UFC Paris to feature Dan Hooker vs. Salahdine Parnasse

UFC Paris is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, at the Accor Arena in France. The event features a lightweight main event between veteran Dan Hooker and Salahdine Parnasse, who is making his promotional debut following a successful career in KSW.

Hooker has noted that this bout represents the biggest payday of his career. He expressed a willingness to take on high-risk newcomers for significant compensation, even suggesting he would fight Francis Ngannou for the same amount. Hooker also commented on the potential for welcoming other high-profile free agents, such as Usman Nurmagomedov, to the lightweight division.

The fight card includes several other notable matchups, such as Felipe Lima facing Morgan Charriere and Pavel Andrusca stepping in on short notice to face Nathaniel Wood. The event is expected to showcase significant European talent and a high-energy atmosphere from the local Parisian crowd.