Mateusz Gamrot is building hype for a potential fight with Paddy Pimblett through posts on social media platform X. Gamrot made brash statements claiming he will shave Pimblett bald and force him to tap in the first round. He described such a victory as easy work. The post includes AI-generated imagery as part of the promotional effort. No official fight announcement has been made, but Gamrot is clearly attempting to generate interest and pressure for the matchup to be booked.
Mateusz Gamrot is turning up the heat on Paddy Pimblett, taking to social media platform X to publicly campaign for a lightweight showdown between the two fighters.
Gamrot, nicknamed "Gamer," made no attempt to soften his words. The Polish fighter claimed he would shave Pimblett bald and force a first-round submission, dismissing the matchup as easy work. He also posted AI-generated imagery alongside the callout as part of the promotional push. No official booking has been made, and the fight remains unconfirmed at this stage.
Gamrot enters the conversation ranked tenth in the UFC lightweight division with a record of 26 wins and 4 losses. The 35-year-old southpaw out of American Top Team stands five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach and is one of the most active wrestlers in the division, averaging 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. He lands 3.29 significant strikes per minute at a 51 percent accuracy rate.
Pimblett, ranked sixth at lightweight, carries a 23-4 record and has built a substantial following under his "The Baddy" moniker. The 31-year-old from Liverpool stands the same height as Gamrot but holds a three-inch reach advantage at 73 inches. He is the more active striker of the two, landing 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy, and averages 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- A win over sixth-ranked Pimblett would push Gamrot significantly closer to the lightweight title picture.
- Gamrot's elite wrestling output against Pimblett's submission threat sets up a compelling grappling contrast.
- The callout keeps both fighters relevant in a crowded lightweight division ahead of potential matchmaker decisions.
