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| ===Ultimate Fighting Championship=== | ===Ultimate Fighting Championship=== | ||
| After earning his contract, Parkin made his UFC debut at ] against Jamal Pogues on July 22, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/mma/ufc-london-mick-parkin-fight-29994050|title=Unbeaten British heavyweight to make UFC debut as London event shapes up|first=Harry|last=Davies|date=May 16, 2023|website=The Mirror}}</ref> He |
After earning his contract, Parkin made his UFC debut at ] against Jamal Pogues on July 22, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/mma/ufc-london-mick-parkin-fight-29994050|title=Unbeaten British heavyweight to make UFC debut as London event shapes up|first=Harry|last=Davies|date=May 16, 2023|website=The Mirror}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision. This would mark the first time in his career that he had gone to the scorecards. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/gallery/mick-parkin-vs-jamal-pogues-ufc-fight-night-224-london-best-photos-gallery-mma|title=Mick Parkin def. Jamal Pogues at UFC Fight Night 224: Best photos|date=July 22, 2023}}</ref> | ||
| Parkin would next face Caio Machado at ] on November 18, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportsbyte.sunderland.ac.uk/2023/11/16/i-feel-amazing-michael-parkin-speaks-ahead-of-ufc-bout/|title="I feel amazing" - Michael Parkin speaks ahead of UFC bout|date=November 16, 2023|website=SportsByte}}</ref> He |
Parkin would next face Caio Machado at ] on November 18, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportsbyte.sunderland.ac.uk/2023/11/16/i-feel-amazing-michael-parkin-speaks-ahead-of-ufc-bout/|title="I feel amazing" - Michael Parkin speaks ahead of UFC bout|date=November 16, 2023|website=SportsByte}}</ref> He won the fight via unanswered decision. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-232-video-mick-parkin-dig-deep-unbeaten-caio-machado|title=Mick Parkin dug deep to stay unbeaten against Caio Machado at UFC Fight Night 232|date=November 21, 2023}}</ref> | ||
| Parkin was then scheduled to face ] Mohammed Usman at ] on March 23, 2024. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fightersonly.com/article/ext/85486|title=Fighters Only : Mohammed Usman vs Mick Parkin Set For UFC Vegas 89|website=fightersonly.com}}</ref> Parkin would remain undefeated, winning once again by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/23/ufc-vegas-89-mick-parkin-stays-undefeated-squeaks-past-mohammed-usman/|title=UFC Vegas 89: Mick Parkin Stays Undefeated, Squeaks Past Mohammed Usman|first=Val|last=Dewar|date=March 23, 2024}}</ref> | Parkin was then scheduled to face ] Mohammed Usman at ] on March 23, 2024. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fightersonly.com/article/ext/85486|title=Fighters Only : Mohammed Usman vs Mick Parkin Set For UFC Vegas 89|website=fightersonly.com}}</ref> Parkin would remain undefeated, winning once again by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/23/ufc-vegas-89-mick-parkin-stays-undefeated-squeaks-past-mohammed-usman/|title=UFC Vegas 89: Mick Parkin Stays Undefeated, Squeaks Past Mohammed Usman|first=Val|last=Dewar|date=March 23, 2024}}</ref> | ||
| Parkin's next fight was against Ľukasz Brzeski at ] on July 27, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c5113l10220o|title=UFC 304: Mick Parkin to face Lukasz Brzeski as five bouts added to Manchester card|date=May 22, 2024|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> He |
Parkin's next fight was against Ľukasz Brzeski at ] on July 27, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c5113l10220o|title=UFC 304: Mick Parkin to face Lukasz Brzeski as five bouts added to Manchester card|date=May 22, 2024|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> He won the fight via first round knockout, marking his first stoppage victory inside the UFC.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/07/27/ufc-304-first-ufc-knockout-comes-for-mick-parkin-against-lukasz-brzeski/|title=UFC 304: First UFC KO Comes for Mick Parkin at Home Against Łukasz Brzeski|first=Val|last=Dewar|date=July 27, 2024}}</ref> This win earned him the '']'' award.<ref name="UFC304">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-304/ufc-304-bonus-report-paddy-pimblett-takes-home-200k/|title=UFC 304 Bonus Report: Paddy Pimblett takes home $200k|publisher=bjpenn.com|author=Chris Taylor|date=2024-07-27|access-date=2024-07-27}}</ref> | ||
| Parkin is scheduled to face #8 ranked UFC Heavyweight ] at ] on March 22, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/c9dpe27wjnyo|title=UFC London: Britain's Mick Parkin to face Marcin Tybura in first bouts announced for event|date=December 11, 2024|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> | Parkin is scheduled to face #8 ranked UFC Heavyweight ] at ] on March 22, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/c9dpe27wjnyo|title=UFC London: Britain's Mick Parkin to face Marcin Tybura in first bouts announced for event|date=December 11, 2024|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> | ||
| ==Championships and accomplishments== | |||
| ===Mixed martial arts=== | |||
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| **] (One time) {{small|vs. Łukasz Brzeski}}<ref name="UFC304" /> | |||
| ==Mixed martial arts record== | ==Mixed martial arts record== | ||
Revision as of 03:53, 18 December 2024
English mixed martial artist (born 1995)| Michael Parkin | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1995-10-02) October 2, 1995 (age 29) Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 264 lb (120 kg; 18 st 12 lb) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Reach | 79 in (200 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England |
| Team | Team Fish Tank MMA |
| Years active | 2019-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 10 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Michael Parkin (born October 2, 1995) is an English mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2019, Parkin earned his contract on Dana White's Contender Series, winning by first round submission. As of December 18, 2024, he is #15 in the UFC Heavyweight rankings.
Mixed martial arts career
Early Career
Parkin acquired a record of 5-0 competing on the UK regional scene winning all five fights by stoppage inside of two rounds. Parkin was then booked to compete on Week 5 of Season 6 of Dana White's Contender Series on August 23, 2022 against fellow undefeated prospect Eduardo Neves. He would win the fight via first round submission and was awarded a contract by Dana White.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
After earning his contract, Parkin made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 224 against Jamal Pogues on July 22, 2023. He won the fight via unanimous decision. This would mark the first time in his career that he had gone to the scorecards.
Parkin would next face Caio Machado at UFC Fight Night 232 on November 18, 2023. He won the fight via unanswered decision.
Parkin was then scheduled to face TUF 30 Heavyweight Winner Mohammed Usman at UFC on ESPN 53 on March 23, 2024. Parkin would remain undefeated, winning once again by unanimous decision.
Parkin's next fight was against Ľukasz Brzeski at UFC 304 on July 27, 2024. He won the fight via first round knockout, marking his first stoppage victory inside the UFC. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.
Parkin is scheduled to face #8 ranked UFC Heavyweight Marcin Tybura at UFC Fight Night 255 on March 22, 2025.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Łukasz Brzeski
Mixed martial arts record
| 10 matches | 10 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 10–0 | Łukasz Brzeski | KO (punches) | UFC 304 | July 27, 2024 | 1 | 3:23 | Manchester, England | Performance of the night |
| Win | 9-0 | Mohammed Usman | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas | March 23, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Caio Machado | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig | November 18, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Jamal Pogues | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura | July 22, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | UFC Debut |
| Win | 6–0 | Eduardo Neves | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Dana White's Contender Series | August 23, 2022 | 1 | 1:057 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Awarded a UFC contract |
| Win | 5-0 | Fatih Aktas | TKO (punches and elbows) | Rise and Conquer 10 | May 21, 2022 | 2 | 1:43 | Houghton-le-Spring, England | |
| Win | 4-0 | Ashley Pollard | TKO (punches) | Rise and Conquer 9 | November 28, 2021 | 2 | 3:43 | Sunderland, England | |
| Win | 3-0 | Szymon Synkiewicz | TKO (punches) | Olympus FC | September 26, 2021 | 1 | 3:05 | Houghton-le-Spring, England | |
| Win | 2-0 | Jan Lysak | TKO (punches) | Caged Steel 25 | April 10, 2021 | 1 | 2:10 | Sheffield, England | |
| Win | 1-0 | Tomas Vaicickas | TKO (punches and elbows) | Almighty Fighting Championship 13 | July 6, 2019 | 1 | 0:18 | York, England |
See also
References
- https://www.ufc.com/rankings
- https://www.ufc.com/news/dana-whites-contender-series-preview-season-6-week-5
- Hart, Lewis (May 21, 2022). "Michael Parkin Announces He's Competing on the Contender Series in August".
- Marrocco, Steven (August 23, 2022). "DWCS Season 6, Week 5 results: Michael Parkin snatches sub after early trouble in 5-contract night". MMA Fighting.
- Davies, Harry (May 16, 2023). "Unbeaten British heavyweight to make UFC debut as London event shapes up". The Mirror.
- "Mick Parkin def. Jamal Pogues at UFC Fight Night 224: Best photos". July 22, 2023.
- ""I feel amazing" - Michael Parkin speaks ahead of UFC bout". SportsByte. November 16, 2023.
- "Mick Parkin dug deep to stay unbeaten against Caio Machado at UFC Fight Night 232". November 21, 2023.
- "Fighters Only : Mohammed Usman vs Mick Parkin Set For UFC Vegas 89". fightersonly.com.
- Dewar, Val (March 23, 2024). "UFC Vegas 89: Mick Parkin Stays Undefeated, Squeaks Past Mohammed Usman".
- "UFC 304: Mick Parkin to face Lukasz Brzeski as five bouts added to Manchester card". BBC Sport. May 22, 2024.
- Dewar, Val (July 27, 2024). "UFC 304: First UFC KO Comes for Mick Parkin at Home Against Łukasz Brzeski".
- ^ Chris Taylor (2024-07-27). "UFC 304 Bonus Report: Paddy Pimblett takes home $200k". bjpenn.com. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- "UFC London: Britain's Mick Parkin to face Marcin Tybura in first bouts announced for event". BBC Sport. December 11, 2024.
- "Mick Parkin MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog.