UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse delivered a memorable night at the Accor Arena in Paris, with Salahdine Parnasse making an explosive UFC debut and several French fighters producing major finishes.
Main Event
Salahdine Parnasse def. Dan Hooker — TKO, Round 1 (2:35)
Parnasse announced himself to the UFC lightweight division in spectacular fashion. The former KSW two-division champion hurt Hooker with a devastating liver kick, followed by punches that forced the referee to stop the fight at 2:35.
It was a statement victory for the French newcomer, while Hooker suffered his third straight defeat. Parnasse immediately called for a fight with Max Holloway or another top-five contender. .
Co-Main Event
Axel Sola def. Fares Ziam — KO, Round 1 (1:40)
Sola produced one of the night’s biggest highlights, flattening fellow Frenchman Ziam with a devastating left hook. The knockout came just 1:40 into the opening round and pushed Sola’s UFC record to 3-1.
Main Card Results
Michael Page def. Nursulton Ruziboev — unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Daniil Donchenko def. Punahele Soriano — unanimous decision
Kurtis Campbell def. Trevor Peek — submission, Round 3
Losene Keita def. Muhammad Naimov — KO, Round 1
Page’s victory was his fourth consecutive UFC win, although the fight was criticized for its low activity. It also marked the final bout of Page’s current UFC contract.
Other Highlights
Losene Keita bounced back impressively with a spectacular first-round knockout of Naimov, even climbing the cage afterward to celebrate with the Paris crowd.
On the prelims, Mario Pinto stopped Ryan Spann, while Matthieu Duclos scored a first-round TKO
Delphine Benouaich won by second-round rear-naked choke in her UFC debut.
Night’s Big Story
Salahdine Parnasse is the name everyone is talking about. A first-round TKO over an experienced veteran like Hooker gives the French star immediate momentum at 155 pounds. With his promotional debut now behind him, the question is whether the UFC accelerates him straight into the lightweight rankings.
