Chase Hooper Says UFC OKC Was Make-Or-Break

Chase Hooper defeated Mitch Ramirez via submission (stranglehold) in under three minutes on the main card of UFC Oklahoma City at Paycom Center on July 18, 2026. The win was described by Hooper as make-or-break for his career, as he had entered the fight on the first two-fight losing streak of his professional career. The victory in the Lightweight division was seen as a career-saving moment for the fan favorite.