There is no shortage of options for Justin Gaethje now Hooker has confirmed his withdrawal from UFC 313.
'The Hangman' revealed that an injured hand forced him from UFC 313, and Gaethje is waiting for a two -week replacement.
A potential option is Renato 'Money' Moicano, who threw his hat in the ring on X on 25 February. Although Mohicano said, “Two weeks is good,” is reportedly a different UFC light weight camped in the United States for this opportunity.
Another case is whether the UFC – or Gaethje – wants this replacement opponent.
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Mateusz Gamrot 'Camped' in America for opportunities in a short time
Poland's Mateusz Gamrot has already mentioned his shot in a message on X. The number 8-ranking lightweight was the last fighting hooker at UFC 305 and lost a tight split decision. 'Gamer' does not let the loss discourage him against Gaethje fighting at UFC 313.
“My fight with Hooker was very close and he was lucky with the jury members,” wrote Gamrot on X. “Time to repair and prove it !!
'Hooker Out, I'm ready to go [Justin Gaethje]”He added to another message. “Two weeks regardless of !!”
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According to Polsat Sport Pabel Wyrorobek, Gamrot has trained in the United States, waiting for a chance like this to occur.
“Mateusz Gamrot flew to the United States without a planned fight, but with the intention of 'camping' for a possible replacement [opportunity]”Wyrbeek reported on X.” 11 days before UFC 313 Hooker got out of battle with Gaethje. A very difficult fight, but the risk is definitely worth taking. “
Mateusz Gamrot Leciał Do Stanów Bezaplanowanej Walki, Ale Z Zamiaarem “Campu” Również Pod Ewentualne Zastępstwo. After 11 DNI przed #ufc313 Z Walki Z Gaethje Wypada Hooker. Bardzo Trudny Pojedynek, Ale Ryzyko Zdencydowanie Warte Podjęcia. Gamer na Pewo Na Tak, Pozostaje Czekać .. pic.twitter.com/ozszmsyuzh
– paweł wyrobek (@pablopolsport) 25 February 2025
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Gamrot's strategy could play in a great way with a fight against Gaethje.
What UFC 313 looks like with Justin Gaethje on the ropes
Regardless of all callouts, there is every chance that Gaethje will not fight. The American Scrapper comes from one of the most debilitating knockouts of all time against Max Holloway and may not want to risk his comeback fight against an opponent with short notice.
The card can be on ten fights with Gaethje in a precarious place at UFC 313.
- Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev
- Amanda Lemos vs. Iasmin Lucindo
- King Green vs. Mauricio Ruffy
- Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamonds
- Brunno Ferreira vs. Armen Petrosyan
- Ozzy Diaz vs. Djorden Santos
- Alex Morono vs. Carlos Leal
- Mairon Santos vs. Francis Marshall
- Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev
- Rei Tsuruya vs. Joshua van
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