Steven Peterson

“Ocho”

FeatherweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

19Wins

11Losses

0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLWWL

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Profile

Age: 36 (born May 29, 1990)
Born in: Redondo Beach
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 145 lbs.
Reach: 70"
Stance: Orthodox
UFC record: 3-5

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC3

KO/TKO 1
Decision 2

Losses in the UFC5

Decision 5

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 4.66 top 18%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 6.04

Striking accuracy40%Better than 25% of featherweights

Strike defense53%Better than 35% of featherweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 1.35 top 45%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.8

Takedown accuracy30%Better than 32% of featherweights

Takedown defense64%Better than 55% of featherweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Peterson last fought on March 25, 2023 (Loss vs Lucas Alexander). Peterson has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

#1 · Most spinning back fist knockouts (all-time)1

About Steven Peterson

Steven Peterson "Ocho" is a featherweight mixed martial artist, born in Redondo Beach, United States, on May 29, 1990. Peterson stands 5' 10", has a 70" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Peterson turned professional in 2010, debuting with TCF. A 16-6 record outside the UFC came first. Peterson made a UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Medeiros in February 2018 and lost to Brandon Davis by decision. In the UFC, Peterson is 3-5 across 8 fights.

Peterson usually wins on the scorecards: 2 of 3 UFC wins went to a decision. By the numbers, Peterson lands more significant strikes per minute than 82% of featherweights. Peterson ranks #1 in UFC history for most spinning back fist knockouts.

Peterson's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen in March 2023, where Peterson lost to Lucas Alexander.

UFC fight history

L

Lucas Alexander

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen

Mar 25, 2023

26Str 0TD 0KD
L

Julian Erosa

Decision - Split · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland

Feb 5, 2022

148Str 0TD 0KD
W

Chase Hooper

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2

Jun 12, 2021

49Str 1TD 0KD
W

Martin Bravo

KO/TKO · Spinning Back Fist Head · R2 1:31

UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Stephens

Sep 21, 2019

49Str 0TD 1KD
L

Alex Caceres

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards

Jul 20, 2019

67Str 2TD 0KD
L

Luis Pena

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis

Mar 23, 2019

34Str 4TD 0KD
W

Matt Bessette

Decision - Split · R3 5:00

The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale

Jul 6, 2018

74Str 2TD 0KD
L

Brandon Davis

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Medeiros

Feb 18, 2018

73Str 1TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Steven Peterson is 19-11 across 30 professional fights in 7 promotions, since a pro debut on August 4, 2010 (TCF). 22 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins19

KO/TKO 5
Submission 8
Decision 6

Pro losses11

KO/TKO 1
Decision 10

Finish rate: 68% of wins
Longest win streak: 6
Current streak: 2 losses

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
Legacy FC	8-2	2011
UFC	3-5	2018
Xtreme Knockout	4-1	2010
LFA	2-1	2017
Bellator	1-1	2010
Dana White's Contender Series	0-1	2017
TCF	1-0	2010

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
L	Lucas Alexander	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen	Mar 25, 2023
L	Julian Erosa	Decision (split), R3	UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland	Feb 5, 2022
W	Chase Hooper	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC 263	Jun 12, 2021
W	Martín Bravo	KO (spinning back fist), R2	UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens	Sep 21, 2019
L	Alex Caceres	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards	Jul 20, 2019
L	Luis Peña	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis	Mar 23, 2019
W	Matt Bessette	Decision (split), R3	The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale	Jul 6, 2018
L	Brandon Davis	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros	Feb 18, 2018
W	Dustin Winter	TKO (punches), R2	LFA 28	Dec 8, 2017
L	Benito Lopez	Decision (split), R3	Dana White's Contender Series 7	Aug 22, 2017
W	Ryan Hollis	Submission (rear-naked choke), R2	LFA 16	Jul 14, 2017
L	Leandro Higo	Decision (unanimous), R5	LFA 1	Jan 13, 2017
W	Manny Vasquez	Technical Submission (rear-naked choke), R4	Legacy FC 56	Jun 24, 2016
W	Irwin Rivera	Decision (unanimous), R3	Legacy FC 46	Oct 2, 2015
W	Caio Machado	Submission (guillotine choke), R1	Legacy FC 38	Feb 13, 2015
W	Ray Rodriguez	Decision (unanimous), R3	Legacy FC 33	Jul 18, 2014
W	Ray Rodriguez	TKO, R2	Legacy FC 28	Feb 21, 2014
W	Nelson Salas	TKO (punches), R4	Xtreme Knockout 19	Aug 17, 2013
L	George Pacurariu	KO (punch), R1	Legacy FC 19	Apr 12, 2013
L	Matt Hobar	Decision (majority), R3	Legacy FC 16	Dec 14, 2012
W	Cody Williams	Submission (omoplata), R2	Legacy FC 14	Sep 14, 2012
W	Matt Hobar	TKO (arm injury), R1	Legacy FC 13	Aug 17, 2012
L	Chris Jones	Decision (split), R3	Bellator 62	Mar 23, 2012
W	Steve Garcia	Submission (guillotine choke), R1	Legacy FC 8	Sep 16, 2011
W	Alex Russ	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	Xtreme Knockout 11	Jul 23, 2011
W	Douglas Frey	Decision (majority), R4	Xtreme Knockout 10	Apr 9, 2011
W	Quaint Kempf	Submission (armbar), R1	Xtreme Knockout 9	Jan 29, 2011
L	Brad Mitchell	Decision (unanimous), R3	Xtreme Knockout 8	Oct 9, 2010
W	Ernest de la Cruz	Decision (unanimous), R3	Bellator 27	Sep 2, 2010
W	Marcus Dupar	Submission (armbar), R3	TCF: Puro Combate 1	Aug 4, 2010

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Steven Peterson's record?

Steven Peterson's professional MMA record is 19 wins, 11 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Steven Peterson?

Steven Peterson is 36 years old, born on May 29, 1990.

How tall is Steven Peterson and what is their reach?

Steven Peterson stands 5' 10" with a 70" reach.

Who did Steven Peterson fight last?

Steven Peterson lost to Lucas Alexander by Decision - Unanimous at UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen on Mar 25, 2023.