Salahdine Parnasse signs with UFC, set to debut in Paris main event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Salahdine Parnasse, a rising star in MMA, has officially signed with UFC and will make his debut on September 5 in Paris against Dan Hooker. After a successful run in KSW, where he won multiple titles, Parnasse turned down previous offers to join UFC due to better financial terms and opportunities. His recent knockout of Kenneth Cross on a high-profile MVP MMA card raised his profile in the U.S. Parnasse sees this UFC contract as a culmination of his hard work and aims to establish himself among top contenders.
- •Parnasse's debut fight is on September 5 against Dan Hooker in Paris.
- •He has a career record of 23 wins and 2 losses.
- •Parnasse previously competed in KSW, winning multiple championships.
- •He rejected earlier UFC offers for better opportunities.
- •Parnasse aims to prove himself against a seasoned contender.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Salahdine Parnasse explains why it took years — and a UFC Paris main event — to finally sign with UFC
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Salahdine Parnasse reacts to UFC signing: 'None of this happened by chance'
"The 28-year-old Frenchman has long been one of the biggest stars outside of the UFC. But now, the time has finally come.
"Salahdine Parnasse is ready to make waves in the UFC.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 8:17 PMSalahdine Parnasse explains why it took years — and a UFC Paris main event — to finally sign with UFC
The 28-year-old Frenchman has long been one of the biggest stars outside of the UFC. But now, the time has finally come.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 12:00 PMSalahdine Parnasse reacts to UFC signing: 'None of this happened by chance'
Salahdine Parnasse is ready to make waves in the UFC.
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