When Mateusz Gamrot fights unranked L’udovit Klein at UFC Vegas 107 on Saturday, he is aware that he is taking a chance.
Gamrot hasn’t competed since losing to Dan Hooker via split decision in August of 2024. It was hoped that he would change his ways quickly, but that didn’t happen. Gamrot was willing to face anyone after months of waiting, and he no longer desired a ranked opponent.
“This was like hard to get the opponent,” Gamrot said at media day. “I came to Florida in January. I hope that I get to fight soon, but this moment, like everyone was booked from the ranking, and I put pressure on UFC like, ‘Ok, guys. If everyone is busy, give me guys without ranking. It doesn’t matter to me. I want to stay active this year. I want to fight.’ And that’s why I’m fighting L’udovit Klein today.”
Mateusz Gamrot hoped to face a ranked opponent because he is ranked eighth at lightweight. However, he was willing to take the chance of battling Gamrot since he knew he needed to win to regain his title.
At UFC Vegas 107, Mateusz Gamrot concentrated on winning
Gamrot explains that his primary goal at UFC Vegas 107 was simply fighting, which is why he is facing L’udovit Klein.
Gamrot is aware that simply winning fights and achieving a finish will help him obtain the top-10 opponents he desires, even though defeating him might not advance him in the rankings.
“Of course, it’s better if you get guys from the rankings, and you beat them, and you move up in the ranking, but I know the most important for the UFC is to put on good performances in the cage,” Gamrot said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s against guys in the ranking or no ranking. If you finish this guy, your positions move up. This is my mindset and my career is a fantastic journey.”
Gamrot is 7-3 in the UFC and has notable wins over Rafael dos Anjos, Arman Tsarukyan, Rafael Fiziev, Jalin Turner, and Diego Ferreira, among others.
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