The UFC 313 card as taken a significant hit, as Dan Hooker will not be competing on the March 8 card.
Hooker was supposed to face Justin Gaethje in a five-round, non-title bout in the evening’s co-headliner. However, “The Hangman” announced via his daughter’s YouTube channel that an injury has forced him to withdraw from the event.
“Dad had a fight, or was supposed to have a fight,” Hooker said. “But I’ve busted my paw.”
The UFC has not formally announced Hooker’s exit, so it’s unclear if Gaethje will remain on the card against a replacement opponent.