Comments on: Which organization will bring back Karo Parisyan to MMA?

By: GassedOut

GassedOut — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:43:35 +0000

Just listening to him and reading the transcript of the first bit here, I’ve seen that rmabling thought process in people with substance abuse problems before. It’s like the withdrawal (even medically supervised) causes some kind of manic-depressive thing in small scale. As sad as it is to see and hear, it’s actually a sign things are moving in the right direction and his body is detoxifying. I really wish him all the best. This is going to be literally the fight of his life.

I hope he has a plan B too. If he doesn’t he’s in for a very long road indeed. Maybe he can be a trainer in a dojo somewhere.

By: jj

jj — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:07:57 +0000

“they have already had enough issues with Nick Diaz pulling out of fights and have probably learned their lesson.”

Really? So why are they planning on putting Diaz in the main event next time he fights?

By: jr

jr — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:32:24 +0000

It’s going to be hard for him to stay off the painkillers while being in a sport that involves pain. I hope he can go to a Narcotics Anonymous meeting every day to stay on the wagon. Addiction like his can be a lifetime struggle.

By: 45 Huddle

45 Huddle — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:30:00 +0000

UFC will likely never touch him again. I don’t see Strikeforce either as they have already had enough issues with Nick Diaz pulling out of fights and have probably learned their lesson.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:58:21 +0000

Zach,

I thought the interview was kind of disturbing. He talks a lot about fighting, but not much about how he plans on addressing his problems.

He also does not seem to have a plan B to make a living if can’t resume his fighting career. And that’s a recipe for tragedy. I wish him luck.

By: A. Taveras

A. Taveras — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:04:13 +0000

Very intriguing interview. Karo goes on to say some darker things that make me worried for him. Like you said his thoughts were all over during the interview. This is one where you really have to listen to his voice to get a sense of where he is at.