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Debut Bout Could Fast-Track Josh Parisian to OKTAGON Title Shot
Josh Parisian. Photo via MMA Fighting
OKTAGON MMA has a new heavyweight challenger on the roster. On this upcoming Saturday’s massive card in Stuttgart, UFC veteran Josh Parisian will make his debut against No. 1 ranked Lazar Todev.
The heavyweight showdown between No. 1 ranked Lazar Todev and unranked UFC-veteran Josh Parisian has title eliminator written all over it.
The fight marks Parisian’s OKTAGON MMA debut, and the American heavyweigt is eager to step into the cage in Germany to show European MMA fans what he’s made of.
”I feel light on my feet and light in my mind. I’m feeling confident with my prep and the game plan,” Parisian tells Frontkick.
Todev comes from a win against Luis Henrique Barbosa and is looking to get a rematch with reigning champion Will Fleury by beating Parisian. The American, however, comes to spoil the party and make a statement in his promotional debut.
”I know he’s very sound fundamentally, doesn’t get out of position or give ground easily. The game plan is always to knock my opponents out cold, but he’s durable, so we’ll see.”
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Josh Parisian aims for a title shot
Josh Parisian has his mind set to make a statement in his debut. A win on Saturday could launch him straight into title contention, and that’s exactly the plan.
”OKTAGON made no promises, but I’m going to push for it,” Parisian tells Frontkick.
Josh Parisian and Lazar Todev. Photo via OKTAGON MMA
How to watch OKTAGON 83
OKTAGON 83 will be streamed on oktagon.tv. The stream starts at 17.30 CET.
Main card
- Featherweight: Niko Samsonidse vs. Mago Machaev
- Bantamweight: Alina Dalaslan vs. Karolina Sobek
- Heavyweight: Lazar Todev vs. Josh Parisian
- Light Heavyweight: Emilio Quissua vs. Jorick Montagnac
- Bantamweight: Lucie Pudilová vs. Katharina Lehner
Prelims
- Middleweight: Daniel Schwindt vs. Brian Manning
- Lightweight: Jan Malach vs. Ahmad Halimson
- Catchweight (73 kg): Arijan Topallaj vs. Marco Elpidio
- Bantamweight: Wanderley Junior vs. Dastan Amangeldy
- Bantamweight: Harun Kurt vs. Nathan Haywood
* Fight card is a subject of change.
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