Paddy Pimblett commented on Mateusz Gamrot's lack of popularity in the UFC, noting 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 attributed this pattern to Gamrot being a boring fighter who does not draw attention from fans or the UFC. The remarks reflect Pimblett's view that exciting fighting styles and public appeal are crucial for securing high-profile matchups. Gamrot has not publicly responded to Pimblett's comments. The post invited followers to vote on whether Gamrot deserves more recognition or if the current situation is justified.
Paddy Pimblett has taken aim at fellow lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot, publicly questioning the Polish fighter's marketability and suggesting his style is to blame for a string of underwhelming matchups.
Pimblett, ranked sixth in the UFC lightweight division, pointed out that Gamrot has faced an unranked opponent in two of his last three bouts — a situation Pimblett says reflects poorly on how the promotion and its fanbase view the 35-year-old. In Pimblett's estimation, Gamrot's inability to capture public interest is a direct consequence of being a boring fighter, and that a lack of fan appeal leads directly to a lack of high-profile opportunities.
The Liverpool-born fighter carries a 23-4 record and has built a reputation as one of the sport's more entertaining performers, averaging 5.49 significant strikes landed per minute with a 52 percent accuracy rate. His submission attempts average 1.2 per 15 minutes, and his 73-inch reach gives him a notable physical edge at 178 centimeters tall.
Gamrot, meanwhile, sits at tenth in the lightweight rankings with a 26-4 record. The American Top Team product is a technically accomplished grappler, averaging an impressive 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes, and lands 3.29 significant strikes per minute at 51 percent accuracy. Gamrot has not responded publicly to Pimblett's comments.
Why it matters
- Gamrot is a top-ten lightweight drawing unranked opposition, raising questions about how the UFC values his contender status
- Pimblett's remarks highlight the tension between technical excellence and fan-friendly fighting styles in securing marquee bookings
- Both men compete in one of the UFC's deepest and most competitive divisions, making their contrasting public profiles a recurring talking point at 155 pounds
