It's been a long road for Karo Parisyan. After public battles with anxiety, addiction, and two cuts from the UFC, the judoka at last appears to have escaped the demons he once fought. Parisyan spoke to MMA Nation about his past, present, and future as he prepares for a bout against Jordan Smith at Amazon Forest Combat on Wednesday.
Amazon Forest Combat Preview: Five Former UFC Fighters Plus Judo and BJJ Icons
by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Sep 14, 2011 3:03 PM EDT
The Revival of Karo Parisyan: A Fighter's Climb Back From The Brink
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Sep 13, 2011 7:55 AM EDT
Karo Parisyan Added to Amazon Forest Combat Card September 14th
by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Aug 17, 2011 7:00 PM EDT