Jose Souza beats Jonny Parsons by KO in round 1 on 7 November 2026

Jose Souza beat Jonny Parsons by knockout in round one at UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker, securing victory at the 4:16 mark. The finish gave Souza his first professional win whilst Parsons dropped to 0-1 in what appeared to be a promotional debut for both fighters.

How it ended

Souza closed the show in the opening frame, forcing the stoppage at 4:16 of round one. The knockout marked his first professional finish and established immediate momentum in his UFC tenure.

Updated records

• Jose Souza — 1-0 (1 KO)
• Jonny Parsons — 0-1

What's next

Souza moves to 1-0 with one knockout victory and will look to build on the early statement in his next assignment. Parsons falls to 0-1 and faces the challenge of regrouping after the opening-round defeat in his first outing.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jose Souza vs Jonny Parsons?

Jose Souza defeated Jonny Parsons by KO in round 1 at UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker.

How did Jose Souza vs Jonny Parsons end?

The fight ended by KO in round 1 at 4:16.

What's Jose Souza's record now?

Jose Souza now stands at 1-0 (1 KO).

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