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UFC Paris: Dan Hooker to face Salahdine Parnasse in main event
UFC Paris is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, at the Accor Arena, headlined by a five-round lightweight main event between veteran Dan Hooker and French newcomer Salahdine Parnasse. Parnasse, a former two-division champion in KSW, makes his promotional debut following a five-fight knockout streak. Hooker, a ranked lightweight veteran, has noted that the financial compensation for this bout represents the largest payday of his career.
Salahdine Parnasse successfully made weight at 155 pounds. Betting markets currently favor Parnasse as a substantial favorite, while Hooker is positioned as the underdog. The event features a full card, including matchups such as Michael Page vs. Nursulton Ruziboev and Morgan Charriere vs. Felipe Lima.
The card includes several international fighters, with a notable presence of French athletes competing in front of a home crowd. The event will be broadcast on Paramount+ and RMC Sport.
Entities
Accor Arena · Dan Hooker · KSW · Paris · Salahdine Parnasse · UFC
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The fight will take place at the Accor Arena in Paris on Saturday, September 5, 2026. boxingnews.com · combatpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dan Hooker enters the fight with a professional record of 24-14. combatpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Salahdine Parnasse holds a professional record of 23-2. combatpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Salahdine Parnasse is the betting favorite with odds of -620. combatpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The UFC Paris main event represents the largest purse of Dan Hooker's mixed martial arts career. boxingnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The main event between Dan Hooker and Salahdine Parnasse is scheduled as a five-round lightweight contest. combatpress.com