[1] Parsons next faced James Cianci at CFA 4: Izquierdo vs. Cenoble on December 17, 2011, in the semifinal round of the promotions undefeated featherweight tournament.

[3] 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, the first loss of his career.

[4] Following a year layoff, Parsons moved to the lightweight division and defeated Derek Getzel via unanimous decision at Driller Promotions / SEG: Havoc at High Five 2 on June 29, 2013.

[8] After signing a six-fight deal with the promotion,[8] 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.

[9] Parsons defeated Cesar via submission due to an arm-triangle choke in the third round, handing the Brazilian his first loss.

Parsons was an over-weight child with a father that had a rare skin condition- both elements that made him a target for being bullied on a regular basis.

He trained at Jaco Hybrid with The Blackzilians, one of the world's most elite group of MMA athletes [13] Parsons was hit by the driver of a Range Rover in Delray Beach, Florida early in the morning of May 1, 2016, while crossing a street.

[15] On May 7, 28-year-old Dennis Wright of Boca Raton was charged with leaving the scene of a crash causing death, tampering with evidence and driving with a suspended license as a habitual offender, his sixth suspension.

According to the unnamed witnesses cited in the report, the body shop owner knew the SUV had been involved in the crash that killed Jordan Parsons.