History of Chase Hooper in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 19, 2026

Chase Hooper is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight division. Known for his unique aesthetic, including his distinctive curly hair and youthful appearance, Hooper rose to prominence through Dana White's Contender Series. He is primarily recognized for his high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills, which he frequently utilizes to seek submissions on the ground. Throughout his tenure in the UFC, Hooper has demonstrated significant technical development, transitioning from a submission-reliant prospect to a more well-rounded striker. His journey is often highlighted for his rapid progression in the sport at a young age, consistently proving his durability and adaptability against seasoned opponents in one of the most competitive divisions in professional MMA.

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September 13, 1999: Birth of Chase Hooper

Chase Alan Hooper was born on September 13, 1999, who would later become a professional American mixed martial artist.

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October 7, 2017: Professional MMA Debut

On October 7, 2017, Chase Hooper made his professional mixed martial arts debut against Edson Penado, securing a victory via a first-round rear-naked choke submission.

December 14, 2019: UFC Promotional Debut

On December 14, 2019, Chase Hooper made his official debut in the UFC at the UFC 245 event, securing a victory over Daniel Teymur via a first-round technical knockout.

June 6, 2020: UFC 250 Bout Against Alex Caceres

On June 6, 2020, Chase Hooper competed at UFC 250 against Alex Caceres, resulting in his first professional career defeat via a unanimous decision.

December 12, 2020: Victory at UFC 256

On December 12, 2020, Chase Hooper competed against Peter Barrett at UFC 256, successfully securing a comeback victory through a heel hook submission in the third round.

June 12, 2021: Chase Hooper vs. Steven Peterson at UFC 263

On June 12, 2021, Chase Hooper competed against Steven Peterson at UFC 263. The fight was contested at catchweight after Peterson missed the featherweight limit, resulting in a fine for Peterson. Hooper ultimately lost the match by unanimous decision.

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December 30, 2021: Grappling match against Renato Moicano at Fury Pro Grappling 3

On December 30, 2021, Chase Hooper participated in a professional grappling match against Renato Moicano at the Fury Pro Grappling 3 event, where he ultimately lost by unanimous decision.

May 21, 2022: Victory at UFC Fight Night 206

On May 21, 2022, Chase Hooper defeated Felipe Colares via technical knockout in the third round at UFC Fight Night 206, which subsequently earned him the Performance of the Night award.

October 29, 2022: UFC Fight Night 213 Matchup against Steve Garcia

On October 29, 2022, Chase Hooper competed against Steve Garcia at the UFC Fight Night 213 event, where he suffered a defeat via technical knockout (TKO) in the first round.

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

On December 30, 2022, Chase Hooper competed at the Fury Pro Grappling 6 event, where he successfully defeated Clay Guida by executing a calf-slicer submission.

May 20, 2023: Victory against Nick Fiore at UFC Fight Night 223

On May 20, 2023, Chase Hooper competed against Nick Fiore at the UFC Fight Night 223 event and successfully secured a victory via a unanimous decision.

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

On November 18, 2023, Chase Hooper secured a first-round victory against Jordan Leavitt at the UFC Fight Night 232 event by utilizing a rear-naked choke submission.

January 19, 2024: ADXC 2 match against Aljamain Sterling

On January 19, 2024, Chase Hooper competed in the main event of ADXC 2, where he faced Aljamain Sterling and ultimately lost the match via a split decision.

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

On May 11, 2024, Chase Hooper secured a victory against Viacheslav Borshchev at UFC on ESPN 56 by utilizing a Brabo choke submission in the second round, following a knockdown he landed in the first round.

December 7, 2024: Victory against Clay Guida at UFC 310

On December 7, 2024, Chase Hooper competed at UFC 310, where he successfully defeated former Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Clay Guida via an armbar submission in the first round, earning a Performance of the Night award.

April 12, 2025: Victory over Jim Miller at UFC 314

On April 12, 2025, Chase Hooper defeated Jim Miller via unanimous decision at the UFC 314 event. Despite the win, Hooper expressed dissatisfaction with his personal preparation during the training camp.

August 16, 2025: UFC 319 Fight Against Alexander Hernandez

On August 16, 2025, Chase Hooper competed at UFC 319, where he was defeated by Alexander Hernandez via technical knockout in the first round.

March 28, 2026: Loss against Lance Gibson Jr. at UFC Fight Night 271

On March 28, 2026, Chase Hooper competed at UFC Fight Night 271 where he was defeated by Lance Gibson Jr. via a first-round technical knockout caused by knee strikes.

July 18, 2026: UFC Fight Night 281 Bout Against Mitch Ramirez

On July 18, 2026, Chase Hooper competed against Mitch Ramirez at UFC Fight Night 281. Hooper missed the weight limit by 1.5 pounds, resulting in a 20 percent purse fine, but ultimately secured a victory via a first-round rear-naked choke.