UFC Paris delivered a memorable night at the Accor Arena as French star Salahdine Parnasse made an explosive UFC debut against Dan Hooker. Parnasse needed only 2:35 to stop the experienced lightweight, while Axel Sola also scored a first-round knockout over Fares Ziam in the co-main event. The 14-fight card featured several finishes, important wins for French fighters and strong performances from emerging UFC talent.
UFC Paris Main Card Results
The main card featured six fights, with four of them ending before the final bell.
Salahdine Parnasse def. Dan Hooker
Result: KO/TKO, Round 1, 2:35
Salahdine Parnasse announced himself to the UFC lightweight division with a spectacular debut against Dan Hooker.Parnasse hurt Hooker with a body kick before following up with punches to force the stoppage at 2:35 of the opening round. The victory moved Parnasse to 24-2-0, while Hooker dropped to 24-15-0.For a fighter entering the UFC after establishing himself outside the promotion, beating a veteran such as Hooker in this fashion immediately changes the conversation around his future.Parnasse also made it clear after the victory that he wants a major opponent next, putting the rest of the lightweight division on notice.
Axel Sola def. Fares Ziam
Result: KO/TKO, Round 1, 1:40
Axel Sola produced another huge French victory by stopping Fares Ziam in just 1:40.Sola landed a powerful left hook that ended the fight and improved his record to 13-1-1. Ziam fell to 18-6-0 after suffering the second defeat of his UFC career.The result was particularly impressive because both fighters entered the contest as established French lightweights, making Sola’s quick finish one of the biggest statements of the night.
Michael Page def. Nursulton Ruziboev
Result: Unanimous Decision, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28
Michael Page secured a unanimous decision victory over Nursulton Ruziboev in a tactical middleweight contest.Page used his movement and striking range to edge Ruziboev across three rounds. All three judges scored the fight 29-28 in Page’s favor.The win moved Page to 26-3-0, while Ruziboev dropped to 37-10-2.It was not the most explosive fight on the card, but Page got the result he needed.
Daniil Donchenko def. Punahele Soriano
Result: Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 30-27, 29-28
Daniil Donchenko continued his impressive UFC run by defeating Punahele Soriano via unanimous decision.Donchenko controlled much of the fight and earned scores of 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28. The victory moved him to 16-2-0, while Soriano fell to 13-5-0.The result keeps Donchenko unbeaten inside the UFC and strengthens his position as one of the welterweight fighters worth watching.
Kurtis Campbell def. Trevor Peek
Result: Submission, Round 3, 3:07
Kurtis Campbell picked up one of the night’s most impressive submission victories against Trevor Peek.Campbell secured a rear-naked choke at 3:07 of the third round after producing 13 takedowns during the fight. The win improved his record to 9-1-0, while Peek dropped to 9-4-0.Campbell’s ability to repeatedly take Peek down and eventually finish the fight showed a clear grappling advantage.
Losene Keita def. Muhammad Naimov
Result: KO/TKO, Round 1, 2:54
Losene Keita opened the UFC Paris main card with a first-round knockout of Muhammad Naimov.Keita stopped Naimov with punches at 2:54, improving to 17-2-0. Naimov dropped to 13-5-0 following the defeat.It was exactly the type of performance Keita needed and gave the main card an explosive start.
UFC Paris Preliminary Card Results
The preliminary card produced eight more fights, including three finishes and several decisions.
Felipe Lima def. Morgan Charriere
Result: Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 30-27, 29-28
Felipe Lima defeated French favorite Morgan Charriere by unanimous decision.Lima controlled the fight over three rounds, earning scores of 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28. The victory moved him to 15-2-0, while Charriere dropped to 21-13-1.
Mario Pinto def. Ryan Spann
Result: TKO, Round 2, 0:55
Mario Pinto remained unbeaten with a second-round stoppage of Ryan Spann.Pinto finished the fight with punches just 55 seconds into the second round, improving to 13-0-0. Spann dropped to 24-12-0.The result was another important step for Pinto as he continues building his UFC heavyweight résumé.
Modestas Bukauskas def. Oumar Sy
Result: TKO, Round 2, 3:57
Modestas Bukauskas stopped Oumar Sy late in the second round.Bukauskas finished the fight at 3:57 with a knee, moving his record to 21-7-0. Sy dropped to 12-3-0.
Pavel Andrusca def. Nathaniel Wood
Result: Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 29-28, 30-27
Pavel Andrusca remained undefeated after defeating Nathaniel Wood by unanimous decision.The judges scored the contest 30-27, 29-28 and 30-27 for Andrusca, who improved to 9-0-0. Wood fell to 23-7-0.
Fabia Sintes def. Michael Aljarouj
Result: Unanimous Decision, 29-28, 29-28, 29-27
Fabia Sintes earned a unanimous decision victory over Michael Aljarouj.Sintes won on all three scorecards and moved to 12-3-0, while Aljarouj dropped to 13-4-0.
Nora Cornolle def. Klaudia Sygula
Result: Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27
Nora Cornolle delivered one of the most dominant decision victories of the night.All three judges awarded her a 30-27 score against Klaudia Sygula. Cornolle improved to 10-4-0, while Sygula moved to 8-3-0.
Matthieu Duclos def. Luis Felipe Dias
Result: KO/TKO, Round 1, 4:35
Matthieu Duclos stopped Luis Felipe Dias with punches at 4:35 of the opening round.The victory moved Duclos to 11-3-0, while Dias dropped to 18-6-0.
Delphine Benouaich def. Sofia Montenegro
Result: Submission, Round 2, 4:22
Delphine Benouaich closed out the preliminary card with a rear-naked choke submission against Sofia Montenegro.The finish came at 4:22 of Round 2 and improved Benouaich’s record to 8-2-0. Montenegro dropped to 6-3-0.
UFC Paris Full Results
Here is the complete UFC Paris card in order:
| Fight | Result | Method |
| Salahdine Parnasse vs Dan Hooker | Parnasse won | KO/TKO, R1 |
| Axel Sola vs Fares Ziam | Sola won | KO/TKO, R1 |
| Michael Page vs Nursulton Ruziboev | Page won | Unanimous Decision |
| Daniil Donchenko vs Punahele Soriano | Donchenko won | Unanimous Decision |
| Kurtis Campbell vs Trevor Peek | Campbell won | Submission, R3 |
| Losene Keita vs Muhammad Naimov | Keita won | KO/TKO, R1 |
| Felipe Lima vs Morgan Charriere | Lima won | Unanimous Decision |
| Mario Pinto vs Ryan Spann | Pinto won | TKO, R2 |
| Modestas Bukauskas vs Oumar Sy | Bukauskas won | TKO, R2 |
| Pavel Andrusca vs Nathaniel Wood | Andrusca won | Unanimous Decision |
| Fabia Sintes vs Michael Aljarouj | Sintes won | Unanimous Decision |
| Nora Cornolle vs Klaudia Sygula | Cornolle won | Unanimous Decision |
| Matthieu Duclos vs Luis Felipe Dias | Duclos won | KO/TKO, R1 |
| Delphine Benouaich vs Sofia Montenegro | Benouaich won | Submission, R2 |
The complete results are supported by ESPN’s fight center and Fightful’s full event results.
Biggest Takeaways From UFC Paris
Parnasse makes an immediate statement
The biggest story from Paris was undoubtedly Salahdine Parnasse.A UFC debut against a veteran such as Hooker was already a significant test, but Parnasse finished the fight in the opening round. His body kick and follow-up punches produced a statement victory and immediately put his name into the lightweight conversation.
French fighters deliver in Paris
The home crowd had plenty to celebrate.Parnasse and Sola both secured first-round stoppages, while Cornolle also won convincingly. The event once again demonstrated the depth of French MMA talent.
Several prospects moved forward
Pinto remained unbeaten, Andrusca maintained his perfect record and Donchenko continued his strong UFC run. Campbell also showed that his grappling can be a major weapon after submitting Peek.For fans tracking the next generation of UFC contenders, Paris produced several names worth following.
What Comes Next After UFC Paris?
Parnasse is now one of the most interesting new additions to the UFC lightweight division. His next opponent will be an important decision because the promotion could move him directly into a ranked matchup after such a dominant debut.Sola also has momentum after stopping Ziam, while Donchenko, Pinto, Andrusca and Campbell all strengthened their positions with important victories.
The results also provide plenty of material for the UFC’s upcoming matchmaking decisions across several divisions. Fans following the lightweight division can also check the latest UFC lightweight rankings to see where the division’s leading contenders stand.
Final Thoughts
UFC Paris delivered a strong night of action with 14 fights and several memorable finishes. Salahdine Parnasse stole the spotlight by stopping Dan Hooker in the first round of his UFC debut, while Axel Sola produced another major French victory against Fares Ziam.
Beyond the two headline finishes, the card featured important wins for Michael Page, Daniil Donchenko, Kurtis Campbell, Losene Keita, Mario Pinto, Modestas Bukauskas and several other fighters.For Parnasse, however, the night could be the beginning of something much bigger. A dominant UFC debut against an experienced lightweight has immediately made him one of the division’s most intriguing new contenders.
