Chase Hooper will face 62-fight veteran Clay Guida in a lightweight matchup at UFC 310 on December 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with Hooper coming off three consecutive wins and Guida returning after two losses.
Chase Hooper has his next assignment. He’s taking on 62-fight veteran Clay Guida in a lightweight matchup added to UFC 310. This event takes place on Dec. 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed the news to MMA Fighting on Wednesday. Interestingly, news of the fight was first reported on Twitter on Tuesday.
Since returning to lightweight, Hooper has gone undefeated with three wins in a row. His recent victories include submission triumphs over Viacheslav Borschev and Jordan Leavitt. December marks Hooper’s fifth anniversary with the UFC, where he’s amassed a 6-3 record overall while becoming a fan favorite.
As for Guida, the 42-year-old UFC mainstay returns to action for the first time in almost exactly a year. His last appearance in December 2023 ended with a decision loss to Joaquim Silva. That marked his second consecutive loss after also falling to Rafa Garcia in April 2023.
Overall, Guida has gone 2-3 in his past five bouts. Yet, the seemingly ageless lightweight never slows down. Now, he’ll look to get back on track against Hooper in December.
UFC 310 serves as the final pay-per-view card of the year for the promotion. However, the main event is still to be determined.
Mike Heck contributed to this report.