Dustin Poirier has expressed his belief that the UFC should organize a rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot. The post asks readers whether they find the potential rematch interesting or believe Tsarukyan is already on a different level. Poirier's suggestion indicates he sees value in running back this lightweight matchup. The original fight between Tsarukyan and Gamrot was competitive enough to warrant reconsideration. No official confirmation of such a bout has been announced.
Dustin Poirier has publicly called on the UFC to book a rematch between lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot, though no official announcement has been made confirming the bout is in the works.
Poirier, a 37-year-old southpaw from the United States who trains out of American Top Team, carries a 30-10-0 professional record and remains one of the more respected voices in the lightweight division. He lands an impressive 5.24 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy, and his opinion on divisional matchmaking carries weight given his long tenure near the top of 155 pounds.
The fighter Poirier is lobbying for, Arman Tsarukyan, sits at number one in the lightweight rankings with a 23-3-0 record. The 29-year-old Russian, also an American Top Team product, averages 3.85 significant strikes per minute and 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a well-rounded threat. At just 29, he represents the division's most immediate title picture presence outside the champion.
Mateusz Gamrot, ranked tenth at lightweight, holds a 26-4-0 record at 35 years old. The Polish southpaw is a relentless grappler, averaging an outstanding 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes — one of the highest rates in the division — with 51 percent striking accuracy. He and Tsarukyan are both teammates at American Top Team, which adds an unusual layer to any potential rematch discussion.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked lightweight contender, so a high-profile win over a ranked opponent like Gamrot could keep him active while title opportunities develop
- Gamrot's elite takedown volume makes him a genuine stylistic challenge for almost anyone at 155 pounds
- The original meeting was competitive enough that Poirier, an experienced lightweight, views a second fight as worthy of UFC attention
- No official confirmation means this remains speculative at this stage
