Karo Parisyan Possibly Going To Strikeforce?
by Kelvin Hunt on May 4, 2010 4:15 PM EDT
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That's the rumor/word from MMAFighting:
Former UFC welterweight contender Karo Parisyan has been in talks to fight for Strikeforce, MMA Fighting has learned.
Parisyan has not signed a contract with the San Jose-based organization yet, but if he does, he could debut as early as June 16 on the Strikeforce: Los Angeles show, which would make sense since the Armenian-born fight currently resides in the North Hollywood, Calif., area.
When contacted by MMA Fighting, Strikeforce refused to confirm or deny any talks with Parisyan.
A host of bad decisions and poor performances have put Karo Parisyan on pretty much everyone's dookie list. I'll admit I'm a fan of the guy as a fighter, and I even picked him to be my comeback fighter of the year for 2009. However, his testing positive for banned painkillers took away his UFC 94 victory against Dong Hyun Kim and it was all downhill from there. He pulled out of UFC 106 at the 11th hour and also had pulled out of a fight at UFC 88 at the 11th hour. That coupled with his wild history prompted Dana White to say that Karo would never fight in the UFC again. Now, we know we can talk that statement with a grain of salt somewhat. However, the crazy thing about Karo is that he's ONLY 27 years old. It's not likely, but just imagine if he could get his life somewhat back together? He's a talented guy and relentless fighter when he trains, but should Strikeforce take a chance on him?
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A first fight with Jay Hieron could be funner, winner fighting Diaz for the strap
Inhale deep, like the words of my breath—I never sleep, cause sleep is the cousin of death
Strikeforce should definitely pick him up
He’s a pretty big name, didn’t he fight Diaz in the UFC?
by doonerthesooner on May 4, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, it was an epic fight
Inhale deep, like the words of my breath—I never sleep, cause sleep is the cousin of death
diaz vs parisyan II
could be just as good. both guys are cocky and mouth off. could we see another incident inside the cage?
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. I was building a house, I don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. Bang. "Unforgiven" I drink your milkshake. I drink it up! "There Will BE Blood". Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales".
by wolfmanshowlforever on May 4, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
-250 Karo
Inhale deep, like the words of my breath—I never sleep, cause sleep is the cousin of death
I hear Strikeforce matchmaking is handled by manatees…
"I don't care, hit him with your groin!"
by 3PA on May 4, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I would much rather see Karo build his confidence back by fighting a few tune up fights on regional shows.He’s never going to get back into the swing of things by taking a tough fight right out of the gate,with his physical and mental problems,along with the ring rust.
He’s got no business fighting Diaz or Hieron,in his current state.
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You won’t find a bigger Karo fan than me but i’m glad the UFC let him go hopefully that made him hit rockbottom and he’s getting his life together now. Because the last thing I want is a guy as talanted and young to go down a dark path that he won’t recover from.
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