Karo Parisyan vs. Thiago Alves in the Works for UFC 84 - Fight Forum - MMA - UFC - Boxing - K1

FightingIrish · 01-10-2008, 05:58 PM

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Posted by MMA Junkie on January 10, 2008 at 5:17 pm ET

Karo ParisyanThe rumored fight card for UFC’s first-ever event in Canada is looking better and better.

MMAjunkie.com (UFC News & Rumors - MMA News - UFC Fighters - UFC Event Recaps and Previews - MMAjunkie.com) has confirmed that a rumored bout between UFC welterweight contenders Karo Parisyan (18-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC) and Thiago Alves (13-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) is in the works and expected to take place at the UFC’s April 19 event in Montreal.

Sources close to both fighters today told MMAjunkie.com that the fight has been discussed and that bout agreements are expected to be signed. The welterweight bout would complement UFC 84’s main event between UFC welterweight champ Matt Serra and interim champ Georges St. Pierre.

Parisyan, a perennial contender, is still looking to claim the title shot he was awarded nearly two years ago. However, an injury forced the Judo expert out of a scheduled championship bout with then-champ Matt Hughes, and since then, Parisyan’s been trying to stand out in a crowded 170-pound division. He most recently defeated Ryo Chonan at UFC 78 with a unanimous decision — his ninth decision win in his past 11 victories.

During a recent appearance on HDNet’s “Inside MMA,” Parisyan was asked about a possible fight with top contender Jon Fitch. Parisyan, though, said he wanted a “more-guaranteed win” and said he needs “an easier fight than Jon Fitch so I can basically have a high percentage of beating (the opponent) and getting a title shot.” Parisyan, who did clarify that he had never been offered a fight with Fitch, specifically mentioned Alves and Marcus Davis as possibilities.

Parisyan has had to fight five times since he was first awarded a title shot.

Although Fitch is now out of the picture (he’s fighting Akihiro Gona at UFC 82 in March), Parisyan isn’t getting much of a break with Alves, who’s won his past four fights, including a “Fight of the Night” performance over Chris Lytle at UFC 78 in November. His only UFC losses have come to Fitch and veteran Spencer Fisher.

The 24-year-old garnered some spotlight after a December 2006 win over Tony DeSouza. However, Alves failed his UFC 66 drug test due to spironolactone, a diuretic that was prescribed by a doctor to help Alves make weight. After the failed test, Alves said he didn’t realize the drug was a banned substance. Regardless, the California State Athletic Commission shut down the fighter with a nine-month suspension.

However, he returned in solid fashion at UFC Fight Night 11, assaulting the legs of Japanese fighter Kuniyoshi Hironaka to score a second-round submission via verbal tap-out due to the kicks.

UFC officials have been busy this week finalizing bouts for UFC 81 (Feb. 2), UFC 82 (March 1), UFC Fight Night 13 (April 2) and UFC 84 (April 19). The UFC is also finalizing details for a London event (UFC 83) that will take place March 8. According to MMAWeekly.com, Michael Bisping and Charles McCarthy will battle in a middleweight bout at the event.

This should be a great fight! Karo's Judo and Jiu Jitsu vs Alves' solid MT, I'm looking forward to this fight.

FatCat · 01-10-2008, 06:04 PM

Nice!! There's no chance in hell this ends up being a boring fight, not even close. I like it.

twigz · 01-10-2008, 06:36 PM

I'd love to see this fight! Hopefully no one gets injured in training and this fight happens.

FightFan76 · 01-10-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FightingIrish

This should be a great fight! Karo's Judo and Jiu Jitsu vs Alves' solid MT, I'm looking forward to this fight.

Yeah I agree, this makes for a very interesting fight.....

Mulla · 01-11-2008, 06:13 AM

Man this card is shaping up to be excellent!

I could really see this fight going either way, both guys like to stand and slug and also have good grappling skills! Potential fight of the night!

mlabelle · 01-11-2008, 07:30 AM

Can't wait to see the official card for this event.

earvinarp · 01-11-2008, 07:49 AM

That's a good match but I cannot help feel sorry for Karo. It feels like the guy is up there in the ranks of the WW division and they keep throwing up and comers at him. This way he'll probably lose. I mean, come on, he lost to Sanchez when everyone was losing to Sanchez. With his record, he deserves a title shot much more than someone like... YES! FORREST GRIFFIN!

Kompressor · 01-11-2008, 07:53 AM

Is wanting a 'more guaranteed win' the warrior spirit?

earvinarp · 01-11-2008, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kompressor

Is wanting a 'more guaranteed win' the warrior spirit?

You should tattoo that somewhere in your body.

mlabelle · 01-11-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by earvinarp

That's a good match but I cannot help feel sorry for Karo. It feels like the guy is up there in the ranks of the WW division and they keep throwing up and comers at him. This way he'll probably lose. I mean, come on, he lost to Sanchez when everyone was losing to Sanchez. With his record, he deserves a title shot much more than someone like... YES! FORREST GRIFFIN!

lol
pooooooor Griffin. pppooooorrrr

If both Fitch and Karo win there matchup, whose the first contender?

Mickey Finn · 01-11-2008, 07:59 PM

this is gonna be a war. id give the edge to karo but id like to see thiago win

takenover · 01-12-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by earvinarp

That's a good match but I cannot help feel sorry for Karo. It feels like the guy is up there in the ranks of the WW division and they keep throwing up and comers at him. This way he'll probably lose. I mean, come on, he lost to Sanchez when everyone was losing to Sanchez. With his record, he deserves a title shot much more than someone like... YES! FORREST GRIFFIN!

I feel the same way.And his lost to sanchez was questionabale for me.There hasnt been a fight yet that was boring with him also.

takenover · 01-12-2008, 06:55 AM

Date Result Opponent Event Method Round Time
11/17/2007 Win Ryo Chonan UFC 78: Validation Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
5/26/2007 Win Josh Burkman UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
12/13/2006 Win Drew Fickett UFC Fight Night 7 Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
08/17/2006 Loss Diego Sanchez UFC Fight Night 6 Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
04/15/2006 Win Nick Thompson UFC 59: Reality Check Submission (Strikes) 1 4:44
06/04/2005 Win Matt Serra UFC 53: Heavy Hitters Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
02/05/2005 Win Chris Lytle UFC 51: Super Saturday Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
08/21/2004 Win Nick Diaz UFC 49: Unfinished Business Decision (Split) 3 5:00
05/21/2004 Win Shonie Carter WEC 10 Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
01/31/2004 Loss Georges St. Pierre UFC 46: Supernatural Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
09/26/2003 Win Dave Strasser UFC 44: Undisputed Submission (Kimura) 1 3:52
03/23/2003 Win Fernando Vasconcelos KOTC 22 Decision 3 5:00
02/15/2003 Win Antonio McKee UAGF 3 Decision N/A N/A
03/30/2001 Win Darrell Smith RSF 3 Submission (Armbar) 1 0:59
01/05/2001 Loss Sean Sherk RSF 2 TKO (Towel) 1 16:20
10/10/2000 Loss Sean Sherk RSF 1 Decision 1 18:00
06/07/1999 Win Guido Jennings KK 16 Submission (Choke) 1 6:33
05/15/1999 Win Justin Bumphus ESF Submission N/A N/A
04/05/1999 Win Scott Davis KK 14 Submission (Armbar) 1 2:16
04/05/1999 Win Jason Rittgers KK 14 Submission (Armbar) 1 1:58
02/01/1999 Win Zach McKinney KK 12 Submission (Strikes) 1 0:23
02/01/1999 Win Brian Warren KK 12 Submission (Ankle Lock) 1 0:44

FightFan76 · 01-12-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mlabelle

lol
pooooooor Griffin. pppooooorrrr

If both Fitch and Karo win there matchup, whose the first contender?

I am sorry, I like Karo and love watching his fights but right now if GSP beats Serra and Fitch wins his fight than I gotta go w/ Fitch. He has the best chance to beat GSP out of any WW and I believe he would beat Karo head to head.....