CHASE HOOPER

Chase Hooper represents the United States as a lightweight competitor within the Ultimate Fighting Championship. After emerging from his stint on Dana White's Contender Series, he entered the promotion in 2019. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt frequently utilizes his advanced grappling proficiency to secure victories, earning several performance bonuses for his submission-heavy approach. He trains out of the Combat Sport & Fitness facility to refine his skills.

Heading into UFC 329, Hooper holds a professional record of 16-5-1. His recent campaign includes a submission victory over Viacheslav Borshchev followed by an armbar finish against Clay Guida and a unanimous decision win versus Jim Miller. However, he enters this matchup coming off consecutive knockout losses to Alexander Hernandez in August 2025 and Lance Gibson Jr. this past March.