Salahdine Parnasse: Usman Nurmagomedov fight ‘a possibility’ with UFC Paris win - MMA Fighting
MMA fighter Salahdine Parnasse is preparing for his UFC debut against Dan Hooker at UFC Paris. Parnasse expressed interest in a future matchup with Usman Nurmagomedov following his recent signing with the promotion.
Why it matters
Parnasse is a high-profile free agent whose entry into the UFC significantly impacts the landscape of the lightweight division.
Salahdine Parnasse has big plans for his fighting career beginning with his octagon debut this Saturday.
The former KSW two-division champion, and one of the most exciting fighters in the sport, headlines UFC Paris in his first promotional bout against Dan Hooker in this weekend’s headliner. “Lion of Atlas” enters the bout on a five-fight win streak.
In his most recent bout, Parnasse made his U.S. debut, and absolutely destroyed Kenneth Cross with a first-round knockout at the Rousey vs. Carano card in May, which led to the UFC signing the highly touted free agent. One of the big questions after Parnasse’s recent victory was, ‘What would happen in a fight with Usman Nurmagomedov?’ Now that Nurmagomedov is a free agent, Parnasse was asked about a potential matchup.
“I think it’s a possibility for sure, we’ll see,” Parnasse told MMA Fighting.
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