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 has fought an unranked opponent despite being in the top 10 himself. Pimblett suggested this demonstrates that nobody pays attention to Gamrot. He called Gamrot a boring fighter. The comment appears to be part of ongoing tension or rivalry between the fighters.
Paddy Pimblett has taken aim at fellow lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot, questioning the Polish fighter's marketability and calling him a boring competitor in remarks that point to a growing rivalry between the two men.
Pimblett, 31, holds a 23-4 record and is ranked sixth in the UFC lightweight division. The Liverpool native trains out of Next Generation MMA and has built a considerable following through an aggressive, crowd-pleasing style that backs up the numbers — he averages 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy and attempts 1.2 submissions per 15 minutes, making him one of the more active finishers in the division. His 73-inch reach gives him a notable physical advantage over many opponents at 178 centimetres tall.
Gamrot, ranked tenth in the same division at 35 years old, carries an impressive 26-4 record and competes out of American Top Team. The Polish southpaw is a relentless wrestler, averaging 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes — an exceptional rate — while also mixing in a respectable 3.29 significant strikes per minute. Despite those credentials, Pimblett pointed out that Gamrot has faced unranked opposition in two of his last three bouts, a pattern he argued reflects the broader marketplace indifference to the Pole's fights.
Pimblett's comments were pointed: he suggested that scheduling a top-10 fighter against unranked opponents twice in three outings signals that nobody is paying attention to Gamrot or his performances.
Why it matters
- Both men sit in the top 10 at lightweight, meaning a matchup between them would carry genuine divisional weight.
- Pimblett's public criticism raises the profile of a potential future booking and adds a personal edge to any eventual negotiation.
- Their contrasting styles — Pimblett's submission-heavy offense versus Gamrot's elite wrestling — would present a compelling tactical puzzle if the UFC moves to make the fight.
