Free agent Salahdine Parnasse (23-2) is in the final stage of negotiations on a new promotional deal and is expected to make a decision soon. His coach and manager Stéphane Chaufourier indicated the UFC, MVP, and Scott Coker's new promotion are all among the options being considered.
French featherweight prospect Salahdine Parnasse is on the verge of signing with a new promotion, with his team confirming that a decision is expected soon after reaching the final stage of negotiations.
Parnasse's coach and manager Stéphane Chaufourier has indicated that three major options are on the table: the UFC, Michael Chandler's Most Valuable Promotions, and the emerging organization being built by longtime promoter Scott Coker. The 23-2 fighter enters these talks as one of the most coveted free agents in the featherweight division, and whichever promotion lands him will be making a significant addition to its roster.
Why it matters
- The UFC would be adding a highly regarded featherweight prospect to a division already loaded with global talent
- MVP and Scott Coker's new venture are both in early stages of building their rosters, making a signing of this profile a meaningful statement of intent
- Parnasse's choice will likely shape his path to a world title and determine the level of competition he faces in the near term
- The three-way competition for his signature reflects growing pressure on the UFC from emerging promotional alternatives
The fact that Chaufourier has gone public with the range of suitors suggests the negotiation is being used to generate leverage, a common tactic at the final stage of free-agent discussions. With multiple credible promotions involved, Parnasse appears well-positioned to secure favorable terms wherever he lands. A formal announcement is expected in the near future.
