Mateusz Gamrot Bio
Mateusz Gamrot, born on December 11, 1990, in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, is a professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC Lightweight division. He is a former KSW Featherweight Champion and a former KSW Lightweight Champion, recognized for his wrestling base and submission grappling skills. Gamrot began wrestling as a child and transitioned to mixed martial arts in 2011, fighting professionally since 2012. Nicknamed “Gamer,” he is widely regarded as one of the top Polish mixed martial artists of his generation.
Early Life and Background
Mateusz Gamrot was born and raised in Bielsko-Biała, a city in southern Poland. He began wrestling at the age of ten and quickly developed a passion for the sport. During his middle school years, he moved to a boarding school in Milicz to train freestyle wrestling at a higher level. While studying at a technical school, Gamrot became part of the national wrestling team, where he earned medals in Polish junior and youth championships.
At the age of 20, Gamrot permanently relocated to Poznań, where he continues to train and live with his family. His amateur wrestling career was decorated, as he competed in more than 300 matches and represented Poland at European and World Championships. In 2012, he won a gold medal in the 70 kg category at the European Amateur MMA Championships in Brussels and successfully defended the title the following year in Budapest.
Path to MMA
Gamrot transitioned to mixed martial arts in 2011, training under Andrzej Kościelski, a World Champion in wrestling. His grappling pedigree provided a strong foundation for MMA, and he quickly added submission skills to his wrestling base. In 2013 and 2014, he won gold at the Polish grappling championships in the purple belt category and captured the ADCC Submission Wrestling European Championship in the 77 kg division in 2014.
He made his professional MMA debut on February 4, 2012, defeating Arbi Shamayev at XFS Night of Champions. By the end of 2012, he had added two more victories and signed with KSW, Poland’s premier MMA promotion. His KSW debut came on June 8, 2013, at KSW 23, where he stopped Mateusz Zawadzki via TKO.
Mateusz Gamrot Career
Early Career (2012–2015)
Gamrot built an undefeated record during his early professional years, competing primarily under the KSW banner. He earned notable victories over former UFC fighter Andre Winner, Jefferson George, and Brazilian Rodrigo Cavalheiro Correia, the last of which earned him a Knockout of the Night bonus at KSW 30. He also made a promotional debut for Cage Warriors, defeating Tim Newman via heel hook at CW 72 in 2014.
By 2015, Gamrot had established himself as one of the top lightweights in Poland, with a record of 10-0. His combination of wrestling, grappling, and improving striking made him a rising star in European MMA.
KSW Championship Era (2016–2020)
On May 27, 2016, at KSW 35, Gamrot fought for the vacant KSW Lightweight Championship against Mansour Barnaoui and won via unanimous decision, earning the Fight of the Night bonus. He successfully defended the title multiple times, including a heel hook submission of Renato Gomes Gabriel at KSW 36, a unanimous decision win over former UFC fighter Norman Parke at KSW 39, and a keylock submission of Grzegorz Szulakowski at KSW 42.
On December 1, 2018, at KSW 46, Gamrot added a second title, capturing the KSW Featherweight Championship with a dominant five-round performance over Kleber Koike Erbst. In May 2019, he vacated both belts and departed KSW, but returned in 2020 for two more bouts, defeating Norman Parke and Marian Ziółkowski before fulfilling the remainder of his KSW contract.
UFC Era (2020–Present)
Gamrot signed with the UFC in September 2020 and debuted against Guram Kutateladze, losing a close split decision in a Fight of the Night performance. He bounced back with a knockout of Scott Holtzman in April 2021, earning the Performance of the Night award, followed by a first-round kimura submission of Jeremy Stephens that set a UFC record for the fastest kimura in organizational history.
He continued his climb with victories over Carlos Diego Ferreira, Arman Tsarukyan, Beneil Dariush, Jalin Turner, Rafael Fiziev, and Rafael dos Anjos. In August 2024, he lost a split decision to Dan Hooker in another Fight of the Night. In 2025, Gamrot defeated Ľudovít Klein by unanimous decision at UFC on ESPN 68 before stepping in on short notice to face former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC Fight Night 261 on October 11, 2025, where he was submitted via face crank in the second round, his first career defeat by finish.
Style and Strengths
Gamrot is a southpaw with a 71-inch reach and a 5 ft 10 in frame, known for his elite wrestling, submission grappling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Przemo Gnat. His grappling-heavy approach allows him to control opponents on the mat, while his improving striking has produced notable knockout victories. He trains with Czerwony Smok in Poznań and American Top Team in Florida.
Notable Events and Milestones
Gamrot’s first-round kimura of Jeremy Stephens set a UFC record for the fastest submission of its kind. He has earned multiple post-fight bonuses across both KSW and the UFC, including four Fight of the Night awards and a Performance of the Night award. As of November 18, 2025, he is ranked No. 7 in the UFC lightweight rankings.
Mateusz Gamrot Career Wins
Mateusz Gamrot has compiled a professional record of 25 wins, 4 losses, and 1 no contest across 30 total bouts. His victories include 8 by knockout, 1 by submission, and 3 by decision. He has won titles in two weight classes and earned numerous post-fight bonuses throughout his career in both KSW and the UFC.
KSW Highlights
Gamrot won the KSW Lightweight Championship in 2016 and defended it multiple times before adding the KSW Featherweight Championship in 2018. He went 3-0 in title fights against Barnaoui, Gabriel, and Szulakowski, and added non-title wins over former UFC competitors Andre Winner, Norman Parke, and Rodrigo Cavalheiro Correia during his KSW run.
UFC Highlights
Since joining the UFC in 2020, Gamrot has earned signature wins over Holtzman, Stephens, Ferreira, Tsarukyan, Turner, Fiziev, dos Anjos, and Klein. His submission of Jeremy Stephens in 2021 set a UFC record, and his knockout of Holtzman earned him a Performance of the Night award. He has consistently been ranked among the top ten lightweights in the world.
| Promotion | Wins | Losses | No Contests |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSW | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| UFC | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Mateusz Gamrot Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Public information about Mateusz Gamrot’s parents and extended family is limited. He grew up in Bielsko-Biała before moving to Milicz for wrestling training and later settling in Poznań.
Personal Life
Mateusz Gamrot is married and has two children. He resides in Poznań, Poland, where he trains with the Czerwony Smok team. Outside of fighting, he is known for his disciplined lifestyle and commitment to martial arts development.
2025 Season Performance
Gamrot’s 2025 campaign began with a unanimous decision victory over Ľudovít Klein at UFC on ESPN 68 on May 31, 2025, a performance that reinforced his place inside the lightweight top ten. He was then called upon to replace Rafael Fiziev on short notice against former champion Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC Fight Night 261 on October 11, 2025. The bout ended in the second round when Oliveira locked in a face crank, marking Gamrot’s first career defeat by finish.
Despite the setback against Oliveira, Gamrot remained ranked No. 7 in the UFC lightweight division as of November 18, 2025. His willingness to accept short-notice main events and his record-setting submission history keep him firmly in the title conversation heading into 2026.