Mateusz Gamrot won the gala UFC 285held on March 4 in Las Vegas. The Pole fought an even duel with By Jalin Turner, which ended with a unanimous decision of the judges in favor of the Pole. “Gamer” entered the fight with Turner as a replacement for the injured Dan Hooker.
The fighters exchanged kicks in the first seconds of the fight. On the side of the American there was a definite advantage in height and range. Turner pressed forward, pushing Matthew towards the net. Gamrot actively worked on his feet, avoiding most of his opponent’s actions. After one and a half minutes, the Pole perfectly sensed the pace and recorded a successful takedown. “Gamer” pressed the lying Jalin into the net in order to stabilize the position. Turner was back on his feet, but he was still controlled by Mateusz in the clinch. The American finally broke the hold, landing several punches in the process. Turner continued the offensive on his feet, but after a while the players returned to the ground. Gamrot took a half-guard, but Turner managed to get up again. The Pole pressed his opponent to the net, while at the end of the round both men moved to the full distance.
The American attacked with a few kicks after the start of the second set, the Pole responded with a blow to the body. Turner kept the pressure on his feet and Gamrot circled the octagon. Jalin used the range advantage, while Mateusz had to risk shortening the distance. The fighters exchanged single punches and kicks. The Pole was finally pushed to the defensive, Turner violated Mateusz with strong blows. The first cut appeared near Gamer’s left eye. With a minute and a half left in the round, Gamrot took Turner down. Matthew landed several blows in the crucifix, but quickly lost the dominant position to the half-guard. Gamrot attacked with short blows from above, emphasizing the end of the part in his favor.
Jalin, in his style, pushed forward from the first seconds of the last round. Gamrot countered with a great combination and then moved the action to the ground. Turner made his way towards the net, but was still under the control of the Pole. The American got back on his feet, Gamrot tried to throw his rival to the mat, but the players eventually continued the skirmish in a clinch under the net. The referee separated the fighters due to inactivity. Turner went on the attack, and Mateusz unsuccessfully looked for a signing. One minute before the end of the match, Gamrot went for another takedown. The Pole pressed his opponent to the net, Jalin stayed on his feet all the time. In the last seconds, Gamrot knocked over his rival and managed to land a few hits from the mount. After three rounds of the fight, the judges were not unanimous in their assessment. In the end, two of the three judges pointed to Mateusz Gamrot, who could celebrate the victory with Jalin Turner.
70,3 kg: Mateusz Gamrot room Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
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