A welterweight match-up between submission specialists Karo Parisyan and Dustin Hazelett (pictured) has been agreed to for UFC 106.Sources close to the bout have recently confirmed to MMAWeekly.com that both fighters have agreed to the match-up.
UFC 106 is set for November 21 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card is expected to feature a heavyweight championship bout between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin as the headliner.
Parisyan, a Judo fighter crafted under the guidance of grappling legends Gokor Chivichyan and Gene Lebell, he has established himself as a force in the UFC’s welterweight division since his arrival in 2003, accumulating a record of 8-3-1 during his time spent in the Octagon. Parisyan’s most recent decision victory over Dong Hyun-Kim was overturned after it was revealed that Karo had tested positive for banned pain-killers following the bout.
Hazelett, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Jorge Gurgel, was expected to be fight Ben Saunders at UFC 96, but had to withdraw due to injury. Prior to the injury, Dustin has picked up the coveted “Submission of the Night” in both of his prior appearances in the Octagon. Submmiting Josh Burkman, and Tandem McCory with two of the most impressive Armbars I’ve ever seen.



August 27th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Fightburger, don’t you mean decision victory specialists Boring Parisyan?