Is Mateusz Gamrot Polish? Ethnicity, Nationality, Background, and About UFC Star’s Personal Life

Mateusz Gamrot has been dominating the world of mixed martial arts for more than a decade now. Defeating Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 299 was a feat that pushed him to the 5th spot in the UFC lightweight top 15 list. But how much do we know about the lightweight contender?

Gamrot has a noticeable accent when he talks. This confirms that English is not his native tongue. So where do Gamrot’s ancestral roots lie? Let’s find out!

Mateusz Gamrot’s ethnicity and nationality

Mateusz Gamrot was born in Bielsko-Biala, in the south of Poland. This is indeed the reason for his peculiar accent. At an early age, the Polish star found exposure to freestyle wrestling. Around the time he would have to go to middle school, Gamrot ended up going to a boarding school in Milicz, a town in the western-central region of Poland. While he was attending school, his focus on wrestling was still as sharp as ever.

By the age of 20, he had already seriously pursued wrestling and had won medals in junior and youth championships as a part of the national team. He also moved to Poznań for good, a hub of culture and business in Poland. So how did he make the transition from wrestling in Poland to being a UFC PPV star?

It was only in 2002 that he started his mixed martial arts career instead of going forward with wrestling and grappling. The European fighter was once a double division champ of a promotion called Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki. Roughly translated, it means Mixed Martial Arts Confrontation. And so the journey began. After initial success, he moved on to other MMA promotions like Cage Warriors, before making a move to the UFC.

Now we already know his nationality but not much has been revealed about his family background and ethnicity in detail. Nevertheless, let’s take a look at his family life.

Mateusz Gamrot’s wife, kids, and all about his family

Gamrot is happily married to Agata Gamrot and shares a bond with her that’s filled with nothing but love. The two tied the knot on 18th August 2021. Just like Gamrot, his wife is also a Polish national but her life before she met the lightweight fighter is a mystery. With over 17K followers on Instagram, Agata Gamrot seldom spares a moment to show off her affection for her martial artist husband on social media.

The couple welcomed their daughter on the 12th of January, 2016. But not much is known about her. And on 4th April 2020, the Gamrots had their second child. The couple has shared numerous visuals about their children on social media. There are instances when Gamrot took his children to his gym, thereby inspiring them to take up martial arts. Needless to say, his entire family stands behind him as he enters the Octagon for a fight.

Now, ‘Gamer’ seeks the support of his family, as he gets ready to fight Dan Hooker at UFC 305. With a three-fight winning streak, the Polish lightweight fighter is definitely going to give it his all and try to put one more victory in his professional MMA record. Do you think he can win against the ‘Hangman’? Let us know what you think in the comments down below.