Mateusz Gamrot escalated tensions with Paddy Pimblett by posting a photo with a bold prediction. The Polish lightweight stated he will "shave him bald and make him tap in the first round," calling it "easy." The post indicates rising bad blood between the two fighters. The channel asked followers if they are interested in seeing this potential matchup. No official announcement has been made for the bout.
Mateusz Gamrot has thrown down a pointed challenge to Paddy Pimblett, publicly predicting he will submit the Liverpool fan favourite inside the opening round. The Polish lightweight made the callout via a social media post that also included a vow to leave Pimblett bald, describing the hypothetical fight as "easy." No official booking has been confirmed by the UFC.
Gamrot, nicknamed "Gamer," carries a record of 26 wins and 4 losses 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. His grappling-heavy style is reflected in an impressive 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes, making his submission-focused prediction more than idle talk.
Pimblett, ranked fourth spots above Gamrot at number six in the division, enters the picture as "The Baddy" with a record of 23-4. The 31-year-old Englishman from Next Generation MMA Liverpool stands the same five-foot-ten but holds a three-inch reach advantage at 73 inches. His offensive output is notable, averaging 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy, and he attempts submissions at a rate of 1.2 per 15 minutes — meaning he is no stranger to finishing fights on the mat himself.
Why it matters
- A win for Gamrot over a ranked opponent like Pimblett could push him well inside the top five at 155 pounds.
- Pimblett's submission rate suggests both men would be comfortable pursuing a finish on the ground, setting up a compelling grappling battle.
- The sharp contrast in styles — Gamrot's elite takedown volume against Pimblett's high striking output — makes this a genuinely intriguing stylistic matchup.
- The public callout adds pressure on matchmakers, though no fight has been made official.
