Mateusz Gamrot News
Mateusz Gamrot details decision to call out Charles Oliveira post-UFC Vegas 79 win
Fernando Quiles - September 24, 2023
Mateusz Gamrot is shooting for the stars following an anticlimactic TKO victory over Rafael Fiziev at UFC Vegas 79. Gamrot vs. Fiziev didn’t end the way most anticipated. In the second round, Fiziev suffered a nasty leg injury after he connected a kick on the elbow of Gamrot. The bout had to be stopped due to the injury, and Gamrot was awarded the TKO win.
Pros react after Mateusz Gamrot defeats Rafael Fiziev at UFC Vegas 79
Chris Taylor - September 23, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 79 event was headlined by a highly anticipated lightweight contest featuring Rafael Fiziev taking on Mateusz Gamrot. Fiziev (12-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a majority decision loss to Justin Gaethje back in March of this year. Prior to that setback, ‘Ataman’ was on a six-fight win streak, which included stoppage victories over Renato Moicano, Brad Riddell and Rafael dos Anjos.
UFC Vegas 79 Results: Mateusz Gamrot defeats Rafael Fiziev (Video)
Chris Taylor - September 23, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 79 results, including the lightweight main event between Rafael Fiziev and Mateusz Gamrot. Fiziev (12-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a majority decision loss to Justin Gaethje back in March. Prior to that setback, ‘Ataman’ had put together a six-fight win streak, which included stoppage victories over Renato Moicano, Brad Riddell and Rafael dos Anjos.
UFC Vegas 79: 'Fiziev vs. Gamrot' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - September 23, 2023
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 79 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Rafael Fiziev and Mateusz Gamrot. Fiziev (12-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a majority decision loss to Justin Gaethje back in March. Prior to that setback, ‘Ataman’ had put together a six-fight win streak, which included stoppage victories over Renato Moicano, Brad Riddell and Rafael dos Anjos.
Pro fighters make their picks for Rafael Fiziev vs. Mateusz Gamrot
Cole Shelton - September 21, 2023
In the main event of UFC Vegas 79 at the UFC Apex on Saturday, a battle of top-10 lightweights goes down as Rafael Fiziev takes on Mateusz Gamrot. Heading into the fight, Fiziev is a -166 favorite while the Pole is a +130 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the fight. The pros lean towards Fiziev getting his hand raised, but they do believe it will be a close fight. The pros expect Fiziev will be able to piece up Gamrot on the feet and either get a late stoppage or a clear-cut decision.
Dana White announces main and co-main event for September 23 Fight Night card
Cole Shelton - July 27, 2023
UFC president Dana White has announced the main and co-main events for the September 23 Fight Night card. The September 23 Fight Night card is expected to take place at the UFC Apex and Dana White told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto that the main event will see Rafael Fiziev take on Mateusz Gamrot at lightweight. The co-main event is a battle of ranked featherweights as Bryce Mitchell will throw down with Dan Ige.
Jalin Turner expects Mateusz Gamrot to try and wrestle him "a lot more now than he ever has" at UFC 285: "I see myself finishing him"
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2023
Jalin Turner thought he was going to have to fight an unranked opponent at UFC 285. Turner was supposed to take on Dan Hooker but about a month out, the Kiwi was forced to withdraw from the scrap due to a broken hand. After Hooker was forced out, Turner thought he was going to have to fight someone unranked and was surprised when seventh-ranked Mateusz Gamrot stepped up on short notice.
Mateusz Gamrot replaces Dan Hooker, set to fight Jalin Turner at UFC 285
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2023
Mateusz Gamrot is stepping up on less than a month’s notice. According to FanSided’s Amy Kaplan, Gamrot has agreed to step up on short notice to take on Jalin Turner at UFC 285. Turner was originally supposed to face Dan Hooker but the Kiwi was forced out of the bout due to a broken hand. UFC 285 goes down on March 4 in Las Vegas, with Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane serving as the main event for the vacant heavyweight title.
Beneil Dariush explains how Mateusz Gamrot inspired him, vows to finish the Pole at UFC 280: "He's that first generation of the new guard"
Cole Shelton - October 18, 2022
Beneil Dariush is ecstatic to be facing Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280. After Dariush beat Tony Ferguson in May of 2021, he was then booked to face Islam Makhachev that following February. Unfortnately, Dariush suffered a broken ankle which forced him to pull out of the fight. After healing the ankle, he will return to the Octagon against Gamrot at UFC 280 which is a fight he is looking forward to.
Beneil Dariush vs. Mateusz Gamrot added to UFC 280
Cole Shelton - July 20, 2022
Beneil Dariush will be making his return in October. According to ESPN, Dariush is set to fae Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi on October 22. It’s a pivotal fight for the lightweight division and according to Dariush, it is a title eliminator. The main event of the card sees the lightweight title up for grabs as Charles Oliveira takes on Islam Makhachev.
Dana White reacts to Mateusz Gamrot’s callout of Justin Gaethje: “Yeah, I think what I love is I love Gamrot-Dariush“
Harry Kettle - June 29, 2022
UFC president Dana White pictures Mateusz Gamrot taking on Beneil Dariush as opposed to Justin Gaethje in his next fight. Last Saturday night, Mateusz Gamrot solidified his position as a bonafide lightweight contender with an absolutely thrilling win over Arman Tsarukyan at the UFC Apex. Some have disputed the nature of the scoring but at the end of the day, Gamrot was the one who had his hand raised in victory.
What's next for Mateusz Gamrot and Arman Tsarukyan after UFC Vegas 57?
Cole Shelton - June 27, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 57, an intriguing lightweight matchup as Mateusz Gamrot took on Arman Tsarukyan. Gamrot entered his first UFC main event riding a three-fight win streak as he knocked out Scott Holtzman, submitted Jeremy Stephens and TKO’d Diego Ferreira. Tsarukyan, meanwhile, was on a five-fight win streak and coming off a TKO win over Joel Alvarez entering his first UFC main event.
Mateusz Gamrot wants a piece of Justin Gaethje following UFC Vegas 57 win: “I’m a fan of this guy”
Fernando Quiles - June 26, 2022
Mateusz Gamrot continues to climb up the UFC lightweight ladder and he’s asking for a big test. Gamrot headlined the UFC Vegas 57 card against Arman Tsarukyan. After five rounds of action, score totals were all over the place on social media. The three judges at Octagon-side, however, were all in agreement.
Pros react after Mateusz Gamrot defeats Arman Tsarukyan at UFC Vegas 57
Chris Taylor - June 25, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 57 event was headlined by a key lightweight contest featuring Arman Tsarukyan taking on Mateusz Gamrot. Tsarukyan (18-3 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a five-fight winning streak, his latest being a second round TKO victory over Joel Alvarez from back in February. The Armenian-Russian was 5-1 since joining the UFC in April of 2019, with his lone loss coming against top contender Islam Makhachev.
UFC Vegas 57 Results: Mateusz Gamrot defeats Arman Tsarukyan (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 25, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 57 event is headlined by a key lightweight contest featuring Arman Tsarukyan taking on Mateusz Gamrot. Tsarukyan (18-2 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a five-fight winning streak, his latest being a second round TKO victory over Joel Alvarez back in February. The Armenian-Russian has gone 5-1 since joining the UFC in April of 2019, with his lone loss coming against top contender Islam Makhachev.
UFC Vegas 57: 'Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 25, 2022
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 57 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mateusz Gamrot. Tsarukyan (18-2 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a five-fight winning streak, his latest being a second round TKO victory over Joel Alvarez back in February. The Armenian-Russian has gone 5-1 since joining the UFC in April of 2019, with his lone loss coming against top contender Islam Makhachev.
UFC Vegas 31 Results: Mateusz Gamrot stops Jeremy Stephens (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 17, 2021
A lightweight bout featuring Jeremy Stephens squaring off with Mateusz Gamrot takes place on tonight’s UFC Vegas 31 main card. Stephens (28-18 MMA) will be returning to the promotions 155lbs division in hopes of ending his current four-fight losing skid. During the rough stretch, ‘Lil Heathen’ has suffered losses to Jose Aldo, Zabit Magomedsharipov, Yair Rodriguez and most recently Calvin Kattar.