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.

Former UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje is targeting UFC 313 on March 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for his first fight in 2025. "So, there's no official fight signed, but I told the UFC maybe two or three months ago that March was the date I was looking for,

Former interim lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje has confirmed he is currently preparing to make his return to action as soon as UFC 313 on March 8. next

Justin Gaethje (25-5) is preparing to return to action against Dan Hooker (24-12). Gaethje is currently at a crossroads in his career. Gaethje has dropped two lightweight title bids, against Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2020 and Charles Oliveira in 2022.

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