Mateusz Gamrot vs Dan Hooker Prediction: Outcome WIll Be Decided in a Few Rounds

UFC 305 is happening on August 18th in Perth, Australia. It'll feature fifth-ranked lightweight Mateusz Gamroth going up against eleventh-ranked Dan Hooker.

Mateusz Gamrot

Mateusz Gamrot is a 33-year-old Pole who has been at the top of the UFC for a long time. He has victories over some of the division's toughest opponents. Gamer has gained much momentum and is currently on a three-fight winning streak.

Many experts believe Gamrot will be the most formidable opponent for lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Mateusz is a true all-rounder, comfortable in both standing and wrestling. His main issue is that he's not particularly impressive. In this regard, Gamrot is somewhat reminiscent of top Russian welterweight Movsar Evloev. He is focused on the final result, not a spectacular finish, and this approach allows him to win. However, this doesn't add to his appeal with the promotion. The UFC clearly favors more media-friendly fighters, which is why Mateusz is still not fighting for the title but instead meets with fighters who are lower in the rankings.

Dan Hooker

Dan Hooker, 34, has been fighting in the UFC for ten years, but he hasn't had much success. He had his best run from 2016 to 2018, winning four fights early on.

For the most part, Hooker, like Gamrott, can also knock an opponent out in a standing fight and catch him on a painful hit. However, Dan doesn't have the same polish as other top fighters. The New Zealander isn't known for his consistency and tends to falter when up against the best in the business. On the other hand, Hooker is quite a distinctive character, always ready to fight and give his opponent a real run for their money.

Expert Betting Tips

It makes sense that Mateusz Gamroth is the favorite going into this bout. Likely, Hooker won't be able to stop the Pole, but we suggest looking at another, less obvious betting option.

Gamrot is tired of fighting for nothing in terms of the title race. In recent interviews, the Polish fighter has been saying he's the strongest in the division, which puts Islam Makhachev in the shade. Gamrot just needs to beat Hooker in a big way to get noticed. So there's a chance he'll take some risks and push things this time. Dan will also be energized as a result. If he wins, he could move up into the top 5 of the division. He'll also be fighting practically at home, so the crowd will be behind him.