Jordan Parsons
| Jordan Parsons | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 26, 1990 Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Died |
May 4, 2016 (aged 25) Delray Beach, Florida, U.S. Auto accident |
| Other names | Pretty Boy |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 71.0 in (180 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Berrien Springs, Michigan, U.S. |
| Team |
Alliance MMA Blackzilians |
| Years active | 2010–2016 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Jordan Parsons (August 26, 1990 – May 4, 2016) was an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in Bellator's featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2010, Parsons had also previously competed for the Championship Fighting Alliance.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Parsons turned professional in October 2010 after amassing a 3–0 record as an amateur. He went undefeated in his first four bouts before signing with the Championship Fighting Alliance.
Championship Fighting Alliance
Parsons made his CFA debut against James Polodna at CFA 3: Howard vs. Olson on October 9, 2011. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[1]
Parsons next faced James Cianci at CFA 4: Izquierdo vs. Cenoble on December 17, 2011, in the semifinal round of the promotions undefeated featherweight tournament. He won the fight via unanimous decision to secure his place in the finals.[2]
Parsons faced off against Danny Chavez in the finals, which took place at CFA 5: Chavez vs. Parsons on February 24, 2012 for the featherweight title. He won the fight via unanimous decision after five rounds to become the new CFA Featherweight Champion.[3]
In his first defense, Parsons faced Lazar Stojadinovic at CFA 7: Never Give Up on June 30, 2012, and lost via knockout in the first round, the first loss of his career.[4]
Driller Promotions
Following a year layoff, Parsons moved to the lightweight division and defeated Derek Getzel via unanimous decision at Driller Promotions / SEG: Havoc at High Five 2 on June 29, 2013.[5]
Parsons fought and defeated Damien Hill via first-round submission to become the Driller Promotions Lightweight Champion on September 14, 2013, at Driller Promotions / SEG: Caged Chaos at Canterbury Park 4.[6]
Bellator MMA
Parsons made his Bellator debut against Tim Bazer on April 18, 2014 at Bellator 117. He won the fight via knockout, just four seconds into the second round.[7] During the bout, Parsons tore his meniscus, which sidelined him until 2015.[8]
After signing a six-fight deal with the promotion,[8] Parsons returned to featherweight and faced fellow prospect Julio Cesar, who was undefeated with a record of 30–0, at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015.[9] Parsons defeated Cesar via submission due to an arm-triangle choke in the third round, handing the Brazilian his first loss.
Personal life
Parsons was hit by a Range Rover, driven by an unidentified person, in Delray Beach, Florida early in the morning on May 1, 2016, while crossing a street. As a result, he had the bottom half of his right leg amputated.[10] He died on May 4, 2016.[11]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Championship Fighting Alliance
- CFA Featherweight Championship (one time)
- CFA featherweight tournament winner
- Driller Promotions
- Driller Promotions Lightweight Championship (one time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 13 matches | 11 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 11–2 | Bubba Jenkins | Decision (split) | Bellator 146 | November 20, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 11–1 | Julio Cesar | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Bellator 137 | May 15, 2015 | 3 | 4:09 | Temecula, California, United States | Return to featherweight. |
| Win | 10–1 | Tim Bazer | KO (punches) | Bellator 117 | April 18, 2014 | 2 | 0:04 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 9–1 | Damien Hill | Submission (guillotine choke) | Driller Promotions / SEG: Caged Chaos at Canterbury Park 4 | September 14, 2013 | 1 | 1:10 | Shakopee, Minnesota, United States | Won Driller Promotions lightweight championship. |
| Win | 8–1 | Derek Getzel | Decision (unanimous) | Driller Promotions / SEG: Havoc at High Five 2 | June 29, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Burnsville, Minnesota, United States | Moved to lightweight. |
| Loss | 7–1 | Lazar Stojadinovic | KO (punch) | CFA 7: Never Give Up | June 30, 2012 | 1 | 1:11 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | Lost CFA featherweight championship. |
| Win | 7–0 | Danny Chavez | Decision (unanimous) | CFA 5: Chavez vs. Parsons | February 24, 2012 | 5 | 5:00 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | CFA undefeated featherweight tournament final; won CFA featherweight championship. |
| Win | 6–0 | James Cianci | Decision (unanimous) | CFA 4: Izquierdo vs. Cenoble | December 17, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | CFA undefeated featherweight tournament semifinal. |
| Win | 5–0 | James Polodna | Decision (unanimous) | CFA 3: Howard vs. Olson | October 9, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Bobby Ferrier | Submission (guillotine choke) | EB: Beatdown at 4 Bears 9 | July 22, 2011 | 1 | 1:39 | New Town, North Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Robert Couillard | Decision (unanimous) | Combat USA: Country USA 1 | June 25, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Bruce Reis | TKO (punches) | EB: Beatdown at 4 Bears 7 | November 27, 2010 | 1 | 2:34 | New Town, North Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Derek Abram | TKO (punches) | Impact Fighting Championship: Inception | October 23, 2010 | 1 | 2:59 | Bismarck, North Dakota, United States |
References
- ↑ Jesse Denis (October 9, 2011). "'Doomsday' Cruises to Decision in CFA 3 Main Event". sherdog.com.
- ↑ "Jordan Parsons vs. James Cianci". tapology.com.
- ↑ "Four Star Featherweight Prospect Jordan Parsons Captures Title, Remains Unbeaten at CFA 5". ultmma.com.
- ↑ Keith Mills (July 3, 2012). "Palomino knocks out Cavalcante at CFA 7". adcombat.com.
- ↑ Jamie Penick (June 29, 2013). "Local Scene: Jordan Parsons defeats Derek Getzel in Havoc at the High Five 2 main event in Minnesota". mmatorch.com.
- ↑ "Driller Promotions: Caged Chaos at Canterbury 4 Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com.
- ↑ John Morgan (April 18, 2014). "Bellator 117 results: Douglas Lima batters Rick Hawn, claims vacant welterweight belt". mmajunkie.com.
- 1 2 Chris Pagliuca (February 19, 2015). "Jordan Parsons Talks Bellator, Drug Testing, His Recent Injury & More". mmanuts.com.
- ↑ Brent Brookhouse (April 9, 2015). "Three prelims announced for Bellator 137, including Jesse Juarez vs. Ricky Rainey". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ Dave Doyle (May 1, 2016). "Bellator's Jordan Parsons has part of leg amputated after apparent hit-and-run accident". mmafighting.com.
- ↑ Staff (May 4, 2016). "Bellator fighter Jordan Parsons, 25, dies after alleged hit-and-run accident in Florida". mmajunkie.com.