‘Gamer’ Mateusz Gamrot Terms Paddy Pimblett as ‘Easy’ Fight After UFC 327 Victory

UFC lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot calls out Paddy Pimblett after the latter criticizes his UFC 327 performance.

‘Gamer’ Mateusz Gamrot Terms Paddy Pimblett as ‘Easy’ Fight After UFC 327 Victory

Mateusz Gamrot calls out Paddy Pimblett (via UFC, MMA Fighting)

In Short
  • Paddy Pimblett's loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 diminished his hype in the lightweight division.
  • Mateusz Gamrot secured a second-round submission victory at UFC 327, enhancing his ranking to number seven.
  • Gamrot called out Pimblett for a potential matchup, labeling it an "easy" fight for him.

Paddy Pimblett was positioned to be one of the most entertaining and popular stars in the UFC lightweight division. His trash talk and personality boosted his marketability and helped him stand out from the competition. However, his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 somewhat cooled that hype. Despite the setback, the Liverpudlian has now caught Polish lightweight Mateusz Gamrot‘s attention.

Pimblett’s hype dropped after his loss to Gaethje at UFC 324, where he was outpaced and outstruck by the UFC veteran in a clear decision defeat that slowed his momentum in the lightweight division. In contrast, Gamrot has remained a mainstay in the 155-pound rankings through consistent grappling-based performances, including wins over the likes of Rafael Fiziev and Arman Tsarukyan.

Gamrot bounced back at UFC 327 with a second-round submission win over Esteban Ribovics, returning to the win column in a controlled grappling performance. During the same card, Pimblett reacted on his YouTube channel and took shots at Gamrot’s win. This led to a heated response from the Polish contender, who called him out and posted an AI-generated image of himself choking Pimblett.

I’m gonna buzz him bald and tap him out in round one. Easy.

Mateusz Gamrot via X

Gamrot’s win at UFC 327 carried added significance as it marked his return after suffering his first MMA submission loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC Rio in October 2024.

That setback came in a short-notice fight where ‘Gamer’ stepped in just weeks before the bout to face Oliveira, who had completed a full training camp for the Brazil headliner. Against that backdrop, the submission victory over Ribovics served as redemption.

Pimblett’s loss at UFC 324 still earned him respect, with Dana White praising his toughness in absorbing sustained pressure from Gaethje despite the defeat. The UFC boss highlighted his durability and willingness to stay competitive in difficult exchanges throughout the fight. Pimblett has shown interest in facing Oliveira, who recently captured the BMF title, as he aims to remain active in the title picture.

Mateusz Gamrot’s win over Esteban Ribovics at UFC 327 boosted his UFC lightweight ranking to number seven, strengthening his position in the division. That places him just below Paddy Pimblett, who is recovering from his loss at UFC 324. The ranking gap adds weight to their potential matchup. A fight between them could shape both fighters’ futures and push the winner toward the lightweight top three.

Paddy Pimblett weighs in on the UFC 327 main event

At UFC 327, the main event between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg ended in a dramatic finish after early striking exchanges. Procházka applied forward pressure with his usual volume, while Ulberg stayed composed and looked for counters. The fight shifted when Ulberg landed a clean counter that dropped Prochazka, forcing a stoppage and securing the vacant UFC light heavyweight championship.

Paddy Pimblett talks about UFC 327
Paddy Pimblett talks about UFC 327 (via MMA Fighting)

However, just before the finish, Ulberg appeared to suffer a knee issue that briefly left him compromised during the exchange. Despite that setback, he stayed composed and timed a decisive counter. Prochazka later suggested he lowered his guard, believing his opponent was more affected. Paddy Pimblett, watching on his YouTube channel, reacted with admiration for Black Jag’s resilience

That is heavy! His leg was fed and he’s just clipped him with that shot and put him down. Oh my god, That was unbelievable. Jiří was acting up too much, wasn’t he? Hats off to Carlos Ulberg, man. Lesser fighters have quit in that position, and he’s done the opposite.

Paddy Pimblett via his YouTube channel

Paddy Pimblett’s reaction was understandable, as the knockout loss of Prochazka raised questions about his fight IQ and decision-making in key exchanges. The performance also drew criticism from UFC veterans, including Matt Brown, who questioned his defensive approach and tactical discipline. Many felt Prochazka fought too recklessly at crucial moments, potentially costing himself a title shot opportunity.

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