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Preston "One Shot" LaGrange is an undefeated-since-his-debut professional MMA fighter competing at Middleweight, based out of Swisher, Iowa and training at Hard Drive Performance Center. Fighting out of the American Midwest, LaGrange has built a 7-1 professional record entirely by finish, with every single one of his seven wins coming by knockout or submission without ever going to the judges. He appeared on Dana White's Contender Series in October 2026, stopping Nell Ariano by TKO in the first round, and is represented by First Round Management.
Recent fights
Win
Stopped Nell Ariano (6-0) via TKO in round one on Dana White's Contender Series, finishing with a hook and ground strikes.
TKO (hook and ground strikes) · Round 1 · 2:24
Win
Submitted Dylan Diebitz (6-2) via rear naked choke in round two at LFA 237: Lee vs. Tardio.
Submission (rear naked choke) · Round 2 · 3:54
Win
Submitted Derek Benoit (6-3) via rear naked choke in the first round at XFC 54: Ascension.
Submission (rear naked choke) · Round 1 · 3:48
Frequently asked questions
Preston LaGrange is managed by First Round Management, a full service sports management company representing elite MMA and combat sports athletes worldwide. For booking, appearance and commercial enquiries, contact First Round Management at info@firstroundmanagement.com.
All booking, appearance and commercial enquiries for Preston LaGrange are handled exclusively through First Round Management. You can reach the team at info@firstroundmanagement.com or via the contact page at 1str.com/contact-us.
Preston LaGrange holds a professional MMA record of 7 wins and 1 loss. Every one of his seven professional victories has come by finish, with 3 knockouts and 4 submissions. He has never been to a judges decision in his professional career.
Preston LaGrange competes in the Middleweight division at 185 pounds.
Preston LaGrange fights under the nickname "One Shot," a reference to his finishing ability and his tendency to end fights quickly with single decisive strikes or grappling sequences.
Preston LaGrange was born on December 16, 1998 and is based in Swisher, Iowa in the United States, where he trains at Hard Drive Performance Center.
Yes. Preston LaGrange appeared on Dana White's Contender Series in October 2026, where he stopped Nell Ariano by TKO in the first round at 2:24, demonstrating his finishing ability on one of MMA's biggest prospect stages.
Preston LaGrange trains at Hard Drive Performance Center, where he has developed as a professional fighter throughout his career in the Iowa MMA scene.
