Gaethje, 36, is chomping at the bit to come back, but knew he’d have to take an adequate amount of time off after getting knocked out against Holloway. He expects to face Dan Hooker (24-12 MMA, 14-8 UFC), who emerged as a top lightweight contender after picking up an upset win over Mateusz Gamrot.

Former interim lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje is actively preparing for a return to the UFC Octagon in March.

Justin Gaethje says he’s gearing up to make his return at UFC 313 in March and all signs are pointing towards a showdown against Dan Hooker.

Din Thomas doesn't see Umar Nurmagomedov being the one to dethrone UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) defends his bantamweight title against Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA,

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has promised to put his confident rival in his place when they face off for the 135-pound title at UFC 311.

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The former UFC and boxing champion's future was foggy following her fight against Kayla Harrison at UFC 300 last April, the ultimate opportunity to return to the title picture at 42. However, Harrison was too hot to handle, dominating the striker from bell to bell for a second-round submission.

Former UFC women's bantamweight champion will explore new avenues in free agency after requesting her release from the organization.

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