Jason Parillo, the esteemed head coach at the RVCA Sport Training Centre in Costa Mesa, California, has built a reputation as one of the top mentors in the world of combat sports.
With a background as a professional boxer and a coaching resume that includes luminaries such as BJ Penn, Michael Bisping, and Cris Cyborg, among others, Parillo is no stranger to the spotlight of high-stakes competition. However, it’s his partnership with Marlon Vera that has recently drawn attention, particularly due to Vera’s rivalry with bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley.
The saga between Vera and O’Malley reached a crescendo at UFC 299, where Vera challenged O’Malley for the bantamweight title. Despite a valiant effort from Vera, O’Malley emerged victorious with a unanimous decision. This marked the second encounter between the two fighters, with their initial bout occurring in August 2020 at UFC 252, where Vera secured a TKO victory over O’Malley in the first round.
Following the UFC 299 bout, Parillo took to Instagram to express his pride in Vera’s performance while hinting at the possibility of a third showdown between Vera and O’Malley. In his post, Parillo lauded Vera’s representation of Ecuador and his unwavering determination, emphasizing the parity between the two fighters with each securing a win in their previous encounters.
Parillo’s choice of words, particularly his reference to “Chito goes to jail for murder” in a hypothetical scenario without a clock, adds a touch of colorful commentary characteristic of his personality, albeit somewhat unexpected from a coach of his stature.
As the dust settles from UFC 299, the rivalry between Marlon Vera and Sean O’Malley shows no signs of waning, setting the stage for a potential third installment in their captivating saga. With Parillo in Vera’s corner, the anticipation for their next encounter is sure to be palpable among MMA enthusiasts worldwide.
