No trash talk: Salahdine Parnasse just wants to fulfill dream vs. Max Holloway
UFC fighter Salahdine Parnasse expressed his desire to fight legend Max Holloway following his successful promotional debut against Dan Hooker. Parnasse emphasized that his call-out is based on respect and a long-held dream rather than trash talk.
Why it matters
It highlights the career aspirations of a rising MMA star and the dynamics of professional fighter matchmaking in the UFC.
Salahdine Parnasse is ready to take on the upper echelon of the UFC's lightweight division.
Parnasse (24-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) made quick work of Dan Hooker (24-15 MMA, 14-11 UFC) in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 287 main event at Accor Arena.
Not only did former two-division KSW champion Parnasse call for a top five opponent, but he's specifically interested in ex-UFC champ Max Holloway (28-9 MMA, 24-9 UFC).
"I want to fight Max Holloway because he's a legend," Parnasse told UFC News . "This is not trash talking, this is just a dream that I've had for a long time, and out of respect, I really want to face a legend like Max."
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