Parnasse signs with UFC, to debut vs. Hooker in Paris

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.
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Former KSW two-division champion Salahdine Parnasse has signed with the UFC and will make his debut against Dan Hooker, the promotion announced Saturday.

The fight will headline UFC Paris on Sept. 5 at Accor Arena.

Parnasse is coming off a win at the Ronda Rousey-Gina Carano event in May on Netflix, defeating Kenny Cross by first-round TKO to extend his winning streak to six. The 28-year-old Frenchman holds a 23-2 record as a professional.

Hooker is looking to rebound from back-to-back losses to Benoit Saint Denis and Arman Tsarukyan. The 36-year-old New Zealander hasn't won since a split decision over Mateusz Gamrot in August 2024.

UFC Paris will also feature a middleweight bout between Michael "Venom" Page and Nursulton Ruziboev.

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