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UFC 305 bonuses: Dan Hooker scoops extra $50,000 for big win over Mateusz Gamrot

UFC 305 bonuses: Dan Hooker scoops extra $50,000 for big win over Mateusz GamrotReturning ‘Downunder’ overnight for a pay-per-view setting, the UFC hosted a massive middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis…

UFC 305 bonuses: Dan Hooker scoops extra $50,000 for big win over Mateusz Gamrot

Returning ‘Downunder’ overnight for a pay-per-view setting, the UFC hosted a massive middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis and former two-time champion, Israel Adesanya – however, neither managed to scoop any post-fight bonus payment despite their stunning showdown in Perth.

Headlining the flagship return to Australia, incumbent middleweight best, du Plessis landed a spectacular fourth round win over former titleholder, Adesanya, successfully defending his divisional throne for the first time since his January coronation in Canada.

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However, earlier on the card, co-headliner, Kai Kara-France managed to lay waste to hometown favorite, Steve Erceg with a punishing opening round knockout – with the former interim flyweight title challenger landing himself a Performance of the Night bonus to boot.

Dan Hooker earns another post-fight bonus at UFC 305

Opening the five fight main card was a welterweight pairing between Chinese fan-favorite, Li Jingliang, who suffered his first-ever knockout loss in mixed martial arts competition – with Brazilian upstart, Carlos Prates also landing a Performance of the Night bonus.

Felling the returning JIngliang following a two-year sidelining, Prates had dropped the former on almost seven separate occasions over the course of their three round bout – forcing the judges out of the equation with a stunning walk-off, faceplantting knockout win.

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Later on the main card, perennial lightweight contender, Dan Hooker would turn in his third win on the trot – and one of the biggest of his recent career, edging out Mateusz Gamrot with a close split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) win over the surging Pole in a main card clash. 

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Dan Hooker’s post-bout Fight of the Night bonus alongside ex-KSW duel-weight champion, Gamrot would come his sixth post-event bonus in the promotion – following prior paycheck victories against Paul Felder, Dustin Poirier, Hatsu Hioki, Ross Pearson, and James Vick. 

‘Poirier vs Hooker 2 Anyone?’ – MMA Fans React To Dan Hooker Edging Out Mateusz Gamrot In UFC 305 War

Dan Hooker will find himself back in the upper echelon of the lightweight division once again after UFC 305, as he defeated Mateusz Gamrot in a closely contested war. Gamrot got off to a strong start in the opening round, landing damaging shots on Hooker and nearly locking him in a submission. Hooker, however, seemed […]

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Dan Hooker will find himself back in the upper echelon of the lightweight division once again after UFC 305, as he defeated Mateusz Gamrot in a closely contested war.

Gamrot got off to a strong start in the opening round, landing damaging shots on Hooker and nearly locking him in a submission. Hooker, however, seemed to show some fire in the closing seconds of the round.

That fire continued into the second round, as “The Hangman” brought forth plenty of pressure against Gamrot, including some sharp elbows. That said, Gamrot did not relent in his offense either.

The third ultimately proved to be a very even round, with both men trading control throughout.

Two judges gave the fight to Hooker, giving the win to the Oceania fighter.

MMA Fans React To Hooker’s UFC 305 Win Over Gamrot

Hooker has now won three straight and will be likely in for a big opportunity in his next outing. The New Zealander himself mentioned in his post-fight interview a BMF title fight with Max Holloway, a showdown with Conor McGregor and a title eliminator (or interim title fight) with Arman Tsarukyan.

This fight snapped a three-fight win streak for Gamrot, meanwhile. Entering this fight, only he and Tsarukyan had wins in their most recent fights out of those in the top five of the lightweight contender rankings.

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Dan Hooker edges out Mateusz Gamrot with split decision win, cracks top-5 – UFC 305 Highlights

Dan Hooker edges out Mateusz Gamrot with split decision win, cracks top-5 - UFC 305 HighlightsVeteran lightweight challenger, Dan Hooker has likely returned himself to the elites of the divisional rankings ahead of next…

Dan Hooker edges out Mateusz Gamrot with split decision win, cracks top-5 - UFC 305 Highlights

Veteran lightweight challenger, Dan Hooker has likely returned himself to the elites of the divisional rankings ahead of next week — landing a close, split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) victory against Polish contender, Mateusz Gamrot on the main card of UFC 305.

Auckland native, Hooker, a perennial contender in the lightweight division, arrived tonight in his return against Gamrot off the back of consecutive wins over both Claudio Puelles, and last year, Jalin Turner.

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And snapping the impressive rise of the former two-weight KSW champion, Gamrot tonight ‘Downunder’, pressure was the name of the game for City Kickboxing star, Hooker from the outset and throughout their three round matchup at 155lbs.

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Dropping Gamrot with a clipping shot behind the ear in the dying moments of the first round, Hooker would make it back to his feet following a handful of successful takedowns from Gamrot in the second and final frames en route to a close split win — New Zealand striker, Hooker would then call for a symbolic BMF title fight, as well as a clash with former champion, Conor McGregor, or a title-eliminator matchup next.

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Below, catch the highlights from Dan Hooker’s win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305

Dan Hooker edges out Mateusz Gamrot with split decision win, cracks top-5 – UFC 305 Highlights

Dan Hooker edges out Mateusz Gamrot with split decision win, cracks top-5 - UFC 305 HighlightsVeteran lightweight challenger, Dan Hooker has likely returned himself to the elites of the divisional rankings ahead of next…

Dan Hooker edges out Mateusz Gamrot with split decision win, cracks top-5 - UFC 305 Highlights

Veteran lightweight challenger, Dan Hooker has likely returned himself to the elites of the divisional rankings ahead of next week — landing a close, split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) victory against Polish contender, Mateusz Gamrot on the main card of UFC 305.

Auckland native, Hooker, a perennial contender in the lightweight division, arrived tonight in his return against Gamrot off the back of consecutive wins over both Claudio Puelles, and last year, Jalin Turner.

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And snapping the impressive rise of the former two-weight KSW champion, Gamrot tonight ‘Downunder’, pressure was the name of the game for City Kickboxing star, Hooker from the outset and throughout their three round matchup at 155lbs.

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Dropping Gamrot with a clipping shot behind the ear in the dying moments of the first round, Hooker would make it back to his feet following a handful of successful takedowns from Gamrot in the second and final frames en route to a close split win — New Zealand striker, Hooker would then call for a symbolic BMF title fight, as well as a clash with former champion, Conor McGregor, or a title-eliminator matchup next.

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Below, catch the highlights from Dan Hooker’s win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305

Dan Hooker edges out Mateusz Gamrot with split decision win, cracks top-5 – UFC 305 Highlights

Dan Hooker edges out Mateusz Gamrot with split decision win, cracks top-5 - UFC 305 HighlightsVeteran lightweight challenger, Dan Hooker has likely returned himself to the elites of the divisional rankings ahead of next…

Dan Hooker edges out Mateusz Gamrot with split decision win, cracks top-5 - UFC 305 Highlights

Veteran lightweight challenger, Dan Hooker has likely returned himself to the elites of the divisional rankings ahead of next week — landing a close, split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) victory against Polish contender, Mateusz Gamrot on the main card of UFC 305.

Auckland native, Hooker, a perennial contender in the lightweight division, arrived tonight in his return against Gamrot off the back of consecutive wins over both Claudio Puelles, and last year, Jalin Turner.

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And snapping the impressive rise of the former two-weight KSW champion, Gamrot tonight ‘Downunder’, pressure was the name of the game for City Kickboxing star, Hooker from the outset and throughout their three round matchup at 155lbs.

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Dropping Gamrot with a clipping shot behind the ear in the dying moments of the first round, Hooker would make it back to his feet following a handful of successful takedowns from Gamrot in the second and final frames en route to a close split win — New Zealand striker, Hooker would then call for a symbolic BMF title fight, as well as a clash with former champion, Conor McGregor, or a title-eliminator matchup next.

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Below, catch the highlights from Dan Hooker’s win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305

Dan Hooker Suggests Mateusz Gamrot Isn’t Fighting Him ‘By Choice’ At UFC 305: ‘Really Hard To Market…’

Dan Hooker has a lot to gain in his first fight of 2024 when he takes on Mateusz Gamrot this weekend at UFC 305. “The Hangman” has produced back-to-back wins in the lightweight division over Jalin Turner and Claudio Puelles to earn himself the #11 ranking. Gamrot, on the other hand, sits at #5 having […]

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Dan Hooker has a lot to gain in his first fight of 2024 when he takes on Mateusz Gamrot this weekend at UFC 305.

“The Hangman” has produced back-to-back wins in the lightweight division over Jalin Turner and Claudio Puelles to earn himself the #11 ranking.

Gamrot, on the other hand, sits at #5 having beaten the likes of Rafael dos Anjos and Arman Tsarukyan during his time in the UFC.

Had the division’s champion, Islam Makhachev, been able to make a quicker turnaround to face Tsarukyan, who solidified his status as the number one contender by beating Charles Oliveira at UFC 300, there’s a world in which Gamrot wouldn’t need to take this fight.

The issue some have put forth, however, is that the Polish fighter potentially lacks that extra factor which would build excitement for him earning a title shot…

Dan Hooker Says Mateusz Gamrot Has To Fight Him To Make Himself More Viable For A Title Shot

Hooker believes that his opponent this weekend in Perth didn’t take this fight because he wanted to go to Australia to test himself against “The Hangman.”

Other contenders may have chosen to wait knowing that once Makhachev does return from injury to fight Tsarukyan, he’s likely to be the next up when you look at the rest of the top five.

Not only was there a need for Gamrot to stay active by fighting down in the rankings, Hooker believes that “Gamer” is in need of more highlights if he’s going to fight for the title.

He has some impressive wins on his record, but as the Kiwi fighter pointed out during a recent interview on the FREESTYLEBENDER YouTube channel, Gamrot’s recent wins haven’t been dominant displays.

“Yeah I feel like they made him do it. I feel like he’s not doing it by choice. I feel like if it was a choice, he would sit out like he’s the next contender in line for a title shot. So obviously, Arman is potentially booked for Islam, I hear Islam’s injured and that’s like up in the air at the moment, but Gamrot’s the next guy. In the top five, a lot of the big names are coming off losses if you look down the (rankings), like (Dustin) Poirier, (Justin) Gaethje, Oliveira, are all coming off losses.

“Gamrot, like a close edging win after like pretty much his last two fights, he got dropped by ‘RDA’ and he got dropped by Jalin Turner and then managed to grab ahold of them and survive and panic and win, you know what I mean? So to say that this guy is the next in line for a title is very hard to market I guess for the UFC. So for in terms of Gamrot, he needs like, a big win over a guy with an exciting fighter with a big name, and so that’s me. But I’m in the game of opportunities.”

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