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Karo Parisyan

Nickname The Heat Birthdate 8/28/1982
Height / Weight 5'10" - 170 Place of Birth Yerevan, Armenia

A former WEC welterweight champion, Karo Parisyan is known by most MMA fans as an enormous talent who has seen potential wasted by personal issues. Considered a championship contender for years, eventually Karo's biggest struggles came outside of the cage as he struggled with painkiller addiction and emotional problems that led to a win over Dong Hyun Kim being overturned for a positive drug test and multiple last minute withdrawls from fights. Eventually Parisyan was unceremoniously cut from the UFC but will return to the promotion at UFC 123.

Last Fight

UFC 123: Jackson vs. Machida

Nov 20, 2010 10:00 PM EST
Karo Parisyan vs Dennis Hallman

Karo Parisyan Coverage

UFC on Fox 3: Take a bow, Nate Diaz, you deserve it after submitting Jim Miller

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2012 2:00 AM EDT

He's been known as Nate Diaz, Nick Diaz's little brother since winning The Ultimate Fighter 5. Tonight, he become Nate Diaz, title contender.

Bellator 67 Results: Chandler Knocks Out Gono, Baker Decisions Saunders

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on May 4, 2012 11:20 PM EDT

Bellator 67 Results: Chandler Knocks Out Gono, Baker Decisions Saunders

Bellator 67 preview and predictions for 'Chandler vs Gono' on May 4 in Rama

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 2, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger gives his Bellator 67 preview and predictions. Bellator 67 will showcase a "super fight" between current lightweight champion Michael Chandler and Japanese veteran Akihiro Gono.

UFC 145 Judo Chop: How Much Of Jon Jones' MMA Take Downs Are Greco And How Much Are Judo?

by Bloody Elbow from Bloody Elbow on Apr 19, 2012 12:00 PM EDT

A wrestling coach and a judoka look at the take downs of UFC champ Jon Jones before his bout with Rashad Evans at UFC 135.

Morning Report: Brock Lesnar Hits the Rumor Mill, Canadian Politicians Punch Each Other in the Face

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 2, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Brock Lesnar hits the rumor mill, Canadian politicians punch each other in the face, and MMA has another throwback weekend in today's edition of the Morning Report.

WMMA 1 results: Sean McCorkle gets finished, Karo Parisyan picks up a win

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 1, 2012 11:30 AM EDT

Complete Worldwide Mixed Martial Arts (WMMA) results from last night (March 31, 2012) at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.

Bellator 63: Welterweight Tournament Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Mar 29, 2012 6:13 PM EDT

#Bellator 63: Welterweight Tournament Dissection (preview and analysis)

Bellator 63 preview and predictions for 'Lozano vs Amoussou' on March 30 in Uncasville

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 28, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger provides a preview and some predictions for Bellator 63, which takes place this Friday night in Uncasville, Connecticutt and features the season six welterweight tournament.

Video: Karo Parisyan's First Pro Fight At Age 14

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Mar 26, 2012 10:00 PM EDT

UFC veteran Karo Parisyan started fighting at age 14 in an illegal bare-knuckle bout. Here's that video as well as excerpts from a recent Parisyan interview.

Karo Parisyan Opens Up on Career Struggles, Painkillers, and Why He's Still Here

by Ben Fowlkes from MMA Fighting on Mar 25, 2012 11:20 AM EDT

After a career's worth of struggles, Karo Parisyan is trying to turn it around. This time, he says, he's serious.

Karo Parisyan was never addicted to pain medications, looks for successful MMA return to shut up people

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 24, 2012 2:00 PM EDT

Karo Parisyan looks to get back to his winning ways on March 31, 2012, at Worldwide Mixed Martial Arts Alliance event in El Paso Texas. "The Heat" declares he was never addicted to pain medications and much more.

Bellator 63: Brian Foster out, Jordan Smith in against David Rickels on March 30 at Mohegan Sun

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Mar 22, 2012 1:41 PM EDT

Brian Foster was not medically cleared to compete at Bellator 63 and will be replaced by Jordan Smith against David Rickels on March 30 at Mohegan Sun.

The MMA Hour With Shamrock in Studio, Gustafsson, Parisyan, Alessio, DDP and Rogers

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Mar 19, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

The MMA Hour with Ken Shamrock in studio, Alexander Gustafsson, Karo Parisyan, John Alessio and Diamond Dallas Page,

MMA Quick Quote: MMA referees need fight experience before getting a gig

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 5, 2012 8:30 PM EST

Judo master Gene LeBell says he has a beef with the current state of MMA judging and officiating and says that some sort of actual experience in fighting should be a prerequisite before being allowed to judge or referee an MMA fight.

UFC On FX 2: Thiago Alves Vs. Martin Kampmann Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Mar 2, 2012 12:40 PM EST

UFC On FX 2: Thiago Alves Vs. Martin Kampmann Dissection (preview and analysis)

UFC On Fuel TV: Diego Sanchez Vs. Jake Ellenberger Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Feb 15, 2012 1:10 PM EST

UFC On Fuel TV: Diego Sanchez Vs. Jake Ellenberger Dissection (preview and analysis)

UFC on Fuel TV fight card: Diego Sanchez vs Jake Ellenberger preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 14, 2012 7:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at the UFC on Fuel TV main event between top welterweights Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger. What's the best path to victory for both fighters on Wednesday night? Find out inside.

UFC 143 results: What's next for Nick Diaz, assuming he doesn't retire?

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Feb 5, 2012 11:00 PM EST

Assuming he doesn't actually retire following his decision loss to Carlos Condit last night at UFC 143, who should Nick Diaz fight next? Here's a list to ponder.

UFC 143 fight card: Nick Diaz vs Carlos Condit preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 3, 2012 7:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at tomorrow night's UFC 143 main event between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit for the UFC interim welterweight title. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Aggression MMA fight card and line-up finalized for Feb. 11 in Edmonton

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Jan 24, 2012 6:12 PM EST

Aggression MMA fight card and line-up finalized for Feb. 11 in Edmonton featuring Ryan "The Real Deal" Ford taking on Tyson "The Man of" Steele.

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