Karo Parisyan

Karo Parisyan
Born (1982-08-28) August 28, 1982 (age 42)
Yerevan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union (today Armenia)
Other namesThe Heat
NationalityArmenian
American
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight169 lb (77 kg; 12 st 1 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
Reach75.5 in (192 cm)
StyleJudo
Fighting out ofNorth Hollywood, California, U.S.
TeamTeam Hayastan
RankBlack belt in Hayastan wrestling
Black belt in Judo
Years active1999–2017
Mixed martial arts record
Total37
Wins24
By knockout3
By submission11
By decision10
Losses12
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision4
No contests1
Other information
Notable relativesManvel Gamburyan (cousin)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Karo Parisyan (born August 28, 1982) is an Armenian-American former mixed martial artist, who last competed in the welterweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 1999, Parisyan is a former WEC Welterweight Champion and has also competed for the UFC, Bellator, and Impact FC.