Career
A professional competitor since 2010, Parsons has also previously competed for the Championship Fighting Alliance. Early career
Parsons turned professional in October 2010 after assembling a 3–0 record as an amateur. He went undefeated in his first four bouts before signing with the Championship Fighting Alliance.
Championship Fighting Alliance
Parsons made his CFA debut against James Polodna at CFA 3: Howard versus
Olson on October 9, 2011. Parsons next faced James Cianci at CFA 4: Izquierdo versus
Cenoble on December 17, 2011, in the semifinal round of the promotions undefeated featherweight tournament. Parsons faced off against Danny Chavez in the finals, which took place at CFA 5: Chavez versus
Parsons on February 24, 2012 for the featherweight title.
In his first defense, Parsons faced Lazar Stojadinovic at CFA 7: Never Give Up on June 30, 2012, and lost via knockout in the first round, suffering the first loss of his career. Driller Promotions
Following a year layoff, Parsons moved to the lightweight division and defeated Derek Getzel via unanimous decision at Driller Promotions / Swiss Education Group: Havoc at High Five 2 on June 29, 2013. Bellator Mobile Marketing Association
Parsons made his Bellator debut against Tim Bazer on April 18, 2014 at Bellator 117.
During the bout, Parsons suffered a torn meniscus, which would sideline him until 2015.
After signing a six-fight deal with the promotion, Parsons returned to featherweight and faced fellow prospect Julio Cesar, who was undefeated with a record of 30–0, at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015. Parsons defeated Cesar via submission due to an arm-triangle choke in the third round, handing the Brazilian his first loss.
Mixed martial arts
Championship Fighting Alliance
CFA featherweight championship (one time)
Driller Promotions
Driller Promotions lightweight championship (one time).