Rising star Chase Hooper continued his winning streak with a first-round submission victory over MMA veteran Clay Guida at UFC 310 on Saturday night.
The fight, held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, ended with Hooper securing an armbar at 3:41 of the first round, demonstrating his growing skillset and composure in the Octagon.
The bout began with Hooper displaying his sharpened striking abilities. He landed a powerful left hand and delivered several well-timed high kicks. However, it didn’t take long for Hooper to revert to his strongest weapon—his grappling.
A quick takedown by Hooper put Guida on his back, but the tenacious Guida scrambled his way back to his feet. Hooper, showing relentless pressure, dragged Guida down again moments later.
From there, Hooper took Guida’s back and locked in his hooks before attempting an armbar for the first time. While Guida managed to escape the initial attempt, Hooper maintained control and transitioned seamlessly back into the submission. This time, Guida had no option but to tap.
The dominant victory is Hooper’s fourth in a row and his third win by way of submission during this stretch. Speaking to his progression, many fans and commentators have noted his notable improvements not just in grappling but also in striking and overall fight IQ.
The official result read: Chase Hooper def. Clay Guida via submission (armbar) at 3:41 of Round 1.
At just 25 years old, Hooper appears to be coming into his own in the UFC, while Guida, a 42-year-old veteran with over two decades of MMA experience, continues to represent the sport’s grittiest fighters.
Fan reactions online were filled with praise for Hooper’s technical evolution, with one fan tweeting, “Chase Hooper’s improvements have been incredible—what a fighter!”
With this impressive performance, Hooper has further solidified his place as a top young talent in the UFC. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see what’s next for “The Dream” in his exciting MMA journey.
