In a night filled with excitement and drama, New Zealand’s Dan Hooker delivered one of the biggest upsets at UFC 305, overcoming Mateusz Gamrot by split decision after an intense battle.
Round 1: The fight began with Gamrot taking the action to the ground, trying to assert control over Hooker. However, Hooker showed fierce resistance despite struggling to stay on his feet against Gamrot’s relentless attacks. Gamrot landed powerful strikes in ground-and-pound, but “The Executioner” Hooker refused to give in, returning fire and nearly finishing the fight himself.
Dan Hooker crée la surprise et bat Gamrot par décision partagée après un combat intense.
دان هوكر يفجر المفاجأة ويهزم غامروت بقرار الحكام المنقسم بعد مواجهة قوية.
Dan Hooker pulls off a major upset, defeating Gamrot by split decision after a fierce battle. #UFC305 pic.twitter.com/ZA6dI7nS29
— mmamag.ma (@jamalsoussi10) August 18, 2024
Round 2: The second round showcased Hooker’s excellent anti-wrestling skills, effectively nullifying Gamrot’s repeated attempts to dominate the fight. With sharp elbows, Hooker kept Gamrot at bay and nearly ended the fight again with a tight guillotine attempt.
Round 3: As the final round began, Gamrot landed some clean shots in the stand-up, but the bout quickly turned into a brutal war, with both fighters trading heavy blows. Hooker displayed impressive defensive skills, particularly in fending off Gamrot’s grappling attempts, keeping the fight evenly matched until the end.
"Hooker emerges victorious after a fierce battle against Gamrot at UFC 305."
"هوكر يخرج منتصرًا بعد حرب شرسة ضد جامروت في UFC 305"
"Hooker sort victorieux après une guerre acharnée contre Gamrot à l'#UFC305." pic.twitter.com/9VgFjkmKZs
— mmamag.ma (@jamalsoussi10) August 18, 2024
In the end, the judges awarded Dan Hooker the victory by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) over Mateusz Gamrot, with “The Executioner” adding a stunning win to his MMA record.
