Josh Parisian

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Josh Parisian
Born (1989-06-28) June 28, 1989 (age 35)
Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States [1]
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight266 lb (121 kg; 19 st 0 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Reach79 in (201 cm) [2]
TeamScorpion Fighting System
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins15
By knockout11
By submission2
By decision2
Losses8
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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

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Background

Parisian grew up in Escanaba, Michigan after moving from Martinsburg, West Virginia before the second grade. [1] Because of an abusive stepfather – who eventually got jail time for domestic violence – he and his mother stayed a lot in shelters. [1] He graduated from Escanaba Senior High School before attending Bay College for two years. [3] In college, Parisian listened to his classmate's public speaking class speech on UFC and got interested in the sport. [3] 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. [3]

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 The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters. [1]

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 UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark. He lost the bout by unanimous decision. [6]

In his sophomore appearance in the promotion, Parisian faced Roque Martinez at UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige 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 UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus. [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 UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. dos Anjos. [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

Professional record breakdown
23 matches15 wins8 losses
By knockout113
By submission22
By decision23
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss15–8 Robelis Despaigne TKO (punches) UFC 299 March 9, 202410:18 Miami, Florida, United States
Loss15–7Martin BudaySubmission (kimura) UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. dos Anjos August 12, 202314:11 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss15–6Jamal PoguesDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield February 18, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win15–5 Alan Baudot TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot June 25, 202223:04 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Loss14–5 Don'Tale Mayes TKO (elbows) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus December 18, 202133:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–4 Roque Martinez Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige June 19, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss13–4 Parker Porter Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark November 28, 202035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–3Chad JohnsonKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 30 August 25, 202013:43 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–3Marcus MauldingTKO (punches)WXC 86: Warrior Wednesday 11January 29, 202013:57 Southgate, Michigan, United States
Win11–3Matunga DjikasaTKO (punches)ARES FC 1December 14, 201924:16 Dakar, Senegal
Win10–3Charles BrownTKO (punches)CLIP: Motor City Cagefights 7October 18, 201911:55 Detroit, Michigan, United StatesWon the CLIP Heavyweight Championship.
Win9–3Victor JonesTKO (submission to punches)Smuggler's: Rumble on the RiverAugust 31, 201922:16 Wyandotte, Michigan, United States
Win8–3Alejandro SantiagoTKO (punches)NATO: Extreme Warriors 2April 18, 201914:41 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States
Loss7–3Brett MartinSubmission (kimura)Lights Out Championship 2February 16, 201911:08 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United StatesFor the LOC Heavyweight Championship.
Win7–2Greg RebelloKO (spinning backfist) Dana White's Contender Series 11 June 26, 201811:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–2Zach ThumbTKO (punches) LFA 38 April 27, 201812:39 Minneapolis, United States
Loss5–2Tony LopezTKO (punches)KOTC: SupremacyApril 29, 201723:27 Wyandotte, Michigan, United StatesFor the KOTC Heavyweight Championship.
Win5–1Nathan BryantDecision (majority)Caged Power 11February 24, 201735:00 Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Win4–1 Josh Burns TKO (punches)TWC Pro Series: Anderson vs. VeerellaNovember 12, 201621:50 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Win3–1Anthony ColemanSubmission (triangle choke)Dual Combat Sports 5June 25, 201621:18 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win2–1Rasheed OrucheSubmission (keylock)Total Warrior Combat 28November 21, 201522:03 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Loss1–1Ryan PokryfkyDecision (unanimous)Total Warrior Combat 27June 20, 201535:00 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Win1–0Destin AllenTKO (punches)Total Warrior Combat 26November 22, 201412:25 Lansing, Michigan, United States

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