UFC Quick Quote: Get ready for the rebirth of 'The Heat'
by Jesse Holland on Nov 18, 2009 9:32 AM EST
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"I love Dustin, but I don’t feel threatened by him at all. I want to show people that I’m just as dangerous as he is on the ground. People keep telling me how good and how tricky he is, but I’ve been known to do some pretty tricky things before that are ten-times better than anything in Dustin’s game. I’ve fought a lot of really good submission guys like Nick Diaz, who was a good jiu-jitsu guy, Drew Fickett, who was a good grappler and Fernando Vasconcelos, who was a two-time jiu-jitsu world champion. I’ve fought some pretty elite jiu-jitsu guys and have come really close to submitting them, but they never submitted me. I’ve only lost three fights [in the UFC]. You may win the most unbelievable fights anyone has ever seen, but people always seem to remember when you were at your worst. They always forget all of the good things you’ve done in the cage and for the sport. I’ve been off my game for a few years, so I don’t blame people who are underestimating what I can do in this fight. They don’t expect to see the old Karo who did all of the crazy stuff back then, but I’m trying to bring that Karo back for this fight – like the rebirth of 'The Heat'. If I can come into this fight in shape and with a clear mind, I should be able to win this fight decisively."
– Former number one welterweight contender Karo Parisyan talks to UFC.com about his long road back to becoming relevant again in the crowded 170-pound title chase. "The 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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how he ends the quote
If I can come into this fight in shape and with a clear mind, I should be able to win this fight decisively."
Sounds like somebody isn’t 100% convinced themselves.
It sounds reasonable to me
I hate it when ppl make empty brags like “he has no f’ing chance I’m gonna rip his head off.” This seems like a objective and reasonable way of looking at it.
disagree
maybe I’m more competitive than you frosnt1 but I just can’t imagine going into a fight or football or hockey game thinking anything other than “im going to rip someones head off”
It’s not a piano recital
by Bigger Zino on Nov 18, 2009 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
with ya Zino
win or lose I always think win first…I can deal with losing but never plan for it
by McArthur... on Nov 18, 2009 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
War Karo!
I have always been a pretty big Karo fan…not so much for his antics on TUF and his odd attitude but he’s been in some great fights in the past. The guy is still pretty young and he’s always had the skills and tools to be a top contender. I hope we do see a rebirth of the heat and more than anything I hope he comes in shape for the fight cause he’s been looking more and more flabby the past few fights. Karo always brings a high level intensity to the fight and I hope he pulls this one out and makes a run at the top of the division.
"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you'll be a mile from them, and you'll have their shoes."
by Buster Bluth on Nov 18, 2009 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
exciting decisions
i agree.although hes been in a few decisions theyve always been crackers not john fitchesque!! if the old karo shows up i fully expect him to come away with the win and fight of the night bonus!!
He's had a lot of decisions
But I don’t think he’s ever been in a boring fight. Right on about the Fitch-esque decisions, Scott. That guy sucks.
I'm kind of a big deal.
huge karo fan
I love watching karo fight sounds like hes confident going into this fight
my favorite karo moment was at the stare down with diego when he made his mean face and wiped his nose that was pretty dam funny
Agreed...IF and SHOULD???
“….If I can come into this fight in shape and with a clear mind, I should be able to win this fight decisively.”
Karo….the fight’s in 4 days!! The uncertainty of your physical and mental fitness at this stage of the game are concerning.
Next time try a line like “I’m coming into this fight in shape, focused and will win”. Anything less and I’m convinced you’re still a nut job.
Either way, I hare Karo and like Hazelett and think Dustin takes this via sub.
Great styles
I really like this match up cos I love the fighting style of both these guys. I also like Hazelett’s personality so I’ll be rooting for him!
Everyone keeps telling me how good Dustin is.
Do you know who the F- I am??
sorry c-war but its...
Do you know who the F- I am bro?
by McArthur... on Nov 18, 2009 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
Stun Gun did win that fight
it was a little sloppy but a W looks the same in the record books.
by Bigger Zino on Nov 18, 2009 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
Haze is one of my favorites, and no matter what Karo shows up with, Haze will have an answer to. Karo is tapping in this one guys.
Syn
Caro is one of my favorites, and no matter what Haze shows up with, Caro will have an answer to.
Better this way.
old karo?
I don’t know about that! I saw 2 of his fights live and both were ridiculously boring an uneventful. I’d like to see a brand new karo! Hopefully he brings it.
yeah a lot of his fights have ended in decisions so i guess he isnt the most exciting from the perspective that he’s not gonna get a lot of highlight reel submissions or knock outs.
but i think he was referring to the old karo from 2004, 2005 when he put a string of good results together and was no.1 contender for the belt before he picked up an injury.
i still fancy hazelett for this one
I guess he was in delusions when he said that
He’s a great fighter but come on, the welterweight division has improved a lot. He has to evolve also. He cannot always depend on that Judo throw. He can’t even bust a grape. I see this as Hazelett winning via submission in the third round.
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