Preston Parsons
Last fightLoss
KO/TKO (R1 · 1:13)UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2
- Pro record 11-6-0
- UFC record 2-4-0
- Outside the UFC 9-2-0
- 2 UFC losses in a row
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UFC statistics
UFC round data: 6 bouts · through 2025-01-11
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
6 UFC bouts · 80 division peers
Data through 2025-01-11
4 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2024-07-27
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Preston Parsons's professional MMA record?
Preston Parsons has a professional MMA record of 11-6-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Preston Parsons's UFC record?
Preston Parsons's UFC record is 2-4-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 9-2-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Preston Parsons fight next?
Preston Parsons does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Preston Parsons?
Preston Parsons is 31 years old, born July 15, 1995.
How tall is Preston Parsons?
Preston Parsons stands 180 cm (5'11") tall, with a 180 cm (71") reach.
Where is Preston Parsons from?
Preston Parsons is from United States.
What is Preston Parsons's nickname?
Preston Parsons is known as "Pressure".
When was Preston Parsons's last fight?
Preston Parsons last fought on January 11, 2025 at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2, losing to Jacobe Smith by KO/TKO in round 1.
What were the scorecards for Preston Parsons vs Oban Elliott?
Preston Parsons lost to Oban Elliott by unanimous decision at UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 on July 27, 2024. The official scorecards were Mark Collett 29-28, Derek Cleary 30-27, David Lethaby 30-27 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Preston Parsons vs Matthew Semelsberger?
Preston Parsons defeated Matthew Semelsberger by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 on January 13, 2024. All three judges (Mike Bell, Junichiro Kamijo, Ron McCarthy) scored the fight 30-27 in Preston Parsons's favor.
Preston Parsons scouting report
Preston Parsons (United States) is a 31-year-old welterweight who is 11-6 as a pro and 2-4 in the UFC (9-2 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises on July 17, 2021; both of his UFC wins came by decision; he has lost his last two UFC bouts. He attempts 2.3 submissions per 15 minutes (welterweight average: 0.4; 99th percentile of 80 active welterweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and lands 3.5 takedowns per 15 minutes (average: 1.4; 91st percentile). His reach of 71 inches is 3.3 inches shorter than the welterweight average (74.3 inches). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Jacobe Smith, then making his UFC debut, on January 11, 2025 (UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Preston Parsons vs the welterweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 6 UFC bouts (1:05:00 of fight time).
| Stat | Parsons | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.5230 in 1:05:00 | 4.3 | 28 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 51.8%230 of 444 landed | 48.3% | 72 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.3211 in 1:05:00 | 3.9 | 33 |
| Significant strike defense | 54.9%257 of 468 avoided | 54.1% | 54 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 3.515 in 1:05:00 | 1.4 | 91 |
| Takedown accuracy | 36.6%15 of 41 landed | 35.2% | 56 |
| Takedown defense | 71.4%5 of 7 stopped | 66.6% | —† |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 2.310 in 1:05:00 | 0.4 | 99 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 1:05:00 | 0.5 | 8 |
| Control time | 33.4%21:43 of 1:05:00 | 19.1% | 83 |
| Average fight time | 10:506 bouts | 10:53 | 49 |
| Height | 180 cm71″ | 183 cm72.1″ | |
| Reach | 180 cm71″ | 189 cm74.3″ |
- Division average and percentile: 80 active welterweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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UFC fight record
UFC record: 2-4
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-4-0Pro record now: 14-0-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR1 1:13UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2Jan 11, 2025Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-3-0Pro record now: 12-5-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0DECUFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2Jul 27, 2024Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0Pro record now: 11-8-0UFC record entering: 5-4-0DECUFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2Jan 13, 2024Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 16-7-0UFC record entering: 6-4-0DECUFC Fight Night: Vera vs. SandhagenMar 25, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 10-2-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. AndradeApr 23, 2022Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 20-6-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0KO/TKOR1 3:47UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. MoisesJul 17, 2021Result & stats