Dan Hooker prepares for main event against Salahdine Parnasse in Paris

Dan Hooker faces Salahdine Parnasse in the main event of UFC Fight Night 287 on Saturday at Accor Arena. Hooker enters the bout on a two-fight losing streak and describes his current position as gatekeeping the top 10 of the UFC lightweight division. While he acknowledges the importance of the matchup for his career trajectory, he aims to secure a win to re-enter title contention. The fight serves as the promotional debut for Parnasse in the UFC. Hooker has not lost three consecutive fights in his career and stated his intention to silence critics while performing at a high level. He arrived in Paris prepared to face the newcomer in what he describes as a vital contest to get his career back on track.

• 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Hooker before UFC Paris: Happy to be 'gatekeeping the top 10' – for now