Mateusz Gamrot has intensified his feud with Paddy Pimblett by posting a confrontational message on social media. The Polish lightweight vowed to "shave him bald and make him tap in the first round," adding that it would be "easy." The post signals growing tension between the two fighters, though no official bout has been announced yet. Gamrot's callout suggests he is actively pursuing a matchup with the popular British contender. The rivalry appears to be building momentum through social media exchanges.
Mateusz Gamrot has turned up the heat on his feud with Paddy Pimblett, taking to social media to issue a pointed threat at the British lightweight contender. The Polish fighter vowed to "shave him bald and make him tap in the first round," dismissing the prospect of a difficult fight by calling it "easy." No official bout has been announced between the two men.
Gamrot, nicknamed "Gamer," carries a 26-4-0 record and sits at number ten in the lightweight rankings at 35 years old. Fighting out of American Top Team, the southpaw from Poland stands five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach and has built his reputation as a relentless wrestler, averaging an impressive 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. He also connects on 51 percent of his significant strikes, landing 3.29 per minute.
Pimblett, known as "The Baddy," holds a 23-4-0 record and ranks fourth ahead of Gamrot at number six in the division. The 31-year-old from England trains out of Next Generation MMA Liverpool and brings a notably more active striking game, averaging 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy. He also averages 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him a genuine threat on the ground despite attempting far fewer takedowns than Gamrot at just 0.69 per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Gamrot sits four spots below Pimblett in the lightweight rankings, making a win a significant leap toward title contention
- The stylistic contrast is sharp — Gamrot's elite takedown volume against Pimblett's submission hunting and high-volume striking
- Social media pressure could push UFC matchmakers to formalize the bout if fan interest continues to grow
