Chase Hooper

Chase Alan Hooper[1] (born September 13, 1999) is an American mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Chase Hooper
BornChase Alan Hooper[1]
(1999-09-13) September 13, 1999
Enumclaw, Washington, U.S.
Other namesThe Dream
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight (2017–2018, 2023–present)
Featherweight (2018–2022)
Reach75.5 in (192 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofEnumclaw, Washington, U.S.
TeamCombat Sport & Fitness
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins12
By knockout4
By submission5
By decision3
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision2
Draws1
Amateur record
Total5
Wins5
By knockout1
By submission4
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championships
Silver medal – second place 2016 Irvine  Juvenile Absolute Heavy
Gold medal – first place 2016 Irvine  Juvenile 163.5 lb

Mixed martial arts career

Hooper began his amateur MMA career while he was still attending Enumclaw High School.[4] On the regional circuit of Washington, Hooper compiled an undefeated 5–0 record with 4 stoppage wins[5] 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[6] utilizing his heavy skills in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, in which he's a juvenile Pan American champion as a blue belt.[7]

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.[8]

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.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championships

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.[10]

Hooper faced Alex Caceres on June 6, 2020, at UFC 250.[11] He lost the fight via unanimous decision, marking his first professional defeat.[12]

Hooper faced Peter Barrett at UFC 256 on December 12, 2020.[13] He earned a comeback win in the third round via heel hook submission.[14]

Hooper faced Steven Peterson on June 12, 2021, at UFC 263.[15] 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.[16] Hooper lost the fight via unanimous decision.[17]

Hooper faced Felipe Colares on May 21, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 206.[18] He won the fight via technical knockout in round three.[19] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[20]

Hooper faced Steve Garcia on October 29, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 213.[21] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[22]

Hooper faced Nick Fiore on May 20, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 223.[23] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[24]

Hooper is scheduled to face Jordan Leavitt on November 18, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 232.[25]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
16 matches 12 wins 3 losses
By knockout 4 1
By submission 5 0
By decision 3 2
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 12–3–1 Nick Fiore Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill May 20, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Lightweight.
Loss 11–3–1 Steve Garcia TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen October 29, 2022 1 1:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–2–1 Felipe Colares TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira May 21, 2022 3 3:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 10–2–1 Steven Peterson Decision (unanimous) UFC 263 June 12, 2021 3 5:00 Glendale, Arizona, United States Catchweight (148.5 lb) bout; Peterson missed weight.
Win 10–1–1 Peter Barrett Submission (heel hook) UFC 256 December 12, 2020 3 3:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 9–1–1 Alex Caceres Decision (unanimous) UFC 250 June 6, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–0–1 Daniel Teymur TKO (elbows and punches) UFC 245 December 14, 2019 1 4:34 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–0–1 Luis Gomez Submission (rear-naked choke) Titan FC 55 June 28, 2019 1 3:31 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Catchweight (147.8 lb) bout; Gomez missed weight.
Win 7–0–1 Sky Moiseichik TKO (punches) Island Fights 54 March 22, 2019 2 3:47 Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
Draw 6–0–1 Lashawn Alcocks Draw (split) CFFC 71 December 14, 2018 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 6–0 Canaan Kawaihae Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 14 July 24, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Featherweight.
Win 5–0 Brett Malone Submission (rear-naked choke) Combat Games 61 April 21, 2018 2 4:08 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Won the COGA Lightweight Championship.
Win 4–0 Drew Brokenshire Decision (unanimous) Dominate FC February 24, 2018 5 5:00 Olympia, Washington, United States Featherweight debut. Won the DFC Featherweight Championship.
Win 3–0 Wyatt Gonzalez Submission (triangle choke) CageSport 49 February 10, 2018 1 3:57 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win 2–0 Sean Soliz TKO (punches) CageSport 48 December 16, 2017 1 3:01 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win 1–0 Edson Penado Submission (rear-naked choke) Rumble on the Ridge 40 October 7, 2017 1 2:45 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Lightweight debut.

Amateur mixed martial arts record
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 5–0 Jorge Alcala Submission (rear-naked choke) Summer Showdown 4 August 25, 2017 1 2:45 Tulalip, Washington, United States
Win 4–0 Gurpal Sahota Submission (guillotine choke) Rumble on the Ridge 38 May 20, 2017 1 0:53 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Won the Rumble on the Ridge Amateur Featherweight Championship
Win 3–0 Byron Fernandus Jr Submission (guillotine choke) Supreme Showdown 2 February 17, 2017 1 0:26 Quil Ceda Village, Washington, United States
Win 2–0 Luke Main Submission (rear-naked choke) Reign FC November 26, 2016 1 2:15 Suquamish, Washington, United States
Win 1–0 Patrick Harris TKO (punches) Rumble on the Ridge 36 October 1, 2016 1 2:10 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States

Submission grappling record
2 Matches, 1 Win, 1 loss
Result Rec. Opponent Method Event Date Location
Win1–1United States Clay GuidaSubmission (Calf Slicer)Fury Pro Grappling 630 December 2022Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss0–1Brazil Renato MoicanoDecisionFury Pro Grappling 330 December 2021Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

See also

References
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