Today's UFC Paris event was headlined by a lightweight contest featuring Dan Hooker taking on Salahdine Parnasse.

Hooker (24-15 MMA) had entered the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘The Hangman' had most previously competed this past February at UFC 325 in Sydney, where he suffered a second-round TKO loss to Benoit Saint Denis. That setback was preceded by a submission defeat to Arman Tsarukyan in November of last year. Prior to those losses, Dan Hooker had put together a three-fight winning streak, a stretch which included victories over Jalin Turner and Mateusz Gamrot.

Meanwhile, Salahdine Parnasse (24-2 MMA) was making his Octagon debut this evening in Paris. The former two-division KSW champion had entered the contest on a five-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory coming over Kenneth Cross at May's ‘Rousey vs. Carano' MVP MMA event.

Tonight's UFC Paris headliner proved to be a coming out party for Salahdine Parnasse. The former KSW champion made quick work of Dan Hooker, disposing of ‘The Hangman' in the very first round. The finishing sequence began with a kick to the liver and ended with a nasty left hand that sent Hooker crashing to the canvas. It was an impressive showing for the UFC newcomer and sets him up for a high profile fight next time up.

Official UFC Paris Results: Salahdine Parnasse def. Dan Hooker via KO (punches) at 2:35 of Round 1

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Hooker vs. Parnasse' below:

Here. We. Go.#UFCParís pic.twitter.com/HWaWXV46Qr

— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) September 5, 2026

Man i got a feeling Dan bout to be put out cold….

— UFC Roster Watch (@UFCRosterWatch) September 5, 2026

Post-fight reactions to Parnasse defeating Hooker at UFC Paris:

Wow. impressive performance. Patient, methodical and when he decided to go was able to finish it. #UFCParís

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) September 5, 2026

Parnasse is going to be a problem

So fast, so powerful, so precise and with that sort of killer instinct when he smells blood in the water.

Impressive debut with the first round TKO of Dan Hooker.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) September 5, 2026

I cannot believe people thought Dan Hooker would beat Salahdine Parnasse. #UFCParis

— Adam Martin (@MMAdamMartin) September 5, 2026

Wowwwwwwww. Blitzed him. Salahdine Parnasse has arrived.

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 5, 2026

Damn did him bad Parnasse welcome to rankings and the ufcðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘

— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) September 5, 2026

Aight he's getting Michael Chandler next

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) September 5, 2026

Early thoughts on Parnasse. He can fight top level. No doubt! Not great on the mic though. Had the opportunity for a Uros Medic moment in his home country. Just didn't have that thing. #UFCParís

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) September 5, 2026

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We have you covered for all of today's UFC Paris results, including the lightweight co-main event between Fares Ziam and Axel Sola.

Ziam (18-5 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a decision loss to Tom Nolan in his most recent Octagon appearance this past June. Prior to that setback, the ‘Smile Killer' had strung together a six-fight winning streak, a stretch which included knockout victories over Matt Frevola and Nazim Sadykhov.

Meanwhile, Axel Sola (12-1-1 MMA) most previously competed this past July, where he scored a first-round submission victory over Ismael Bonfim. Prior to that triumph, the Frenchman was coming off the first loss of his professional career which he suffered at the hands of Mason Jones by way of unanimous decision.

Your #UFCParis co-main event 😤@ZiamFares vs Axel Sola

[ LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/DBwfUI7lFc

— UFC (@ufc) September 5, 2026

Round one of the UFC Paris co-headliner begins and both men come out swinging. Fares Ziam with a jab. He comes forward with another, but Axel Sola counters him with a big overhand left. Both men hit the floor, but Ziam is out cold. Sola with a couple of follow up shots before the referee jumps in. WOW! What a performance from Axel in France!

LEFT HAND FINDS THE HOME ðŸ 

Axel Sola with the MASSIVE knockout in the co-main!

[ #UFCParis | LIVE on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/z6bN2EpWh9

— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 5, 2026

🚨 NOCAUT FULMINANTE 🚨

Esta locura no la traten de entenderâ€¼ï¸ Axel Sola noquea en el primer round a su compatriota Fares Ziam#UFCParís | Ver en vivo por @PPlusDeportes pic.twitter.com/74pGv0Hqdf

— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) September 5, 2026

Official UFC Paris Results: Axel Sola def. Fares Ziam via KO (punch) at 1:40 of Round 1

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Today's UFC Paris main card lineup featured a highly anticipated middleweight contest between Michael Page and Nursulton Ruziboev.

Page (26-3 MMA) had entered this afternoon's bout on a three-fight winning streak, this after scoring decision victories over Sharabutdin Magomedov, Jared Cannonier and Sam Patterson in his most previous Octagon appearances. Prior to those triumphs, ‘Venom' had suffered a decision loss to recent UFC welterweight title challenger Ian Machado Garry.

Meanwhile, Nursulton Ruziboev (37-10-2 MMA) also entered today's bout sporting a three-fight winning streak, with his most recent Octagon victory coming over Andrey Pulyaev via submission this past June. The Uzbekistan native had gone 12-1 over his past thirteen fights overall prior to today's affair.

Today's UFC Paris ‘Page vs. Ruziboev' contest resulted in an absolute snooze fest. Michael Page was the aggressor throughout the bout, but that isn't saying much. Ruziboev seemingly had no interest in engaging and after fifteen minutes of feints and posturing, ‘Venom' was awarded the unanimous decision victory from the judges' in attendance.

Official UFC Paris Results: Michael Page def. Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Page vs. Ruziboev' below:

Michael Page promised to deliver a knockout. So of course he is going to point his way to a decision with 30 significant strikes landed. #UFCParis

— Adam Martin (@MMAdamMartin) September 5, 2026

John Hathaway in MVP’s corner. It’s nice that even though his return to competition was short-lived that he’s found a more permanent spot in the MMA space #UFCParis

— Nolan King (@mma_kings) September 5, 2026

No fucking way. MVP buggy choke would be too much

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 5, 2026

This fight is making me fall asleep. #UFCParis

— Adam Martin (@MMAdamMartin) September 5, 2026

10-9 Ruziboev #UFCParis

— Nolan King (@mma_kings) September 5, 2026

They way they have completely failed at matchmaking Page needs to be studied. Hopefully MVP or Coker know what they’re doing.

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 5, 2026

MVP is really one of the most frustrating fighters ever to watch. You know he can do absolutely violent things at a moment’s notice, but he spends 99% of his time doing absolutely nothing. You get like one cool moment from him every 4 fights.

— Tom Taylor (@TomTaylorWrites) September 5, 2026

19-19 #UFCParis

— Nolan King (@mma_kings) September 5, 2026

Post-fight reactions to Michael Page defeating Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris:

29-28 MVP

MVP has proven that he can beat solid competition in the UFC, but he hasn’t been able to do it with the same sort of magic that once made him such a big attraction in MMA.

Smart game plan and should get the nod on the scorecards. Ruziboev barely did anything.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) September 5, 2026

I've never been so excited for a fight to end lmfao

— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) September 5, 2026

Yeah I am done defending this guy. Horrendously boring performance, and he can do so much better. Killer instinct of Mother Teresa. https://t.co/R4CHQCa3Tg

— Tom Taylor (@TomTaylorWrites) September 5, 2026

ZERO chance the UFC re-signs Michael Page after this performance. No way. He’s gone. #UFCParis

— Adam Martin (@MMAdamMartin) September 5, 2026

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