Mick Parkin vs Marcin Tybura

Mick Parkin vs Marcin Tybura

Prediction: Mick Parkin via Decision Mick Parkin vs. Marcin Tybura comes down to the striking, and that’s why Parkin should be the side, likely winning by decision. Tybura has lost his rhythm lately — his striking has looked rushed, and he’s been overextending in exchanges, often charging into the pocket without setting things up properly. His defensive issues are a major concern, as he typically only keeps one hand up, which isn’t a real guard, leaving him wide open for counters. On top of that, his range management has declined, making it easier for opponents to land clean shots on him. Parkin, on the other hand, does a great job of finding his range early and making slight defensive reads with head movement. He doesn’t waste a lot of energy, and his striking accuracy makes him dangerous when opponents give him openings— which Tybura certainly will. One of Parkin’s biggest weapons in this fight will be his leg kicks. Tybura has never been particularly good at defending them, and if Parkin targets them early, it will make it even harder for Tybura to close distance effectively without overextending. Wrestling-wise, neither fighter should have a clear advantage. Both are well-versed in grappling, but neither will likely be able to dominate in the wrestling department, meaning this fight should mostly play out on the feet. Given Tybura’s recent struggles with striking defense and Parkin’s ability to stay composed and pick his shots, Parkin should be able to land the cleaner, more effective strikes over three rounds and take a decision victory.