UFC 313 Co-Main Event Canceled: Dan Hooker Withdraws Due to Hand Injury

In a significant blow to the upcoming UFC 313 event, lightweight contender Dan Hooker has unofficially withdrawn from his highly anticipated bout against Justin Gaethje. The co-main event, scheduled for March 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, was expected to be the highlight of the evening.

Hooker confirmed his withdrawal, citing a hand injury as the cause. This development has left fans and the UFC community disappointed, as the matchup promised an intense clash between two of the most violent fighters in the Lightweight division.

The UFC is currently exploring potential replacements to keep Gaethje on the card. Several fighters have expressed interest in stepping in, including Rafael Fiziev and Renato Moicano. Fiziev, known for his striking prowess, has volunteered to face Gaethje, while Moicano has stated his readiness to accept the challenge on short notice.

As the situation develops, the UFC is expected to make an official announcement regarding the co-main event’s status and any potential replacement opponents for Gaethje.