Chase Hooper News
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 193 with Chase Hooper, Jim Miller, and Julian Erosa
Cole Shelton - April 8, 2025
The 193rd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 314. We’re first joined by UFC lightweight Chase Hooper (0:41). Next, UFC lightweight Jim Miller (20:22) returns to the show. Closing out the program is UFC featherweight Julian Erosa (51:30).
Chase Hooper says it's an "honor" to fight Clay Guida, vows to submit the veteran at UFC 310
Cole Shelton - December 4, 2024
Chase Hooper was ecstatic when he got offered to face a legend like Clay Guida. Hooper is coming off a big win over Slava Borschev in a dominant victory. After the win, he wasn’t sure what would be next for him. But, when he got offered Guida, he was thrilled about it as he’s eager to fight a legend.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 184 with Michael Chiesa, Max Griffin & Chase Hooper
Cole Shelton - December 3, 2024
The 184th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 310. We’re first joined by UFC welterweights Michael Chiesa (0:41) and Max Griffin (14:49). We close things out by chatting with UFC lightweight Chase Hooper (26:21).
Chase Hooper says Viacheslav Borschev "definitely tapped" at UFC St. Louis
Cole Shelton - May 20, 2024
Chase Hooper knows Viacheslav Borschev tapped to his submission at UFC St. Louis. Hooper was set for his third fight at lightweight, and the American had gone a perfect 2-0 since moving up to the weight class. In the first round, Hooper dropped Borschev which surprised many, but Hooper says that was likely due to Borschev being worried about the takedown attempts.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 164 with Diego Ferreira, Chase Hooper, and Terrance McKinney
Cole Shelton - May 7, 2024
The 164th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC St. Louis. We’re first joined by UFC lightweight Diego Ferreira (1:34). Next, UFC lightweight Chase Hooper (12:18) comes on. Closing out the program is UFC lightweight Terrance McKinney (23:33).
Chase Hooper explains why he was "surprised" to finish Jordan Leavitt in the first round at UFC Vegas 82
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2023
Chase Hooper has his first win streak in the UFC. Hooper moved up to lightweight back in May and scored a decision win over Nick Fiore. He was then booked to face Jordan Leavitt at UFC Vegas 82 in a scrap he was a sizeable betting favorite.
Chase Hooper wants to fight fellow submission ace Claudio Puelles following his win at UFC Vegas 82
Harry Kettle - November 20, 2023
UFC prospect Chase Hooper is interested in taking on Claudio Puelles after his victory at UFC Vegas 82 last weekend. For the last few years, Chase Hooper has been seen as one of the more interesting young prospects in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has an intriguing style, an incredible personality, and he’s been pretty inconsistent in the cage. On Saturday night, however, he got the biggest win of his career thus far as he was able to turn back Jordan Leavitt via submission.
UFC Vegas 82 Results: Chase Hooper stops Jordan Leavitt (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 18, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 82 main card features a lightweight bout between Chase Hooper and Jordan Leavitt. Hooper (13-3-1 MMA) returned to the 155lbs division earlier this year at May’s UFC Vegas 73 event, where he earned a unanimous decision victory over Nick Fiore. ‘The Dream’ has gone 4-3 inside of the Octagon since making his promotional debut in December of 2019.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 146 with Patchy Mix, Chase Hooper, Danny Sabatello, and Chad Anheliger
Cole Shelton - November 14, 2023
The 146th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 82 and Bellator 301. We’re first joined by the interim Bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix (2:01). Next, UFC featherweight Chase Hooper (18:59) comes on. Sixth-ranked Bellator bantamweight Danny Sabatello (42:49) joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Chad Anheliger (1:01:35).
Chase Hooper explains why he moved up to lightweight, plans to drag Nick Fiore into "deep waters"
Cole Shelton - May 16, 2023
Chase Hooper is finally making the move up to lightweight. When Hooper entered the UFC he fought at featherweight, but as he started to get older and add size, the weight cut began getting harder and harder. Hooper had to stop eating food a week or two before the fight and instead only had protein shakes, which he says no doubt impacted his performance.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 123 with Diego Ferreira, Chase Hooper, Houston Alexander, Loopy Godinez, and Vanessa Demopoulos
Cole Shelton - May 16, 2023
The 123rd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 73 and BKFC 43 this weekend. We’re first joined by UFC lightweight Diego Ferreira (2:42). Next, UFC lightweight Chase Hooper (16:03) comes on. BKFC fighter Houston Alexander (37:15) stops by. UFC strawweight Loopy Godinez (52:33) then comes on. Closing out the program is UFC strawweight Vanessa Demopoulos (1:02:09).
Chase Hooper plans to "show off" against Steve Garcia at UFC Vegas 63: "I think from here I can start looking up at the division"
Cole Shelton - October 25, 2022
Chase Hooper is glad to be making a relatively quick turnaround. Back in May, Hooper returned to the win column with a TKO victory over Felipe Colares. The fight was his first in nearly a year which Hooper admits he doesn’t like. He will now be returning five months later which is a much better timeframe for him.
Chase Hooper scolds John McCarthy for suggesting Kamaru Usman would get “lit up” by Nick Diaz: “Probably one of the worst MMA takes I’ve seen”
Susan Cox - May 31, 2022
Chase Hopper has scolded John McCarthy for suggesting Kamaru Usman would get ‘lit up’ by Nick Diaz. During a recent interview with ‘TMZ’, Nick Diaz (26-10 MMA) indicated he’s targeting an end-of-year return and he’d like to challenge Kamaru Usman (20-1 MMA) for the title.
Chase Hooper believes TKO win over Felipe Colares was the best performance of his career, hints at possible move to lightweight
Cole Shelton - May 25, 2022
Chase Hooper wanted to prove he belongs in the UFC and believes he did just that. Hooper was facing Felipe Colares at UFC Vegas 55 as he was looking to return to the win column after dropping a decision to Steven Peterson his last time out. Heading into the fight, Hooper had a ton of confidence in himself and it showed as he got a third-round TKO which he says was the best performance of his career.
Chase Hooper plans to "bring in a weird style" for fight with Felipe Colares at UFC Vegas 55
Cole Shelton - May 17, 2022
Chase Hooper didn’t want to be off for nearly a year but believes in the long run it will benefit him. Hooper last fought back at UFC 263 in June of 2021, where he lost a decision to Steven Peterson to drop him to 2-2 in the UFC. After the setback, he wanted to return before the end of the year but nothing came to fruition. Now, at UFC Vegas 55 on May 21, he will return to the Octagon to take on Felipe Colares.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 79 with Chase Hooper, Eryk Anders, Parker Porter, and Vince Morales
Cole Shelton - May 17, 2022
The 79th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 55. We’re first joined by UFC featherweight Chase Hooper (3:17). UFC middleweight Eryk Anders (20:35) then comes on. UFC heavyweight Parker Porter (34:29) then joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Vince Morales (47:11).
Chase Hooper returns on June 12 at UFC 263 against Steven Peterson
Cole Shelton - April 26, 2021
Chase Hooper has his next fight booked. Multiple sources have informed BJPENN.com that Hooper is set to fight Steven Peterson at UFC 263 on June 12 at a location to be determined. Contracts have been signed by both fighters, the sources revealed.
Chase Hooper felt UFC 256 commentary was 'brutal' after comeback win
Drake Riggs - December 23, 2020
Chase Hooper pulled off his second career UFC victory at UFC 256. However, it wasn’t the easiest victory he’s picked up in his young career. Kicking off the final UFC pay-per-view event of 2020, the 21-year old featherweight prospect took on Peter Barrett. After dropping the first two rounds on the judges’ scorecards, Hooper headed into the third needing a finish and that’s what he got.
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