""Earlier in my career this would have been a huge shock, it would have been a lot more unnecessary pressure when I was already feeling so much pressure as it is, but now it's kind of a welcome homecoming.""
""I had a ton of fights at the APEX. I figured out the UFC process of like what a fight week is like, figured out how to deal with that pressure. I'm ready to put on a show at home.""
""I don't really care anymore. I've been around so long. It's just showmanship I guess for some of those guys. I'm here to put on a show on Saturday.""
Chase Hooper is set to fight Lance Gibson Jr. at UFC Seattle, marking his first home fight under the UFC banner. Hooper feels less pressure now compared to earlier in his career, viewing this event as a homecoming. He has learned to manage fight week pressures and is eager to perform. Hooper emphasizes the importance of entertaining the crowd rather than engaging in pre-fight theatrics, stating that he is focused on putting on a show during the fight.
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