GTA 6 x UFC Fan Cast: Conor McGregor, Jorge Masvidal, and More as Video Game Characters

Finally putting to rest all the 'we got this before GTA 6' jokes, Rockstar Games' latest entry in the Grand Theft Auto franchise is now just days away from its Nov. 19 release. As fans worldwide prepare to explore Leonida alongside Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, the game has even caused a few rumblings in the mixed martial arts sphere, with UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland himself taking shots at the franchise.

Well, that got us thinking: why not do a GTA 6 x UFC fan cast? After all, the Grand Theft Auto series has long been considered an exaggerated representation of real life. MMA, or more importantly the UFC, has had its fair share of comical unpleasantries in recent days, particularly the Abu Dhabi melee involving Usman Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili. In fact, the comparison might be more fitting than you'd initially think.

Nevertheless, let's take a look at which UFC fighters most closely resemble the announced GTA 6 characters.

Tim Kennedy is Jason Duval

Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy bears more than a passing resemblance to Jason Duval, particularly when it comes to their military backgrounds. Both are former servicemen, with Kennedy having served as a Green Beret and Duval as a member of the U.S. military, with fan theories suggesting that he might have been a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment. 

However, while Duval eventually traded military life for a life of crime, Kennedy pursued a career in mixed martial arts before venturing into private contracting.

Speaking of private contracting, Kennedy and his team were ambushed recently while on a private contract in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the former UFC fighter requiring a medical evacuation back to the United States. Now, if that doesn't give off some serious GTA vibes, we don't know what does!

Tabatha Ricci is Lucia Caminos

One of the most important details in Lucia Caminos' character brief, as provided by Rockstar Games, is that she was taught to fight by her father from the moment she could walk. And while her nationality has not been explicitly confirmed, the consensus is that she is Latina.

UFC women's strawweight contender Tabatha Ricci has a similar backstory, at least when it comes to the father-daughter dynamic. Born and raised in Birigui, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Ricci was introduced to martial arts by her father, a judo black belt, when she was just six years old. She began training in Muay Thai at 15 before taking up Brazilian jiu-jitsu at 17.

When it comes to the fighting side of things, Ricci is a perfect fit. 'Baby Shark' is Brazilian, so the heritage box is ticked, too, sort of.

Honorable mention:  On the flip side, Julianna Pena was actually our first choice for Lucia. Some of her pictures, particularly those of her sporting a leather jacket at UFC press conferences, bear a striking resemblance to a screenshot Rockstar shared of Lucia sitting on a motorcycle. 

With her long hair and similar overall look, the visual comparison is certainly there. However, Pena's martial arts background and the timeline of when she first took up combat sports didn't quite align with Lucia's upbringing. Hence, Ricci ultimately gets the dub.

Jorge Masvidal is Raul Bautista

Raul Bautista is a confident, charming bank robber who is as cunning as they come. With his long, wavy hair and beard, Bautista's overall look bears a striking resemblance to ex-UFC welterweight Jorge 'Gamebred' Masvidal. Interestingly, Rockstar specifically highlights Raul's reckless streak, suggesting that his increasingly risky scores could eventually land him in trouble.

In a similar vein, Gamebred is no stranger to the occasional scuffle. Exhibit A: his backstage altercation with Leon Edwards at UFC London, followed by the more infamous attack on Colby Covington at a Miami Beach steakhouse, which landed him in legal trouble.

A little reckless, occasionally fast and loose with the rules, and certainly not short on charm. Add the long, wavy hair to the mix, and these two might just be a match made in heaven!

Bryce Mitchell is Cal Hampton

This might just be one of the perfect matches in the entire feature. Cal Hampton, Jason Duval's friend, is essentially, by Rockstar Games' own account, a homebody with a rather conspiratorial worldview. Cal spends much of his time monitoring Coast Guard communications and privately browsing the internet, embracing theories that question just about everything.

Well, bantamweight star Bryce Mitchell might just slot perfectly into this one. 'Thug Nasty' has often stirred up discussion in the MMA world with his unconventional views, particularly his opinions that the Earth is flat and his various conspiracy theories about the government. 

He also sparked considerable controversy in January 2025 with comments about Adolf H****r and the Holoc**st, for which he later apologised.

Between the conspiracy theories and the alternative worldviews, this might just be a one-to-one match!

Conor McGregor is Boobie Ike

Boobie Ike has a genuine rags-to-riches story, according to Rockstar Games, transforming his time on the streets into a legitimate business empire spanning strip clubs, recording studios, real estate, and a few ventures that still dip into the illegal side of things. His official bio also states that his partnership with aspiring music mogul Dre'Quan Priest is something he is particularly invested in. Together, they run Only Raw Records.

Conor McGregor has had a similar journey, going from collecting social welfare checks in Dublin to becoming an MMA megastar and making history as the first UFC fighter to hold championships in two weight classes simultaneously.

Much like Boobie, 'The Notorious' has also found considerable success diversifying his entrepreneurial portfolio, with ventures including the Black Forge Inn, his liquor business, the menswear brand August McGregor, and the McGregor FAST training programme.

McGregor even co-founded his own record label, Greenback Records, which features notable names such as Sweet Love and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. From the streets to business empires and even the music industry, these two might have more in common than you'd initially think!

Check out a post featuring Conor McGregor and Sweet Love below: