Overview
- Hooper took Ramirez to the mat, secured the back, locked a body triangle and forced a rear‑naked choke that produced a tap at 2:15 of Round 1 on Saturday.
- The bout proceeded at catchweight after Hooper missed the lightweight limit by about 1.5 pounds at Friday’s weigh‑ins.
- The win snapped Hooper’s two‑fight losing streak and was his first victory since a unanimous decision over Jim Miller in April 2025.
- Hooper said the fight was make‑or‑break and revealed he had told his wife he would return to a normal job if he lost; he also credited recently retired Michael Chiesa for technical tips used in camp.
- Ramirez’s loss extended his losing run and both fighters’ records were updated in event reporting, leaving Hooper with renewed momentum in the lightweight division.