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Dan Hooker<\/strong> vs. Salahdine Parnasse<\/strong> squared off in a Lightweight bout earlier this morning (Sat., Sept. 5, 2026) inside Accor Arena in Paris, France for UFC Paris.<\/p>\n The two Lightweights traded low kicks and feints to start the bout. Hooker is committed to attacking the lead leg, whereas Paranasse is kicking at all levels more often. Parnasse checked a kick and stepped forward with a left hand that connected well. Out of nowhere, a Parnasse body kick hurt \u201cThe Hangman!\u201d He jumps on his wounded opponent, blasting him with a high kick that pinned Hooker to the fence. Another clean left hand straight to the jaw sealed the deal, sending Hooker to the canvas in a heap.<\/p>\n Is this the best UFC debut of the year? Parnasse showed off some immense hand speed and power here, overwhelming Hooker as soon as he landed a decent shot. Hooker\u2019s early reactions and kicks looked sharp, and he still crumbled in half a round \u2014 Parnasse\u2019s speed advantage was just too much!<\/p>\n \u201cThe Lion of Atlas\u201d is the real deal, and a new French star has officially joined the ranks. What\u2019s next Salahdine Parnasse after such a dramatic knockout win?<\/p>\n