Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. In this matchup on the fight card, Mateusz “Gamer” Gamrot will take on Dan “The Hangman” Hooker in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 305 card.

Gamrot brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Hooker, an switch fighter, stands with a 75″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 51% striking accuracy, Gamrot has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.09 per minute. On the other hand, Hooker boasts a 48% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.08 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 33-year-old, Mateusz Gamrot is coming in with a 24-2-0 (1 NC) record. Gamrot will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 in March.

Hooker, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision win against Mateusz Gamrot on March 9, 2024, at UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez and holds a 23-12-0 record.

Mateusz Gamrot has a southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 34-year-old Dan Hooker is an switch fighter with a 75″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Mateusz Gamrot stats

→ Gamrot’s striking accuracy is 51%.
→ Gamrot lands 3.09 significant strikes per minute.
→ Gamrot’s takedown accuracy is 35%.
→ Gamrot’s takedown average is 5.28 per 15 minutes.
→ Gamrot’s takedown defense is 90%.

Gamrot comes in with 51% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.09 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Hooker fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 5.08 significant strikes per minute. Mateusz Gamrot also has a 35% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 5.28 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Hooker’s 0.79 takedowns and 80% takedown accuracy.

Dan Hooker stats

→ Hooker’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Hooker lands 5.08 significant strikes per minute.
→ Hooker’s takedown accuracy is 34%.
→ Hooker’s takedown average is 0.79 per 15 minutes.
→ Hooker’s takedown defense is 80%.

Dan spent, on average, 9:59 minutes in the Octagon, and Mateusz has an average fight time of 12:00 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Mateusz or Dan? Sound off in the comments.

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