UFC Paris Results and Highlights: Salahdine Parnasse Makes a Statement

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UFC Paris delivered exactly what MMA fans hoped for: fast finishes, explosive knockouts, impressive performances from French fighters, and a stunning debut from Salahdine Parnasse.

UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse took place Saturday, September 5, at Accor Arena in Paris, France. The 14-fight card featured several rising prospects alongside established UFC names, but Parnasse stole the show by stopping Dan Hooker in the first round.

Here are the UFC Paris results, biggest highlights, and the performances that stood out most.

UFC Paris Main Event: Salahdine Parnasse Stops Dan Hooker​

Salahdine Parnasse announced his arrival to the UFC in spectacular fashion.

The French star stopped veteran Dan Hooker by TKO at 2:35 of Round 1, immediately putting himself on the lightweight division's radar. Parnasse used a damaging body kick before following up with punches to force the referee to step in.

The victory improved Parnasse to 24-2 and extended his winning streak to six fights. Hooker, meanwhile, suffered his third consecutive defeat.

For a fighter making his UFC debut against a ranked veteran, Parnasse could hardly have asked for a better introduction.

The former KSW champion also made it clear afterward that he believes he belongs among the world's elite and called for a major lightweight matchup next.

Axel Sola Scores a Huge KO Over Farès Ziam​

The co-main event produced another spectacular French-on-French knockout.

Axel Sola stopped Farès Ziam at just 1:40 of the opening round. After the two exchanged heavy shots, Sola landed a devastating left hook that sent Ziam crashing to the canvas.

The win was one of the most memorable moments of UFC Paris and gave Sola a major boost in the lightweight division.

Michael Page Wins Tactical Decision​

Michael "Venom" Page picked up another UFC victory, defeating Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision.

All three judges scored the fight 29-28 for Page. The bout was considerably less explosive than the fights surrounding it, but Page's movement, distance management, and striking control were enough to earn the decision.

The victory could be particularly important for Page because reports suggested the fight could potentially be his final UFC appearance.

Daniil Donchenko Controls Punahele Soriano​

Daniil Donchenko continued his successful UFC run with a unanimous decision victory over Punahele Soriano.

Donchenko won 30-27 on two scorecards and 29-28 on the third, controlling the fight across three rounds. The performance further established the Ukrainian welterweight as one of the card's prospects to watch.

Kurtis Campbell Submits Trevor Peek​

Kurtis Campbell earned his first UFC victory impressively by submitting Trevor Peek with a rear-naked choke at 3:07 of Round 3.

Campbell used his wrestling effectively throughout the fight and reportedly set a featherweight UFC record with 13 takedowns before securing the submission. He also became the first fighter to finish the durable Peek.

Losene Keita Scores a First-Round Knockout​

Losene Keita bounced back in style, stopping Muhammad Naimov at 2:54 of Round 1.

Keita landed a powerful right hook that sent Naimov to the canvas, giving the Belgian fighter his first UFC victory and another highlight-reel finish for an already action-packed main card.

UFC Paris Preliminary Card Results​

The prelims also produced several noteworthy performances.

Felipe Lima defeated French fan favorite Morgan Charrière by unanimous decision, winning 30-27 on two scorecards and 29-28 on the third.

Mario Pinto stopped Ryan Spann by TKO at 55 seconds of Round 2, while Modestas Bukauskas scored a second-round TKO against Oumar Sy.

Pavel Andrusca defeated Nathaniel Wood by unanimous decision, earning 30-27 scores from two judges and 29-28 from the third.

Fabia Sintes defeated Michael Aljarouj by unanimous decision, while Nora Cornolle dominated Klaudia Sygula on the scorecards, winning 30-27 across the board.

The opening fights also featured two finishes. Matthieu Duclos knocked out Luis Felipe Dias at 4:35 of Round 1, while Delphine Benouaich submitted Sofia Montenegro with a rear-naked choke at 4:22 of Round 2.

Complete UFC Paris Results​

Main Card​

• Salahdine Parnasse def. Dan Hooker — TKO, Round 1, 2:35
• Axel Sola def. Farès Ziam — KO, Round 1, 1:40
• Michael Page def. Nursulton Ruziboev — Unanimous Decision, 29-28 x3
• Daniil Donchenko def. Punahele Soriano — Unanimous Decision
• Kurtis Campbell def. Trevor Peek — Submission, Round 3, 3:07
• Losene Keita def. Muhammad Naimov — KO, Round 1, 2:54

Preliminary Card​

• Felipe Lima def. Morgan Charrière — Unanimous Decision
• Mario Pinto def. Ryan Spann — TKO, Round 2, 0:55
• Modestas Bukauskas def. Oumar Sy — TKO, Round 2, 3:57
• Pavel Andrusca def. Nathaniel Wood — Unanimous Decision
• Fabia Sintes def. Michael Aljarouj — Unanimous Decision
• Nora Cornolle def. Klaudia Sygula — Unanimous Decision
• Matthieu Duclos def. Luis Felipe Dias — KO, Round 1, 4:35
• Delphine Benouaich def. Sofia Montenegro — Submission, Round 2, 4:22

What UFC Paris Means for the Lightweight Division​

The biggest takeaway from UFC Paris is obvious: Salahdine Parnasse has arrived.

Stopping someone with Hooker's experience in just over two minutes is a serious statement, particularly for a UFC newcomer. Parnasse entered the promotion with an established résumé outside the UFC, including championship success at KSW, but Paris gave him his first opportunity to prove that his skills translate to the world's leading MMA promotion.

Axel Sola also strengthened his position with a spectacular knockout, giving France two major lightweight victories on the same night.

With both fighters delivering highlight-reel finishes, UFC Paris could prove to be an important event for the future of the division.

What Comes Next​

UFC Paris was another strong showcase for French MMA and one of the most entertaining UFC cards of the year.

Parnasse's first-round destruction of Dan Hooker was the headline moment, but Sola's knockout, Keita's finish, Campbell's submission, and several impressive performances on the prelims made the entire card worth watching.

Now the big question is what's next for Parnasse.

After making one of the strongest UFC debuts of 2026, the French star has already positioned himself as a name the lightweight contenders can no longer ignore.

 

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Parnasse lived up to every single bit of the hype. Skipping the unranked slow burn and stepping straight into a main event against a grizzled vet like Hooker is a huge move, but dropping him with a liver kick in under three minutes in front of a insane Paris crowd? You literally couldn't script a better debut.