Chase Alan Hooper[3] (born September 13, 1999) is an American mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Chase Hooper
Hooper in 2022
BornChase Alan Hooper
(1999-09-13) September 13, 1999 (age 25)
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)[1]
Fighting out ofEnumclaw, Washington, U.S.
TeamCombat Sport & Fitness
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins14
By knockout4
By submission7
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

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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 four 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

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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

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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 faced Jordan Leavitt on November 18, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 232.[25] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[26]

Hooper faced Viacheslav Borshchev on May 11, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 56.[27] After knocking down Borshchev in the first round, Hooper won the fight via Brabo choke submission in the second round.[28]

Hooper is scheduled to face former Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Clay Guida on December 7, 2024 at UFC 310.[29]

Professional grappling career

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

Hooper competed against Clay Guida at Fury Pro Grappling 6 on December 30, 2022, submitting Guida with a calf-slicer.[31]

Hooper competed against Aljamain Sterling in the main event of ADXC 2 on January 19, 2024.[32] He lost the match by split decision.[33]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
18 matches 14 wins 3 losses
By knockout 4 1
By submission 7 0
By decision 3 2
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 14–3–1 Viacheslav Borshchev Submission (brabo choke) UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento May 11, 2024 2 3:00 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win 13–3–1 Jordan Leavitt Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig November 18, 2023 1 2:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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 1 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

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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: MMA Fight Night 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

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2 Matches, 1 Win, 1 loss
Result Rec. Opponent Method Event Date Location
Win 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

See also

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References

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