UFC Fight Night 234 play-by-play and live results

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Round 1 – Good right by Semelsberger. They clinch and battle for control, but neither is able to get the upper hand. They’re back to striking. Good body kick by Parsons. Parsons gets a takedown off a sweep, but Semelsberger gets immediately back up. They clinch, but neither is able to establish dominance. Semelsberger is able to press Parsons against the cage for a few seconds, and then they get back to striking. Stiff jab by Parsons. Hard leg kick by Parsons. Once again, Semelsberger controls Parsons against the cage briefly. They break and the bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Parsons.

Round 2 – Semelsberger closes the distance and takes down Parsons. He’s working from side control. Parsons gets back to his feet, but gets pressed by Semelsberger against the cage. He breaks free. Semelsberger has a gash on his forehead. Parsons shoots and he gets a takedown. Semelsberger gets back up, but gets presses against the cage. Good pressure by Parsons. Two minutes left. Parsons with a mat return, but Semelsberger gets back to his feet. Good knees to the legs by Parsons as he presses Semelsberger. Takedown from Parsons and he transitions to an armbar! It looks tight! Semelsberger gets out. One minute left. They’re back to striking. Parsons gets a takedown to close out the round.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Parsons

Round 3 – Oh! Semelsberger stuns Parsons! Parsons shoots for a takedown and Semelsberger goes for a guillotine and forces him to get on his back. Parsons reverses the position and gets on top. They scramble to their feet and Parsons presses Semelsberger against the cage. Semelsberger sinks ina guillotine and sits back. Parsons gets out and ends on top. They scramble back and forth like crazy. Parsons ends on top after the scrambling. Parsons attempting a kimura. It looked tight for a second, but Semelsberger gets out. Parsons gets mount and threatens with an arm triangle. Parsons lets it go and lands ground and pound as the bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Parsons. Overall 30-27.

Result: Preston Parsons def. Matthew Semelsberger via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Photos: UFC Fight Night 234: Best photos from Las Vegas
Records: Parsons (11-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC), Semelsberger (11-7 MMA, 5-5 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
Judging: Mike Bell, Junichiro Kamijo, Ron McCarthy 30-27.

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