Salahdine Parnasse made a thunderous first impression within the UFC, saying himself as a serious new pressure within the light-weight division with a surprising victory over Dan Hooker.
On Saturday evening at Accor Area in France, Parnasse headlined UFC Paris towards Hooker in probably the most anticipated debuts of the yr. The Frenchman stayed composed from the opening bell as “The Hangman” took the middle and fired kicks, whereas Parnasse used his footwork and leg kicks to chip away on the veteran.
“Lion of Atlas” started discovering his vary as his velocity benefit grew to become more and more clear. After briefly lacking with a heavy hook, the promotional newcomer rapidly reset and fired a vicious left kick into Hooker’s physique. The shot landed clear and visibly damage the 36-year-old New Zealander.
Salahdine Parnasse instantly capitalized, following with a head kick that glanced off Hooker earlier than a pointy left hook despatched him crashing to the canvas. The previous two-division KSW champ then swarmed with follow-up punches, leaving the referee no alternative however to step in and stop the fight at just 2:35 in the first round.
MMA World Reacts To Salahdine Parnasse’s Brutal End Of Dan Hooker
Salahdine Parnasse’s one-sided end of Dan Hooker at UFC Paris immediately grew to become the speak of the MMA group, with MMA stars and pundits weighing in on the debutant’s statement-making victory.
Whereas many have been left in awe of the “Lion of Atlas” and his spectacular arrival contained in the Octagon, others seized the chance to take photographs at Hooker following his disappointing efficiency.
With the victory, Salahdine Parnasse moved his skilled file to 24-2 whereas extending his successful streak to 6 consecutive fights. The French standout has not tasted defeat since his loss at KSW 89 in December 2023.
