Jason Parillo (Born June 11, 1974) 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.

Background

Born 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 a 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, BJ 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 is located in Costa Mesa, California.[6]

Personal life

Parillo has twin daughters from a previous marriage.[2]

Notable students

Mixed martial arts

• 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[7]
• Vitor Belfort - Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion[8]
• Marlon Vera[9]
• Mackenzie Dern[10]
• Sean Strickland[11]

Professional boxing record

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
8	Win	8–0	Reggie Strickland	UD	6	March 13, 2003	The Columbia Club, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
7	Win	7–0	Grant Messer	KO	1 (6)	Feb 22, 2003	Kruse World War II Museum, Auburn, Indiana, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Ron Pasek	KO	6 (6)	Sep 13, 2002	Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, Washington, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	Miguel Angel Rivas	KO	2 (4)	Jul 20, 2000	Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Russell Briggs	TKO	4 (5)	Dec 4, 1999	Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, Washington, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Alfred Lorona	TKO	1 (4)	Aug 18, 1999	Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Torrance Brown	UD	4	Nov 12, 1998	Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Chris Huntwork	TKO	3 (4)	Aug 6, 1998	Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.

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