UFC signs Salahdine Parnasse for main event against Dan Hooker in Paris
MMA Fighting • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 6:12 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Salahdine Parnasse has officially signed with the UFC and will make his debut in a main event against Dan Hooker at UFC Fight Night 287 on September 5 in Paris. Parnasse, a former KSW champion, comes into this matchup following a knockout victory over Kenneth Cross. Hooker, a seasoned UFC competitor, is looking to end a two-fight losing streak after recent stoppage losses to Benoit Saint Denis and Arman Tsarukyan. The bout marks a significant opportunity for Parnasse to showcase his skills on home turf.
- •Parnasse has a 23-2 record in MMA with four title defenses in KSW.
- •Hooker holds a record of 24-14 in MMA and 14-10 in UFC.
- •The fight takes place at UFC Fight Night 287 in Paris on September 5.
- •Parnasse's most recent fight ended with a first-round knockout in May.
- •UFC announced the signing during the UFC Fight Night 282 broadcast.
- 2:00 PMMMA Fighting — Salahdine Parnasse headlines UFC Paris in octagon debut vs. Dan Hooker
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — UFC signs Salahdine Parnasse for Paris main event vs. Dan Hooker
"INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 16: Salahdine Parnasse celebrates after defeating Kenneth Cross by knockout in their lightweight bout during the main card of Netflix's Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano at Intuit Dome on May 16, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images for Netflix) | Getty Images for Netflix Salahdine Parnasse is officially a UFC fighter, and now set to compete in a main event in his octagon debut. During Saturday’s UFC Abu Dhabi broadcast, it was announced that Parnasse has been booked to fight Dan Hooker in the headliner of UFC Paris. The event takes place Sept. 5 at Accor Arena. Parnasse, a former two-division KSW champion, made his United States debut in May competing on the Rousey vs. Carano event on the main card. Parnasse destroyed Kenneth Cross in the first round to pick up his fifth consecutive victory. Parnasse went 14-2 as a member of the KSW roster and is one of the more exciting UFC signings in recent memory. Hooker looks to get back on track following back-to-back stoppage losses. In his most recent bout, “Hangman” was stopped by Benoit Saint Denis at Feburary’s UFC 325 event, and three months prior, was dominated and submitted by top contender Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of UFC Qatar this past November.
"Salahdine Parnasse has signed with UFC and will get a main event vs. Dan Hooker on home soil for his debut.
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External links- MMA FightingJul 26, 2026, 2:00 PMSalahdine Parnasse headlines UFC Paris in octagon debut vs. Dan Hooker
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 16: Salahdine Parnasse celebrates after defeating Kenneth Cross by knockout in their lightweight bout during the main card of Netflix's Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano at Intuit Dome on May 16, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images for Netflix) | Getty Images for Netflix Salahdine Parnasse is officially a UFC fighter, and now set to compete in a main event in his octagon debut. During Saturday’s UFC Abu Dhabi broadcast, it was announced that Parnasse has been booked to fight Dan Hooker in the headliner of UFC Paris. The event takes place Sept. 5 at Accor Arena. Parnasse, a former two-division KSW champion, made his United States debut in May competing on the Rousey vs. Carano event on the main card. Parnasse destroyed Kenneth Cross in the first round to pick up his fifth consecutive victory. Parnasse went 14-2 as a member of the KSW roster and is one of the more exciting UFC signings in recent memory. Hooker looks to get back on track following back-to-back stoppage losses. In his most recent bout, “Hangman” was stopped by Benoit Saint Denis at Feburary’s UFC 325 event, and three months prior, was dominated and submitted by top contender Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of UFC Qatar this past November.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 6:12 PMUFC signs Salahdine Parnasse for Paris main event vs. Dan Hooker
Salahdine Parnasse has signed with UFC and will get a main event vs. Dan Hooker on home soil for his debut.
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