UFC 305: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker: Live round-by-round updates
Lightweight contenders Mateusz Gamrot and Dan Hooker will lock horns later tonight on the main card of UFC 305.
Gamrot (24-2 and one NC) is currently on a three-fight win streak. He holds an impressive UFC record of 7-2, with wins against top names including former champion Rafael dos Anjos and No.1 contender Arman Tsarukyan.
Seeing as Tsarukyan will most likely get the next crack at the lightweight title against Islam Makhachev, a win at Perth might fetch 'Gamer' the winner of that fight.
While Hooker (23-12) was once a rising star at 155, he has produced mixed results in recent years. 'The Hangman' is 3-2 in his last five. However, he is currently on a two-fight win streak, and a win against Gamrot will greatly elevate his standing in the division.
DraftKings Sportsbook has listed Hooker as a +260 underdog for the match-up, with 'Gamer' as a -325 favorite.
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UFC 305: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker
Round 1
Hooker is the early aggressor as he employs his kicks and jabs to try and connect on his opponent from the outside. Gamrot lunges in and connects with two wild shots.
A shiner appears on 'The Hangman's' nose as he gets hit by a one-two. 'Gamer' changes levels and puts his opponent on the canvas. As Hooker gets back to his feet a swift jab by his opponent stuns hooker.
'Gamer' changes levels once again and unloads vicious ground and pound on his opponent. Hooker's face is considerably bloodied at this point. Wow!!! a big left hook from Hooker wobbles Gamrot.
In a desperate attempt to survive the sound, 'Gamer' jumps on a single leg. Hooker is still chasing a finish, but the bell signals an end to the round.
Our scores: 10-8 Hooker.
Round 2
Hooker is looking comfortable in the octagon. To disrupt his opponent's rhythm, Gamrot changes levels. Gamrot now has side control, but he is doing very little damage.
Hooker tries to slip out, but 'Gamer' quickly ties him up. After getting himself over to the cage wall, Hooker gets back up. 'Gamer' attempts a takedown but gets caught in a guillotine. Hooker however uses the submission attempt to get back to this feet.
With the pair clinched up near the cage wall, Hooker is sinking in elbows on his opponent.
After getting stunned by another punch, Gamrot tries to level change again.
Our score: 10-9 Hooker.
Round 3
As the final round commences, Hooker straight away goes on the offensive. 'Gamer' level changes and Hooker disrupts it by threatening another guillotine choke.
As the pair gets back to their feet, Hooker is pressuring his opponent with volume. Hooker's pressure is forcing 'Gamer' to fight on the back foot. A powerful hook lands for Gamrot.
After a few successful jabs, Gamrot attempts a level change, but Hooker defends it. A right-hand lands for 'The Hangman'. Another one-two forces Gamrot to back up.
With a minute to go 'Gamer' is desperately trying to take Hooker down. 'The Hangman' clearly has the upper hand on the feet. A powerful left hook lands for 'The Hangman' in the final seconds of the fight.
Our score: 10-9 Hooker.
Official decision: Dan Hooker def. Mateusz Gamrot via split decision. (29-28,29-28,29-28)
Check out the official result below: