Chase Hooper

Chase Alan Hooper (born September 13, 1999) is an American mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Mixed martial arts career Hooper began his amateur MMA career while he was still attending Enumclaw High School. On the regional circuit of Washington, Hooper compiled an undefeated 5–0 record with four stoppage wins before making his professional debut on October 7, 2017, against Edson Penado. Hooper won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round utilizing his heavy skills in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, in which he's a juvenile Pan American champion as a blue belt.

Dana White's Contender Series Hooper competed at Dana White's Contender Series 14 against Canaan Kawaihae. He won the fight via unanimous decision and was awarded a development league contract.

He competed in three more fights (winning two of them and the other one ending in a draw) in notable minor promotions such as CFFC and Titan FC before being signed by the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Hooper made his promotional debut against Daniel Teymur on December 14, 2019, at UFC 245. He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.

Hooper faced Alex Caceres on June 6, 2020, at UFC 250. He lost the fight via unanimous decision, marking his first professional defeat.

Hooper faced Peter Barrett at UFC 256 on December 12, 2020. He earned a comeback win in the third round via heel hook submission.

Hooper faced Steven Peterson on June 12, 2021, at UFC 263. At the weigh-ins, Peterson weighed in at 148.5 pounds, two and a half pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20% of his purse, which went to Hooper. Hooper lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Hooper faced Felipe Colares on May 21, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 206. He won the fight via technical knockout in round three. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Hooper faced Steve Garcia on October 29, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 213. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

Hooper faced Nick Fiore on May 20, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 223. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Hooper faced Jordan Leavitt on November 18, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 232. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Hooper faced Viacheslav Borshchev on May 11, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 56. After knocking down Borshchev in the first round, Hooper won the fight via Brabo choke submission in the second round.

Hooper faced former Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Clay Guida on December 7, 2024 at UFC 310. He won the fight via an armbar submission in the first round. This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.

Hooper faced Jim Miller on April 12, 2025 at UFC 314. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Following his victory, Hooper expressed disappointment with his performance, stating in the post-fight interview that he "spent too much time gooning this camp."

Hooper faced Alexander Hernandez on August 16, 2025, at UFC 319. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.

Hooper faced Lance Gibson Jr. on March 28, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 271. He lost the fight via technical knockout due to knees in the first round.

Hooper faced Mitch Ramirez on July 18, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 281. At the weigh-ins, Hooper weighed in at 157.5 pounds, one and a half pounds over the weight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Hooper was fined 20 percent of his purse which went to Ramirez. Hooper won the fight via rear-naked choke in the first round.

Professional grappling career Hooper competed against Renato Moicano at Fury Pro Grappling 3 on December 30, 2021 and lost the match by unanimous decision.

Hooper competed against Clay Guida at Fury Pro Grappling 6 on December 30, 2022, submitting Guida with a calf-slicer.

Hooper competed against Aljamain Sterling in the main event of ADXC 2 on January 19, 2024. He lost the match by split decision.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts

Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Two times) UFC Honors Awards 2020: Fan's Choice Comeback of the Year Nominee Dominate Fighting Championships Dominate FC Featherweight Championship (One time) Rumble on the Ridge Rumble on the Ridge Amateur Featherweight Championship (One time) Slacky Awards 2024 Technical Turn-Around of the Year

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Pan American Championships 2016 Pan American Juvenile Absolute (heavy) runner-up (blue) 2016 Pan American Juvenile Middleweight champion (blue)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Mitch Ramirez Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: du Plessis vs. Usman

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Lance Gibson Jr. TKO (knees) UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer

Seattle, Washington, United States Loss

Alexander Hernandez TKO (punches) UFC 319

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Jim Miller Decision (unanimous) UFC 314

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Clay Guida Submission (armbar) UFC 310

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Viacheslav Borshchev Submission (brabo choke) UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento

St. Louis, Missouri, United States Win

Jordan Leavitt Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Nick Fiore Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Steve Garcia TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Felipe Colares TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Steven Peterson Decision (unanimous) UFC 263

Glendale, Arizona, United States Win

Peter Barrett Submission (heel hook) UFC 256

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Alex Caceres Decision (unanimous) UFC 250

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Daniel Teymur TKO (elbows and punches) UFC 245

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Luis Gomez Submission (rear-naked choke) Titan FC 55

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Sky Moiseichik TKO (punches) Island Fights 54

Panama City Beach, Florida, United States Draw

Lashawn Alcocks Draw (split) Cage Fury FC 71

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Canaan Kawaihae Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 14

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Brett Malone Submission (rear-naked choke) Combat Games 61

Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Win

Drew Brokenshire Decision (unanimous) Dominate FC 1

Olympia, Washington, United States Win

Wyatt Gonzalez Submission (triangle choke) CageSport 49

Tacoma, Washington, United States Win

Sean Soliz TKO (punches) CageSport 48

Tacoma, Washington, United States Win

Edson Penado Submission (rear-naked choke) Rumble on the Ridge 40

Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Amateur mixed martial arts record Win

Jorge Alcala Submission (rear-naked choke) Summer Showdown 4 August 25, 2017

Tulalip, Washington, United States Win

Gurpal Sahota Submission (guillotine choke) Rumble on the Ridge 38 May 20, 2017

Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Win

Byron Fernandus Jr Submission (guillotine choke) Supreme Showdown 2 February 17, 2017

Quil Ceda Village, Washington, United States Win

Luke Main Submission (rear-naked choke) Reign FC: MMA Fight Night November 26, 2016

Suquamish, Washington, United States Win

Patrick Harris TKO (punches) Rumble on the Ridge 36 October 1, 2016

Snoqualmie, Washington, United States

Submission grappling record 3 Matches, 1 Win, 2 losses Result Rec. Opponent Method Event Date LocationLoss 1–2 Aljamain Sterling Decision (split) ADXC 2 19 January 2024 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesWin 1–1 Clay Guida Submission (calf slicer) Fury Pro Grappling 6 30 December 2022 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Loss 0–1 Renato Moicano Decision (unanimous) Fury Pro Grappling 3 30 December 2021 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States