PARIS – UFC Fight Night 287 is set to take place on Saturday at the Accor Arena, bringing an exciting lineup of bouts to fans both in attendance and those streaming from home. The event will kick off with preliminary fights starting at noon ET (9 a.m. PT), followed by the main card at 3 p.m. ET, all available for viewing on Paramount+.
The highlight of the evening is the main event featuring veteran UFC lightweight Dan Hooker (24-14 MMA, 14-10 UFC), who will be looking to upset the promotional debut of French fighter Salahdine Parnasse (23-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC). Parnasse enters this matchup as a significant favorite, especially with the support of his home crowd in France.
In addition to the main event, the co-main event will showcase a lightweight clash between two French fighters, Axel Sola (12-1-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) and Fares Ziam (18-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC). Both athletes are eager to prove their mettle in front of local fans, making this a highly anticipated bout.
Another notable matchup on the main card includes Michael Page (25-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC), who is making a return to middleweight to face Nursulton Ruziboev (37-9-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC). Page is known for his striking prowess and dynamic fighting style, which should make for an exciting encounter.
Fans can expect a total of 14 fights on the card, with a mix of established stars and rising talents eager to make a name for themselves. The preliminary card features several intriguing matchups, including Morgan Charriere taking on Felipe Lima and Mario Pinto facing Ryan Spann. Other preliminary bouts include Modestas Bukauskas vs. Oumar Sy and Pavel Andrusca vs. Nathaniel Wood, among others.
As the event unfolds, fans are encouraged to follow along for live round-by-round updates and official results starting at noon ET for the prelims and 3 p.m. ET for the main card. The anticipation is palpable as fighters step into the octagon, each vying for victory and the chance to advance their careers within the UFC.
Enjoy the fights, and stay tuned for all the action from UFC Fight Night 287 in Paris!
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