Overview

• Hernandez landed a counter right hook at 4:58 of round one and followed with ground-and-pound to secure the TKO.
• The finish opened the UFC 319 preliminary card at Chicago’s United Center.
• The victory improved Hernandez’s UFC record to 9-7 and halted Hooper’s five-fight win streak.
• Hooper, known for his submission skills, was unable to defend against the late striking assault.
• UFC and outlets like Championship Rounds circulated video highlights of the buzzer-beating stoppage across social media.