It has been over five years since Chase Hooper debuted in the Octagon. At just 20 years old, Hooper was always subject to critique. Whether it was fans or pundits, there was always something to point out against Hooper. The fact was that Hooper was a very young fighter that lacked experience.
Coming in as a jiu-jitsu specialist, the biggest concern was how Hooper intended to mix his style to fit the MMA world. In his first six fights, Hooper came in as a featherweight and compiled a 3-3 record. The silver lining was that each of his wins were finishes.