Parnasse Tipped to Submit Hooker in UFC Paris Debut — SkimNews
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- Salahdine Parnasse (23-3), a two-division KSW champion the UFC first tried to sign in 2024, makes his promotional debut against Dan Hooker at UFC Fight Night in Paris on Sept. 5 at Accor Arena
- Parnasse has knocked out his last six opponents after evolving from a submission specialist into a complete fighter with developed boxing, aided by the extra development time before joining the UFC
- Dan Hooker (24-14) enters looking to rebound from a 1-5 skid that included back-to-back stoppage losses to Arman Tsarukyan and Benoit Saint Denis, telling CBS Sports he wants to "get the ship headed in the right direction"
- Michael "Venom" Page returns at middleweight against Nursulton Ruziboev, with both fighters riding three-fight win streaks as part of the Paris card
- The expert pick is Parnasse to win via submission in Round 3, citing his grappling edge and concerns about Hooker's durability after consecutive stoppage defeats
Why it matters: Hooker is putting his No. 10 lightweight ranking on the line against a debutant — a rare arrangement that signals how highly UFC values Parnasse. A Parnasse win instantly positions the French star inside the divisional rankings, while Hooker would fall further from contention with a third straight stoppage loss.
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