Unfortunately, Dan Hooker has been forced to withdraw from his highly anticipated fight with Justin Gaethje at UFC 313, leaving fans disappointed and the March 8 card in need of a new headliner.
The lightweight showdown between Hooker and Gaethje was expected to be a potential Fight of the Year contender, with both fighters known for their exciting styles. However, Hooker’s hand injury has put a damper on those plans, leaving Gaethje without an opponent for now.
Despite the setback, there have been several fighters who have expressed interest in stepping in to face Gaethje, including Rafael Fiziev and Renato Moicano. It remains to be seen if UFC will find a replacement for Hooker or reschedule the fight for a later date.
Fans have been quick to offer their own suggestions for a replacement fighter, while others have taken to social media to share their disappointment over the fight cancellation.
Take a look at some of the reactions from fans below.