Steven Peterson • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC on ESPN(3/25/23) Peterson lost a three round unanimous decision to Lucas Alexander
• UFC Fight Night(2/5/22) Peterson lost a three-round split decision to Julian Erosa
• UFC 263(6/12/21) Peterson won a three round unanimous decision over Chase Hooper
• UFC Fight Night(9/21/19) Peterson knocked out Martin Bravo at 1:31 of the second round
• UFC on ESPN(7/20/19) Peterson lost a three round unanimous decision to Alex Caceres
• UFC Fight Night(3/23/19) Peterson lost a three round unanimous decision to Luis Pena
• TUF 27 Finale(7/6/18) Peterson won a three round split decision over Matt Bessette
• UFC Fight Night(2/18/18) Peterson lost a three round unanimous decision to Brandon Davis
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 1
• Week Seven(8/22/17) Peterson lost a three round split decision to Benito Lopez

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2010

Six wins by KO, seven by submission (3 RNC, 2 guillotine, Omoplata, armbar)

Five first round finishes

Owns 2012 win over UFC vet Matt Hobar

Has won 11 of his last 18 and two of his last four

Origin of nickname: “It was a high school nickname given by the varsity football players because I wore the number 8. I got in fights at school and became known as ‘Ocho.’”

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started fighting in 2007 in McKinney, Texas

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: Ranked #1 in Texas and the southwest. Loanstar Beatdown 145 title, Fight to Win 145 title, XKO 135 title and Legacy 135 title

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: My Dad is my hero. He showed me how to work hard and gave me morals

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: Becoming a UFC fighter has been my goal since I started MMA. Once I finally make it, I will be proud to represent the company knowing that I put in the work and it's finally paying off

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I set up bounce housesRanks in any martial arts styles: Brown belt in BJJ, green white band in Muay ThaiFavorite grappling technique: ArmbarFavorite Striking technique: Face punch