New Zealand lightweight Dan Hooker has pulled out of his scheduled five-round bout against Justin Gaethje at UFC 313 on March 8, citing a hand injury. Hooker revealed the news in a video with his daughter and also offered Rafael Fiziev as his replacement for the fight. The main event is now set to feature Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev in a light heavyweight showdown. Gaethje was set to make his first appearance since suffering a knockout loss to Max Holloway early last year, but this new development has raised questions about his next move and the potential impact on the lightweight title picture.
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