Dan Hooker Blasts Salahdine Parnasse Fans Over Outrageous Death Threats

Dan Hooker is no stranger to hostile crowds, but his upcoming bout against French-Moroccan phenom Salahdine Parnasse has already taken a dark and disturbing turn.

During a recent appearance on Submission Radio, the UFC lightweight veteran revealed that he has been flooded with outrageous death threats from Parnasse’s passionate fanbase ahead of their headlining clash at UFC Paris.

"The death threats have been outrageous," Hooker stated. "I didn't get them when I fought BSD. French people have been speaking French and telling me I'm going to die. Whoever this c*nt's fans are, they're outrageous. It's going to feel pretty sweet to shut this kid's lights out."

Hooker previously made the trip to Europe to face Benoit Saint-Denis, but he claims the reaction from fans this time around is unlike anything he experienced before.

A Hostile Homecoming in Paris

Parnasse comes into his highly anticipated Octagon debut boasting a dominant 20-2 professional record, having earned major acclaim across the European circuit before signing with the UFC. The elite French star naturally brings a massive wave of hype and fanatic regional support into his home country's main event.

However, "The Hangman" has built his whole career on thriving in enemy territory. Representing City Kickboxing, the New Zealand striking specialist carries a 24-14 professional record. Stats highlight Hooker's trademark volume and durability, as he lands 4.82 significant strikes per minute with a 48% striking accuracy and holds 11 career knockout victories.

While the online hostility would rattle most fighters, Hooker seems completely unfazed by the violent messages clogging his inbox. Instead, the fan backlash is only giving the Auckland native extra motivation to spoil the party in Paris. Hooker believes Parnasse's supporters are in for a brutal reality check once the cage door shuts and the talking stops.

If Parnasse expected a warm welcome and a smooth transition to the world's premier fighting stage, Hooker promises to deliver absolute chaos instead. When these two lightweights finally lock horns, expect pure violence in the French capital.