Mateusz Gamrot posted on X (formerly Twitter) to hype a potential fight with Paddy Pimblett. The Polish fighter claimed he would shave Pimblett bald and force him to tap in the first round, calling it extremely easy. The post is described as using AI-generated imagery to promote the matchup. Gamrot appears to be deliberately building anticipation for a fight that has not been officially announced. The social media activity suggests he is confident about the outcome if the bout materializes.
Mateusz Gamrot is ramping up his social media campaign for a potential lightweight matchup with Paddy Pimblett, posting AI-generated imagery on X to promote the unannounced bout and boldly predicting he would submit the Liverpudlian in the first round while also shaving him bald.
Gamrot, nicknamed "Gamer," carries a 26-4-0 record and is currently ranked tenth in the UFC lightweight division. The 35-year-old Pole trains out of American Top Team and fights out of a southpaw stance. Standing five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach, he is one of the more prolific takedown artists in the division, averaging 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. His striking accuracy sits at 51 percent, with 3.29 significant strikes landed per minute.
Pimblett, ranked sixth at lightweight, holds a 23-4-0 record and presents a notably different profile. The 31-year-old from England, known as "The Baddy," trains with Next Generation MMA Liverpool and brings considerably more offensive striking volume, landing 5.49 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy. He also averages 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him an active threat on the ground despite averaging only 0.69 takedowns in the same span. His three-inch reach advantage over Gamrot — 73 inches compared to 70 — could play a role in any striking exchanges.
Why it matters
- A matchup between the sixth- and tenth-ranked lightweights would carry real divisional implications and could move the winner closer to contention.
- Gamrot's call-out targets a fighter with a higher profile and ranking, meaning a win would represent a significant step up in visibility.
- The contrasting styles are stark: Gamrot's elite takedown rate against Pimblett's submission threat and high striking output sets up a genuine tactical puzzle.
- No official announcement has been made, and the fight remains unconfirmed at this stage.
