French fighter Salahdine Parnasse defeated veteran Dan Hooker via first-round knockout in his UFC debut at the Paris event.
Key facts
- •Salahdine Parnasse won his UFC debut by knockout.
- •The fight was the main event of the UFC Paris card.
- •The stoppage occurred at the 2:35 mark of the first round.
- •Parnasse received a $100,000 bonus for the victory.
- •Parnasse identified Max Holloway as his preferred next opponent.
Salahdine Parnasse secured a victory in his UFC debut by knocking out Dan Hooker during the main event in Paris on Saturday. The French fighter stopped the lightweight veteran just over two minutes into the opening round.
By the numbers
The Fight Details
Parnasse damaged Hooker early in the first round with a kick to the body. As Hooker reacted to the pain, Parnasse followed up with a head kick and a series of strikes that forced the referee to stop the contest. The fight lasted 2 minutes and 35 seconds.
Post-Fight Comments
Following his win, Parnasse stated that he is the best fighter in the world and expressed his desire to face Max Holloway next, calling him a legend. Parnasse earned a $100,000 bonus for his performance.
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