Josh Parisian Explained

Josh Parisian
Birth Date:28 June 1989
Birth Place:Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States
Weight Lb:266
Weight Class:Heavyweight
Reach:79 in[1]
Team:Scorpion Fighting System
Years Active:2014–present
Mma Kowin:11
Mma Subwin:2
Mma Decwin:2
Mma Koloss:3
Mma Subloss:2
Mma Decloss:3
Sherdog:181225

Josh Parisian (born June 28, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who previously competed in the heavyweight division of the UFC.

Background

Parisian grew up in Escanaba, Michigan after moving from Martinsburg, West Virginia before the second grade. Because of an abusive stepfather – who eventually got jail time for domestic violence – he and his mother stayed a lot in shelters. He graduated from Escanaba Senior High School before attending Bay College for two years.[2] In college, Parisian listened to his classmate's public speaking class speech on UFC and got interested in the sport. He tried it out and felt it improve his self-esteem and confidence, leading to dropping out of college in pursuit of a career in mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

Dana White's Contender Series

Racking up a record of 7–2 in the United States regional circuit before being invited to the Dana White's Contender Series. He faced Greg Rebello at Dana White's Contender Series 30 on June 26, 2018. Despite scoring a first-round knockout win, Parisian was not offered a UFC contract directly, but a spot in .[3]

The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters

In the fifth episode of the season, Parisian faced Michel Batista in a quarter-final bout. He lost the fight via second-round technical knockout and was eliminated from the tournament.[4]

Return to Contender Series

After The Ultimate Fighter, Parisian returned to the regional circuit where he lost the first bout then went on a five-bout winning streak and earned another shot in Dana White's Contender Series. He faced Chad Johnson at Season 4 Week 3 on August 18, 2020. He scored a first-round knockout victory once again and was awarded a UFC contract.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Parisian made his UFC debut against Parker Porter on November 28, 2020, at . He lost the bout by unanimous decision.[6]

In his sophomore appearance in the promotion, Parisian faced Roque Martinez at on June 19, 2021.[7] He won the bout via controversial split decision. 12 out of 14 media scores gave the victory to Martinez.[8] [9]

Parisian faced Don'Tale Mayes on December 18, 2021, at .[10] He lost the bout via TKO due to elbows from crucifix position in the third round.[11]

Parisian faced Alan Baudot on June 25, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 38.[12] After being dropped in the first round, Parisian rebounded to win the fight via technical knockout in the second round.[13] This win earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[14]

Parisian was scheduled to face Chase Sherman on November 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 214.[15] However, Parisian pulled out of the fight hours before it was to take place due to medical issues.[16]

Parisian faced Jamal Pogues on February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 219.[17] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Parisian was scheduled to face Walt Harris on July 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 49.[19] However, the bout was scrapped by USADA due to a potential anti-doping policy violation by Harris.[20]

Parisian faced Martin Buday on August 12, 2023, at .[21] He lost the fight via a kimura submission in round one.[22]

Parisian faced Robelis Despaigne on March 9, 2024, at UFC 299.[23] He lost the bout via knockout eighteen seconds into the first round.[24]

Parisian was released from the UFC on March 21, 2024.[25]

Personal life

Parisian and his fiancée have a daughter, Eva (born 2020).[26]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|15–8|Robelis Despaigne|TKO (punches)|UFC 299||align=center|1|align=center|0:18|Miami, Florida, United States||-|Loss|align=center|15–7|Martin Buday|Submission (kimura)|||align=center|1|align=center|4:11|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|15–6|Jamal Pogues|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|15–5|Alan Baudot|TKO (punches)|||align=center|2|align=center|3:04|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|14–5|Don'Tale Mayes|TKO (elbows)|||align=center|3|align=center|3:26|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|14–4|Roque Martinez|Decision (split)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|13–4|Parker Porter|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|13–3|Chad Johnson|KO (punches)|Dana White's Contender Series 30||align=center|1|align=center|3:43|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|12–3|Marcus Maulding|TKO (punches)|WXC 86: Warrior Wednesday 11||align=center|1|align=center|3:57|Southgate, Michigan, United States||-|Win|align=center|11–3|Matunga Djikasa|TKO (punches)|ARES FC 1||align=center|2|align=center|4:16|Dakar, Senegal||-| Win| align=center| 10–3| Charles Brown| TKO (punches)| CLIP: Motor City Cagefights 7| | align=center|1| align=center|1:55| Detroit, Michigan, United States||-| Win| align=center| 9–3| Victor Jones| TKO (submission to punches)| Smuggler's: Rumble on the River| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:16| Wyandotte, Michigan, United States||-| Win| align=center|8–3| Alejandro Santiago|TKO (punches)|NATO: Extreme Warriors 2||align=center|1|align=center|4:41|Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States| |-| Loss| align=center|7–3| Brett Martin| Submission (kimura)|Lights Out Championship 2|| align=center|1| align=center|1:08|Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States||-| Win| align=center|7–2| Greg Rebello| KO (spinning backfist)|Dana White's Contender Series 11||align=center|1|align=center|1:31|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center|6–2| Zach Thumb| TKO (punches)|LFA 38||align=center|1|align=center|2:39|Minneapolis, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 5–2| Tony Lopez|TKO (punches)|KOTC: Supremacy||align=center| 2|align=center| 3:27|Wyandotte, Michigan, United States||-| Win| align=center|5–1| Nathan Bryant| Decision (majority)| Caged Power 11| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Morgantown, West Virginia, United States||-| Win| align=center| 4–1| Josh Burns|TKO (punches)|TWC Pro Series: Anderson vs. Veerella||align=center|2|align=center|1:50|Lansing, Michigan, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 3–1| Anthony Coleman| Submission (triangle choke)| Dual Combat Sports 5| | align=center|2| align=center|1:18| Detroit, Michigan, United States||-| Win| align=center|2–1| Rasheed Oruche|Submission (keylock)|Total Warrior Combat 28|| align=center|2| align=center|2:03|Lansing, Michigan, United States||-| Loss| align=center| 1–1| Ryan Pokryfky| Decision (unanimous)|Total Warrior Combat 27|| align=center|3| align=center|5:00|Lansing, Michigan, United States||-| Win| align=center|1–0| Destin Allen| TKO (punches)|Total Warrior Combat 26||align=center|1|align=center|2:25|Lansing, Michigan, United States| [27]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stats UFC. ufcstats.com.
  2. Web site: Mixed martial arts man. May 4, 2017. Mike Mattson. Daily Press (Michigan).
  3. Web site: TUF Heavy Hitters Blog: Josh Parisian Introduction. September 4, 2018. Ultimate Fighting Championship. Josh Parisian.
  4. News: 'The Ultimate Fighter 28: Heavy Hitters' Episode 5 recap. 2018-09-27. MMAjunkie. 2018-10-25. en-US.
  5. Web site: 2020-08-19. Dana White's Contender Series 29 results: Both Cosce brothers, two other fighters earn UFC contracts. 2020-08-19. MMA Junkie. en.
  6. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2020-11-28. UFC Vegas 15 Results: Parker Porter Defeats Josh Parisian in Exhausting Affair. 2020-11-28. cagesidepress. en-US.
  7. Web site: DNA. MMA. 2021-03-03. BREAKING: Josh Parisian vs. Roque Martinez toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 19 juni. 2021-03-04. MMA DNA. nl.
  8. Web site: Behunin. Alex. 2021-06-19. UFC Vegas 29 Results: Josh Parisian Gets First UFC Win, Defeats Roque Martinez Via Split Decision. 2021-06-20. Cageside Press. en-US.
  9. Web site: Josh Parisian def. Roque Martinez :: UFC on ESPN 25 :: MMA Decisions. 2021-06-20. www.mmadecisions.com.
  10. Web site: DNA. MMA. 2021-09-10. Josh Parisian treft Don'Tale Mayes op 18 december. 2021-09-11. MMA DNA. en-US.
  11. Web site: Evanoff. Josh. 2021-12-18. UFC Vegas 45: Don'Tale Mayes Dominates, TKO's Josh Parisian. 2021-12-19. Cageside Press. en-US.
  12. Web site: Behunin . Alex . 2022-04-04 . Josh Parisian vs. Alan Baudot Set For June 25 UFC Event . 2022-04-05 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  13. Web site: Doherty . Dan . 2022-06-26 . UFC Vegas 57: Josh Parisian Survives, Comes Back Against Alan Baudot . 2022-06-27 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  14. Web site: UFC Vegas 57 bonuses: Shavkat Rakhmonov leads $50K winners with buzzer-beater submission. mmamania.com. Dan Hiergesell. 2022-06-26. 2022-06-26.
  15. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-10-04 . Heavyweights Josh Parisian, Chase Sherman Collide at UFC's Nov. 5 Event . 2022-10-05 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  16. Web site: 2022-11-05 . Josh Parisian out of UFC Fight Night 214 hours before bout against Chase Sherman . 2022-11-05 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  17. Web site: 2023-01-05 . UFC: Jamal Pogues vs. Josh Parisian Heavyweight Bout Booked for Feb. 18. 2023-01-05 . Cageside Press. en-US.
  18. Web site: UFC Vegas 69: Jamal Pogues Captures Decision in Debut Win Over Josh Parisian. Cageside Press. Shawn Bitter. 2023-02-18. 2023-02-18.
  19. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2023-04-25 . UFC: Walt Harris Set for Return, Booked Opposite Josh Parisian on July 15 . 2023-04-26 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  20. Web site: Walt Harris vs. Josh Parisian scrapped from UFC Vegas 77. mmafighting.com. Damon Martin. 2023-07-12. 2023-07-12.
  21. Web site: Events . UFC . 2023-08-02 . UFC Fight Night: Luque vs Dos Anjos / UFC . 2023-08-02 . UFC . en.
  22. Web site: Law . Eddie . 2023-08-12 . UFC Vegas 78: Martin Buday Hurts Parisian Early, Grabs Kimura For Win Late In First Round . 2023-08-13 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  23. Web site: 2024-01-09 . Robelis Despaigne to debut on stacked UFC 299 lineup in Miami . 2024-01-09 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  24. Web site: Bitter . Shawn . 2024-03-10 . Robelis Despaigne Makes Quick Work Of Parisian With 18 Second KO. 2024-03-10 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  25. Web site: Richardson . Andrew . 2024-03-22 . Midnight Mania: The Second Roster Purge This Month! . 2024-03-22 . MMAmania.com . en.
  26. Web site: Josh Parisian Gets Second Shot At Contract On DWCS. Walker Van Wey. August 12, 2020. Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  27. Web site: Josh Parisian. Sherdog. September 10, 2021.

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