FIGHT VIDEO: Watch Salahdine Parnasse's fantastic knockout of Dan Hooker at UFC Paris

Salahdine Parnasse proved that his hype was no exaggeration. In the main fight of UFC Paris , held this Saturday (5), the French debutant did what he wanted with the veteran Dan Hooker . Acting at home, the talented fighter confirmed the favoritism in a violent way and knocked out the New Zealander in the first round.

Despite being a promising fighter, Parnasse showed the composure of a veteran and ignored the pressure of debuting in the world's largest MMA organization and headlining an event in his home country. Initially cautious, the athlete, once he understood what Hooker could offer, he dominated the fight. The Frenchman stunned his opponent with a kick to the midsection and then attacked with everything he had, knocking him out with a sequence of high kicks, straight punches, and ground strikes.

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But if you missed the fight between Salahdine Parnasse and Dan Hooker , check out the video below.

FIGHT VIDEO: Watch Parnasse's fantastic knockout at UFC Paris

WORLD CLASS. 🌎

Salahdine Parnasse made a STATEMENT by winning the TKO over Dan Hooker!

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UFC Paris results

MAIN CARD

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Salahdine Parnasse defeated Dan Hooker by knockout (kicks and punches) at 2:35 of round 1.

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Axel Sola defeated Fares Ziam by knockout (left overhand) at 1:40 of round 1.

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Michael Page defeated Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Daniil Donchenko defeated Punahele Soriano by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Kurtis Campbell defeated Trevor Peek by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:6 of round 3.

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Losene Keita defeated Muhammad Naimov by knockout (right straight) at 2:54 of round 1.

PRELIMINARY CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Felipe Lima defeated Morgan Charriere by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Mario Pinto defeated Ryan Spann by technical knockout (punches) at 0:55 of round 2.

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Modestas Bukauskas defeated Oumar Sy by technical knockout (knee and punches) at 3:57 of round 3.

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Pavel Andrusca defeated Nathaniel Wood by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Fabia Sintes defeated Michael Aljarouj by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)

Women's bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Nora Cornolle defeated Klaudia Sygula by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Matthieu Duclos defeated Luis Felipe Dias by knockout (left cross) at 4:35 of round 1.

Women's strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Delphine Benouaich defeated Sofia Montenegro by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:22 of round 2.

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