The 28-year-old French fighter Saladin Parnasse has a professional record of 23 wins and 2 losses. He is a well-rounded fighter who relies on high-level striking, athleticism, and constant pressure, backed by solid grappling skills. Parnasse has won his most recent fights convincingly, knocking out Kenny Cross and finishing Marcin Held and Marian Ziolkowski before the final bell.
The 36-year-old New Zealand veteran Dan Hooker has a professional record of 24 wins and 14 losses. His style is built around aggressive kickboxing, long-range work using his reach and knees, and his renowned durability in prolonged exchanges. However, Hooker's recent results have declined: after a split decision victory over Mateusz Gamrot, he suffered two consecutive stoppage losses, submitting to Arman Tsarukyan and later being stopped by Benoit Saint Denis via technical knockout.
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Considering the physical attributes, styles, and current form of both fighters, Parnasse holds the advantage. The Frenchman is younger, faster, and at the peak of his physical abilities, while Hooker has been absorbing significant damage and has lost some of his reaction speed. Saladin should be able to control the distance, dictate the pace, and neutralize the New Zealander's attacks with his footwork and superior timing, leading to a decision victory.
Parnasse to win by decision at 1.61
