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Salahdine Parnasse defeats Dan Hooker by first-round TKO at UFC Paris

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Salahdine Parnasse defeats Dan Hooker by first-round TKO at UFC Paris

Summary

Salahdine Parnasse made a successful UFC debut on Saturday, securing a first-round TKO victory over Dan Hooker in the main event at Accor Arena in Paris. The former KSW two-division champion finished the fight at the 2:35 mark with a combination of a body kick and follow-up punches. This result marks the first time in his career that Hooker has lost three consecutive fights. Following the match, Parnasse expressed interest in a future bout against Max Holloway. Several MMA fighters and observers credited Parnasse for his patient and precise performance, noting his immediate impact on the lightweight division rankings. The victory establishes Parnasse as a new contender in the weight class following his transition from the KSW promotion.

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By the Numbers

•Salahdine Parnasse finished Dan Hooker via TKO at 2:35 of the first round.
•The main event took place at Accor Arena in Paris during UFC Fight Night 287.
•Dan Hooker has now lost three consecutive fights for the first time.
•Parnasse identified Max Holloway as a preferred opponent for his next appearance.
•The win serves as Parnasse's first victory inside the UFC octagon.

Latest Updates

10:44 PMMMA Fighting — ‘Aight he’s getting Michael Chandler next’: Pros react to Salahdine Parnasse’s destruction of Dan Hooker at UFC Paris
9:59 PMYahoo Sports — 'Champ material': Fighters react to Salahdine Parnasse's TKO of Dan Hooker at UFC Paris

What they're saying

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PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 05: (R-L) Salahdine Parnasse of France reacts after his victory over Dan Hooker of New Zealand in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 05, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Salahdine Parnasse got his showcase performance in his octagon debut at UFC Paris. The former two-division KSW champion headlined in his home country against veteran Dan Hooker Saturday’s headliner. Parnasse was nearly a -700 favorite by the time the fight began, and it was clear almost immediately that Hooker was in a world of trouble, eventually leading to a vicious body kick that shut Hooker down, and then went crashing to the mat after a brutal left hand over the top. Parnasse then called out Max Holloway for his sophomore UFC bout. Parnasse has won six straight, stopping all six of his opponents. “Lion of Atlas” was signed by the UFC following his lopsided stoppage win over Kenneth Cross at the MVP MMA card headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano in May. For Hooker, he’s now been stopped in three straight bouts, and is just 4-8 in his past 12 outings. Check out how UFC and MMA fighters reacted to Parnasse’s spectacular octagon debut. Damn did him bad Parnasse welcome to rankings and the ufc👏👏👏 — Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) September 5, 2026 Aight he’s getting Michael Chandler next — Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) September 5, 2026 Wow. impressive performance. Patient, methodical and when he decided to go was able to finish it. #UFCParís — Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) September 5, 2026 Is chest envy a thing? — Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) September 5, 2026 Salahdine Parnasse is one to watch . The hype of real !#UFCParís — Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) September 5, 2026 Bully knows https://t.co/OtUNxNgMyc pic.twitter.com/MNJ1yFWshI — Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) September 5, 2026
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