Combat Edge Intelligence

Ben Rothwell vs Mick Parkin

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

39-14-0Record10-1-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height6'3"
78"Reach 79"
265 lbsWeight263 lbs
Rothwell MMATeamUnit 1 Martial Arts and Fitness

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Ben RothwellNow 1713
If they win+12→ 1725
If they lose-12→ 1701
Mick ParkinNow 1709
If they win+16→ 1725
If they lose-16→ 1693

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1685 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1567 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.71
Sig. strikes / min
4.91
43%
Strike accuracy
53%
4.63
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.15
47%
Strike defense
58%
0.68
Takedown avg.
1.49
34%
Takedown accuracy
42%
70%
Takedown defense
50%
0.41
Submission avg.
0.30

Trajectory

Ben RothwellMick Parkin
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Win method breakdown

28 (72%)
KO/TKO
6 (60%)
7 (18%)
Submission
1 (10%)
4 (10%)
Decision
3 (30%)

Combat Edge model read

Mick Parkin70%
Ben Rothwell 30%Elo baseline: 49%

The Combat Edge model makes Mick Parkin a 70% favorite over Ben Rothwell in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Ben Rothwell's way (49%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1713 vs 1709), separated by just 4 points.

Ben Rothwell finishes 90% of wins inside the distance, Mick Parkin 70%.

Ben Rothwell and Mick Parkin share 1 common opponent: Marcin Tybura.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision (unanimous) · 2020
Marcin Tybura
LossDecision (unanimous) · 2025