Norman Parke
{{short description|Northern Irish mixed martial artist}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2020}}
{{Use British English|date=June 2013}}
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| birth_place = Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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| weight_class = Lightweight
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| wrestling = Northern Ireland National Champion in Freestyle Wrestling
| years_active = 2006–present
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Norman Parke (born 22 December 1986) is a mixed martial artist from Northern Ireland. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Parke has fought for the UFC, Absolute Championship Berkut, KSW, and BAMMA. He was also a competitor for Team UK on The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes in late 2012 and won the Lightweight Tournament.
Background
Born and raised in Bushmills, Northern Ireland, Parke began training in Judo at the age of 16. He went on to be a National Champion in Judo as well as Freestyle Wrestling in 2009–2010 and 2011–2012.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stormin-Norman-Parke/117291631660516?sk=info&tab=page_info|title='Stormin' Norman Parke|publisher=facebook.com|access-date=20 January 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/10-European-Prospects-Worth-Watching-34737|title=10 European Prospects worth watching|publisher=sherdog.com|date=14 August 2011}} Later, after he also began training in boxing, Parke transitioned into mixed martial arts at the age of 20.{{Cite web|url=http://www.joe.ie/sports/mma/mma-fighter-profile-northern-irelands-norman-park/|title=The Fighting Irish: Norman Parke}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
Before signing with the UFC, Parke compiled a record of 16–2, with 12 of his victories coming via submission. Parke's losses were against the veteran Greg Loughran and the then-undefeated Joseph Duffy.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Norman-Parke-47549|title=Norman Parke|publisher=sherdog.com|access-date=10 October 2012}}
Parke was introduced to the masses and given his first televised fight by Cage Contender on 24 July 2010, going on to fight for the promotion more times than anywhere else. In his last fight under the Cage Contender banner, Parke claimed the vacant Cage Contender Lightweight Championship.
After going 14–2, Parke signed to face Anton Kuivanen at Fight Festival 29, in what would have been his first fight outside Ireland and the United Kingdom.{{cite web|url=http://www.yourmma.tv/news/details.asp/id/1467/norman-parke-anton-kuivanen-fight-festival-29.htm|title=Parke heads to Finland to take on Kuivanen|publisher=yourmma.tv|date=5 January 2011|access-date=10 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111022075950/http://www.yourmma.tv/news/details.asp/id/1467/norman-parke-anton-kuivanen-fight-festival-29.htm|archive-date=22 October 2011|url-status=usurped}} However, the fight did not materialise and Kuivanen fought another fighter on the card. After a further victory domestically, Parke signed with Cage Warriors to face Brad Wheeler in February 2012. However, Parke withdrew after a hand injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/pressreleases/Injury-forces-Parke-out-39757|title=Injury forces Parke out|publisher=sherdog.com|date=31 January 2012}} Parke returned in May 2012, where he defeated Stephen Coll via TKO, in what turned out to be his final appearance before joining The Ultimate Fighter.
=''The Ultimate Fighter''=
In late 2012, Parke signed to be a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes - a regional version of the Ultimate Fighter series, which pitted Australian fighters against British fighters.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Cast-of-The-Ultimate-Fighter-Australia-vs-UK-to-Feature-8-Lightweights-8-Welterweights-45407|title=Cast of The Ultimate Fighter: Australia vs. UK to feature 8 lightweights, 8 welterweights|publisher=sherdog.com|date=5 September 2012}} Parke competed in the lightweight division and his first opponent in the show was Richie Vaculik, who currently competes at flyweight.{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/richie-vas-vaculik-shows-the-meaning-of-tuf/story-fndn16fm-1226492607221|title=Richie "Vas" Vaculik shows the meaning of TUF|work=Herald Sun|date=10 October 2012}} Parke was able to hit Vaculik on the ground with elbows; one of which cut Vaculik on the top of his head. Parke was able to take Vaculik down again in the second round and controlled the fight from half-guard. Parke defeated Vaculik via unanimous decision to move onto the semi-final round.
In the semi-final round, Parke was matched up against fellow Team UK fighter Brendan Loughnane. Parke won the fight via unanimous decision and moved onto the finals which took place live on UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson.{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/tuf-smashes-episode-10-recap|title=TUF Smashes Episode 10 Recap|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship|date=November 21, 2012}}
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
Parke made his UFC debut on 15 December 2012 at UFC on FX 6 which was also known as "The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes Finale". Parke would fight Colin Fletcher to determine the lightweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes. Parke controlled the entirety of the fight and won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/12/ufc-on-fx-6-results-colin-fletcher-vs-norman-parke|title=UFC on FX 6 results: Norman Parke downs Colin Fletcher for 'TUF: Smashes' title|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2012-12-15|access-date=2012-12-15}}
Parke was expected to face Jon Tuck on 20 April 2013 at UFC on Fox 7.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-on-fox-7-gets-tuf-smashes-winner-norman-parke-vs-jon-tuck|title=UFC on Fox 7 gets TUF Smashes winner Norman Parke vs. Jon Tuck| publisher=MMAweekly.com|date=2013-02-11|access-date=2013-02-11|author=Ken Pishna}} However, the bout was scrapped during the week leading up to the event as Tuck was forced out of the bout with an injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/jon-tuck-vs-norman-parke-pulled-from-saturdays-ufc-on-fox-7-lineup|title=Jon Tuck vs. Norman Parke pulled from Saturday's UFC on FOX 7 lineup| publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2013-04-14|access-date=2013-04-14|author=Staff}}
Parke fought Kazuki Tokudome on 6 July 2013 at UFC 162.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/norman-parke-vs-kazuki-tokudome-added-to-ufc-162-in-las-vegas|title=Norman Parke vs. Kazuki Tokudome added to UFC 162 in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff |date=2013-04-24|access-date=2013-04-24}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/07/ufc-162-resultsphotos-norman-parke-vs-kazuki-tokudome|title=UFC 162 results/photos: Norman Parke outslugs hard-headed Kazuki Tokudome|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2013-07-06|access-date=2013-07-06}}
A rescheduled bout with Jon Tuck eventually took place on 26 October 2013 at UFC Fight Night 30.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/norman-parke-vs-jon-tuck-joins-ufc-fight-night-30-lineup-in-manchester|title=Norman Parke vs. Jon Tuck joins UFC Fight Night 30 lineup in Manchester |publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-09-02|access-date=2013-09-02}} Parke won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/10/ufc-fight-night-30-results-norman-parke-vs-jon-tuck|title=UFC Fight Night 30 results: Norman Parke outworks tiring Jon Tuck for win|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2013-10-26|access-date=2013-10-26}}
Parke faced TUF: Brazil 2 winner Leonardo Santos at UFC Fight Night 38.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/1/22/5333942/three-fights-added-to-ufc-fight-night-card-in-natal-brazil|title=Three fights added to UFC Fight Night card in Natal |publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Guilherme Cruz|date=2014-01-22|access-date=2013-01-22}} Due to a point deduction for Parke grabbing Santos' shorts, the bout ended in a majority draw.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/03/ufc-fight-night-38-results-leonardo-santos-norman-parke-fight-to-majority-draw|title=UFC Fight Night 38 results: Leonardo Santos, Norman Parke fight to majority draw|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2014-03-23|access-date=2014-03-23}}
Parke faced returning veteran Naoyuki Kotani on 19 July 2014 at UFC Fight Night 46 in Dublin.{{cite web|url=http://fightsportasia.com/2014/05/22/naoyuki-kotani-returns-faces-norman-parke-at-ufc-fight-night-46-in-dublin/|title=Naoyuki Kotani returns, faces Norman Parke at UFC Fight Night 46 in Dublin|publisher=fightsportasia.com|author=B Wylie|access-date=2014-05-22|date=2014-05-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121061359/http://fightsportasia.com/2014/05/22/naoyuki-kotani-returns-faces-norman-parke-at-ufc-fight-night-46-in-dublin/|archive-date=21 January 2015|url-status=dead}} He won the fight via TKO in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/07/ufc-fight-night-46-results-norman-parke-pounds-out-naoyuki-kotani|title=UFC Fight Night 46 results: Norman Parke pounds out Naoyuki Kotani
|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2014-07-19|access-date=2014-07-19}}
Parke was expected to face Diego Sanchez on 15 November 2014 at UFC 180.{{cite web|url=http://severemma.com/2014/08/norman-parke-set-to-face-diego-sanchez-at-ufc-180/|title=Norman Parke set to face Diego Sanchez at UFC 180|publisher=severemma.com|author=Sean Sheehan|date=2014-08-26|access-date=2014-08-26}} However, Parke pulled out of the bout in early October citing a knee injury and was replaced by Joe Lauzon.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/10/3/6900821/joe-lauzon-vs-diego-sanchez-set-for-ufc-180-in-mexico|title=Joe Lauzon vs. Diego Sanchez set for UFC 180 in Mexico|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|access-date=2014-10-03|date=2014-10-03}}
Parke was expected to face Jorge Masvidal on 18 January 2015 at UFC Fight Night 59.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/10/jorge-masvidal-norman-parke-uriah-hall-costas-philippou-added-to-ufc-fight-night-59|title=Jorge Masvidal-Norman Parke added to UFC Fight Night 59|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2023-04-08|date=2014-10-29}} However, in early December, Masvidal pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Gleison Tibau.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/jorge-masvidal-out-gleison-tibau-meets-norman-parke-at-ufc-fight-night-59|title=Jorge Masvidal out, Gleison Tibau meets Norman Parke at UFC Fight Night 59|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2014-12-04|access-date=2014-12-04}} Parke lost the fight via split decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/ufc-fight-night-59-results-gleison-tibau-outworks-norman-parke-for-split-win|title=UFC Fight Night 59 results: Gleison Tibau outworks Norman Parke for split win|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2015-01-18|access-date=2015-01-18}}
Parke was expected to face Gilbert Burns on 30 May 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/03/norman-parke-says-hes-fighting-gilbert-burns-at-ufc-fight-night-67-in-brazil|title=Norman Parke says he's fighting Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night 67 in Brazil|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-03-31|access-date=2015-03-31}} However, Burns pulled out of the fight in late April and was replaced by Francisco Trinaldo.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/4/27/8503849/gilbert-burns-injury-norman-parke-francisco-trinaldo-replacement-ufc-fight-night-67-ufc-news|title=Injury forces Gilbert Burns out of Norman Parke fight; Francisco Trinaldo steps up|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Lucas Rezende|date=2015-04-27|access-date=2015-04-27}} Parke lost the fight via split decision.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/ufc-fight-night-67-results-francisco-trinaldo-upsets-norman-parke-with-split-call|title=UFC Fight Night 67 results: Francisco Trinaldo upsets Norman Parke with split call|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-05-30|access-date=2015-05-30|author=Brent Brookhouse}}
Parke faced returning veteran Reza Madadi on 24 October 2015 at UFC Fight Night 76.{{cite news|url=http://www.the42.ie/parke-madadi-ufc-dublin-2257550-Aug2015/|title=Antrim's Norman Parke has been booked for a tough fight at UFC Dublin|publisher=the42.ie|author=Paul Dollery|date=2015-08-07|access-date=2015-08-07}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/10/ufc-fight-night-76-results-norman-parke-outworks-reza-madadi-in-grinder|title=UFC Fight Night 76 results: Norman Parke outworks Reza Madadi in grinder|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2015-10-24|access-date=2015-10-24}}
Parke faced Rustam Khabilov on 27 February 2016 at UFC Fight Night 84.{{cite web|url=http://themmacorner.com/2015/11/30/report-norman-parke-vs-rustam-khabilov-added-to-ufc-fight-night-83-in-london/|title=Norman Parke vs. Rustam Khabilov Added to UFC Fight Night 84 in London|publisher=themmacorner.com|author=Jose Youngs|date=30 November 2015|access-date=30 November 2015}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/02/ufc-fight-night-84-results-rustam-khabilov-edges-norman-parke-via-decision|title=UFC Fight Night 84 results: Rustam Khabilov edges Norman Parke via decision|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2016-02-27|access-date=2016-02-27}}
Following the loss to Khabilov, Parke was released by the UFC.{{cite web|url=http://www.bjpenn.com/mmanews/norman-parke-announces-release-from-the-ufc/|title=Norman Parke announces release from the UFC {{!}} BJPenn.com UFC Fight News & Videos|website={{!}} BJPenn.com UFC Fight News & Videos|date=2 April 2016|language=en-US|access-date=2016-04-02}}
=Absolute Championship Berkut=
Parke faced Andrew Fisher on 1 October 2016 at ACB 47: Braveheart.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmalatestnews.com/report-norman-parke-vs-andrew-fisher-set-acb-glasgow/|title=Report: Norman Parke vs Andrew Fisher set for ACB Glasgow|website=mmalatestnews.com|access-date=2016-08-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320204845/http://www.mmalatestnews.com/report-norman-parke-vs-andrew-fisher-set-acb-glasgow/|archive-date=20 March 2018|url-status=dead}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.flocombat.com/articles/5056221-official-results-from-acb-47|title=Official Results from ACB 47|date=October 2, 2016|website=flocombat.com|author=Jim Edwards}}
=BAMMA=
On 24 February 2017, Parke made his debut for the BAMMA organization. He faced Paul Redmond at BAMMA 28 for the vacant BAMMA Lightweight championship. Parke went on to win the fight by majority decision, but was not eligible to claim the championship due to a weight miss.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmanews.com/news/bamma-28-results-norman-parke-wins-but-lightweight-title-remains-vacant|title=BAMMA 28 Results: Norman Parke Wins, But Lightweight Title Remains Vacant|date=February 24, 2017|website=mmanews.com|author=Fernando Quiles Jr.}}
=KSW=
Parke signed with Polish promotion KSW and made his debut at KSW 39: Colosseum on 27 May 2017 for the KSW Lightweight Championship against champion Mateusz Gamrot.{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/KSW-Confirms-Mateusz-GamrotNorman-Parke-LW-Title-Bout-5-Title-Fights-Set-for-Colosseum-119247|title=KSW Confirms Mateusz Gamrot-Norman Parke LW Title Bout; 5 Title Fights Set for ‘Colosseum’|date=March 26, 2017|work=Sherdog|author=Jordan Breen}} He lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|title=KSW 39: Wyniki gali na Stadionie Narodowym - Polsat Sport|url=https://www.polsatsport.pl/wiadomosc/2017-05-27/ksw-39-relacja-i-wyniki-na-zywo-khalidov-pudzianowski-popek-burneika/|access-date=2021-07-12|website=www.polsatsport.pl|language=pl}}
Parke rematched Mateusz Gamrot at KSW 40: Dublin on 22 October 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.kswmma.com/news/2352|title=Gamrot vs Parke heated rematch set for KSW Dublin |date=30 July 2017|website=kswmma.com}} After the bout was stopped due to eye pokes that left Parke unable to continue, Parke shoved Gamrot's cornerman, Borys Mankowski, which resulted in Marcin Bilman, another professional fighter who was in the champion's corner, responded by landing a punch on Parke. Gamrot was subsequently fined 30% of his purse and Bilman has been handed a two-year ban from KSW events.{{Cite web|last=Team|first=The42|title=Parke punched by opponent's cornerman after controversial ending to Dublin bout|url=https://www.the42.ie/ksw-40-review-3660333-Oct2017/|access-date=2021-07-12|website=The42|language=en}}
After a few bouts in the KSW and Brave CF, it was announced on 14 July 2018 that Parke had signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/13/17567916/ufc-veteran-norman-parke-signs-exclusive-multi-fight-deal-with-bellator|title=UFC veteran Norman Parke signs exclusive multi-fight deal with Bellator|author=Peter Carroll|date=13 July 2018|publisher=mmafighting.com}} Despite the contract with Bellator, Parke faced former KSW Welterweight Champion Borys Mankowski at KSW 47 on 23 March 2019 and won the bout via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/2/19/18231734/norman-parke-replaces-dricus-du-plessis-faces-borys-mankowski-at-ksw-47|title=Norman Parke replaces Dricus Du Plessis, faces Borys Mankowski at KSW 47|author=Peter Carroll|date=19 February 2019|publisher=mmafighting.com}} Both fighters were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite tweet|author=KSW MMA|user=KSW_MMA|date=25 March 2019|title=#KSW47 Bonuses: ⚔️ #FOTN - @norman_parke 🆚 @borysmankowski|number=1110255450488999936}}
After defeating the former KSW Featherweight Champion Artur Sowiński via unanimous decision at KSW 49: Soldić vs. Kaszubowski, Parke was expected to face Marian Ziółkowski for the interim KSW Lightweight Championship at KSW 50 on 14 September 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/6/27/18760045/norman-parke-vs-marian-ziolkowski-set-for-interim-lightweight-title-clash-at-ksw-50|title=Norman Parke vs. Marian Ziolkowski set for interim lightweight title clash at KSW 50|author=Peter Carroll|date=27 June 2019|publisher=mmafighting.com}} However, Ziółkowski was forced to withdraw from the bout due to an injury and was replaced by former KSW Featherweight Champion Marcin Wrzosek.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/8/30/20840401/marcin-wrzosek-replaces-marian-ziolkowski-faces-norman-parke-for-interim-title-at-ksw-50|title=Marcin Wrzosek replaces Marian Ziolkowski, faces Norman Parke for interim title at KSW 50|author=Peter Carroll|date=30 August 2019|publisher=mmafighting.com}} Parke won the fight by split decision.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/09/ksw-50-live-results-london-phil-de-fries-luis-henrique|title=
KSW 50 live results|date=14 September 2019|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Simon Head}}
Parke faced Mateusz Gamrot in a trilogy bout at KSW 53 on 11 July 2020. The bout was expected to be the Lightweight Championship unification bout, but Parke was unable to make weight thus the title is not on the line.{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/KSW-53-Weighin-Results-Headliner-Changed-to-NonTitle-Fight-After-Parke-Comes-in-Heavy-173884|title=KSW 53 Weigh-in Results: Headliner Changed to Non-Title Fight After Parke Comes in Heavy|date=10 July 2020|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tudor Leonte}} Parke lost the fight via doctor stoppage in the third round.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/07/ksw-53-results-mateusz-gamrot-pieces-up-norman-parke-tko-doctor-stoppage|title=KSW 53 results: Mateusz Gamrot pieces up Norman Parke, earns doctor stoppage TKO win|author=Staff|date=11 July 2020|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}
=Regional circuit=
On 28 February, during the Second Press Conference before Fame 9, a boxing fight between Norman Parke and a former amateur boxer, Polish championship medalist Kasjusz "Don Kasjo" Życiński was announced.{{Cite web|title=Były zawodnik UFC i KSW zawalczy na FAME MMA! Rywalem pogromca Marcina Najmana|url=https://www.sport.pl/inne/7,102005,26836209,byly-zawodnik-ufc-i-ksw-zawalczy-na-fame-mma-rywalem-don-kasjo.html|access-date=2021-03-02|website=Sport.pl|language=pl}}
On 26 March 2022 Parke faced rapper Popek at Fame 13. He won after Popek broke his hand less than a minute into the bout and was unable to continue.{{Cite web |last=Hozer |first=Maxymilian |date=2022-03-26 |title=Popek vs Norman Parke: fatalnie zakończony pojedynek |url=https://glamrap.pl/fame13-popek-norman-parke/ |access-date=2022-05-21 |website=GlamRap.pl |language=pl-PL}}
Parke faced Grzegorz Szulakowski on 9 July 2022 at Prime Show MMA 2, winning the bout via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmarocks.pl/prime-show-mma/prime-2-parke-vs-szulakowski-wynik-walki|title=PRIME 2: Norman Parke pokonał przez decyzję Grzegorza Szulakowskiego! Walka wieczoru dla "Stormina"!|date=10 July 2022|website=mmarocks.pl|author=Krzysztof Kordys|language=pl}}
Parke was scheduled to fight Adam Okniński at Prime Show MMA 4 on 26 November 2022, but withdrew from the bout after a contract dispute with the organization.{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIzoPjGc8xU|title= The Sheehan Show: Norman Parke talks Next Fight, Polish MMA and more! (Interview) |date=8 March 2023|work=Sherdog|author=Sean Sheehan|via=YouTube}}
As the sole bout of his contract with Hexagone, Parke faced Alfredo Souza on 11 March 2023 at Hexagone MMA 7, winning the bout via unanimous decision.{{cite web |title=Hexagone MMA 7: Aymard Guih chokes out Walter Gahadza to become first double champion |url=https://www.mmacrossfire.com/2023/03/16/hexagone-mma-7-aymard-guih-chokes-out-walter-gahadza-to-become-first-double-champion/ |website=MMA Crossfire |access-date=19 March 2023 |date=16 March 2023}}
Coming in as a late replacement, Parke faced Michał Pasternak at Fame 20 on 11 February 2024, winning the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Media |first=Wirtualna Polska |date=2024-02-10 |title=Norman Parke znów szokuje. Pokonał mocnego Polaka |url=https://sportowefakty.wp.pl/mma/1105816/norman-parke-znow-szokuje-pokonal-mocnego-polaka |access-date=2024-02-25 |website=sportowefakty.wp.pl |language=pl}}
Championships and accomplishments
- Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
- Interim KSW Lightweight Championship (One time; former)
- Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Borys Mańkowski and Marcin Wrzosek
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes Lightweight Winner
- Cage Contender
- Cage Contender Lightweight Champion (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
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|ko-losses=1
|sub-wins=12
|sub-losses=2
|dec-wins=15
|dec-losses=4
|draws=1
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|32–7–1 (1)
|Michał Pasternak
|Decision (unanimous)
|Fame 20
|{{dts|2024|February|10|format=dmy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:00
|Kraków, Poland
|{{small|Light Heavyweight debut.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|31–7–1 (1)
|Alfredo Souza
|Decision (unanimous)
|Hexagone MMA 7
|{{dts|2023|March|11|format=dmy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Poitiers, France
|{{small|Catchweight (181 lb) bout.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 30–7–1 (1)
|Grzegorz Szulakowski
|Decision (unanimous)
|Prime Show MMA 2
|{{dts|2022|July|9}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Gdynia, Poland
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 29–7–1 (1)
|TKO (hand injury)
|Fame 13
|{{dts|2022|March|26|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:37
|Gliwice, Poland
|{{small|Openweight debut.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 28–7–1 (1)
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
| {{dts|2020|July|11|format=dmy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:02
|Warsaw, Poland
|{{small|Non-title bout; Parke missed weight (158.3 lb).}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 28–6–1 (1)
|Marcin Wrzosek
|Decision (split)
| {{dts|2019|September|14|format=dmy}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|London, England
|{{small|Return to Lightweight. Won the interim KSW Lightweight Championship. Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 27–6–1 (1)
|Artur Sowiński
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2019|May|18|format=dmy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Gdańsk, Poland
|{{small|Catchweight (163 lb) bout.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|26–6–1 (1)
| Borys Mańkowski
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2019|March|23|format=dmy}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Łódź, Poland
|{{small|Welterweight debut. Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|25–6–1 (1)
| Myles Price
|Decision (unanimous)
|Brace CF 13
|{{dts|format=dmy|2018|June|9}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Belfast, Northern Ireland
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|24–6–1 (1)
| Łukasz Chlewicki
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|format=dmy|2018|April|14}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Wrocław, Poland
|{{small|Catchweight (159.2 lb) bout; Parke missed weight.}}
|-
|{{draw}}NC
|align=center|{{nowrap|23–6–1 (1)}}
|NC (accidental eye poke)
|{{dts|format=dmy|2017|October|22}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:39
|Dublin, Ireland
|{{small|Non-title bout; Parke missed weight (156.1 lb). Accidental eye poke rendered Parke unable to continue.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|23–6–1
|Decision (unanimous)
| KSW 39
|{{dts|format=dmy|2017|May|27}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Warsaw, Poland
|{{small|For the KSW Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|23–5–1
| Paul Redmond
|Decision (majority)
|{{dts|format=dmy|2017|February|24}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Belfast, Northern Ireland
|{{small|For the vacant BAMMA Lightweight Championship. Parke missed weight (155.8 lb) and was ineligible for the title.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|22–5–1
| Andrew Fisher
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|format=dmy|2016|October|1}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Glasgow, Scotland
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|21–5–1
| Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping
|{{dts|format=dmy|2016|February|27}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|London, England
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|21–4–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka
|{{dts|format=dmy|2015|October|24}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Dublin, Ireland
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|20–4–1
|Decision (split)
|UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves
|{{dts|format=dmy|2015|May|30}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Goiânia, Brazil
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|20–3–1
|Decision (split)
|UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver
|{{dts|format=dmy|2015|January|18}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|20–2–1
|TKO (punches)
|UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Brandao
|{{dts|format=dmy|2014|July|19}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:41
|Dublin, Ireland
|
|-
|{{draw}}Draw
|align=center|{{nowrap|19–2–1}}
|Draw (majority)
|UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson 2
|{{dts|format=dmy|2014|March|23}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Natal, Brazil
|{{small|Parke was deducted one point for grabbing Santos' shorts.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|19–2
| Jon Tuck
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz
|{{dts|format=dmy|2013|October|26}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Manchester, England
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|18–2
||Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|format=dmy|2013|July|6}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|17–2
|Colin Fletcher
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson
|{{dts|format=dmy|2012|December|15}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Gold Coast, Australia
|{{small|Won The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes Lightweight Tournament.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|16–2
|Stephen Coll
|TKO (punches)
|Immortal FC 6
|{{dts|format=dmy|2012|May|12}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|2:24
|Letterkenny, Ireland
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|15–2
| Marcos Nardini
|Decision (unanimous)
|Cage Contender 11
|{{dts|format=dmy|2011|October|8}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Belfast, Northern Ireland
|{{small|Won the Cage Contender Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|14–2
| Dominic McConnell
|Submission (arm-triangle choke)
|Immortal FC 3
|{{dts|format=dmy|2010|September|11}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:23
|Strabane, Northern Ireland
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–2
| Stuart Davies
|TKO (punches)
|Cage Contender 6
|{{dts|format=dmy|2010|August|28}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:34
|Manchester, England
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–2
| Tom Maguire
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Cage Contender 5
|{{dts|format=dmy|2010|July|24}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:42
|Dublin, Republic of Ireland
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–2
| Ian Jones
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Fight-Stars 2
|{{dts|format=dmy|2010|March|28}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:18
|Leeds, England
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|10–2
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Spartan Fight Challenge 3
|{{dts|format=dmy|2010|March|20}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:06
|Newport, Wales
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–1
| Myles Price
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Cage Contender 3
|{{dts|format=dmy|2010|February|5}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:27
|Antrim, Northern Ireland
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–1
| Ben Davis
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Tribal Warfare 5
|{{dts|format=dmy|2009|October|3}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:10
|Connacht, Republic of Ireland
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–1
| Ali MacLean
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Immortal FC 1
|{{dts|format=dmy|2009|September|19}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:05
|Strabane, Northern Ireland
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–1
| Mick Bowman
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|OMMAC 1
|{{dts|format=dmy|2009|August|8}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:06
|Liverpool, England
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–1
| Mark Mills
|TKO (punches)
|Strike and Submit 11
|{{dts|format=dmy|2009|July|5}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:40
|Gateshead, England
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–1
| Paul Jenkins
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|House of Pain 11
|{{dts|format=dmy|2009|May|30}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:41
|Newport, Wales
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–1
| Dominic McConnell
|Submission (armbar)
|Chaos FC 4
|{{dts|format=dmy|2009|April|25}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:10
|Derry, Northern Ireland
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–1
| Barry Oglesby
|Submission (leglock)
|Tribal Warfare 4
|{{dts|format=dmy|2009|March|28}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:30
|Galway, Ireland
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–1
| Ali McLean
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Ultimate Fighting Revolution 14
|{{dts|format=dmy|2008|August|21}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:50
|Belfast, Northern Ireland
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–1
| Brian Kerr
|Submission (armbar)
|Ultimate Fighting Revolution 13
|{{dts|format=dmy|2008|May|18}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:10
|Belfast, Northern Ireland
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|0–1
| Greg Loughran
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Ultimate Fighting Revolution 5
|{{dts|format=dmy|2006|March|12}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:43
|Toomebridge, Northern Ireland
|
|}
Boxing record
{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{no2||align=|style=|color=}}Loss
|align=center| 2–1
|{{flagicon|POL}} Borys Mańkowski
|Decision (unanimous)
| Fame 11: Fight Club
| {{dts|2021|October|2|format=dmy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|15:00
|Gliwice, Poland
|{{small|Catchweight bout (176 lbs). Fighting in MMA gloves}}
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center| 2–0
|{{flagicon|POL}} Maciej Jewtuszko
|Decision (majority)
| EFM Show 2: Materla vs. Rimbon
| {{dts|2021|September|11|format=dmy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:00
|Sofia, Bulgaria
|{{small|Catchweight bout (176 lbs).}}
|-
|{{yes2||align=|style=|color=}}Win
|align=center| 1–0
|{{flagicon|POL}} Kasjusz Życiński
|Decision (unanimous)
| Fame 10: Don Kasjo vs. Parke
| {{dts|2021|May|15|format=dmy}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|3:00
|Łódź, Poland
|{{small|Catchweight bout (183 lbs). Won a 1kg golden bar and the "King's Belt".}}
|}
Custom rules record
{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|{{flagicon|POL}} Piotr Szeliga
|TKO (punches)
|Fame 14: Gimper vs. Tromba
|{{dts|2022|May|14|format=dmy}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:13
|Kraków, Poland
|{{small|Fight against non-standard rules, first boxing round, second and third rounds MMA. Open Weight.}}
|}
See also
References
{{reflist|colwidth=30em}}
External links
- {{Sherdog}}
- {{UFC|norman-parke}}
{{The Ultimate Fighter}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Parke, Norman}}
Category:Lightweight mixed martial artists
Category:Male mixed martial artists from Northern Ireland
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing boxing
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing freestyle wrestling
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing judo
Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters
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Category:Male boxers from Northern Ireland
Category:Male judoka from Northern Ireland
Category:Boxers from County Antrim