Dustin Poirier believes the UFC should book a rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot. The lightweight contender suggested the pairing would make for an interesting fight. The post included a poll asking if the rematch would be interesting or if Tsarukyan is already on a different level. The two lightweights previously fought, and Poirier's comments indicate he sees value in running it back. No official matchmaking discussions have been confirmed by the UFC.
Dustin Poirier is publicly lobbying for the UFC to revisit a lightweight matchup, calling for a rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot. The 30-10 veteran floated the idea on social media, even attaching a poll to gauge fan interest in whether the fight deserves a second chapter or whether Tsarukyan has simply moved beyond that level of competition. No official matchmaking discussions have been confirmed by the promotion.
Poirier, 37, carries serious credibility when weighing in on the lightweight division. The southpaw out of American Top Team has compiled one of the most decorated resumes at 155 pounds, landing 5.24 significant strikes per minute across his career at 50 percent accuracy while also adding 1.15 takedowns per 15 minutes to his offensive arsenal.
Tsarukyan enters the conversation as the division's top-ranked contender at just 29 years old. The Russian carries a 23-3 record and brings a well-rounded threat with 3.85 significant strikes per minute and 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him dangerous in every phase of a fight.
Gamrot, ranked tenth at lightweight, represents a credible measuring stick for any contender. The 35-year-old Polish fighter holds a 26-4 record and is among the division's most dangerous grapplers, averaging an elite 5.15 takedown attempts per 15 minutes. Notably, both he and Tsarukyan train out of American Top Team, adding an unusual layer to any potential rematch booking.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan sits one step from a title shot, so a dominant rematch win would reinforce his claim while a loss would scramble the contender picture
- Gamrot's elite grappling volume makes him a genuine stylistic challenge for virtually anyone in the top ten
- A rematch would provide clarity on whether their first meeting reflected a competitive matchup or a growing gap between the two fighters
