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| 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 |
| 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 would win 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 would win 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 would win the fight via first round knockout, marking his first stoppage victory inside the UFC.
Parkin is scheduled to face #8 ranked UFC Heavyweight Marcin Tybura at UFC Fight Night 255 on March 22, 2025.
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
- https://www.combatsportsuk.co.uk/michael-parkin-announces-hes-competing-on-the-contender-series-in-august/
- https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/8/23/23319380/dwcs-season-6-week-5-results-michael-parkin-snatches-sub-after-early-trouble-in-5-contract-night
- https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/mma/ufc-london-mick-parkin-fight-29994050
- https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/gallery/mick-parkin-vs-jamal-pogues-ufc-fight-night-224-london-best-photos-gallery-mma
- https://sportsbyte.sunderland.ac.uk/2023/11/16/i-feel-amazing-michael-parkin-speaks-ahead-of-ufc-bout/
- https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-232-video-mick-parkin-dig-deep-unbeaten-caio-machado
- https://fightersonly.com/article/ext/85486
- https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/23/ufc-vegas-89-mick-parkin-stays-undefeated-squeaks-past-mohammed-usman/
- https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c5113l10220o
- https://cagesidepress.com/2024/07/27/ufc-304-first-ufc-knockout-comes-for-mick-parkin-against-lukasz-brzeski/
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/c9dpe27wjnyo
- https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mick-Parkin-224411