The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is gearing up for an exciting Fight Night event in Paris, scheduled for September 5. This highly anticipated card will take place at the Accor Arena, showcasing a mix of established fighters and rising stars in the world of mixed martial arts.
Fans in the United States can tune in to UFC Paris on Paramount+, where the prelims kick off at 12 p.m. ET (9 a.m. PT), followed by the main card at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT). The main event features New Zealand's Dan Hooker, who boasts a professional record of 24 wins and 14 losses, taking on France's own Salahdine Parnasse, who enters the octagon with an impressive 23 wins and just 2 losses.
Hooker is looking to turn his fortunes around after suffering two consecutive stoppage losses to Arman Tsarukyan and Benoit St. Denis. Known for his striking prowess and resilience, Hooker aims to reestablish himself in the lightweight division against a formidable opponent in Parnasse. The latter is no stranger to success, having previously held titles in two divisions in the KSW (Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki) organization. Parnasse is currently on a five-fight finishing streak, including a first-round knockout victory in his last fight at Most Valuable Promotions’ inaugural MMA event this past May.
In the co-main event, French fighters Fares Ziam and Axel Sola will clash in a lightweight bout. Ziam, with a record of 18 wins and 5 losses, is looking to bounce back after a recent defeat to Tom Nolan that halted his six-fight winning streak. Meanwhile, Sola, who holds a record of 12 wins and 1 loss, is coming off a submission victory over Ismael Bonfim and aims to continue his upward trajectory in the UFC.
For fans in the United Kingdom and Ireland, the UFC Paris main card will be available via a TNT Sports subscription on HBO Max, starting at 8 p.m. BST. The prelims can be viewed live on UFC Fight Pass, beginning at 5 p.m. BST, allowing fans across the pond to catch the action as it unfolds.
As UFC Paris approaches, excitement is building for the full fight card, which includes several intriguing matchups. Notable bouts on the card feature Michael Page facing Nursulton Ruziboev, Daniil Donchenko against Punahele Soriano, and Morgan Charriere squaring off with Felipe Lima. The lineup also includes Oumar Sy vs. Modestas Bukauskas, Nathaniel Wood vs. Pavel Andrusca, and several other compelling fights.
With a mix of local talent and international stars, UFC Paris promises to deliver an action-packed evening of fights. Fans will not want to miss this opportunity to witness some of the best fighters in the world compete in the heart of France.
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