Best fights of Norman Parke
Over 18 years as a professional, Norman Parke has compiled a 32-7-1 (17) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Norman Parke loses to Gleison Tibau via split decision
On January 18, 2015 Norman Parke faced Gleison Tibau in a lightweight bout. Parke was 28 years old with a record of 20-2-1, and Tibau was 31 with a record of 32-10. Parke was coming off a win and Tibau was on a 2-fight winning streak. Parke lost via split decision. Went the distance with Tibau.
2. Norman Parke KOs Naoyuki Kotani
On July 19, 2014 Norman Parke faced Naoyuki Kotani in a lightweight bout. Parke was 27 years old with a record of 19-2-1, and Kotani was 32 with a record of 33-10-7. Kotani was on a 13-fight winning streak. Parke stopped Naoyuki Kotani via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Norman Parke defeats Reza Madadi
On October 24, 2015 Norman Parke faced Reza Madadi in a lightweight bout. Parke was 28 years old with a record of 20-4-1, and Madadi was 37 with a record of 13-3. Parke was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Madadi was coming off a win. Parke won via unanimous decision.
4. Norman Parke defeats Jon Tuck
On October 26, 2013 Norman Parke faced Jon Tuck in a lightweight bout. Parke was 26 years old with a record of 18-2, and Tuck was 29 with a record of 7-0. Parke was on a 8-fight winning streak and Tuck was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Parke won via unanimous decision.
5. Norman Parke defeats Colin Fletcher
On December 15, 2012 Norman Parke fought Colin Fletcher for the vacant The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes Tournament lightweight title. Parke was 25 years old with a record of 16-2, and Fletcher was 0 with a record of 0-0. Parke was on a 6-fight winning streak. Parke won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Norman Parke defeats Kazuki Tokudome
On July 6, 2013 Norman Parke faced Kazuki Tokudome in a lightweight bout. Parke was 26 years old with a record of 17-2, and Tokudome was 26 with a record of 12-3-1. Parke was on a 7-fight winning streak and Tokudome was on a 3-fight winning streak. Parke won via unanimous decision.
7. Norman Parke loses to Francisco Trinaldo via split decision
On May 30, 2015 Norman Parke faced Francisco Trinaldo in a lightweight bout. Parke was 28 years old with a record of 20-3-1, and Trinaldo was 36 with a record of 16-4. Parke was coming off a loss, while Trinaldo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Parke lost via split decision. Went the distance with Trinaldo.
8. Norman Parke draws with Leonardo Santos
On March 23, 2014 Norman Parke faced Leonardo Santos in a lightweight bout. Parke was 27 years old with a record of 19-2, and Santos was 34 with a record of 12-3. Parke was on a 9-fight winning streak and Santos was on a 6-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
9. Norman Parke defeats Artur Sowiński
On May 18, 2019 Norman Parke faced Artur Sowiński in a lightweight bout. Parke was 32 years old with a record of 26-6-1, and Sowiński was 32 with a record of 19-10. Parke was on a 3-fight winning streak and Sowiński was coming off a win. Parke won via unanimous decision.
10. Norman Parke loses to Rustam Khabilov via unanimous decision
On February 27, 2016 Norman Parke faced Rustam Khabilov in a lightweight bout. Parke was 29 years old with a record of 21-4-1, and Khabilov was 29 with a record of 17-3. Parke was coming off a win, while Khabilov was on a 2-fight losing streak. Parke lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Khabilov.