Paddy Pimblett questioned Mateusz Gamrot's popularity in the UFC, pointing out that this is the second time in his last three fights that Gamrot has faced an unranked opponent despite being ranked in the top 10 himself. Pimblett suggested this demonstrates that Gamrot receives little attention from fans and the UFC. He described Gamrot as a boring fighter, implying this is why he doesn't get more high-profile matchups. The post invited readers to react on whether Gamrot deserves better or if his matchups are justified by his fighting style.
Paddy Pimblett has taken aim at fellow lightweight Mateusz Gamrot, publicly questioning the Polish fighter's drawing power and the quality of opponents the UFC has been booking for him.
Pimblett, 31, pointed out that Gamrot has faced an unranked opponent in two of his last three fights despite holding a top-ten ranking himself. The Liverpool native used that observation to argue that Gamrot generates little interest among fans and receives limited attention from UFC matchmakers. He went further, labeling Gamrot a boring fighter and suggesting that fighting style is the root cause of his lower-profile bookings.
Pimblett carries a 23-4 record and sits at number six in the lightweight division. Known for his aggressive, submission-oriented approach, he averages 5.49 significant strikes per minute with a 52 percent accuracy rate and attempts 1.2 submissions per 15 minutes, numbers that reflect the crowd-pleasing style he has built his reputation on.
Gamrot, meanwhile, enters the conversation ranked tenth at lightweight with a record of 26-4. The 35-year-old southpaw from Poland, who trains out of American Top Team, is primarily a grappler, averaging an impressive 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. His striking output sits at 3.29 significant strikes per minute at 51 percent accuracy, a profile that leans more toward control and wrestling than flashy exchanges.
Why it matters
- Pimblett ranks four spots above Gamrot at lightweight, giving his comments an added competitive edge
- Gamrot's high takedown volume clashes stylistically with the kind of fan-friendly striking action the UFC often markets
- The remarks add a public friction point in a division where both men are chasing higher-ranked opponents and more prominent bookings
- Whether Gamrot's matchmaking reflects genuine lack of fan interest or simply a scheduling coincidence is now an open question inside the lightweight picture
