History of Chase Hooper in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 16, 2025

Chase Hooper is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is known for his grappling skills and submission game. Hooper has quickly gained popularity in the MMA world due to his exciting fighting style and youthful energy.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

September 13, 1999: Chase Hooper's Birth

On September 13, 1999, Chase Alan Hooper was born. He is an American mixed martial artist.

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October 7, 2017: Professional MMA Debut

On October 7, 2017, Chase Hooper made his professional debut against Edson Penado and won via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

December 14, 2019: UFC Debut

On December 14, 2019, Chase Hooper made his promotional debut against Daniel Teymur at UFC 245, winning the fight via technical knockout in the first round.

June 6, 2020: First Professional Defeat

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

December 12, 2020: Victory over Peter Barrett at UFC 256

On December 12, 2020, Chase Hooper faced Peter Barrett at UFC 256, earning a comeback win in the third round via heel hook submission.

June 12, 2021: Loss to Steven Peterson at UFC 263

On June 12, 2021, Chase Hooper faced Steven Peterson at UFC 263 and lost the fight via unanimous decision after Peterson missed weight, resulting in a fine paid to Hooper.

December 30, 2021: Loss to Renato Moicano at Fury Pro Grappling 3

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

May 21, 2022: Victory and Performance of the Night Award

On May 21, 2022, Chase Hooper faced Felipe Colares at UFC Fight Night 206 and won the fight via technical knockout in round three, earning him the Performance of the Night award.

October 29, 2022: Loss to Steve Garcia

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

December 30, 2022: Submission Victory Over Clay Guida at Fury Pro Grappling 6

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

May 20, 2023: Victory over Nick Fiore

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

November 18, 2023: Victory over Jordan Leavitt at UFC Fight Night 232

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

January 19, 2024: Loss to Aljamain Sterling at ADXC 2

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

May 11, 2024: Victory over Viacheslav Borshchev at UFC on ESPN 56

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

December 7, 2024: Victory and Performance of the Night Award

On December 7, 2024, Chase Hooper faced Clay Guida at UFC 310 and won the fight via an armbar submission in the first round, earning him another Performance of the Night award.