Steven Peterson

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Steven Peterson
BornSteven Timothy Peterson
(1990-05-29) May 29, 1990 (age 33)
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
Website stevenpeterson.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Steven Timothy Peterson (born May 29, 1990) [2] is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. Peterson competed in the Featherweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2010, 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 via unanimous decision. [4]

Peterson made his second and final appearance in Bellator on March 23, 2012 against Chris Jones at Bellator 62, [5] losing via 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 via rear-naked choke. [7] He lost a title unification bout at LFA 1 against Leandro Higo via 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 via split decision. [9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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

Peterson’s next bout was at The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale on July 6, 2018 against Matt Bessette. [13] He won the fight via 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 catchweight. [16] Peterson lost the fight via 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] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [20]

Peterson faced Martín Bravo on September 21, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 17. [21] Peterson won the fight by knockout via a spinning back fist in the second round. [22] This win earn him 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 an undisclosed reason, and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Spike Carlyle. [26]

Peterson was scheduled to meet Seung Woo Choi on February 6, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 184. [27] However, Peterson pulled out of the fight on January 15 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 catchweight and he was fined 20% of his purse, which went go to his opponent Hooper. [30] Peterson won the fight via 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 proceededed at catchweight and Peterson was fined 30% of his purse, which went to his opponent. [33] He lost the fight via split decision. [34] 13 out of 18 media scores gave it to Erosa. [35] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award, but Peterson was unable to collect the bonus due to his weight miss. As a result, his award was given to Erosa. [36]

Peterson faced Lucas Alexander on March 25, 2023 at UFC on ESPN 43. [37] He lost the fight via 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 StatesPeterson announced his retirement after the bout.
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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