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"Legend of UFC" - Salahdine Parnasse calls out Max Holloway after knockout over Dan Hooker UFC newcomer Salahdine Parnasse is brimming with confidence following his first-round knockout win over Dan Hooker at the recently concluded UFC Paris event.

SEPTEMBER 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Salahdine Parnasse Lived Up to the Hype in Historic UFC Debut | Deadspin.com Salahdine Parnasse made the most of his rare UFC main event debut, stopping Dan Hooker and drawing comparisons to Justin Gaethje.

SEPTEMBER 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

Bruce Buffer makes huge statement after Salahdine Parnasse's debut UFC win UFC announcer Bruce Buffer believes Salahdine Parnasse could be in for a title shot soon after the Frenchman’s win over Dan Hooker.

SEPTEMBER 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Belal Muhammad names interesting "fire" opponent for Salahdine Parnasse after win over Dan Hooker Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad seems impressed by Salahdine Parnasse’s debut win last night.

SEPTEMBER 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Salahdine Parnasse sends brutal warning to UFC roster after impressive win over Dan Hooker Salahdine Parnasse had an incredible UFC debut in front of his home crowd in Paris after dismantling Dan Hooker.

SEPTEMBER 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Third straight stoppage loss Hooker lost to Salahdine Parnasse via TKO (strikes) at 2:35 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Paris.

Impact Hooker was in a near-impossible spot here. Brought into enemy territory to face one of the most highly-touted free agent signings for the UFC in recent memory, he found himself a +400 underdog, which proved to be nowhere near a high enough number. Hooker was one of the toughest guys to put away in the sport early in his career, but that has all changed in recent years. He was wobbled by a body kick from Parnasse before being finished off with a left hook. Now 36 years old, Hooker has lost three straight fights, all via stoppage. He's 3-5 in his past eight fights, with all five defeats coming via stoppage including three in Round 1. Something has to give here.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Salahdine Parnasse arrasa a Dan Hooker y firma un debut soñado en UFC París Salahdine Parnasse derrotó por nocaut técnico a Dan Hooker en menos de tres minutos y firmó un debut soñado en UFC París.

SEPTEMBER 5 • SI.COM

UFC Paris 2026 Betting Picks: Best Bets for Parnasse vs. Hooker and More | Deadspin.com Our UFC Paris betting picks include Salahdine Parnasse vs. Dan Hooker, Michael Page vs. Nursulton Ruziboev and more.

SEPTEMBER 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

UFC Paris Start Time, Full Card, Odds for Dan Hooker vs. Salahdine Parnasse The UFC continues its international travels with a stop in Paris, France, on Saturday, as Accor Arena plays host to a 14-fight Fight Night c...

SEPTEMBER 5 • SI.COM

UFC Paris by the Numbers: Hooker-Parnasse Headlines a Historic Main Event | Deadspin.com Salahdine Parnasse makes his UFC debut as a massive -600 favorite over veteran Dan Hooker. Here's what the numbers say about UFC Paris.

SEPTEMBER 4 • DEADSPIN.COM

Top Value Betting Picks for UFC Paris on Saturday | Deadspin.com UFC Paris features two intriguing knockout props, with Dan Hooker offering massive value against Salhadine Parnasse and Mario Pinto favored...

SEPTEMBER 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

"I'd fight Francis Ngannou" - Dan Hooker confirms biggest payday ever for taking on Salahdine Parnasse Dan Hooker might have taken one of the toughest fights of his career as he faces Salahdine Parnasse this weekend in Paris.

SEPTEMBER 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC Paris: Dan Hooker vs Salahdine Parnasse' main card predictions Salahdine Parnasse makes his UFC debut against scrappy veteran Dan Hooker

AUGUST 31 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

"Go up against the legacy" - Dan Hooker wants to spoil Usman Nurmagomedov's potential UFC debut Dan Hooker is salivating at the idea of spoiling Usman Nurmagomedov's potential UFC debut.

AUGUST 31 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Get f*cked, be serious!" - Dan Hooker questions whether Ilia Topuria would accept a fight against Usman Nurmagomedov Dan Hooker is not buying the idea that Ilia Topuria would welcome Usman Nurmagomedov into the UFC for his first fight with the promotion.

AUGUST 31 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"The death threats have been outrageous" - Dan Hooker says he's being targeted ahead of Salahdine Parnasse fight Dan Hooker has a tough fight coming up next as he faces the highly-rated French star Salahdine Parnasse.

JULY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Taking on newcomer in Paris Hooker will face Salahdine Parnasse in a lightweight bout at UFC Paris on Sept. 5, per Nolan King of USA Today.

Impact Hooker, a UFC veteran, gets to face a newcomer making his promotional debut. However, Parnasse looks like a formidable opponent, as he boasts a 20-2 professional MMA record and will be fighting in his home country. Hooker, meanwhile, is coming off two straight losses, most recently falling at the hands of Benoit Saint-Denis.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Conor McGregor confident for rematch with Max Holloway, as the two headline UFC 329 on Saturday

Conor McGregor said he is ready for his return to the Octagon

JULY 9 • Associated Press

"A piece of s***" - Dan Hooker's father-in-law blasts UFC star in explosive rant over cheating allegations Dan Hooker’s father-in-law, Andy Bernal, ripped into the Kiwi star after cheating allegations took over social media last night.

FEBRUARY 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Alexander Volkanovski dominates Diego Lopes for unanimous decision win at UFC 325 in Australia

In a masterful performance, as he’s done so many other times, Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his featherweight title with a unanimous decision over Diego Lopes at UFC...

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Finished by Benoit Saint-Denis Hooker lost to Benoit Saint-Denis via TKO (strikes) at 4:45 of Round 2 at UFC 325 on Saturday in Sydney, Australia.

Impact It was another case of Hooker showing off his toughness, but once against coming up short in a key spot. Granted, it came as a +310 underdog, so it shouldn't come as most of a shock. Hooker had a solid opening round. He landed some big shots on the feet and by and large, avoided the massive damage from Saint-Denis that eventually came his way in Round 2. Once the roof caved in, it caved in in a major way. Hooker spent multiple minutes of the second frame fighting off an arm triangle choke. He was eventually mounted and finished with unanswered shots to the side of the head despite being given every chance to continue by referee Herb Dean. If anything, the fight could have been stopped a handful of seconds earlier. "The Hangman" has lost back-to-back fights (Saint-Denis, Arman Tsarukyan) in the span of about two months. Hooker is more of an attraction than legitimate contender at 155 pounds.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

UFC 325 live stream, fight card, & viewing info The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns on Saturday, January 31, to cap off the month with an exciting night of fights from Sydney, Austr...

JANUARY 31 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

"No more easy fights" - Dan Hooker predicts a ruthless reckoning for Paddy Pimblett following UFC 324 loss Paddy Pimblett's UFC 324 performance does not appear to have impressed Dan Hooker. Not only that, but 'The Hangman' believes the Scouser is set to have a rough time in the promotio...

JANUARY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I was fuming" - Dan Hooker claims Arman Tsarukyan broke his nose with a headbutt at weigh-ins Dan Hooker recently claimed that he entered his last fight in Qatar with a broken nose.

JANUARY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"F*ck around and find out" - Dan Hooker vows to go "lower" as feud with Paddy Pimblett intensifies Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker have seemingly turned routine trash talk into a genuine dispute that appears unlikely to be resolved.

JANUARY 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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