UFC Quick Quote: Are fans convinced that Karo Parisyan has overcome his demons?
by Jesse Holland on Sep 4, 2010 11:37 AM EDT
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And is there any chance "The Heat" can become a contender again in today's UFC welterweight division?
"Somehow I knew I'd get back in, at least I hoped I would. What Dana said was in the heat of the moment. He felt we were friends and that I'd backstabbed him. Thank God he changed his mind. He told me to get a fight under my belt. He told me to get my life back on track and that's what I did. My issues had to do with my anxiety problems and panic attacks. Painkillers were thrown out there, but that wasn't it. People made these accusations because I'd been popped for medication (months before). I'd taken two pain pills the morning of my fight for a torn hamstring and didn't think much of it. Every fighter I know takes pain medication like it's M&Ms. I was the unlucky one who only took it the day of the fight without even thinking about it. I think the UFC knows I still have something I can accomplish in the cage. They know that I can become a contender again and I will."
Despite a lifetime ban from UFC President Dana White following multiple infractions, former welterweight standout Karo Parisyan is getting another shot at UFC stardom after a successful return against Ben Mortimer under the Impact FC banner in Australia last July. The Armenian tells Sherdog.com that he's been able to overcome -- or at least contain -- the pre-fight anxiety attacks that led to his Octagon troubles in the past. Are fans convinced he's on the level? And can he fight his way back into contention in one of the sport's deepest divisions?
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What a fucking clown
Can’t believe this asshole gets into the UFC again…
The joke is on UFC though, he’ll fuck up again and ruin whatever card he’s on.
by Lester The Pimp on Sep 4, 2010 11:40 AM EDT reply actions
+ 1
Anderson Silva is by far the number one P4P king!!! Even when he is losing a fight he still comes back and finishes for the win! GSP dominates the whole fight and still can't finish! LOL
He can update his most famous line too....
DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM BRO?!? Im the guy that will show up on dope IF I show up.
Nothing Ever Changes When Nothing Ever Changes
by JasonFahQ on Sep 4, 2010 12:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i reallly wanted Haze to twist his arm in ways he's never seen too.
hopefully he’ll get that fight sometime.
I should never have doubted the wisdom of David W-S or the talent of Junior Dos Santos…and screw Dana White
LATE TAKEDOWN FTW
His next fight after Hallman will be at UFC 129 against Daley
and the winner of that gets Nick Diaz at UFC 134
Arm.bar.bandit saw me slow dancing with Anderson Silva. I had my hands on his ass.
nice
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
Hold on didnt Karo already toss Nick around before like he was a Judo sparring partner
Not sure if i want to see a repeat of that again,but Diaz Daley sounds tempting:)
Fedor "The Last Can Crusher" Emelianstinko finally falls at the hands of a washed up UFC Contender...the Irony:)
Just read this quote
Zero accountability. ‘everyone does it but I got caught..’
Anxiety, sure, I can see that. But his problems are deeper than that. Self absorbed bag of shit.
I don’t care about his personal issues as long as he shows up and fights. I used to be a big fan of this guy when he was fighting Serra, Diaz, Lytle, and St. Pierre. He was awesome to watch. If he can perform like that again, I’m happy to have him back. Even if he never makes it back to top-tier, he’ll make for a lot of exciting fights at mid-level. I say give him whatever’s left of BJ after Hughes finishes with him.
"Who's da MASTA?!!!"
Karo's an addict but question.......
Most painkillers are opiate based (main ingredient in heroin) and are very addictive. I think, if I remember right, Karo said he took Percocets that day, which are definitly addictive. I doubt he just took 2 pills the morning of the fight. My guess is he’s an addict.
Painkillers are no joke, some are as addictive as heroin. Look at Jamarcus Russell (just released 1st overall pick by the Raiders) he just got caught with codeine syrup without a script. Basically the same thing, opiate based and supposed to be used for pain but very addictive.
Are painkillers(Oxy’s, codeine, morphine, hydrocodone, percocet, etc), even with a prescription, legal in MMA? or are they a banned substance? I know it depends somewhat on the Athletic Commision of that State, but in general. Obviously I know painkillers are not a PED, but im curious. and I know taking those types of drugs is illegal without a prescription but if the person has a prescription for em, is it still illegal in MMA?
banned regardless
And two Percocets puts my on my asssss.
Like in a good way, but man I wouldn’t be up for anything taxing for the next 7-8 hours.
Jon Jones LHW Champion 2011
Gray and Pray LW Champion 2011
Codeine Syrup
mixed with sprite and if you want to get crazy a jolly rancher on the bottom.
“Syzurpp”
super popular right now.
I am curious with your last question as well. What if someone has a prescription for Darvocets? Guess it falls in the same no no category as Diaz with his Med. Mari. card?
-It's Better To Be Judged By Twelve Than Carried By Six-
(In the name of the SouthCaliStunNa, amen)
by *Californication* on Sep 4, 2010 12:13 PM EDT reply actions
Sleeping Pill
Who cares about this bum. He’s a mediocre and boring fighter. Last time I saw him live in Jersey, I literally took a nap. It was THAT bad.
I was happy when Dana got rid of him, not because he backed out of a fights, but that UFC would stop trying to pawn him off as a main event card fighter.
let it be
Karo has always been an entertaining fighter guys!! fight with Diego Sanchez..how can you forget that…In my opinion his done alot for the UFC. Therefore he will always have a part history…Best throws in MMa..You guys got to agree with me on that one….I cannot wait to see him in action!!!!!!!!!!
I reckon Jon Jones takes that award
Arm.bar.bandit saw me slow dancing with Anderson Silva. I had my hands on his ass.
I''ll back you up DHFMAN.
Karo has been really entertaining in the past, and I hope he can be that way again in the future. He apologized for his stupid comments, blaming it on English not being his first language and things sounding not how they were meant to, but nobody seems to give a shit. All I care about is exciting fights, which is what he used to deliver. Lets see if he able to do that again.
by Ade on Sep 6, 2010 3:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Karo had his day, and is now BORING...
That Diego fight was 5 years ago! A half assed loss, to a mid-level fighter, a half of a decade ago does not keep me clamoring to see this snooze-fest fight again. He and his fans are Rip Van Winkle’s. You’ve been doped up and asleep so long you the world moved right past you.
I'm still a fan
of Karo the fighter. I have no opinions of Karo as a person, but I love watching him fight.
"Who's da MASTA?!!!"
not at all...
I live in Las Vegas now, but i used to live in LA….theres a huge Karo following down there…If he fights at staples center one day…It would be sold out for sure..
Has Karo Parisyan has overcome his demons?
I dunno but he looks higher then Joe Rogan on 4/20 in that picture.
whatever happened in the past, is all over.
Karo has been one of the best at 170 lbs for 5-6 years now. His only three losses have been against GSP, Diego Sanchez and Alves. All within the top 5 in the div. Either your new to MMA and UFC or a hater. Karo fights are never boring, best judo throws in MMA. And we saw what Haze can do, besides get knocked out by everyone.
The mania editors did a butcher job on this one, Here is what Karo really said
Bro listen, Somehow I knew I’d get back in , at least I hoped to God I would. What Dana said was in the heat of the moment bro. He felt we were friends and that I’d backstabbed him btu I swear to god I would never to that to a friend bro. Thank God he changed his mind. He told me listen bro get a fight under my belt. He told me to get my life back on track bro and that’s what I did. bro My issues had to do with my anxiety problems and panic attacks. Painkillers were thrown out there, but that wasn’t it thank God. Bro People made these accusations because I’d been popped for medication (months before). I’d taken two pain pills the morning of my fight for a torn hamstring hoping God willing nobody would think much of it. Bro Every fighter I know takes pain medication like it’s M&Ms Bro, come on. God wasnt so willing which is why I was the unlucky one who only took it the day of the fight without even thinking about it Bro. I think the UFC knows who I am and the fans better know who I am bro I still have something I can accomplish in the cage bro. I know that God Willing I can become a contender again and believe me bro I will."
lol are you serious?
or just fcking arou?d
I should never have doubted the wisdom of David W-S or the talent of Junior Dos Santos…and screw Dana White
LATE TAKEDOWN FTW
and then he went on to say
I sear to god bro I would eat all these welter wieghts for breakfest. Bro when bruce buffer says karo the heeeeeeeaaaaaaaaat parisyan I swear to god bro I become a killer. Im ganna throw who ever I fight on his head then ask him do you know who I am now. Bro i get pumped up even thinking about. God willing Ill be champion by the end of september.
OK...
“Kimbo Slice will never fight for the UFC”
“Karo Parisyan will never fight for the UFC again!”
“Chuck’s done fighting”
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Starting to see a pattern here. I’ll give it another 2 or 3 fights and we’ll see Daley back in the UFC too…
Arlovski : Kang : GSP : Rampage : Lytle : Huerta : Quarry : Serra : Wandy : Pulver : Alvarez
Another fighter who was relevant when having one strong discipline was enough in MMA
Can’t even remember when he last finished anyone in the UFC…
Shame, he used to be entertaining…
A burning passion from a burning mass reaches up for the sky
by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on Sep 4, 2010 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
Glad to see him back
The dude is an interesting fighter and belongs in the UFC. As long as he doesn’t pull a Filho during his fights, who cares if he loves the sweet caress of the opioids.
"Give a man a match, and he'll be warm for a minute, but set him on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
Fan of: Cole Miller, Dentist Neer, Alan Belcher, Bones Jones, Frank Mir
Karo is still a beast despite the hate which is often as the celebrity nip slips you smack off to
Karo is notan easy fight for anyone…striker or grappler.Once he gets a win under his belt hes going to be back to tearing through the welter weight rankings with u.d. wins as usual.You Heard It First;)
Fedor "The Last Can Crusher" Emelianstinko finally falls at the hands of a washed up UFC Contender...the Irony:)
I'm not convinced...
…and this is coming from someone who actually wants to see him back in the UFC.
One loss in his last six fights, and that to Alves.
"Give a man a match, and he'll be warm for a minute, but set him on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
Fan of: Cole Miller, Dentist Neer, Alan Belcher, Bones Jones, Frank Mir
Technically, his record's 4-1-1 in his last six fights...
And that’s kind of irrelevant to the question – do you think Karo’s overcome his demons? After his loss to Diego, Karo couldn’t or wouldn’t put in the extra effort to try and finish a fight against people he was good enough to beat, and by all accounts he was a train wreck post-Alves. It doesn’t help that he looked like he struggled more than he should have IMO in his last win.
Well, that doesn’t contradict what I said: one loss in his last six fights. But I hear what you’re saying. I can only hope he is smart enough not to F up again now that he has been given this (presumably final) chance. We won’t know until he shows up I guess. I hope he gets his act together.
"Give a man a match, and he'll be warm for a minute, but set him on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
Fan of: Cole Miller, Dentist Neer, Alan Belcher, Bones Jones, Frank Mir
I hope so too. Fighting at full capacity, he could at the very least be in the title mix, and that could make for some compelling new match-ups in the WW division.
I DONt WANNA WATCH KARO BACK OUT AGAIN!!!!
F him! and his pill poppin ways …anxiety my arse!!!!!!!
send him to strikefarce!!!
DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Karo- “A gorgeous beautiful judo throw”(entertaining but next to useless IMO). Hughes and Karo needs to happen. Karo was whining about his missed chance at hughes years ago, let this fight happen. I think if karo doesn’t lose his head again, he’s good for the UFC. He has draw power and is fun to watch fight, even though he couldn’t finish my grandma, he sure would put on a show and throw her around a lot. A fight between him and Nate Diaz would be great, would be lots of build up for that one.
WTF
I say fuck the haters and get back in and prove yourself, Karo was awesome and deff one of the most exciting WW to watch, so get over the whole “pills” thing and move on, dude deserves another shot, everyone makes mistakes, and this is his chance to fix that. I hope he does great.
Now if ya heart was as big as ya mouth you'd be real, but its not so I know if you get knocked you'll squeal.
by kneegrowdamnus@gmail.com on Sep 4, 2010 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
Nate Diaz...
Nate Diaz might be the only fight I want to see Karo in. Give him Nate, if he loses, cut the sleeping pill from the UFC again. Nate will at least try to keep this bum interesting. Plus the bad blood from TUF will add to the build up. Maybe we can see Nick start a fight in the lobby of a hotel trying to go after Karo after the fight as well. Now, that’s the only way Karo can be interesting to me.
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