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UFC Paris winner Salahdine Parnasse says Max Holloway 'dream fight'
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Key Points:
- Salahdine Parnasse secured a first-round victory over Dan Hooker in the UFC Fight Night 287 main event at Accor Arena, marking an impressive promotional debut.
- The former two-division KSW champion expressed his desire to face a top-five lightweight opponent, specifically calling out former UFC champion Max Holloway.
- Parnasse emphasized his respect for Holloway, describing the potential matchup as a long-held dream rather than trash talk.
- Confident after his win, Parnasse stated that he has firmly positioned himself within the UFC lightweight top 10.
- Despite the pressure of headlining his first UFC event, Parnasse executed a decisive body kick followed by a left hook to finish the fight quickly and effectively.
