Steven Peterson

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Steven Peterson
BornSteven Timothy Peterson
(1990-05-29) May 29, 1990 (age 35)
Redondo Beach, California, United States
NicknameOcho
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Bantamweight
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Fighting out of Plano, Texas, United States
McKinney, Texas, United States
TeamFortis MMA
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [1]
Green/white band in Muay Thai [1]
Years active2010–2023
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins19
By knockout5
By submission8
By decision6
Losses11
By knockout1
By decision10
Other information
Website stevenpeterson.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Steven Timothy Peterson (born May 29, 1990) [2] is an American former professional mixed martial artist. Peterson competed in the Featherweight division, for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor, from 2010 to 2023, Peterson has also competed for Bellator Fighting Championships, and the Legacy Fighting Alliance.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Peterson made his Bellator Fighting Championships debut, on September 2, 2010 at Bellator 27, against Ernest de la Cruz, [3] winning by unanimous decision. [4]

Peterson made his second and final appearance in Bellator, on March 23, 2012, against Chris Jones, at Bellator 62, [5] losing by split decision. [6] Peterson competed extensively in both Legacy FC and Legacy Fighting Alliance, winning the Legacy FC Bantamweight title, at Legacy FC 56 vs. Manny Vasquez by rear-naked choke. [7] Peterson lost a title unification bout at LFA 1, against Leandro Higo by unanimous decision. [8]

Dana White Tuesday Night Contender Series

Peterson competed on Dana White's Contender Series 7, for a chance at a UFC contract, on August 22, 2017, against Benito Lopez, losing by split decision. [9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Peterson was expected to make his UFC debut, at UFC Fight Night 126, on February 18, 2018, against Humberto Bandenay. However, due to visa issues, for Bandenay, he was replaced by Brandon Davis. [10] Peterson lost the fight by unanimous decision. [11] This fight earned Peterson the Fight of the Night award. [12]

Peterson's next bout took place, at The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale, on July 6, 2018, against Matt Bessette. [13] Peterson won the fight by split decision. [14]

Peterson faced Luis Peña, on March 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 148. [15] At the weigh-ins, Peña weighed in at 148.5 lbs, 2.5 pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit of 146 lbs. Peña was fined 30% of his fight purse, and the bout proceed at a catchweight. [16] Peterson lost the fight by unanimous decision. [17] Peterson signed a new, four-fight contract with the UFC after the fight. [18]

Peterson faced Alex Caceres, on July 20, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 4. [19] Peterson lost the fight by unanimous decision. [20]

Peterson faced Martín Bravo, on September 21, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 17. [21] Peterson won the fight by knockout by spinning back fist in the second round. [22] This win earn Peterson the Performance of the Night award. [23] Peterson said of his knockout, "I went to evade his spinning backfist and it just naturally came because I made the same step and it was right after I jabbed when he did it. The jab was the perfect setup. I was just in a flow state when I did it. Everything came natural when I landed that backfist." [24]

Peterson was expected to face Aalon Cruz, on February 29, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 169. [25] However, Peterson was pulled from the event, for unknown reasons, and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Spike Carlyle. [26]

Peterson was expected to face Seung Woo Choi, on February 6, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 184. [27] However, Peterson pulled out of the fight on January 1, due to an injury, and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Collin Anglin. [28]

Peterson faced Chase Hooper, on June 12, 2021, at UFC 263. [29] At the weigh-ins, Peterson weighed in at 148.5 pounds, two and a half pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight, and Peterson was fined 20% of his purse, which went go to his opponent. [30] Peterson won the fight by unanimous decision. [31]

Peterson faced Julian Erosa, on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 200. [32] At the weigh-ins, Peterson weighed in at 149 pounds, three pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight, and Peterson was fined 30% of his purse, which went to his opponent. [33] Peterson lost the fight by split decision. [34] 13 out of 18 media scores gave it to Erosa. [35] This fight earned Peterson the Fight of the Night award, but Peterson was unable to collect the bonus, due to his weight miss. As a result, Peterson's award was given to Erosa. [36]

Peterson faced Lucas Alexander, on March 25, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 43. [37] Peterson lost the fight by unanimous decision, and announced his retirement after his fight. [38]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
30 matches19 wins11 losses
By knockout51
By submission80
By decision610
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss19–11Lucas AlexanderDecision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen March 25, 202335:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Loss19–10 Julian Erosa Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland February 5, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (149 lb) bout; Peterson missed weight. Fight of the Night
Win19–9 Chase Hooper Decision (unanimous) UFC 263 June 12, 202135:00 Glendale, Arizona, United StatesCatchweight (148.5 lb) bout; Peterson missed weight.
Win18–9 Martín Bravo KO (spinning back fist) UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens September 21, 201921:31 Mexico City, MexicoPerformance of the Night.
Loss17–9 Alex Caceres Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards July 20, 201935:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Loss17–8 Luis Peña Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis March 23, 201935:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesCatchweight (148.5 lb) bout; Peña missed weight.
Win17–7 Matt Bessette Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale July 6, 201835:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss16–7 Brandon Davis Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros February 18, 201835:00 Austin, Texas, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win16–6Dustin WinterTKO (punches) LFA 28 December 8, 201722:38 Dallas, Texas, United StatesReturn to Featherweight.
Loss15–6 Benito Lopez Decision (split) Dana White's Contender Series 7 August 22, 201735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win15–5Ryan HollisSubmission (rear-naked choke) LFA 16 July 14, 201721:43 Dallas, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (140 lb) bout.
Loss14–5 Leandro Higo Decision (unanimous) LFA 1 January 13, 201755:00 Dallas, Texas, United StatesFor the inaugural LFA Bantamweight Championship.
Win14–4Manny VasquezTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)Legacy FC 56June 24, 201643:08 Dallas, Texas, United StatesWon the Legacy FC Bantamweight Championship.
Win13–4 Irwin Rivera Decision (unanimous)Legacy FC 46October 2, 201535:00 Allen, Texas, United States
Win12–4Caio MachadoSubmission (guillotine choke)Legacy FC 38February 13, 201513:55 Allen, Texas, United States
Win11–4Ray RodriguezDecision (unanimous)Legacy FC 33July 18, 201435:00 Allen, Texas, United StatesFeatherweight bout.
Win10–4Ray RodriguezTKOLegacy FC 28February 21, 20142n/a Arlington, Texas, United StatesFeatherweight bout.
Win9–4Nelson SalasTKO (punches)Xtreme Knockout 19August 17, 201341:58 Dallas, Texas, United StatesWon the XKO Bantamweight Championship.
Loss8–4George PacurariuKO (punch)Legacy FC 19April 12, 201313:42 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss8–3 Matt Hobar Decision (majority)Legacy FC 16December 14, 201235:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win8–2Cody WilliamsSubmission (omoplata)Legacy FC 14September 14, 201224:46 Houston, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (140 lb) bout.
Win7–2 Matt Hobar TKO (arm injury)Legacy FC 13August 17, 201214:04 Dallas, Texas, United StatesReturn to Bantamweight.
Loss6–2Chris JonesDecision (split) Bellator 62 March 23, 201235:00 Laredo, Texas, United StatesFeatherweight bout.
Win6–1Steve GarciaSubmission (guillotine choke)Legacy FC 8September 16, 201111:40 Houston, Texas, United StatesBantamweight bout.
Win5–1Alex RussSubmission (rear-naked choke)Xtreme Knockout 11July 23, 201111:57 Arlington, Texas, United States
Win4–1Douglas FreyDecision (majority)Xtreme Knockout 10April 9, 201141:11 Arlington, Texas, United States
Win3–1Quaint KempfSubmission (armbar)Xtreme Knockout 9January 29, 201110:24 Arlington, Texas, United States
Loss2–1Brad MitchellDecision (unanimous)Xtreme Knockout 8October 9, 201033:00 Arlington, Texas, United States
Win2–0Ernest de la CruzDecision (unanimous) Bellator 27 September 2, 201033:00 San Antonio, Texas, United StatesFeatherweight bout.
Win1–0Marcus DuparSubmission (armbar)TCF: Puro Combate 1August 4, 201032:26 Houston, Texas, United States

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See also

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