Ok thank you this will be forwarded to the developers

Just for future reference do not double post, simply edit your previous post. Thank you

I believe the issue with this was as you get into higher levels there are fewer players at that level so the gap increases. Not 100% sure so don't quote me on that.

There is one drawback though, if you only edit your post, it isn't shown and it also doesn't bump the topic. It would be better if the people knew if the post has been edited and if the topic gets bumped when a post in it is edited i think...
Cheers

You can get matched to the players in your matchmaking range even if your matchmaking search level isn't expanded. The opponent's matchmaking search level being expanded is enough for it...

The point is, your opponnt couldn't get matched with his own level, so it increases his matchmaking range to find him an opponent. He can also get matched with an opponent 4 lv's higher than himself too... Downgrade your mech to lv 34 if you can, and you'll most certainly avoid the Gladiator users and be able to pick easier fights.