Parnasse calls Max Holloway his dream fight after UFC Paris win

The UFC newcomer stopped Dan Hooker in 2:35.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 61 min read

UFC Paris main event winner Salahdine Parnasse calls Max Holloway ‘my dream fight’ https://t.co/SYat3UfkV5 Via @MMAFighting on X

What happened: Parnasse hurt Hooker with a body kick before closing the lightweight main event with a head kick and punches. The victory improved his record to 24-2.

Why it matters: Targeting Holloway signals that Parnasse wants an immediate marquee assignment after his UFC debut. Any pairing would require the promotion to align both fighters’ next plans.

By the numbers: Parnasse stopped Hooker 2:35 into Round 1 and improved to 24-2.

What to watch: Watch whether UFC matchmakers pursue the Holloway matchup or send Parnasse down a different lightweight path.

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@MMAFighting 2026-09-06T14:39:18.333105+00:00

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