'I think I'm more complete than Holloway': Parnasse talks about what's next after UFC Paris
Parnasse breaks down his KO over Hooker and explains why he believes he is superior to Holloway.
What is said in the show
A few days after UFC Paris, Salahdine Parnasse looks back on the media frenzy surrounding his first UFC fight week, with press obligations running from 10am to 7pm for three days straight. He then details the game plan against Dan Hooker: systematically checking low kicks, creating uncertainty by attacking multiple levels, and using his southpaw advantage to land the middle kick directly on the liver. He describes the finishing sequence, emphasizing that he did not rush after seeing Hooker grimace. Parnasse discusses his relationship with Alexis Nicolas as a striking partner, and the work done with his coaches Arnaud and Boris. Looking ahead, he explains why he is calling out Max Holloway, a legend who inspired him, while also believing he is more complete in MMA - particularly in terms of power and wrestling. He confirms that lightweight is his best division. He mentions a meeting with the UFC about boxing and his preference for Las Vegas if a next fight comes together.
Chapters
- 0:00Intro
- 0:35The media frenzy of his first UFC Fight Week
- 3:35How he destroyed Dan Hooker
- 11:00Managing expectations heading into his UFC debut
- 14:05Why he wants Max Holloway and what he thinks of him
- 17:30A dream fight if he makes it to the UFC title?
- 19:20Lightweight, the division where he performs best
- 20:10The new generation arriving at 155 lbs
- 21:30A life that changes after UFC Paris?
- 23:25New York or Las Vegas for the next fight?
Questions raised in the show
Salahdine Parnasse : « Since I've been at 70 kilos, my fights never go past the second round. So yeah, it pays off, but step by step, one step at a time. » 19:04
Salahdine Parnasse : « My life is changing, but I can't change. I have to stay on my path, I have to stay focused on the work. » 22:20
Key moments
« Since I've been at 70 kilos, my fights never go past the second round. So yeah, it pays off, but step by step, one step at a time. »
Salahdine Parnasse · at 19:04
« I think I'm more complete in terms of pure MMA, not just striking, but wrestling. As for grappling, I'm not sure, but in wrestling I definitely feel stronger. »
Salahdine Parnasse · at 16:34
« I had no room for error. And it was years of work that had to be put into action. I wanted to show my talent, show that I was an exceptional fighter. »
Salahdine Parnasse · at 11:27
« I also have the advantage of being a southpaw. So the rear leg fires naturally, and southpaws have an edge against orthodox fighters: the middle kick, when it lands right, hits directly on the liver. »
Salahdine Parnasse · at 8:27
« My life is changing, but I can't change. I have to stay on my path, I have to stay focused on the work. »
Salahdine Parnasse · at 22:20