Dustin Poirier has publicly stated that the UFC should organize a rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot. The lightweight veteran believes this would be an interesting fight to make. Poirier's comments come as both fighters remain active in the lightweight division. Some observers noted that Tsarukyan has evolved significantly since their first encounter, potentially making a rematch compelling. No official indication exists that the UFC is considering this matchup at present, but Poirier's endorsement adds weight to the idea.
Dustin Poirier has added his voice to calls for a rematch between lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot, publicly suggesting the UFC should put the fight together. The 37-year-old American veteran stopped short of any formal involvement but made clear he finds the matchup compelling, noting that Tsarukyan has developed considerably since the two men first met.
Poirier himself is a seasoned presence at 155 pounds, carrying a 30-10-0 record out of American Top Team. Standing five-foot-nine with a 72-inch reach, the southpaw from the United States has built one of the division's most decorated resumes, averaging 5.24 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy across his career.
Tsarukyan sits at the top of the lightweight rankings at number one, holding a 23-3-0 record at just 29 years of age. The Russian, who also trains out of American Top Team, stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach and blends a steady striking output of 3.85 significant strikes per minute with a takedown rate of 3.26 per 15 minutes.
Gamrot, ranked tenth in the division, brings a 26-4-0 record and one of the more impressive grappling profiles in the weight class. The 35-year-old Pole averages 5.15 takedowns per 15 minutes — among the highest in the lightweight division — while landing significant strikes at 3.29 per minute with 51 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan at number one and Gamrot at number ten means a rematch would carry serious ranking implications for both men
- Tsarukyan's reported evolution since the first fight gives the matchup a fresh dimension
- All three fighters share the same camp at American Top Team, adding an unusual internal dynamic to the conversation
- No official UFC movement on the booking has been reported
