The UFC 319 prelims began with a stunning upset by Joseph Morales, followed by questionable scorecards that left Daniel Cormier flabbergasted. As the main card drew closer, Hooper and Hernandez looked to make a statement in their returns to the Octagon.

One of the most highly anticipated MMA cards of the year opens with a four-fight prelim card as UFC 319 gets underway in Chicago on Saturday.

CHICAGO – UFC 319 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live round-by-round coverage and official results beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT) from United Center ( ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+)

At home, life has undergone a dramatic shift over the past year. Chase Hooper and his wife, Anna, are now parents to a baby girl, Ellie Aidyn Hooper, who was born in June 2024.

The latest EA Sports UFC 5 Update adds Chase Hooper and Lerone Murphy as the roster continues to grow. The patch also fixes multiple gameplay issues and even reduces the stamina advantage ...

In the headliner, middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) puts his title on the line for the third time when he meets unbeaten – and favored – challenger Khamzat Chimaev (14-0 MMA,