Dustin Poirier believes the UFC should book a rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot. The lightweight contender expressed his opinion that a second meeting between these two fighters would be compelling. Tsarukyan and Gamrot previously met in a closely contested bout that many fans felt deserved a sequel. Poirier's comments suggest he views both fighters as having evolved since their first encounter. The post indicates that Tsarukyan may now be operating at a different level than during their initial meeting.
Dustin Poirier has gone on record calling for the UFC to book a rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot, arguing that a second meeting between the two lightweights would be a compelling contest worth making.
Poirier, 37, carries a 30-10-0 record and remains one of the most recognizable names in the 155-pound division. The American Top Team product out of Louisiana lands 5.24 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy, and his opinion carries weight in a division he has competed at the highest level for over a decade.
Tsarukyan sits at number one in the lightweight rankings with a record of 23-3-0. The 29-year-old Russian, also training out of American Top Team, averages 3.85 significant strikes per minute and 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes, reflecting the well-rounded game that has pushed him to the top of the division. Poirier noted that Tsarukyan appears to be operating at a higher level than he was when the two men first shared the cage.
Gamrot, ranked tenth at lightweight, holds a 26-4-0 record and brings elite wrestling to the table, averaging a division-leading 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. The 35-year-old Pole strikes at 51 percent accuracy and has established himself as one of the more technically complete fighters in the weight class.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the number-one contender, so any fight involving him carries title implications
- Gamrot is ranked tenth, and a win over the top-ranked fighter would significantly elevate his standing
- The style matchup pits Gamrot's high-volume wrestling against Tsarukyan's balanced attack, a dynamic that made their first encounter closely contested
- Both men share the same gym, American Top Team, which could complicate negotiations
