Undefeated heavyweight Sunderland MMA fighter to make UFC debut

A Sunderland MMA fighter is preparing to make his UFC debut in London.

Mick Parkin from Castletown, is an undefeated heavyweight with a 6-0 record.

Training out of the TFT gym in Seaham, Parkin will take on American fighter Jamal Pouges during the UFC Prelims at the O2 Arena on Saturday.

The 27-year-old said: "He's a bit more experienced than me but I think it's a great match up, I know what he's good at I know what I'm good at and I feel like my skillset should shut him down."

Video produced by Andy Watson.

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