Karo Parisyan to Return to the UFC Despite Dana White's Forced Exile

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(Thanks CagePotato for catching the above when it happened)

Karo Parisyan has screwed up time and time again in the UFC, and was the most recent permanent ban from the promotion until Paul Daley sucker punched Josh Koscheck after their fight.  Multiple sites are now reporting that Karo will be returning at UFC 123 to fight Dennis Hallman.  Karo's one and only fight since he was fired, was at Impact FC in Australia, where he urged the promotion the night of the fight to bump his fight down on the cards to get it out of the way due to anxiety.  He fought Ben Mortimer, and won by submission in the third round.  If he's having trouble crushing cans, Hallman is going to rough him up for three rounds for sure...that is, if Mr. Parisyan actually makes it to his fight.

There's been no indication that  Karo's anxiety and addictions are gone, and the ban from the UFC was pretty bold.  I have to say that I'm shocked Karo will be fighting under the UFC banner again.  I cannot blame him for trying to fight where the best are and the pay is favorable, but I will say, if he is in fact still having issues, it's irresponsible of him to take another fight.

Now, what does this say for Dana White?  I'm sure we'll be hearing spin soon enough about how Karo's got his life together, and how everyone deserves a second chance.  Honestly, it's just as irresponsible for the UFC to sign Karo again as it is for Karo to accept the contract.