Paddy Pimblett commented on Mateusz Gamrot's standing in the UFC, pointing out that Gamrot has recently fought unranked opponents despite being ranked in the top ten himself. Pimblett noted this is the second time in Gamrot's last three fights that he has faced someone outside the rankings. The British fighter suggested this pattern demonstrates a lack of attention and interest in Gamrot from the UFC and fans. Pimblett attributed this to what he considers Gamrot's boring fighting style. The post included a poll asking whether Gamrot deserves better matchmaking or if his current situation is justified by his fight style.
Paddy Pimblett has taken aim at fellow lightweight Mateusz Gamrot, publicly questioning the Polish fighter's popularity and the quality of his recent matchmaking inside the UFC.
Pimblett, ranked sixth at 155 pounds, pointed out that Gamrot has faced unranked opponents twice in his last three fights despite sitting inside the top ten himself. The Liverpool native argued this pattern reveals a broader indifference toward Gamrot from both the promotion and its fanbase, laying the blame squarely on what he described as a boring fighting style.
Gamrot, 35, currently sits tenth in the lightweight division and carries a record of 26-4-0 fighting out of American Top Team. The Polish southpaw is a relentless grappler, averaging an impressive 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes, though his striking output sits at 3.29 significant strikes per minute — modest by lightweight standards. His submission attempt rate of just 0.1 per 15 minutes suggests he prefers control over finishing on the mat.
Pimblett himself is no stranger to generating attention. The 31-year-old Englishman holds a 23-4-0 record and produces 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy, also adding 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes. His orthodox striking game and finishing instincts have made him one of the division's more marketable names, something he appears to be leaning on in his critique of Gamrot.
Why it matters
- Gamrot is ranked tenth despite reportedly facing unranked competition in two of his last three bouts, raising legitimate matchmaking questions.
- Pimblett's comments from the sixth spot carry divisional weight and could influence how the UFC positions both fighters going forward.
- The stylistic contrast between Gamrot's wrestling-heavy approach and Pimblett's striking and submission game sits at the center of the debate over what the lightweight division's fans actually want to watch.
