Justin Gaethje will take on Rafael Fiziev in a lightweight rematch at UFC 313, as the latter replaces the injured Dan Hooker.
For many MMA fans, Gaethje vs Hooker was one of the most-anticipated fights of 2025, originally scheduled for five rounds in the UFC 313 co-main event on 8 March. However, Hooker hinted last week that the bout had been shortened to three rounds, and this week he was forced to withdraw, revealing a fractured hand.