Parsons draws on Lapu-Lapu legacy ahead of UFC return vs. José Souza
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Jonny Parsons Shrugs Off Ring Rust, Predicts Souza TKO at UFC Vegas 124
Main Story: Jonny Parsons says a long break from competition won’t hurt his return at UFC Vegas 124. He has continued training at the UFC Performance Institute and in Las Vegas, and plans to rely on instinct and defense against Jose Souza, whom he predicts he’ll stop by second-round TKO.
UFC Vegas 124's Jonny Parsons: Not An Athlete
When Jonny Parsons steps into the cage on Saturday, it’ll be his first Oktagon appearance since July of 2023. While three years outside of the cage is a lot for any fighter, “The Sluggernaut” doesn’t necessarily see it that way. His time away has been busy and feels like it has passed quickly and he’s […]
José Souza's path to the UFC required resilience. After facing a long series of setbacks that postponed his plans — including a two-year doping suspension and cancellations of last-minute fights —, the mid-medium (77 kg) finally debuted in the organization in May of this year, when he surpassed the [...] The post After overcoming and debuting victorious, José Canela seeks consolidation at UFC Vegas 124 appeared first in Ag. Fight – MMA, UFC, Box…
Parsons draws on Lapu-Lapu legacy ahead of UFC return vs. José Souza
More than 500 years after Lapu-Lapu defeated Ferdinand Magellan at the Battle of Mactan, the Filipino warrior’s legacy continues to resonate for UFC welterweight Jonny Parsons. Parsons, a Filipino-American whose mother is from Cebu, said he only learned of Lapu-Lapu’s story in 2020 and found a personal connection to the fighter’s resilience and spirit. On […]
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