Gamrot Calls Out Lopes After UFC 327 Victory

The Polish fighter is eyeing a matchup with Lopes following his win over Ribovics.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:50am

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Mateusz Gamrot defeated Esteban Ribovics via submission at UFC 327 in Miami. After the fight, Gamrot called out fellow lightweight Renato Lopes, as well as mentioning other fighters like BSD, Paddy, and Arman.

Why it matters

Gamrot is a rising contender in the UFC's lightweight division, and his callout of Lopes indicates he is looking to take on higher-ranked opponents as he continues his climb towards a title shot.

The details

In his post-fight interview, Gamrot expressed interest in fighting Lopes next, saying he believes he can defeat the Brazilian fighter. He also referenced other lightweights like BSD, Paddy, and Arman, suggesting he is open to facing a variety of opponents as he looks to build his resume.

  • Gamrot defeated Ribovics at UFC 327 on April 13, 2026.

The players

Mateusz Gamrot

A Polish UFC lightweight fighter with a professional record of 26-4.

Esteban Ribovics

Gamrot's opponent at UFC 327, whom he defeated via submission.

Renato Lopes

A Brazilian UFC lightweight fighter that Gamrot called out after his victory.

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What they’re saying

“I think I can beat Lopes. I want that fight next.”

— Mateusz Gamrot, UFC Lightweight Fighter

What’s next

Gamrot's next fight has not been officially announced, but his callout of Lopes suggests that could be a potential matchup the UFC is considering.

The takeaway

Gamrot's dominant performance and subsequent callout of Lopes demonstrates his confidence and desire to take on higher-ranked opponents as he continues his climb up the UFC lightweight rankings.