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OKTAGON Heavyweight

Lazar Todev VS Josh Parisian

Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany

Tale of the Tape

Lazar Todev VS Josh Parisian
15-7-0 Record 15-9-0
— Age 36
187 cm Height 193 cm
— Reach 201 cm
unknown Stance orthodox
60% Finish rate 87%
60% KO rate 73%
0% Sub rate 13%

Result Summary

Lazar Todev def. Josh Parisian TKO (ground and pound) · R2 4:55

Fight Overview

In a massive Heavyweight co-feature, #1 ranked Lazar Todev welcomes UFC veteran Josh Parisian to the Oktagon cage. Todev is a technical kickboxer who has been on a tear, while Parisian brings size (6'4", 265lbs) and high-level experience. The winner is the undeniable next challenger for the Heavyweight crown.

Keys to Victory

Lazar Todev

  1. Chop down the legs of the larger Parisian to limit his mobility
  2. Use superior speed and kickboxing combinations
  3. Avoid the clinch where Parisian's size and weight are advantageous

Josh Parisian

  1. Utilize size and reach advantage (201cm) to keep Todev at bay
  2. Look for the spinning backfist, a signature surprise weapon
  3. Turn it into a dirty boxing match against the cage

Last 5 fights

Lazar Todev

  1. W Luis Henrique Decision · R3 5:00 · 13 SEPT 2025
  2. L Will Fleury Decision · R5 5:00 · 8 MAR 2025
  3. W Adam Pałasz TKO · R2 2:20 · 12 OCT 2024
  4. W Cemey dos Santos KO · R2 2:13 · 27 APR 2024
  5. L Hatef Moeil Decision · R5 5:00 · 18 NOV 2023

Josh Parisian

  1. L Robelis Despaigne TKO · R1 0:18 · 9 MAR 2024
  2. L Martin Buday Submission · R1 4:11 · 12 AUG 2023
  3. L Jamal Pogues Decision · R3 5:00 · 18 FEB 2023
  4. W Alan Baudot TKO · R2 3:04 · 25 JUN 2022
  5. L Don'Tale Mayes TKO · R3 3:26 · 18 DEC 2021

AI-generated This analysis was generated with AI and may contain errors.

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