Josh Parisian

16-9-0★ 1bonus

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 8-2

Last fight: Loss vs Lazar Todev · TKO · Jan 31, 2026

16-9-0 · 14 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Lazar TodevTKO · R2 4:55

OKTAGONOKTAGON 83: Samsonidse vs Machaev·January 31, 2026

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Josh Parisian holds a professional MMA record of 16-9-0. Parisian has won 16 fights: 12 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Parisian lands 4.37 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 1.06 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: January 31, 2026. Tracked organizations: OKTAGON, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'4"193 cm
Weight: 265 lbs120 kg
Reach: 79"201 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jun 28, 1989
Age: 37
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Lazar Todev
OKTAGON 83: Samsonidse vs Machaev· Jan 31, 2026· Heavyweight· 16-9 vs 13-7
TKO
R2 · 4:55
WIN
vs Marcus Maulding
WXC 99: Seasons Beatings· Dec 5, 2025· Heavyweight· 16-8 vs 9-20
TKO
R1 · 2:50
LOSS
vs Robelis Despaigne
UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2· Mar 9, 2024· Heavyweight· 15-8 vs 5-0
TKO
R1 · 0:18
LOSS
vs Martin Buday
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs Dos Anjos· Aug 12, 2023· Heavyweight· 15-7 vs 13-1
SUB
R1 · 4:11
LOSS
vs Jamal Pogues
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs Blanchfield· Feb 18, 2023· Heavyweight· 15-6 vs 10-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alan Baudot
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Gamrot· Jun 25, 2022· Heavyweight· 15-5 vs 7-5
TKO
R2 · 3:04
POTN
LOSS
vs Don'Tale Mayes
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Daukaus· Dec 18, 2021· Heavyweight· 14-5 vs 9-4
TKO
R3 · 3:26
WIN
vs Roque Martinez
UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs Ige· Jun 19, 2021· Heavyweight· 14-4 vs 15-8-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Parker Porter
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Clark· Nov 28, 2020· Heavyweight· 13-4 vs 11-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chad Johnson
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 29· Aug 18, 2020· Heavyweight· 13-3 vs 6-2
KO
R1 · 3:43
WIN
vs Marcus Maulding
WXC 86: Warrior Wednesday 11· Jan 29, 2020· Heavyweight· 12-3 vs 8-11
TKO
R1 · 3:57
WIN
vs Matunga Djikasa
Ares FC 1· Dec 14, 2019· Heavyweight· 11-3 vs 3-2
TKO
R2 · 4:16
WIN
vs Charles Brown×1Title bout · Title win #1
CLIP: Motor City Cagefights 7· Oct 18, 2019· Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 4-5
TKO
R1 · 1:55
WIN
vs Victor Jones
Smuggler's: Rumble on the River· Aug 31, 2019· Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 4-12
TKO
R1 · 2:16
WIN
vs Alejandro Santiago
NATO: Extreme Warriors 2· Apr 18, 2019· Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 3-7
TKO
R1 · 4:41
LOSS
vs Brett Martin
Lights Out Championship 2· Feb 16, 2019· Heavyweight· 7-3 vs 6-1
SUB
R1 · 1:08
WIN
vs Greg Rebello
UFC · Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 11· Jun 26, 2018· Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 24-9
KO
R1 · 1:31
WIN
vs Zach Thumb
LFA 38: Hughes vs. Greene· Apr 27, 2018· Heavyweight· 6-2 vs 4-4
TKO
R1 · 2:39
LOSS
vs Tony Lopez
KOTC: Supremacy· Apr 29, 2017· Heavyweight· 5-2 vs 50-25
TKO
R2 · 3:27
WIN
vs Nathan Bryant
Caged Power 11· Feb 24, 2017· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 6-6
MD
WIN
vs Josh Burns
Total Warrior Combat· Nov 12, 2016· Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 8-10
TKO
R2 · 1:50
WIN
vs Anthony Coleman Jr
Dual Combat Sports 5· Jun 25, 2016· Heavyweight· 3-1 vs 0-1
SUB
R2 · 1:18
WIN
vs Rasheed Oruche
Total Warrior Combat· Nov 21, 2015· Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 0-2
SUB
R2 · 2:03
LOSS
vs Ryan Pokryfky
TWC Pro Series· Jun 20, 2015· Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 4-2
UD
WIN
vs Destin Allen
TWC Pro Series 26· Nov 22, 2014· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 2:25

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Scorpion Fighting System

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)

Punch power97

Kick power91

Punch speed83

Kick speed74

Accuracy74

Takedowns61

Ground striking85

Submissions45

Chin96

Body strength90

Cardio61

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 16-9-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.16per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.00per min

41% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.87per 15 min

33% success

Takedowns stuffed46%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 2-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.37per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.87per min

42% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.06per 15 min

33% success

Takedowns stuffed42%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Josh Parisian sits in the top 25.

All MMA

#13 Strikes absorbed per minute, Heavyweight5.00

UFC

Bonus résumé

Josh Parisian has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×1

★ POTNvs Alan Baudot · UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs GamrotJun 25, 2022

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Josh Parisian earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1612▼14
Peak: 1732Aug 18, 2020
Rated fights: 25

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Frequently asked questions

When does Josh Parisian fight next?

Josh Parisian has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Josh Parisian's record?

Josh Parisian's professional MMA record is 16-9-0.

Who is Josh Parisian fighting next?

Josh Parisian's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Josh Parisian fight last?

Josh Parisian most recently fought Lazar Todev at OKTAGON 83: Samsonidse vs Machaev on Saturday, January 31, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Josh Parisian fight in?

Josh Parisian fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Josh Parisian have?

Josh Parisian has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Josh Parisian won?

Josh Parisian has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Josh Parisian?

Josh Parisian is 6'4" (193 cm) tall.

How much does Josh Parisian weigh?

Josh Parisian weighs 265 lbs (120 kg).

What is Josh Parisian's reach?

Josh Parisian has a reach of 79" (201 cm).

How old is Josh Parisian?

Josh Parisian is 37 years old (born Jun 28, 1989).

Where is Josh Parisian from?

Josh Parisian is from the United States.

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