Josh Parisian
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Josh Parisian holds a professional MMA record of 16-9-0. Josh 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, Josh Parisian lands 4.55 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 0.98 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
- 1989-06-28
- Age
- 37
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Scorpion Fighting System · United States
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (149 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Josh Parisian sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Josh Parisian has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Josh Parisian earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Lazar TodevOKTAGONOKTAGON 83: SAMSONIDSE vs. MACHAEV· Jan 31, 2026· Heavyweight· 16-9 vs 13-7TKOR2 · 4:55
- WINvs Marcus MauldingWXC 99: Seasons Beatings· Dec 5, 2025· Heavyweight· 16-8 vs 9-20TKOR1 · 2:50
- LOSSUFCUFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2· Mar 9, 2024· Heavyweight· 15-8 vs 5-0TKOR1 · 0:18
- LOSSvs Martin BudayUFCUFC Fight Night: Luque vs Dos Anjos· Aug 12, 2023· Heavyweight· 15-7 vs 13-1SUBR1 · 4:11
- LOSSvs Jamal PoguesUFCUFC Fight Night: Andrade vs Blanchfield· Feb 18, 2023· Heavyweight· 15-6 vs 10-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Alan BaudotUFCUFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Gamrot· Jun 25, 2022· Heavyweight· 15-5 vs 7-5POTNTKOR2 · 3:04
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Daukaus· Dec 18, 2021· Heavyweight· 14-5 vs 9-4TKOR3 · 3:26
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs Ige· Jun 19, 2021· Heavyweight· 14-4 vs 15-8-2SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Smith vs Clark· Nov 28, 2020· Heavyweight· 13-4 vs 11-6UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Chad JohnsonUFCDana White's Contender Series 29· Aug 18, 2020· Heavyweight· 13-3 vs 6-2KOR1 · 3:43
- WINvs Marcus MauldingWXC 86: Warrior Wednesday 11· Jan 29, 2020· Heavyweight· 12-3 vs 8-11TKOR1 · 3:57
- WINvs Matunga DjikasaAres FC 1· Dec 14, 2019· Heavyweight· 11-3 vs 3-2TKOR2 · 4:16
- WINvs Charles Brown×1Title bout · Title win #1CLIP: Motor City Cagefights 7· Oct 18, 2019· Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 4-5TKOR1 · 1:55
- WINvs Victor JonesSmuggler's: Rumble on the River· Aug 31, 2019· Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 4-12TKOR1 · 2:16
- WINvs Alejandro SantiagoNATO: Extreme Warriors 2· Apr 18, 2019· Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 3-7TKOR1 · 4:41
- LOSSvs Brett MartinLights Out Championship 2· Feb 16, 2019· Heavyweight· 7-3 vs 6-1SUBR1 · 1:08
- WINvs Greg RebelloUFCDana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 11· Jun 26, 2018· Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 24-9KOR1 · 1:31
- WINvs Zach ThumbLFA 38: Hughes vs. Greene· Apr 27, 2018· Heavyweight· 6-2 vs 4-4TKOR1 · 2:39
- LOSSvs Tony LopezKOTC: Supremacy· Apr 29, 2017· Heavyweight· 5-2 vs 50-25TKOR2 · 3:27
- WINvs Nathan BryantCaged Power 11· Feb 24, 2017· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 6-6MD
- WINvs Josh BurnsTotal Warrior Combat· Nov 12, 2016· Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 8-10TKOR2 · 1:50
- WINvs Anthony Coleman JrDual Combat Sports 5· Jun 25, 2016· Heavyweight· 3-1 vs 0-1SUBR2 · 1:18
- WINvs Rasheed OrucheTotal Warrior Combat· Nov 21, 2015· Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 0-2SUBR2 · 2:03
- LOSSvs Ryan PokryfkyTWC Pro Series· Jun 20, 2015· Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 4-2UD
- WINvs Destin AllenTWC Pro Series 26· Nov 22, 2014· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 2:25
- WINvs Felix JuarezTotal Warrior Combat· Jun 21, 2014· Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 0-2UD
- LOSSvs Ray RocheleauWXC 48: Night of Champions 6· Jan 24, 2014· Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 3-1TKOR1 · 1:29
- WINvs Rasheed Oruche×1Title bout · Title win #1WXC 47: Gathering of the Warriors· Nov 22, 2013· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 3-3SUBR3 · 2:53
- LOSSvs Andrew RoeSSFL: Heat Wave· Aug 10, 2013· Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 5-0UD
- WINvs TBATotal Warrior Combat· Apr 20, 2013· 6-0SUB
- WINvs Andrew Morton×2Title bout · Title win #2Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting· Jan 18, 2013· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 2-3SUBR1 · 0:49
- WINvs John Kish×1Title bout · Title win #1Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting· Nov 9, 2012· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 2:25
- WINvs TBATotal Warrior Combat· Jun 23, 2012· 3-0TKO
- WINvs Andrew MortonWarrior Xtreme Cagefighting· Jan 27, 2012· 2-0 vs 2-2UD
- WINvs Byron SadikTriple X Cagefighting 27· Jun 4, 2011· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR3 · 0:19
- LOSSvs Michel BatistaThe Ultimate Fighter Season 28· Jul 26, 2018· Heavyweight· 7-3TKOR2 · 2:10
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1617▼13
- Peak
- 1740Aug 18, 2020
- Rated fights
- 25
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 United States.