UFC HISTORY
UFC 59: Reality Check (4/15/06) Parisyan defeated Nick Thompson via submission (strikes) at 4:44 of the first round.
UFC 53: Heavy Hitters (6/4/05) Parisyan defeated Matt Serra by unanimous decision at 5:00min of the third round.
UFC 51: SUPER SATURDAY (2/5/2005): Parisyan makes his fourth appearance in a UFC event when he fights welterweight Chris Lytle at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
UFC 49: UNFINISHED BUSINESS (8/21/04): Parisyan defeated Nick Diaz by split decision at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
UFC 46: SUPER NATURAL (1/31/04): Parisyan lost to Canadian Georges St. Pierre by unanimous decision after three rounds at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
UFC 44: UNDISPUTED (9/26/03): Parisyan put on a judo exhibition in defeating Dave Strasser by submission in 3:52 of the first round, tap out by arm bar, at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Q&A
Thoughts on opponent, Diego Sanchez?Diego is a tough guy. People say things about him because he came off the show, but I’ve always said it doesn’t matter where he came from, he’s a tough guy, he’s undefeated, and he’s proven himself. But he’s challenged me a couple of times, and he should be careful what he wishes for because it might just come true, and that’s what happened this time. He’s gonna feel some heat when we fight.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I love martial arts. I started with Gene LeBell when I was 8 years old and I continued in Hayastan Cross Training.
What ranks and titles have you held? Judo Black Belt, Grappling World Black Belt Judo International Champion/ Pan American Judo Silver Medalist/ BJJ National Champion.
Do you have any heroes? My Father.
What is your favorite technique?Armbar.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?It's been my dream.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No.
What was your job before you started fighting? I started fighting while I was still in school. I had my first MMA fight at 14 years old. I have also done stunt work for movies.
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