Tag: Chase Hooper

UFC Fight Night 206 results: Chase Hooper swarms Felipe Colares, scores TKO finish in return

22-year-old prospect Chase Hooper returned to the win column with a standout performance at UFC Fight Night 206.

[autotag]Chase Hooper[/autotag]’s MMA return was successful.

The 22-year-old featherweight prospect competed in his first fight in almost a year Saturday at UFC Fight Night 206 in Las Vegas. Hooper (11-2-1 MMA, 3-2 UFC) took on Brazil’s Felipe Colares on the prelims bounced back from defeat by stopping Colares with ground-and-pound in the third round. The victory marked Hooper’s third win and finish in the UFC since joining the promotion in December 2019.

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As promised, Hooper put on a grappling clinic. He swarmed Colares on the ground with constant attacks and submission threats. Colares was able to escape many tough positions and even get dominant positions himself, but Hooper managed to win most of the exchanges thanks to his smooth transitions.

In the final round, Hooper got mount on Colares and began to drop elbows until the referee waived the action. This was Hooper’s first fight since losing to Steven Peterson at UFC 263 back in June 2021.

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FURY Grappling books Danielle Kelly vs. Rose Namajunas, Kevin Holland, and others for Dec. 30 show

CFFC’s grappling series has elevated its game and added some big names to its next event.

Three events into its history, FURY Grappling is loading up on the notable names from the worlds of MMA and grappling.

On Dec. 30, the promotion will hold its third event and the lineup is perhaps filled with more recognizable names than ever. Among additions announced on the UFC 269 broadcast Saturday was UFC women’s strawweight champion [autotag]Rose Namajunas[/autotag], who will battle grappling star [autotag]Danielle Kelly[/autotag].

CFFC: Fury 3 Professional Grappling takes place at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and streams on UFC Fight Pass.

Other matches include [autotag]Kevin Holland[/autotag] against [autotag]Kody Hamrah[/autotag] and [autotag]Renato Moicano[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Chase Hooper[/autotag].

The event also features UFC fighters Neil Magny, Sean Brady, Andre Petroski, and Patrick Sabatini.

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was briefly linked to the event, when he announced he’d grapple Bellator heavyweight and AEW pro wrestling star Jake Hager. However, Hager’s side never came to terms and the bout fizzled out.

With the additions, the CFFC: Fury 3 Pro Grappling lineup includes:

  • Danielle Kelly vs. Rose Namajunas
  • Kody Hamrah vs. Kevin Holland
  • Chase Hooper vs. Renato Moicano
  • Sean Brady vs. TBA
  • Neil Magny vs. TBA
  • Andre Petroski vs. TBA
  • Patrick Sabatini vs. TBA

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Chase Hooper releases statement after UFC 263 loss: ‘Time is on my side’

For the first time in his career, Chase Hooper has lost two of three fights.

For the first time in his career, [autotag]Chase Hooper[/autotag] has lost twice in three fights.

At UFC 263 on Saturday, Steven Peterson defeated Hooper (10-2-1 MMA, 2-2 UFC) by unanimous decision and swept all rounds from all three judges.

Shortly after the fight, Hooper released a lengthy statement on Twitter in which he provided detailed insight into his mentality entering a fight and voiced confidence in his fighting future despite the rough patch.

Read Hooper’s full statement below:

“I’ve always compared fighting to jumping off a cliff. You’re slowly walking your way towards the edge not knowing fully what to expect when you make that leap. It’s one of the scariest and most vulnerable experiences you can be a part of. You and another man are literally showing everything you’re made of in front of your family, friends, and the world in the most primitive and real way possible.

“Say what you will, but I always give it my all and leave everything in the cage. Never will I make any excuses and never will I apologize. I did some things well, but not well enough. I made some improvements, but not enough. Time is on my side, but that’s no excuse. I just need to continue to grind in and out of the gym and make the changes necessary to continue to develop and improve myself as a fighter.

“At the end of the day, I get to go in there and do what so many people can only dream of and I’m able to support myself and have a life that (I) didn’t even know was possible for myself. The split side of that is that the mistakes and missteps I make are broadcast to the world and my worth is analyzed by some based only on 15-minute sections of my life.

“No apologies, no excuses. Thanks to everybody for the support, especially my beautiful fiancee that puts up with this crazy life, and the guys who are with me in the trenches everyday and who are in my corner no matter what.”

Prior to the Peterson (19-9 MMA, 3-3 UFC) loss, Hooper defeated Peter Barrett by submission in December. That win came on the heels of a unanimous decision defeat to Alex Caceres in June 2020.

UFC 263 took place Saturday at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. The main card streamed on pay-per-view after prelims on ESPN/ESPN+.

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Chase Hooper to fight Steven Peterson at UFC 263

Chase Hooper aims to string together UFC wins for the first when he meets Stephen Peterson on June 12.

[autotag]Chase Hooper[/autotag] is ready to return.

Hooper, one of the promotion’s bright, young prospects, will fight [autotag]Steven Peterson[/autotag] on June 12 at UFC 263, which does not yet have an announced venue or location.

Both fighters confirmed the booking on social media Monday following an initial report from BJPenn.com.

Hooper, 21, is coming off a third-round come-from-behind heel hook submission of Peter Barrett last December at UFC 256. Hooper (10-1-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) has finished his past four wins and will look to string consecutive victories for the first time in his UFC tenure.

Fortis MMA’s Peterson (18-9 MMA, 2-3 UFC), 30, hasn’t competed since September 2019 when he snapped a two-fight losing skid with a “Performance of the Night” spinning backfist knockout of Martin Bravo.

With the addition, the UFC 263 lineup now includes:

  • Champion Israel Adesanya vs. Marvin Vettori – for middleweight title
  • Champion Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno – for flyweight title
  • Jake Collier vs. Carlos Felipe
  • Luigi Vendramini vs. Fares Ziam
  • Hakeem Dawodu vs. Movsar Evloev
  • Sijara Eubanks vs. Karol Rosa
  • Paul Craig vs. Jamahal Hill
  • Joanne Calderwood vs. Lauren Murphy
  • Demian Maia vs. Belal Muhammad
  • Frank Camacho vs. Matt Frevola
  • Drew Dober vs. Brad Riddell
  • Chase Hooper vs. Steven Peterson

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UFC in 2020: A ridiculously robust look at the stats, streaks, skids, and records

Check out a full recap of 2020’s most significant footnotes and milestones from the events, the fights and individual performances.

Now that the year has come to a close, and with a major assist from UFC research analyst and live statistics producers Michael Carroll, here are some of 2020’s most significant milestones from the events, the fights and individual performances.

UFC 256 medical suspensions: Deiveson Figueiredo, Brandon Moreno among seven potentially out six months

A total of seven fighters could be facing up to six-month shutdowns after their UFC 256 fights.

A total of seven fighters could be facing up to six-month shutdowns after their UFC 256 fights.

UFC flyweight champion [autotag]Deiveson Figueiredo[/autotag] (20-1-1 MMA, 9-1-1 UFC) and [autotag]Brandon Moreno[/autotag] (18-5-2 MMA, 6-2-2 UFC) who battled to a majority draw in the night’s headliner, could both have to wait up to six months before running things back.

After delivering a “Fight of the Year” contender, Figueiredo will need clearance by a doctor for a possible broken right little toe and an MRI for his right bicep. Moreno needs an MRI of his left shoulder and an X-ray of his left forearm.

[autotag]Tony Ferguson[/autotag] (25-5 MMA, 15-3 UFC), who suffered a unanimous decision loss to Charles Oliveira in the night’s co-main event, needs an MRI to clear his right elbow or he could be out for up to six months.

[autotag]Mackenzie Dern[/autotag] (10-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC), who earned a hard-fought decision win over Virna Jandiroba, needs a facial CT to rule out a nasal fracture and an X-ray to clear her left hand, otherwise she’ll be suspended for 180 days.

[autotag]Cub Swanson[/autotag] (27-11 MMA, 12-7 UFC), who returned after a yearlong layoff to knock out Daniel Pineda, may be facing six months on the shelf unless he gets his right hand cleared through an X-ray.

Debutante [autotag]Sam Hughes[/autotag] (5-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC), who was diagnosed with a hyphema, or pooling of blood inside the eye in her TKO loss to Tecia Torres, could also be looking at a six-month suspension unless she gets the eye cleared by an ophthalmologist. Hughes’ corner stopped the fight at the end of Round 1 after she claimed she couldn’t see out of her left eye.

[autotag]Peter Barrett[/autotag] (11-5 MMA, 0-2 UFC), who was submitted after getting caught in a kneebar by Chase Hooper, must have an MRI of his right knee, or he, too, will be looking at six months on the sidelines unless cleared.

MMA Junkie obtained the full list of medical suspensions from MixedMartialArts.com for UFC 256, which took place this past Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

The full list of UFC 256 medical suspensions includes:

  • Deiveson Figueiredo: Suspended 60 days with 45 days no contact. In addition, needs clearance of possible broken right little toe with an X-ray and MRI of right bicep, otherwise suspended 180 days.
  • Brandon Moreno: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact. In addition, needs clearance of left shoulder with an MRI and X-ray of left forearm, otherwise suspended 180 days.
  • Tony Ferguson: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact. In addition, needs clearance of left elbow with an MRI, otherwise suspended 180 days.
  • [autotag]Charles Oliveira[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact due to cut on left eyebrow.
  • Mackenzie Dern: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact. In addition, needs clearance of possible nasal fracture with a facial CT and X-ray of left hand, otherwise suspended 180 days.
  • [autotag]Virna Jandiroba[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Ronaldo Souza[/autotag]: Suspended 60 days with 45 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Junior dos Santos[/autotag]: Suspended 60 days with 45 days no contact.
  • Cub Swanson: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact. In addition, needs clearance of right hand with X-ray, otherwise suspended 180 days.
  • [autotag]Daniel Pineda[/autotag]: Suspended 60 days with 45 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Renato Moicano[/autotag]: Suspended 60 days with 45 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Billy Quarantillo[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days with 21 days no contact due to left eye laceration.
  • Sam Hughes: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact. In addition, needs clearance of left eye by ophthalmologist, otherwise suspended 180 days.
  • Peter Barrett: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact. In addition, nneeds clearance of right knee with MRI, otherwise suspended 180 days.

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UFC 256 post-event facts: Deiveson Figueiredo, Brandon Moreno make history with draw

The best facts and figures to come out of UFC 256, which saw Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno fight to a draw in the main event.

The UFC’s 2020 pay-per-view schedule came to a close Saturday. UFC 256, which took place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, marked the 11th and final numbered card of the year.

[autotag]Deiveson Figueiredo[/autotag] (20-1-1 MMA, 9-1-1 UFC) emerged as the last champion to defend this calendar year when he fought [autotag]Brandon Moreno[/autotag] (18-5-2 MMA, 6-2-2 UFC) to a majority draw in the main event, keeping his belt in the process.

For more on the numbers to come out of the event, check below for 40 post-event facts from UFC 256.

UFC 256 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: 2020 total won’t surpass $7 million

Fighters from Saturday’s UFC 256 took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $220,500.

LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC 256 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $220,500.

The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.

UFC 256 took place at UFC Apex. The main card aired on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass.

The full UFC 256 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:

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[autotag]Deiveson Figueiredo[/autotag]: $40,000
vs. [autotag]Brandon Moreno[/autotag]: $30,000

[autotag]Charles Oliveira[/autotag]: $20,000
def. [autotag]Tony Ferguson[/autotag]: $15,000

[autotag]Mackenzie Dern[/autotag]: $5,000
def. [autotag]Virna Jandiroba[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Kevin Holland[/autotag]: $5,000
def. [autotag]Ronaldo Souza[/autotag]: $15,000

[autotag]Ciryl Gane[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Junior Dos Santos[/autotag]: $20,000

[autotag]Cub Swanson[/autotag]: $20,000
def. [autotag]Daniel Pineda[/autotag]: $5,000

[autotag]Rafael Fiziev[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Renato Moicano[/autotag]: $5,000

[autotag]Gavin Tucker[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Billy Quarantillo[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Tecia Torres[/autotag]: $10,000
def. [autotag]Sam Hughes[/autotag]: $3,500

[autotag]Chase Hooper[/autotag]: $3,500
def. [autotag]Peter Barrett[/autotag]: $3,500

Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Reebok’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2011 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $3,500 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,000; 6-10 bouts get $5,000; 11-15 bouts earn $10,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $15,000; and 21 bouts and more get $20,000. Additionally, champions earn $40,000 while title challengers get $30,000.

In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-30 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.

Full 2020 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:

Year-to-date total: $6,373,500
2019 total: $7,370,500
2018 total: $6,901,000
2017 total: $6,295,000
2016 total: $7,138,000
2015 total: $3,185,000
Program-to-date total: $37,428,000

UFC 256: Chase Hooper post-fight interview

UFC 256: Chase Hooper post-fight interview

UFC 256: Chase Hooper post-fight interview

UFC 256 video: Chase Hooper hits Hail Mary heel hook to submit Peter Barrett

Chase Hooper needed to do something bold if he was going to grab victory form the jaws of defeat, and that’s exactly what he did.

The book on [autotag]Chase Hooper[/autotag] going into his UFC 256 bout with Peter Barrett was that he was a raw prospect with a heck of a ground game.

The 21-year-old featherweight fully reinforced both of those notions in the opening bout Saturday night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Barrett (11-5 MMA, 0-2 UFC) basically controlled most of the first two-plus rounds of the fight, with the exception of occasional ground exchanges here and there. But then Hooper (9-1-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) reminded everyone that his jiu-jitsu is legit when he executed a perfect Tony Ferguson-esque Imanari roll and caught Barrett in a heel hook. Barrett basically thrashed around like a hooked fish, but finally had to tap away at the 3:02 mark in the third round of a fight he had all but won.

You can check out his fantastic finish below (via Twitter):

“I’m ecstatic I’m as happy as I could be,” Hooper said after the fight. “I get another win, keep racking them up, and get my mojo back.”

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According to UFC research analyst Michael Carroll, it was the first featherweight heel hook finish in UFC history and 19th overall.

With the win, Hooper (9-1-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) shook off his first career loss to Alex Caceres. It was his eight career finish and fifth submission victory.