After a considerable wait to make his UFC debut, Jonny Parsons showcased his skills in a thrilling bout against Danny Roberts at UFC London in The O2 Arena. The featured preliminary match saw Parsons dominate the second round, repeatedly rocking Roberts before securing a stoppage with just three seconds remaining.
Watch the exciting finish as Jonny Parsons triumphs over Danny Roberts in a back-and-forth slugfest at #UFCLondon.
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Having earned a UFC contract on the Contender Series in October 2021, Parsons had been absent from competition until now. Making his long-awaited appearance in the octagon, the 31-year-old fighter demonstrated his prowess by claiming his sixth consecutive victory.
In a post-fight interview with Michael Bisping, Parsons issued a challenge to Paddy Pimblett, but the call-out received a mixed reaction from the London crowd, possibly due to the two fighters not belonging to the same weight class.
Addressing Paddy, Parsons confidently stated, “Hey Paddy, do you want to slug or not? I’m ‘The Sluggernaut,’ let’s go.”
With this loss, Danny Roberts now records his third consecutive defeat, bringing his promotional record to 7-7.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UFC debut
Q: What was the outcome of Jonny Parsons’ UFC debut at UFC London?
A: Jonny Parsons had an impressive UFC debut at UFC London, securing a thrilling knockout victory over Danny Roberts in the featured preliminary bout. He managed to hurt Roberts multiple times in the second round before the fight was mercifully stopped with just three seconds left.
Q: How long did Jonny Parsons have to wait to make his UFC debut?
A: Jonny Parsons earned a contract on the UFC’s Contender Series in October 2021 but hadn’t competed until his UFC debut at UFC London, which took place nearly two years later.
Q: What was Jonny Parsons’ record before his UFC debut?
A: Prior to his UFC debut, Jonny Parsons held an impressive record of six consecutive victories.
Q: Whom did Jonny Parsons call out after his victory over Danny Roberts?
A: After defeating Danny Roberts, Jonny Parsons issued a challenge to Paddy Pimblett in his post-fight interview with Michael Bisping.
Q: Why did Jonny Parsons’ call-out to Paddy Pimblett receive mixed reactions from the London crowd?
A: The reaction to Jonny Parsons’ call-out to Paddy Pimblett might have been mixed because the two fighters are not in the same weight class.
Q: How many consecutive losses has Danny Roberts suffered after the fight with Jonny Parsons?
A: Following his bout with Jonny Parsons, Danny Roberts recorded his third consecutive loss, bringing his promotional record to 7-7.
More about UFC debut
- UFC London: Jonny Parsons vs. Danny Roberts Fight Highlights – Watch the exciting fight highlights between Jonny Parsons and Danny Roberts at UFC London.
- Jonny Parsons’ UFC Debut Announcement – Read about the announcement of Jonny Parsons’ UFC debut at UFC London.
- Jonny Parsons’ Contender Series Victory – Learn more about Jonny Parsons’ victory on the UFC’s Contender Series, earning him a UFC contract.
- Paddy Pimblett’s UFC Profile – Get information about Paddy Pimblett, the fighter called out by Jonny Parsons after his win.
- The O2 Arena – Explore the official website of The O2 Arena, the venue for UFC London.
- Michael Bisping’s Official UFC Profile – Know more about Michael Bisping, the interviewer for Jonny Parsons’ post-fight call-out.