“I Am the Best Wrestler in the Lightweight Division” – Sticking It to Islam Makhachev’s Face, Mateusz Gamrot Puts UFC Champ on Alert Ahead of Rafael Fiziev Fight

Mateusz Gamrot, also known as  ‘gamer,’ has been a topic of discussion within the UFC community. With a solid track record in both wrestling and MMA, fans have eagerly anticipated an exceptional performance from him. Currently, he has participated in 7 UFC bouts and holds the 7th rank in the UFC’s lightweight division. His upcoming fight against Rafael Fiziev will carry significance for his future.

On the sidelines of a pre-fight press conference, Gamrot shed light upon his interests surrounding the fighters in the lightweight division as well as provided his insights about the title rematch between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira.

Mateusz Gamrot believes that his wrestling skills are superior compared to Islam Makhachev

The 32-year-old is slated to face Rafael Fiziev this Saturday. The winner will be on the margin of something significant in the division. On the sidelines of a pre-fight press conference. Gamrot was inquired by a reporter about his thoughts on the upcoming title clash between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira.

Gamrot, in his Polish accent, expressed that he does not care about the fight because his wrestling far surpasses anyone. However, he stated that Makhachev will stand victorious in this rematch, and he is interested in Makhachev only. Gamrot said, “I don’t care because my wrestling skills always beat a striker. I am only interested in one guy in this lightweight division, and he’s a wrestler. He is Islam, and I believe he will win against Charles Oliveira. I hope that we meet in the future, maybe next year or two, to two years.”

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When he was further inquired whether his wrestling skills were superior to Makhachev’s, Gamrot said, “I think so we’ll see I have to meet him in the octagon and fight with him and then we get the answer who is the better wrestler than myself in my opinion I am the best wrestler in the lightweight Division”

Gamrot aims to solidify his UFC legacy in the fight against Rafael Fiziev

Mateusz Gamrot will look forward to emerging victorious in his fight against Rafael Fiziev, as a win here would make his record 8-2 in his past seven fights, with two defeats coming against Beneil Dariush and Guram Kutateladze.

He wants to make an impression in the division, as his press conference indicated,“ This time I want to prove I’m real deal in the UFC, and I have to prove that, “Always you can improve your status, every time you show better skills and performance. That’s going to be this time. I want to make a statement in this lightweight division. Of course, I am a professional fighter, and for me, the most important is to win this fight. But I want to shape my shape and good performance, and I want to finish him.”

What are your thoughts on Mateusz Gamrot’s statement regarding Islam Makhachev? And who do you think will emerge victorious this Saturday night? Do tell us in the comments below

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