Mateusz Gamrot is promoting a potential fight with Paddy Pimblett through social media posts. Gamrot made bold claims about the matchup, stating he would make Pimblett tap out in the first round. He used colorful language, saying he would "shave him bald" and that it would be "easy work." The callout appears to be part of Gamrot's effort to generate interest in the potential bout.
Mateusz Gamrot has taken to social media to publicly call out fellow lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett, promising a first-round submission finish if the two are ever matched up.
Gamrot, known as "Gamer," enters the conversation ranked tenth in the UFC lightweight division with a record of 26-4-0. The 35-year-old Pole trains out of American Top Team and brings a particularly dangerous grappling game to the table, averaging an impressive 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. He is a southpaw standing five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach, and his striking sits at a 51 percent accuracy rate with 3.29 significant strikes landed per minute.
Pimblett, ranked sixth in the division, carries a 23-4-0 record and has built one of the sport's most recognizable brands since joining the UFC. "The Baddy," who is 31 years old and represents England's Next Generation MMA Liverpool, is notably active on the feet, landing 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy. He also averages 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes, giving him a well-rounded offensive profile, though his takedown output of 0.69 per 15 minutes trails Gamrot's considerably. Pimblett holds a three-inch reach advantage at 73 inches compared to Gamrot's 70.
In his callout, Gamrot did not hold back, stating he would make Pimblett tap in round one, describing the potential bout as "easy work" and adding that he would "shave him bald" for good measure.
Why it matters
- A win over the sixth-ranked Pimblett would push Gamrot significantly closer to title contention from his current position at tenth.
- Gamrot's elite takedown volume could represent a genuine stylistic problem for Pimblett, who averages less than one takedown per 15 minutes defensively.
- Pimblett's higher submission attempt rate adds a layer of danger should the fight hit the mat, making the grappling exchanges a compelling storyline.
