Josh Parisian
Last fightLoss
KO/TKO (R1 · 0:18)UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2
- Pro record 15-8-0
- UFC record 2-5-0
- Outside the UFC 13-3-0
- 3 UFC losses in a row
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UFC statistics
UFC round data: 7 bouts · through 2024-03-09
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
7 UFC bouts · 51 division peers
Data through 2024-03-09
4 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2023-02-18
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Josh Parisian's professional MMA record?
Josh Parisian has a professional MMA record of 15-8-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Josh Parisian's UFC record?
Josh Parisian's UFC record is 2-5-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 13-3-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Josh Parisian fight next?
Josh Parisian does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Josh Parisian?
Josh Parisian is 37 years old, born June 28, 1989.
How tall is Josh Parisian?
Josh Parisian stands 193 cm (6'4") tall, with a 201 cm (79") reach.
Where is Josh Parisian from?
Josh Parisian is from United States.
When was Josh Parisian's last fight?
Josh Parisian last fought on March 9, 2024 at UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2, losing to Robelis Despaigne by KO/TKO in round 1.
What were the scorecards for Josh Parisian vs Jamal Pogues?
Josh Parisian lost to Jamal Pogues by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield on February 18, 2023. The official scorecards were Junichiro Kamijo 30-27, Tony Weeks 30-27, Mike Bell 29-28 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Josh Parisian vs Roque Martinez?
Josh Parisian defeated Roque Martinez by split decision at UFC Fight Night: Jung vs. Ige on June 19, 2021. The official scorecards were Junichiro Kamijo 29-28, Eric Colon 28-29, Tony Weeks 29-28 (winner's score first).
Josh Parisian scouting report
Josh Parisian (United States) is a 37-year-old heavyweight who is 15-8 as a pro and 2-5 in the UFC (13-3 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Clark on November 28, 2020; one of his two UFC wins came by KO/TKO and one by decision; he has lost his last three UFC bouts. He avoids 41.8% of opponents' significant strikes (heavyweight average: 50.2%; 9th percentile of 51 active heavyweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and absorbs 4.9 significant strikes per minute (average: 3.7; 87th percentile). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Robelis Despaigne, then making his UFC debut, on March 9, 2024 (UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Josh Parisian vs the heavyweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 7 UFC bouts (1:10:59 of fight time).
| Stat | Parisian | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 4.4310 in 1:10:59 | 4 | 68 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 47.8%310 of 649 landed | 52.4% | 28 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 4.9346 in 1:10:59 | 3.7 | 87 |
| Significant strike defense | 41.8%248 of 594 avoided | 50.2% | 9 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.15 in 1:10:59 | 1.5 | 54 |
| Takedown accuracy | 33.3%5 of 15 landed | 36.2% | 40 |
| Takedown defense | 41.7%10 of 24 stopped | 69.3% | 14 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 00 in 1:10:59 | 0.3 | 24 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 1:10:59 | 0.5 | 10 |
| Control time | 13.8%9:46 of 1:10:59 | 22.7% | 40 |
| Average fight time | 10:087 bouts | 9:51 | 50 |
| Height | 193 cm76″ | 192 cm75.5″ | |
| Reach | 201 cm79″ | 199 cm78.3″ |
- Division average and percentile: 51 active heavyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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UFC fight record
UFC record: 2-5
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-5-0Pro record now: 7-2-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR1 0:18UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2Mar 9, 2024Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-4-0Pro record now: 16-2-0UFC record entering: 3-0-0SUBR1 4:11UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos AnjosAug 12, 2023Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-3-0Pro record now: 11-5-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. BlanchfieldFeb 18, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0Pro record now: 8-3-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 0-2-0 (1 NC)KO/TKOR2 3:04UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. GamrotJun 25, 2022Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 11-9-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 1-2-0KO/TKOR3 3:26UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. DaukausDec 18, 2021Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 15-8-2UFC record entering: 0-2-0DECUFC Fight Night: Jung vs. IgeJun 19, 2021Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 14-9-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0DECUFC Fight Night: Smith vs. ClarkNov 28, 2020Result & stats