UFC 319: Hooper vs Hernandez - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Chase “The Dream” Hooper and Alexander “The Great Ape” Hernandez are set to face off at the United Center in Chicago for UFC 319. Both Americans aim to continue their winning streaks in the undercard of Du Plessis vs. Chimaev.

Chase Hooper, fighting out of Enumclaw, Washington, holds an impressive record of 16 wins, 3 losses, and a draw since starting his pro career. Most recently, he secured a win by unanimous decision against seasoned fighter Jim Miller. Alexander Hernandez comes from San Antonio, Texas, matching Hooper with 16 wins but with 8 losses. He also won his last fight against Kurt Holobaugh by unanimous decision.

What time is Chase Hooper vs Alexander Hernandez fight

Live coverage for the Chase Hooper vs Alexander Hernandez main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Chase Hooper vs Alexander Hernandez Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	06:00 PM	07:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	03:00 PM	04:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	10:00 PM	11:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025	09:00 AM	10:20 AM

The UFC 319 event will take place on August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The event starts at 07:20 PM EST.

The main fight of the night features Dricus Du Plessis against Khamzat Chimaev. On the undercard, Chase Hooper will face Alexander Hernandez in a lightweight bout. This fight consists of three rounds.

Please note that the start time for each fight may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights on the card. This means that ring walk times could change.

For those watching from different time zones, please refer to your local listings or a time zone converter to ensure you don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Chase Hooper

Nationality: United States
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 70.3 kg
Total Fights: 20
Record: 16 / 3 / 1

Alexander Hernandez

Nationality: United States
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 70.3 kg
Total Fights: 24
Record: 16 / 8 / 0

Chase Hooper will face Alexander Hernandez in a lightweight bout. No belts or titles are on the line.

Chase Hooper, with a record of 16 wins, including four by knockout, has lost three times and drawn once. He recently defeated Jim Miller by unanimous decision. Miller has considerable experience, with 38 wins and only 19 losses, so defeating him highlights Hooper's skills. This experience gives Hooper an edge against Hernandez.

Alexander Hernandez holds a record of 16 wins with six by knockout and eight losses. He recently secured a win over Kurt Holobaugh, who has 21 wins and ten losses. Facing Hooper will be challenging as Hooper's recent victory showcases strong form.

Chase Hooper vs Alexander Hernandez Betting Odds

Favorite: Chase Hooper : 1.3 (-300)
Underdog: Alexander Hernandez : 3.6 (+260)

Method of victory	Chase Hooper	Alexander Hernandez
By KO/TKO or disqualification	7.0 (+600)	6.5 (+550)
By decision or technical decision	3.2 (+220)	7.5 (+650)

How and where to watch the Chase Hooper vs Alexander Hernandez Fight

You can watch Chase Hooper vs Alexander Hernandez via ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass.

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