Dan Hooker Upsets Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305

Hooker’s heart was on full display as he overcame the odds in Perth

Dan Hooker put on the performance of his career at UFC 305, defeating Mateusz Gamrot by split decision in a tremendous bout that embodied his fighting spirit.

Dan Hooker wins a CLOSE Split Decision! 👏#UFC305 | @DanTheHangman pic.twitter.com/EZ9QzDphzY

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Gamrot imposed his will upon Hooker throughout most of the opening round, until a left hook from Hooker completely altered the direction of the fight. Hooker nearly finished Gamrot.

HOOKER DROPS GAMROT!!!#UFC #MMA #UFC305pic.twitter.com/sJUnYuCK81

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Hooker ate shots in the second and third, but that was his strategy–staying right in the pocket, not giving Gamrot any space to move. He fired up the crowd every time he landed on Gamrot, including his left to end the fight. Gamrot had success with takedowns, until Hooker used a guillotine to defend takedowns.

A key difference was Hooker’s pressure, which ultimately wore down Gamrot. This was an exceptional bout, one that highlights the depth of the lightweight division. A top-five ranking was on the line in this bout, and it now belongs to Hooker.

He wants it ALL! 😤@DanTheHangman is talkin' his talk after beating Mateusz Gamrot at #UFC305!

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Hooker (24-12) has now won three in a row, and he ends a three-fight win streak for Gamrot (24-3, 1 NC). This victory opens up all sorts of possibilities for Hooker, who has re-emerged as a contender in the lightweight division.