UFC 106: Karo Parisyan is going to eat Dustin Hazelett for breakfast

by Jesse Holland on Oct 30, 2009 11:40 AM EDT

Quoteworthy:

"I think it's a great style for me. It's a great matchup. I eat Jiu Jitsu guys for breakfast a lot of times. He's tough and he's got really good Jiu Jitsu and good standup. He's a well-rounded fighter, but I have fought 2 and 3-time Jiu Jitsu world champion guys man. And I'm a grappler myself so I really have some surprises for him. I have a tremendous respect for Dustin as an opponent. I don't know him as a person, but he looks like a nice guy. But like I said, I have been training a lot with tall and lanky guys. I think it is a great matchup due to the fact that I should be able to overpower him, beat on him a little bit and catch him in submissions myself. Dustin is not going to do anything that I've never seen before. He' not going to throw anything my way that I've never seen. He's good off of his back and a good Jiu Jitsu guy, but that's all he is. I'm a grappler myself, a Judo artist. I have good takedowns and my standup has come a long way, so it's a very good matchup man. I can't wait. I can't wait to get in the cage and it's going to be a lot of fun."

– Former number one welterweight contender Karo Parisyan talks about his road back to becoming relevant again in the crowded 170-pound title chase. "Heat" will embark on that journey against submission specialist Dustin Hazelett at UFC 106: "Griffin vs. Ortiz 2″ from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 21. The Armenian-born Judoka has not competed since a No Contest against "Stun Gun" Kim at UFC 94 back in January. He tested positive for painkillers following the bout and served a nine month suspension. What can we expect from Parisyan -- who hasn't won since UFC 78 -- when he returns?

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His ‘bro’ count has dwindled to nothing.

by Sir Chokemout on Oct 30, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions

but you still know who he is.

Hazelett by disgusting arm bar

by Big Zino on Oct 30, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions

I love McLovin

I say Hazelett by stare-down induced panic attack.

by Punch You in the Ovaries on Oct 30, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Haze and Mousasi are my top 2 favorite fighters. This is his 2nd chance at a name opponent, and I fully expect Haze to win this with another impressive finish. Karo can be really aggressive with his ground and pound, but Haze was taking some BIG elbows from Burkman and stayed composed. If he can tighten up his striking, he definitely has this in the bag.

Haze by flying reverse omoplata armbar anaconda choke.

by Synyster on Oct 30, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions

if anyone could do a made up sub like that its hazelett lmfao! but i agree with everyone hazelett’s been really impressive and i expect nothing but amazing submisions from this kid or even just a good fight

by Jared on Oct 30, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Remember guys when he use to be the sh!t. Did you ever imagine Karo slipping this bad back then? Anyways, Haze with something slick. If he does that then match him with DHK or hell someone in top 15 at WW or Kampmann or Semtex (good enough TD defense to force him into showing new crease in his game) or Condit yea Condit. Too many good matchups for him.

by NameNotRequired on Oct 30, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

when Karo was like 22 years old he was a bad mofo! I expected jhim to be amazing by now! what a fall from grace/

1 fighters is on the decline, the other is on the rise. Both are coming off long layy offs…I gotta go with mcLovin!

by john G on Oct 31, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Dustin will win. Kara did used to be the Shit, now he is SHIT and when he fights Dustin, he will be eating Shit!

by john G on Oct 31, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Karo isn’t winning this. McLovin with whatever slick jitz move he wants.

by DSmith on Oct 30, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Wait till you see his mad panic Judo skills, bro

by Oleg on Oct 30, 2009 11:46 AM EDT reply actions

I have been one of the biggest Karo fans over the years but he really just needs to keep his mouth shut and fight. He had a title shot a few years ago and has not lived up to his potential. He has talked allot over the years and not back it up all the times. I don’t think he’s a gatekeeper but he’s going to have to work really hard to climb up the WW ranks.

by bobby o'shea on Oct 30, 2009 11:52 AM EDT reply actions

Karo’s fights always go the distance, but they are never boring. Hazelett better have more stand-up that what he’s shown, or Karo will toss him around and beat on him.

by PW on Oct 30, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Never boring? Did you not watch his last fight or did you fall asleep like I did during that fight? Karo used to be exciting but he has to get his head cleared up so that he can get back to being the fighter that he once was.

Hazelett will win by stepping in the ring.

by deadgrassinyard on Oct 30, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Karo should be a 155lbr, if Diego Sanchez could make it, he can.

by DAVE A on Oct 30, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed with PW and Dave A.

by OJR on Oct 30, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions

lol~ karo couldn’t make 155..

by stinky~fingers on Oct 30, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Karo has a hard time making 170. Is he suppose to stop eating cheeseburgers entirely?

by jay on Oct 30, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Coulndn’t agree more Dave. Karo would be in better shape at 155.

by DolFan on Oct 30, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Use to be a big fan too. I love seein good/top class Judo. And thats what Karo is all about. But his last few fights have sucked azz and I prefer Maclovin here. I always look forward to seeing him fight. Dude’s a class BJJ practioner

by IrishKev on Oct 30, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

im a big fan of karo, he’s had wars in his career, serra, deigo, nick diaz, lytle… the list goes on.

that said, i think parisyan’s had his time. i’m going with mclovin 2nd round submission rear naked choke. You heard it here first, folks.

by ironfist_55 on Oct 30, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions

He gave GSP a pretty good go.

by Pat on Oct 30, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions

That was a long time ago, and Karo has not evolved at all since then.

by LJ on Oct 30, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions

He has evolved into a worse fighter.

by peazy on Oct 30, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions

why does the ufc website say he lost to stun gun? he won that fight but pissed dirty so shouldn’t it have been ruled a no contest?

by spitforce on Oct 30, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I think it should be ruled no contest. Maybe the UFC says that he lost to Stun Gun, because he did. The judges just felt otherwise.

by LJ on Oct 30, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m really excited about this fight. I think it could be FOTN.

by shonuff on Oct 30, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions

The problem with Karo’s outlook is… he is thinking.
Don’t think, do what your coaches at Extreme Couture tell you to do and you got a good chance. Anything outside of that, with the addition to running your mouth, isn’t gonna boad well for you Bro.

by Luppers on Oct 30, 2009 12:01 PM EDT reply actions

It’s almost like Karo needs to prove himself again. It might take just one fight but after the MMA resume he’s compiled he’s been kind of derailed recently.

by JTD on Oct 30, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions

Do you know who I am BRO??!?!?!

by Lestat on Oct 30, 2009 12:23 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, you’re that fat guy that got his tooth knocked out by Alves aren’t you?

by peazy on Oct 30, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Sanchez, not alves

by James S on Oct 30, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions

My bad.

by peazy on Oct 30, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I guess you don’t know who he is, bro.

by PW on Oct 30, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I got the fat guy part right though.

by peazy on Oct 30, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

So you kinda know who he is eh bro?

by jay on Oct 30, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Alves knock him out too on a fight night card I believe. Karo called early stoppage but all the same he was planted! Thats when Alves got Hughes in England

by IrishKev on Oct 30, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Mclovin gonna sub this fatboy.

by peazy on Oct 30, 2009 12:29 PM EDT reply actions

Bring back his cousin, The Armenian Midget!

by MMArt on Oct 30, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions

That dude was like 4ft 6.

by peazy on Oct 30, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Karo sucks. He hasn’t looked good in years. He’s also the only chubby 170 pounder I have ever seen. Get in shape or rop down to 155 dude.

by Wes on Oct 30, 2009 12:35 PM EDT reply actions

Perfectly put wes.

Karo shouldn’t keep saying its a great match up. What’s his idea of one anyways? All he said was how badly he’ll beat this Guy. Gave him lil to no credit. And talked about how he’s an absolute pro @ all aspects of mma & that he’ll tear him apart.

Sounds like a one sided affair. Which usually doesn’t equate to a great match up. Maybe he means just getting paid? Either way he’s a putz & I hope mcLovin wins

by Daniel worby on Oct 30, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Hazelett will take this

by Lester The Pimp on Oct 30, 2009 12:48 PM EDT reply actions

wow, lots of karo haters. he did put on imo one of the best fights in mma history against sanchez. and he did have GSP in some crazy lock in their prelim fight.

i have no doubt he will beat the snot out of hezelett. the only question is whether he will pass his urine test..

by spitforce on Oct 30, 2009 12:54 PM EDT reply actions

Beat the snot out of him? Are you freakin kiddin me? I seriously don’t know if he could beat your Mom anymore. He looks like he trains about once a week.

by Wes on Oct 30, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Hazelett via snoozefest decision. I used to like Karo, has good judo, but his last few fights have been snoozers. He needs to get his head back in the game.

by Belisarius on Oct 30, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions

i was hoping diaz was goin to pop this clown on tuf 5. “do you know who i am” was hilarious. what a tool. dustin anyway possible cause karo is a moron. love to see baroni ko his ass like menne.

by jjk on Oct 30, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions