What time is UFC 319 Tonight? Hooper vs Hernandez - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Chase "The Dream" Hooper and Alexander "The Great Ape" Hernandez are set to face off in UFC 319 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Both lightweight contenders aim to build momentum as they gear up for their upcoming fight night when they compete on the undercard of Du Plessis vs. Chimaev.

Hooper boasts a record of 16-3-1. His last fight ended with a unanimous decision win against Jim Miller, a veteran with 38 victories. Hernandez mirrors Hooper’s victory count but has endured more losses with a record of 16-8-0. In his last bout, he achieved a unanimous decision win over Kurt Holobaugh. These fighters’ recent victories inject confidence into this match-up.

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 takes place tonight, August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The action begins at 07:20 PM EST. This event features a lightweight bout between Chase Hooper and Alexander Hernandez on the undercard. The main event will showcase Dricus Du Plessis against Khamzat Chimaev.

Please note that the timing for each fight can vary due to the duration of earlier bouts. Viewers should be prepared for possible changes in the schedule as fights may end earlier or later than expected.

For those watching from different time zones, please refer to the provided start times table to ensure you don't miss any of the action.

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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Chase Hooper vs Alexander Hernandez Betting Odds

Favorite: Chase Hooper : 1.3 (-333)
Underdog: Alexander Hernandez : 4.2 (+320)

Method of victory	Chase Hooper	Alexander Hernandez
By KO/TKO or disqualification	6.8 (+575)	7.5 (+650)
By decision or technical decision	3.1 (+210)	7.5 (+650)

Chase Hooper is the favorite with odds of 1.3 (-333), making him the strong pick. Betting $100 on Alexander Hernandez, the underdog, could return $420 due to his 4.2 (+320) odds. A KO/TKO/DQ win by Hooper offers a return at odds of 6.8 (+575). Hernandez's potential for a finish is slightly higher at 7.5 (+650). If the fight goes to decision, backing Hooper pays out at 3.1 (+210), while Hernandez again shows longer odds, standing at 7.5 (+650). The odds favor Hooper overall, reflecting market confidence in his victory.