Mick Parkin suffers first career defeat at UFC London

Mick Parkin faced his toughest challenge yet in the octagon at UFC London and suffered his first career loss. The heavyweight fighter and sparring partner of Tom Aspinall lost to Marcin Tybura in a closely contested match. The event kicked off with an unexpected result as Guram Kutateladze lost to Kaue Fernandes. In another exciting bout, Shauna Bannon defeated Puja Tomar with an armbar submission after surviving a heavy head kick. Against Tybura, Parkin started strong. The first round was evenly matched, with both fighters trading blows. Tybura managed a late takedown, trying to gain an advantage. In the second round, Parkin showcased his striking skills, landing powerful shots that put Tybura in trouble. However, the Polish fighter proved resilient and fought back. In the final round, Tybura regained control, landing more significant strikes. The judges scored the fight 29-28 in favor of Tybura, marking a disappointing end to Parkin's undefeated streak. After the fight, Parkin reflected on a potential future match with Aspinall but indicated that he would only consider it for a significant payday. For now, Parkin is focused on moving past this defeat and getting back to winning ways.