Dustin Poirier has publicly stated that the UFC should organize a rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot. The lightweight contender believes this would be an interesting fight for fans. The post included a poll asking whether fans found the rematch interesting or whether Tsarukyan has already moved to a different competitive level. Poirier's opinion carries weight in the lightweight division, where both Tsarukyan and Gamrot are highly ranked contenders. The first fight between these two fighters was competitive, making a rematch potentially compelling.
Dustin Poirier is calling on the UFC to book a rematch between lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot, the 37-year-old veteran declared publicly on April 21. Poirier also put the question directly to fans through a poll, asking whether the matchup was compelling or whether Tsarukyan had already outgrown that level of competition.
Poirier, known as "The Diamond," carries significant influence when he speaks on lightweight affairs. The American Top Team product holds a 30-10-0 record and remains one of the most active strikers in the division, landing 5.24 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy while also averaging 1.15 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Tsarukyan, 29, is the man at the top of the lightweight rankings at number one. The Russian fighter out of American Top Team owns a 23-3-0 record and blends volume striking with a credible grappling threat, averaging 3.85 significant strikes per minute and 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes. At five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, he has proven himself one of the most complete fighters in the division.
Gamrot, ranked tenth at lightweight, brings a contrasting skill set. The 35-year-old Pole carries a 26-4-0 record and is among the most prolific wrestlers in the weight class, averaging an exceptional 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. His striking accuracy sits at 51 percent, and his experience across dozens of professional bouts makes him a legitimate threat to anyone.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan sits just one step from the lightweight title, so a loss in a rematch would reshape the top of the division
- Gamrot's elite wrestling record gives him a credible path to victory and frames the stylistic contrast clearly
- Both fighters train at American Top Team, adding an unusual team dynamic to any potential booking
