Salahdine Parnasse is ready to show the public why he is considered one of France's great gems. After building a distinguished career outside the UFC, the 'Mbappé of MMA' will make his debut in the organization this Saturday (5), at UFC Paris , against Dan Hooker , the experienced fighter in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg).
In an interview with the UFC, available on X (formerly Twitter), Parnasse spoke about his expectations for his first fight in the world's largest MMA organization and projected a performance capable of exciting the fans who will be present in the arena. Highlighting his main characteristics, the athlete demonstrated confidence.
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“I’m an explosive fighter, a joy to watch and who puts on a great show. It’s going to be a great show, just like all my fights have been excellent fights,” said Salahdine Parnasse.
Last fights of the Frenchman and the New Zealander
Hooker promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Despite the rivalry , the veteran arrives at the fight trying to break a losing streak. The 36-year-old New Zealander has a professional record of 24 wins and 14 losses and is coming off two consecutive defeats, to Arman Tsarukyan by submission and Benoit Saint Denis by technical knockout.
Before the losing streak, 'The Hangman' had beaten names like Mateusz Gamrot and Jalin Turner and remains one of the most experienced athletes in his category's ranking.
On the other side, Salahdine Parnasse arrives at the UFC surrounded by expectation. The 28-year-old Frenchman lands in the organization with a record of 23 wins and only two losses, in addition to a positive streak of five victories.
The former KSW featherweight and lightweight champion, a Frenchman, gained even more prominence after his knockout victory on the Netflix card and will now have the chance to prove his level against a lightweight veteran in his first fight in the octagon.
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