π¨ MATEUSZ GAMROT VS AXEL SOLA IN THE WORKS? ππ₯ Reports suggest that Mateusz Gamrot and rising French prospect Axel Sola could collide in 2027! Originally rumored for UFC Vegas 125 on January 23, Gamrot has since denied fighting that early, confirming that his return is planned for the first quarter of 2027. Sola is coming off back to back first round finishes against Ismael Bonfim and Fares Ziam, while Gamrot looks to bounce back from his loss to Quillan Salkilld. A massive opportunity for Sola to break into the lightweight rankings! π«π·π΅π± Who takes this one if it happens? π For more UFC news and updates, please consider following @mmasterclass_! π #ufc #mma #fight #news #sports
A lightweight matchup between Mateusz Gamrot and French prospect Axel Sola is reportedly being discussed for 2027, though nothing has been officially confirmed. The pairing was first linked to UFC Vegas 125 on January 23, but Gamrot has denied he would fight that early and indicated his return is planned for the first quarter of 2027.
Gamrot, a 35-year-old Polish southpaw who trains at American Top Team, sits at 26-5-0 and is ranked 10th at lightweight. He is coming off a first-round submission loss to Quillan Salkilld on August 8, his most recent recorded fight. That defeat followed a second-round submission win over Esteban Ribovics in April and a second-round submission loss to Charles Oliveira in October 2025. Gamrot's calling card is wrestling: he averages 5.08 takedowns per 15 minutes, while landing 3.14 significant strikes per minute at 51 percent accuracy.
Sola, a 29-year-old southpaw, is 13-1-1 and unranked. He has finished his last two opponents in the first round, stopping Fares Ziam by KO/TKO on September 5 and submitting Ismael Bonfim on July 25. His only recorded loss in that span came by unanimous decision to Mason Jones in March. Sola lands 4.55 significant strikes per minute, also at 51 percent accuracy, and averages 1.79 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Sola would be stepping up from two quick finishes to a ranked opponent, a fight that could open the door to the lightweight rankings.
- Gamrot is looking to rebound after the Salkilld loss and avoid a second defeat in his last three recorded outings.
- The numbers suggest a clear stylistic contrast: Gamrot's takedown rate is nearly triple Sola's, while Sola out-lands him by 1.41 significant strikes per minute.
- Sola holds a four-inch height edge (six-foot-zero to five-foot-ten) and a four-inch reach advantage (74 inches to 70). Gamrot is six years older.
Both men are southpaws, so the matchup would not feature the usual stance puzzle. Instead, it would test whether Sola can keep the fight standing against one of the division's most relentless grapplers, and whether Gamrot can close that distance.
No bout agreement, date or venue has been announced.
