ANYTHING COMBAT WITH JOHNNY K: JASON PARILLO
Episode notes
In this episode of The Anything Combat Show, host Johnny K sits down with world-class boxing and MMA coach Jason Parillo, the mind behind champions like BJ Penn, Michael Bisping, Cris Cyborg, Mackenzie Dern, and Chito Vera. Jason talks about his intense recent travel for cornering back-to-back fights, the reality of 35-hour flights to Abu Dhabi, and why winning makes the trip home a lot easier. He breaks down why losing in boxing can destroy a career while MMA allows fighters to evolve and come back stronger, explaining how multiple disciplines create more paths to victory. Jason dives deep into how he brings professional-level boxing into MMA—footwork, balance, distance control, stance, and how he adjusts his coaching to each athlete’s unique style, whether they’re long-range movers or in-the-pocket fighters. He ...