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Preston Parsons

Welterweight Division

11-5-0 (W-L-D)

9

Wins by Submission

8

First Round Finishes

Preston Parsons
  • Last fight

    Win
    Oban Elliott
    Preston Parsons

    Elliott vs Parsons

    Jul. 27, 2024

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Info

Learn more about Preston Parsons' UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Jacksonville, United States
Fighting style
MMA
Age
29
Height
71.00
Weight
188.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 17, 2021
Reach
71.00
Leg reach
41.00
  • Pro since 2014
     
  • Has won six of his last eight
     
  • Nine of 11 wins by submission (4 Armbar, 4 RNC, guillotine)
     
  • Eight first-round finishes
     
  • Owns 2016 win over UFC vet Ignacio Bahamondes
     
  • Lost 2015 bout to UFC vet Mike Perry
     
  • Origin of nickname – “From the way I train and fight.”

UFC 304 (7/27/24) Parsons lost a three round unanimous decision to Oban Elliott

UFC Fight Night (1/13/24) Parsons won a three round unanimous decision over Matthew Semelsberger 

UFC on ESPN (3/25/23) Parsons lost a three round split decision to Trevin Giles 

UFC Fight Night (4/23/22) Parsons won a three round unanimous decision over Evan Elder

UFC on ESPN (7/17/21) Parsons was stopped by Daniel Rodriguez via strikes at 3:47 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I've always loved competition and underdog stories. Martial arts has always been a big part of my life and has kept me on a good path.

What professional titles have you held? I held the professional 170 title for combat night MMA. Also in 2014 I won submission of the year for Florida awarded by the Florida MMA Awards.

Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? I was undefeated as an amateur and held belts in two different organizations, rival Fight League, and combat night. Both were 155 championship belts. I also competed an IBJJF worlds tournament as a blue belt and have won dozens of grappling tournaments.

Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? I am a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Professor Roberto Cuartero, representing Gracie Barra.

Any belts/ ranks in striking disciplines? I'm a brown belt in Taekwondo. And have worked with many greats in boxing, my main boxing coach being former world boxing champion Nate Campbell.

What has been your toughest fight to date and why? My toughest fight to date was against Mike Perry early in my professional career. It was tough not because I lost but because I gave up on myself during the fight. But it was essential for my growth as a fighter and helped me learn more about myself and how much I can take.

Who is your favorite fighter and why? When people ask me who my favorite fighter is, it is always hard for me to answer that question. I like all of them. I think I can learn from watching every fighter. If I had to say somebody, I wanted to be like coming up, it was Joe Lauzon. I wanted to be like him and mimic his style of BJJ.

What was your job before you started fighting? Worked at family restaurants 

Personal Life/Background: I was born and raised in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. My parents owned a seafood restaurant which was a family business. I spent most of my early years at the restaurant because my parents worked a lot. Growing up, my brother and I were very close in age and very close; we did everything together. We may have had too much freedom, but I think we turned out okay. My stepdad moved into our house when I was 15 and showed me what MMA was by making me watch the original UFC with Royce Gracie. Not long after, I found a local gym and have been at it since. Outside of training and coaching, which is what I do full time, I enjoy fishing, skateboarding, playing guitar, spending time with loved ones and just about every sport you could think of. No wife or kids yet, but my dream is to have a big family one day.