Rousey vs. Carano video: Salahdine Parnasse demolishes Kenneth Cross with vicious body shot knockout
Salahdine Parnasse made a strong U.S. debut with a first-round knockout of Kenneth Cross at a Netflix event in Inglewood, California. Parnasse dominated the fight with aggressive striking and a decisive body shot that ended the bout at 4:18 of the opening round. The victory has elevated Parnasse's profile, positioning him as a top global MMA contender.
- ▪Salahdine Parnasse defeated Kenneth Cross with a body shot knockout in the first round.
- ▪The fight took place on May 16, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, as part of a Netflix MMA event.
- ▪Parnasse, a former two-division KSW champion, is now being recognized as one of the top fighters in the world.
- ▪The bout was part of the main card headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano.
- ▪Referee Jason Herzog stopped the fight after Cross collapsed from the body shot.
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