Mick Parkin

Mick Parkin (born 2 October 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 20 June 2026, he is #14 in the Meta 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.

Dana White's Contender Series Parkin was then booked to compete on Week 5 of Season 6 of Dana White's Contender Series on 23 August 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 22 July 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 18 November 2023. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Parkin was then scheduled to face TUF 30 Heavyweight Winner Mohammed Usman at UFC on ESPN 53 on 23 March 2024. Parkin would remain undefeated, winning once again by unanimous decision.

Parkin's next fight was against Łukasz Brzeski at UFC 304 on 27 July 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 faced Marcin Tybura at UFC Fight Night 255 on 22 March 2025. He lost the fight by unanimous decision leading to his first loss in MMA.

Parkin was scheduled to face Mario Pinto on 21 March 2026 at UFC Fight Night 270. However, Parkin withdrew for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Felipe Franco.

Parkin is scheduled to face Johnny Walker on 3 October 2026 at UFC 332.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Marcin Tybura Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady

London, England Win

Łukasz Brzeski KO (punches) UFC 304

Manchester, England Win

Mohammed Usman Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Caio Machado Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jamal Pogues Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura

London, England Win

Eduardo Neves Submission (rear-naked choke) Dana White's Contender Series 51

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Fatih Aktas TKO (punches and elbows) Rise and Conquer 10

Houghton-le-Spring, England Win

Ashley Pollard TKO (punches) Rise and Conquer 9

Sunderland, England Win

Szymon Szynkiewicz TKO (punches) Olympus FC: Revival

Houghton-le-Spring, England Win

Jan Lysak TKO (punches) Caged Steel 25

Sheffield, England Win

Tomas Vaicikas TKO (elbow and punches) Almighty FC 13

York, England