MMA Preview – Chase Hooper vs Peter Barrett at UFC 256
CHASE HOOPER VS PETER BARRETT FACTS
When is UFC 256? Sunday 13th December, 2020 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 256? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 256? No tickets are available as this event will take place without spectators
What channel is UFC 256 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 256? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
CHASE HOOPER VS PETER BARRETT LOWDOWN
The Chase Hooper (9-1-1) hype train got truly derailed back in July. Unbeaten in 10 fights, the unassuming Hooper built up a head of steam with his grappling prowess coming off a dominant debut and TKO over Daniel Teymur. He met Alex Caceres for his second fight who was seemingly fed to the prospect to get taken down, but the veteran displayed all of his class and experience humbling Hooper by keeping the fight on the feet and peppering him for three bruising rounds.
Peter Barrett (11-4) is a more appropriate step down for Hooper, but he is no slouch at all. He earnt a UFC contract by beating Sang Hoon Yoo via unanimous decision on the Contender Series back in April last year, but he was handed a very tough UFC debut. He took on Youssef Zalal at UFC Fight Night 174 and became part of Zalal’s four-fight win streak.
CHASE HOOPER VS PETER BARRETT PREDICTION
Hooper had a poor night against Caceres, but it should prove to be a steep and valuable learning curve for the youngster. Barrett is an aggressive and hard-hitting southpaw who is dangerous with all limbs. He will be a significant threat to Hooper on the feet, particularly with his knees as Hooper shoots in for the takedown.
Hooper is the heavy favourite, so he still has a lot of hype behind him. If he is prepared and takes Barrett seriously avoiding any damage when shooting in, he should secure the takedown and waste little time in cinching up a submission, but this is not a given and all the value is on Barrett to pull off the upset.
Prediction: Hooper via Submission
