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Matthew Semelsberger vs Preston Parsons

Matthew Semelsberger is 11-8-0; Preston Parsons is 11-6-0. Matthew Semelsberger is 2 years older than Preston Parsons. Matthew Semelsberger has a 4" · 10 cm reach advantage over Preston Parsons. Matthew Semelsberger is 2" · 5 cm taller than Preston Parsons. They have met once: Matthew Semelsberger 0, Preston Parsons 1.

Matthew Semelsberger
United States
Matthew Semelsberger
“Semi The Jedi” · 11-8-0
TKOUDTKO
WelterweightMet once
Preston Parsons
United States
Preston Parsons
“Pressure” · 11-6-0
TKOUDUD

Style & credentials

Matthew Semelsberger

No background on record

Camp · Crazy 88 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · United States
Preston Parsons

No background on record

Camp · Gracie Barra South Jax · United States

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

65%
Head
63%
17%
Body
14%
18%
Leg
23%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Matthew Semelsbergerlast 6 fights
56%17%27%
Preston Parsonslast 4 fights
53%27%20%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Matthew Semelsberger Preston Parsons
Strikes landed / min
3.773.54
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Matthew Semelsberger · Good · better than 61% of UFC fightersPreston Parsons · Average · better than 54% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
4.243.25
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Matthew Semelsberger · Below avg · better than 25% of UFC fightersPreston Parsons · Average · better than 54% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.013.46
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Matthew Semelsberger · Average · better than 42% of UFC fightersPreston Parsons · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
57%36%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Matthew Semelsberger · Elite · better than 87% of UFC fightersPreston Parsons · Average · better than 47% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
45%71%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Matthew Semelsberger · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fightersPreston Parsons · Good · better than 68% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.402.30
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Matthew Semelsberger · Average · better than 47% of UFC fightersPreston Parsons · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1498 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.77
Strikes landed / min
3.54
4.24
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.25
1.01 / 1.8
Takedowns landed / 15 min
3.46 / 9.6
57%
Takedown accuracy
36%
45%
Takedown defence
71%
1:52
Control time / fight
3:37
0.40
Submission attempts / 15 min
2.30

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Matthew Semelsberger11 UFC fights · 449 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
49%222/700
12%55/100
18%82/97
Clinch
5%23/34
3%12/16
0%1/1
Ground
10%45/88
2%9/9
0%0/0
Preston Parsons6 UFC fights · 230 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
37%86/266
9%20/26
20%46/50
Clinch
6%14/22
5%11/15
3%6/6
Ground
19%44/56
1%2/2
0%1/1

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Matthew Semelsberger and Preston Parsons ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Walker 2 (Sat, Jan 13, 2024), where Preston Parsons won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Matthew Semelsberger and Preston Parsons?

Matthew Semelsberger is 11-8-0 and Preston Parsons is 11-6-0.

Who has the longer reach, Matthew Semelsberger or Preston Parsons?

Matthew Semelsberger has the longer reach: 75" · 191 cm against 71" · 180 cm for Preston Parsons, a 4" · 10 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Matthew Semelsberger or Preston Parsons?

Matthew Semelsberger is taller at 6'1" · 185 cm; Preston Parsons stands 5'11" · 180 cm.

Who is older, Matthew Semelsberger or Preston Parsons?

Matthew Semelsberger is 33 and Preston Parsons is 31.

Who has more finishes, Matthew Semelsberger or Preston Parsons?

Matthew Semelsberger has 6 wins inside the distance (6 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission); Preston Parsons has 9 wins (0 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission).