Brit Mick Parkin out to steal Mohammed Usman's shine at UFC Vegas 89 as he bids to extend perfect octagon record | 3BLJBQF | 2024-03-25 09:08:01
The Sunderland slugger returns to action this evening on the prelims of UFC Vegas 89, which is headlined by the return of former strawweight champ Rose Nama
MICK PARKIN hopes to make himself a household identify in America tonight with a win over the biggest-name opponent of his career.
The Sunderland slugger returns to action this evening on the prelims of UFC Vegas 89, which is headlined by the return of former strawweight champ Rose Namajunas.
Parkin has been punch-perfect in his temporary octagon career, going 2-Zero in combined martial arts' prime promotion.
Dominant shows towards Jamal Pogues and Caio Machado have earned him a clash with Mohammed Usman, the brother of former long-reigning welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
And the previous part-time doorman believes he can steal some of Mohammed's shine and identify recognition with a second successive win in Sin City.
He advised SunSport: "I was considering precisely that. He's acquired an enormous social media and stuff and he gained The Final Fighter and his brother is Kamaru Usman.
"So he'll have loads of American fans. So if you beat them, you may steal over a number of of his followers and stuff like that.
"Perhaps a number of more People will begin watching us after it."
Parkin and his workforce have studied every side of Mohammed's recreation extensively during this training camp, reinforcing the assumption he had when the match-up was introduced.
"It's an amazing struggle and a good match-up," he stated. "It's the right time for it too, it's my third battle in the UFC.
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"It's the right time and the right man to battle. Like I stated, in heavyweight MMA, they're all dangerous.
"So individuals saying, 'He's athletic and he's this and that' – I might do the identical factor.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> "I might swing simply as exhausting as these other heavyweights, but I don't struggle like that.
"I really feel like I'm higher all around, to be trustworthy."
Parkin celebrated the first anniversary of his UFC debut – which came on the undercard of Leon Edwards' struggle trilogy with Kamaru – earlier this week.
Reflecting on his time in the promotion thus far, Parkin stated: "Life has undoubtedly changed. It's been superb.
"Preventing on [Dana White's] Contenders Collection and getting right here and having two fights in the UFC and having a 3rd arising. It's been superb.
"Day-after-day I practice with my buddies and get slightly bit higher and I travel to Wigan to coach with more of my associates.
"It's such an incredible job to have, it's In all probability the perfect job on the earth."
The UFC are understood to be weighing up a return to the UK later this yr, with SunSport understanding Manchester is in rivalry to host the card.
Mick Parkin is eyeing a spot on the proposed UFC Manchester card this summer time[/caption]
Parkin is refusing to look previous the robust activity forward of him however admits he'd love a spot on the Manchester card if it comes to fruition.
"It was superb last time [in London]," Parkin stated. "So many people came down to observe us, they received the practice down and travelled back.
"And Manchester is even higher and drivable for individuals.
"Individuals would in all probability simply drive there and drive again and even get the practice as that's so quick.
"Hopefully they will get us on that card and I'll really look ahead to that."
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