Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth Cross MVP MMA live blog
Salahdine Parnasse made his U.S. debut at MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano, facing Kenneth Cross in a lightweight bout streamed on Netflix. Parnasse, a former KSW champion, entered as a heavy favorite against Cross, who was seeking to prove himself after a Contender Series appearance. The fight took place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, as part of a high-profile event featuring prominent MMA fighters.
- ▪Salahdine Parnasse faced Kenneth Cross in a lightweight bout at MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano.
- ▪Parnasse, a top KSW fighter with titles at multiple weight classes, was a -1450 favorite going into the fight.
- ▪Cross entered on a four-fight win streak but had previously failed to earn a UFC contract despite a win on Dana White’s Contender Series.
- ▪The event was held at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and streamed on Netflix.
- ▪Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey were featured in the main event, adding star power to the card.
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