Report: One Of MMA’s Brightest Prospects Targeted For Rousey Vs. Carano Card
Two-time KSw champion, France's Salahdine Parnasse celebrates his victory in his boxing match against Former European super-lightweight champion, France's Franck Petitjean (not pictured) at the Adidas Arena in Paris on October 4, 2025. This is the first Boxing match the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star is competing in since transitioning to the sport. (Photo by Anna KURTH / AFP) (Photo by ANNA KURTH/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) are not playing around with building a world-class MMA event for their Netflix debut.
Per a report from The Scrap , the still-growing fight card is expected to gain one of the absolute top prospects in the sport, Salahdine Parnasse , who is targeted to fight Kenny Cross at the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano -led event scheduled for Sat. , May 16, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
There has yet to be an official bout announcement, but Cross posted about the matchup himself on social media and revealed he’s entered into fight camp. Who is Salahdine Parnasse? Though not exactly a household name in the US, Parnasse is a two-division KSW champion with a 22-2 professional record.
Known for explosive knockouts , Parnasse has won titles at 145- and 155-pounds, and he also challenged for KSW gold at 170. Back in 2024, UFC tried to sign Parnasse , who passed on their offer because it was “20-30 times less” than KSW was offering. Presumably, the MVP offer is a bit less stingy .
Salahdine Parnasse #KSW93 pic. twitter. com/ps0YUkVCZa — Neo Vale Tudo (@NeoValeTudo) April 6, 2024 Meanwhile, Cross (17-4) may not have the international hype of Parnasse, but he’s an accomplished fighter in his own right.