MMP by definition guarantees a direct representative for each district. You can think of it as FPTP (per district) and a party-list election at the same time.

MMP by definition guarantees a direct representative for each district. You can think of it as FPTP (per district) and a party-list election at the same time. The FPTP winner in each district gets a guaranteed seat, but the remaining seats are filled (based on the party lists) such that the final proportions in parlament match the party-list election. In theory, you get the best of both worlds: a direct representative for everyone and parlament according to popular vote.