a public shot at fellow lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot, questioning the Polish fighter's popularity and the quality of opponents he has faced in recent bouts.
Pimblett, 31, took issue with the fact that Gamrot has fought unranked opponents in two of his last three UFC appearances despite holding a top-ten ranking in the lightweight division. The Liverpool native suggested this reflects a broader lack of interest from both the promotion and the fanbase, and flatly labeled Gamrot a boring fighter. Pimblett carries a 23-4 record and sits at number six in the lightweight rankings, landing 5.49 significant strikes per minute with a 52 percent striking accuracy and averaging 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Gamrot, 35, trains out of American Top Team and holds a 26-4 record, currently ranked tenth in the lightweight division. The southpaw from Poland is a significant grappling threat, averaging 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes, though his striking output sits at 3.29 significant strikes per minute. Whether that style is a factor in his relative lack of high-profile matchmaking is precisely the debate Pimblett appears to be stoking.
Why it matters
- Pimblett sits four spots above Gamrot in the lightweight rankings, giving his comments a direct competitive edge
- Gamrot's elite takedown volume makes him a dangerous stylistic opponent for many contenders, complicating matchmaking
- The comments add to a pattern of Pimblett generating attention through outspoken criticism of fellow fighters, keeping himself in the promotional conversation
- A potential matchup between the two would pit Pimblett's submission threat and striking activity against Gamrot's wrestling-heavy approach
