Parnasse Wins UFC Debut, Calls Out Holloway

Salahdine Parnasse announced his arrival in the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday night, securing a dominant first-round technical knockout victory over veteran Dan Hooker in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Paris, France. The lightweight contender needed just two minutes and 35 seconds to finish the fight at the Accor Arena, delivering a powerful liver kick followed by a barrage of punches that left Hooker unable to continue. Parnasse, a former two-division champion from another promotion, expressed confidence following his emphatic debut. "I'm the best fighter in the world," he stated. "I knew I was going to finish the fight. I finish my fights by KO." The 28-year-old Frenchman, now holding a 24-2 professional MMA record, immediately set his sights on a high-profile next opponent, calling out former UFC featherweight and BMF champion Max Holloway. "My dream fight is Max Holloway," Parnasse said, expressing respect for the veteran. He also indicated readiness to face any top-five opponent in the lightweight division. Hooker, ranked No. 10 in the lightweight division entering the bout, suffered his third consecutive loss, bringing his record to 24-15.