January 28, 2025 5:33 pm ET
Chase Hooper will look to knock off one other legend.
At UFC 314, Hooper (15-3-1 MMA, 7-3 UFC) will face Jim Miller (38-18 MMA, 27-17 UFC) in a light-weight bout, which takes place April 12 at Kaseya Heart in Miami.
Two individuals with information of the matchup Tuesday knowledgeable MMA Junkie of the reserving however requested to stay nameless because the promotion has but to make an official announcement. X person @McGregorRousey2 first reported the battle Monday.
Hooper, 25, rides a four-fight successful streak into the bout, most lately defeating divisional staple Clay Guida by first-round submission at UFC 310 in December. After the win, Hooper called for a fight vs. Miller.
Miller, 41, is the all-time wins (27) and appearances (45) chief in promotion historical past. The second longest-tenured fighter on the energetic roster, Miller has been with the promotion since UFC 89 in October 2008. Regardless of his longevity, Miller nonetheless is aware of how you can rack up wins, with 4 victories in his most up-to-date 5 appearances. With the addition, the UFC 314 lineup contains:
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