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Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker Set for Explosive Co-Main Event at UFC 313

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Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker Set for Explosive Co-Main Event at UFC 313
Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker

UFC 313 just added a can’t-miss matchup as Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker prepare to clash in the co-main event on March 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Known for their thrilling styles, this fight is already being described as having “Fight of the Night written all over it.”


The UFC announced the matchup during the UFC 311 broadcast, confirming that Gaethje (25-5) and Hooker (24-12) will face off in a five-round bout. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev, making UFC 313 one of the most anticipated cards of the year.


At 36, Gaethje remains one of the UFC’s most electrifying fighters, with 13 post-fight bonuses in as many appearances. While he hasn’t fought since a dramatic knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300 in April 2024, “The Highlight” is eager to return to his winning ways.


Across the Octagon, New Zealand’s Dan Hooker, 34, enters the fight on a three-fight win streak, showcasing his resilience after enduring a rough stretch of four losses in five outings. Most recently, Hooker earned a hard-fought upset victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305, a performance that earned him Fight of the Night honors.


With Gaethje’s relentless pace and Hooker’s striking precision, fans can expect fireworks when these two warriors collide.


The UFC 313 lineup is shaping up to be one of the most stacked cards of the year. Key matchups include:

  • Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev for the light heavyweight title

  • Justin Gaethje vs. Dan Hooker

  • Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo

With this bout added to an already stellar event, UFC 313 promises an unforgettable night of action.


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