Jason Parillo (born June 11, 1974, in New York) is an American Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) coach at the RVCA Training Centre and former professional boxer. He is best known for training multiple MMA world champions.
Jason Parillo | |
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| Born | June 11, 1974 |
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| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 8 |
| Wins | 8 |
| Wins by KO | 6 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
Background
editBorn in New York in 1974, Parillo was raised in Southern California but still returned to his birthplace each summer until he was 13. Parillo started boxing under Jesse Reid at the age of 16 and started training beginners at 18.[2] He was 24 when entering the professional ranks, following a brief stint as an amateur with a 21–6 record.[3] From 1998 to 2003 he was a professional boxer where he obtained an undefeated boxing Record of 8–0 with 6 knockouts. A detached retina brought an abrupt end to his boxing career. Parillo took a two-year break and began to train others full time. [3][2][4]
Pat Tenore, founder of RVCA, and friend of Parillo, was sponsoring MMA fighter, B.J. Penn. In 2007, Penn had a rematch against Jens Pulver, a fighter known for his strong boxing, and who used this skill to win their first fight. Tenore introduced the two and Parillo began coaching Penn on boxing. Penn won the rematch against Pulver. Since then Parillo has been training many fighters including former UFC champions, Michael Bisping, Cris Cyborg, Rafael Dos Anjos and Tito Ortiz.[3][2][4] Parillo is currently Head Coach[5] based at a BJJ/MMA gym known as The RVCA Sport Training Center. It was built by RVCA founder Pat Tenore (who holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu). The training facility was located in Costa Mesa, California.[6] The training center abruptly closed in September 2023.[7]
Personal life
editParillo has twin daughters from a previous marriage.[2]
Notable students
editMixed martial arts
edit- B.J. Penn - Former UFC Lightweight Champion and UFC Welterweight Champion[3][2][4]
- Michael Bisping - Former UFC Middleweight Champion[3][2][4]
- Cris Cyborg - Former UFC Women's Featherweight Champion[3][2]
- Rafael dos Anjos - Former UFC Lightweight Champion[2]
- Tito Ortiz - Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion[3][2]
- Luke Rockhold - Former UFC Middleweight Champion[8]
- Vitor Belfort - Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion[9]
- Sean Strickland - Former UFC Middleweight Champion[10]
- Marlon Vera[11]
- Mackenzie Dern[12]
Professional boxing record
edit| 8 fights | 8 wins | 0 losses |
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| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 |  Reggie Strickland
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UD | 6 | March 13, 2003 | The Columbia Club, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Grant Messer
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KO | 1 (6) | February 22, 2003 | Kruse World War II Museum, Auburn, Indiana, U.S.
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 |  Ron Pasek
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KO | 6 (6) | September 13, 2002 | Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, Washington, U.S.
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Miguel Angel Rivas
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KO | 2 (4) | July 20, 2000 | Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Russell Briggs
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TKO | 4 (5) | December 4, 1999 | Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, Washington, U.S.
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Alfred Lorona
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TKO | 1 (4) | August 18, 1999 | Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Torrance Brown
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UD | 4 | November 12, 1998 | Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Chris Huntwork
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TKO | 3 (4) | August 6, 1998 | Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
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References
edit- ^ "Boxing record for Jason Parillo". BoxRec.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "How abrupt end to boxing career led to Jason Parillo's rise as MMA coach". MMA Junkie. January 26, 2018. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Dunn: Former boxer keeps the punches coming as MMA coach". Orange County Register. March 27, 2014. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Cutting, Elaine Morgan (July 18, 2016). "Jason Parillo Talks Passion for the Punch and his Love for Coaching". Locale Magazine. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ "Parillo's Boxing Club | Rafael Dos Anjos | Rvca". rvca.com. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ "Inside Look: The RVCA Sport Training Center". Delta Grade. July 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ "Fight Wiz on X". Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ "Newly Retired, Bisping Reacts To Luke Rockhold Training With His Old Coach". MMA Imports. August 22, 2018. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ "Fight_Club_on_Jason_Parillo" (PDF). erinbelair.writersresidence.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Bissell, Tim (June 17, 2021). "UFC fighter strikes BJJ champ in grappling session, lashes out over 'dirty move' - Video". Bloody Elbow.
- ^ Baldwin, Nick. "UFC 249's Vera 'definitely concerned' about fighting amid pandemic". theScore.com. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ "Mackenzie Dern explains why she didn't believe coach Jason Parillo during UFC 256 win". MMA Junkie. December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020.