Salahdine Parnasse didn't waste any time making a statement, landing straight into the UFC lightweight top ten right after his promotional debut. That kind of instant respect from the rankings committee is rare for a newcomer, and it's already got people talking about who lines up across from him next. Daniel Cormier weighed in on the matchup question, suggesting Paddy Pimblett might be the one fighter with the wrestling and physicality to actually ground Parnasse and slow his momentum. Whether the UFC books that clash or saves Parnasse for another test, his stock just jumped in a hurry.
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- Salahdine Parnasse immediately enters UFC lightweight top 10 while new heavyweight contender emerges (Bloody Elbow)
- Valentina Shevchenko’s coach reveals injury behind ‘long’ UFC hiatus (Sherdog)
- Paddy Pimblett open to any top lightweight, still likes Ilia Topuria grudge match: ‘I’d love to smash his head in’ (MMA Fighting)
- Report: Former UFC middleweight champ to make commentary debut at DWCS (Sherdog)
- Colby Covington says he’s not fully retired, names condition for UFC return (Sherdog)
- UFC legend brands Paddy Pimblett the one man who can ‘ground Salahdine Parnasse’ after stunning debut (Bloody Elbow)
- Pereira expects UFC rematch with Gane to happen (Yahoo Sports)
- Paddy Pimblett Says UFC Has Not Called About Ilia Topuria Fight (MiddleEasy)
- Vadim Nemkov draws familiar foe for PFL heavyweight title defense (Sherdog)
- Former UFC fighter calls out Michael Page after reported UFC exit (Sherdog)
- Mickey Gall ready to 'reintroduce myself as a man' in UFC return (Sherdog)
- Valentina Shevchenko Suffered Ligament Damage to Shoulder and Back, Coach Reveals UFC 332 Withdrawal Reason (Yahoo Sports)
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This story ran in the September 8, 2026 edition of the daily show.