UFC 313 Lands Lightweight Slugfest For Las Vegas

Justin Gaethje books date with Dan Hooker at UFC 313 in Las Vegas
UFC 313 now has one of those matchups that gets the “That has Fight of the Night written all over it” attachment.
Justin Gaethje vs Dan Hooker: UFC 313 Lands Lightweight Slugfest For Las Vegas
Two of the most exciting lightweight fighters in the world will go head-to-head in Las Vegas as Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker face off at UFC 313 on March 8.
UFC 313 fight card: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev, Justin Gaethje vs. Dan Hooker to headline in Las Vegas
Ankalaev (19-1-1, 1 NC) is ranked No. 1 in the UFC's official light heavyweight rankings. He's undefeated in his last 13 UFC fights and most recently defeated Aleksandar Rakic. Ankalaev previously fought Jan Blachowicz for the vacant light heavyweight title in 2022, which ended in a split draw.
Justin Gaethje hints at next UFC opponent and date
Gaethje, 36, is chomping at the bit to come back, but knew he’d have to take an adequate amount of time off after getting knocked out against Holloway. He expects to face Dan Hooker (24-12 MMA, 14-8 UFC), who emerged as a top lightweight contender after picking up an upset win over Mateusz Gamrot.
Justin Gaethje reveals likely UFC 313 opponent for first fight since Max Holloway knockout loss
Former interim UFC lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje hasn’t competed since losing the coveted BMF title to Max Holloway at UFC 300. One second away from a likely decision loss to Holloway, Gaethje suffered a knockout punch in one of the most remarkable knockouts of all time.
BREAKING: UFC 313 co-main event will be Justin Gaethje – Dan Hooker
The UFC is having their first PPV of 2025 tonight and they broke some major news on the broadcast. They announced
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