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Julian Erosa Gets His Wish, Fights Steven Peterson On February 5

‘Juicy’ asked for a fight with ‘Ocho’ Peterson and got it. Julian Erosa will be fighting Steven Peterson on February 5 at a yet-to-be-announced UFC event. MMA DNA was the first to break the news. Both fighters would confirm the booking on their personal Instagrams. After Erosa’s win last month at UFC Fight Night: Brunson […]

‘Juicy’ asked for a fight with ‘Ocho’ Peterson and got it.

Julian Erosa will be fighting Steven Peterson on February 5 at a yet-to-be-announced UFC event. MMA DNA was the first to break the news. Both fighters would confirm the booking on their personal Instagrams.

After Erosa’s win last month at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till, he had someone on the tip of his tongue, ‘Ocho’ Peterson.

During his post-fight interview backstage, he told reporters why he wanted to fight Peterson.

“Well, I was trying to get a fight for a while, and I called out that Steven Peterson kid. I posted it on my Instagram, and I even direct messaged him and then posted on his picture ‘check your DMs.’ I was trying to fight him, and I was looking for a fight,” Erosa told reporters. “He called out Nate Landwehr after his fight against Chase Hooper, but Landwehr got booked up in October. So, I was thinking, well unless he wants to wait until almost next year to fight, why don’t we fight and then this fight came around, so I took this one.”

Erosa did get an answer, and so he felt disrespected because Peterson ignored his message on Instagram.

“I would still like to fight Steven Peterson; I think it is a great opponent for me. He’s coming off a win against Chase Hooper, but I want to fight him more now because I felt it was disrespectful. He ignored me. He could have been like, ‘Hey man, I’m doing this, this and this’ – I’m not the kind of person to say you’re scared to fight me. If you have things going on, you got things going on. We don’t have to fight; I was making a suggestion. At least acknowledge that I did that; he just ignored me 100%.”

Peterson finally responded to Erosa on Instagram.

“Be careful what you wish for… February 5th I step back into the @ufc Octagon to handle business. This guy has been calling me out, I’m here to answer the call. Let’s go,” Peterson wrote.

After alternating wins and losses in his UFC career, it looks like Peterson (19-9) has found his stride and is riding a two-fight win streak. Returning after taking 2020 off, he dominated fan-favorite Chase Hooper in his return fight at UFC 263. However, he did miss weight for the Hooper fight.

Erosa (26-9) got back into the win column after suffering his first loss since returning to the promotion. Since returning to the UFC for the third time, ‘Juicy J’ has been on fire. He is 3-1, with all of his wins coming via stoppage.

What do you think of the booking of Julian Erosa and Steven Peterson?

Steven Peterson Obliterates Martin Bravo With Spinning Backfist – UFC Mexico City Highlights

Earlier today (Sat. September 21, 2019) on the main card opener of UFC Mexico City, Steven Peterson met Martin Bravo in a featherweight contest. The opening round was a back-and-forth standup brawl that was likely edged by Bravo on the scorecards. However, Peterson didn’t let that get him down. Just over a minute into the […]

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Earlier today (Sat. September 21, 2019) on the main card opener of UFC Mexico City, Steven Peterson met Martin Bravo in a featherweight contest.

The opening round was a back-and-forth standup brawl that was likely edged by Bravo on the scorecards. However, Peterson didn’t let that get him down.

Just over a minute into the second round, both fighters attempted a spinning backfist and it was Peterson’s which landed. Bravo was caught flush and knocked out cold as he hit the canvas.

You can see the finish below:

What did you think of the finish?

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Steven Peterson Knocks Out Martin Bravo With Spinning Backfist – UFC Mexico City Results

Opening up the UFC Mexico City main card, Martin Bravo meets Steven Peterson in a featherweight contest. Round 1: It’s a back-and-forth standup brawl to kick off the UFC Mexico City main card. However, it is Bravo who had much of the success with his striking and timing. Landing with punches and body kicks, the […]

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Opening up the UFC Mexico City main card, Martin Bravo meets Steven Peterson in a featherweight contest.

Round 1: It’s a back-and-forth standup brawl to kick off the UFC Mexico City main card. However, it is Bravo who had much of the success with his striking and timing. Landing with punches and body kicks, the Mexican even grabbed a takedown in the first stanza. Peterson wasn’t backing down as he was returning shots too, especially towards the end of the first five minutes.

Round 2: The second round started with more of the same until both fighters attempted a spinning backfist. However, it was Peterson who connected as he knocked Bravo out cold. He landed a couple more punches before the referee called an end to the contest.

Official Result: Steven Peterson def. Martin Bravo via R2 KO (spinning backfist, 1:31)

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UFC Mexico City Highlights: Steven Peterson Scores Spinning Back Fist KO Victory

Martin Bravo vs. Steven Peterson ended in fireworks at UFC Mexico City. In the second round, Peterson KO’d him with a massive spinning back fist then landed one shot on the ground for good measure. That’s a wrap.  The two fighters met in a feather…

Martin Bravo vs. Steven Peterson ended in fireworks at UFC Mexico City. In the second round, Peterson KO’d him with a massive spinning back fist then landed one shot on the ground for good measure. That’s a wrap.  The two fighters met in a featherweight bout on Saturday night (September 21, 2019) at the UFC […]

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UFC Nashville Results: Luis Pena Outworks Steven Peterson

Luis Pena and Steven Peterson will throw down in a featured featherweight bout on the UFC Nashville main card. As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN+ 6 as they happen. Pena (5-1) is looking to rebound from his first loss as a professional fighter. He will do […]

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Luis Pena and Steven Peterson will throw down in a featured featherweight bout on the UFC Nashville main card.

As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN+ 6 as they happen.

Pena (5-1) is looking to rebound from his first loss as a professional fighter. He will do so in a new weight class. As Pena has opted to drop down to 145 pounds. (He missed weight 148.5) As for Peterson (17-7). The Contender Series alum has gone 1-1 in the UFC. “Ocho” will look to put his first winning streak together since July of 2016.

Round One

Peterson launches to the center with a superman punch. It misses the mark but he presses forward to clinch Pena against the cage for a takedown. Pena defends with a kimura and sweeps. Peterson transitions to an armbar and Pena slams him on the canvas. Pena ends up in Peterson’s guard and moves to half guard. Both men scramble for position and Peterson eats a right hand as he gets to his feet. He presses Peterson to the cage and lands a hard elbow. Pena lands a knee and another hard elbow. Peterson lands a right hand. Pena throws a flying knee that just misses Peterson’s dome. 30 seconds left in the round. Peterson forces the issue and gets Pena to the cage. The round ends with Pena cracking a hard right.

Round Two

Both men meet in the center and fire. Pena moves forward and lands a combo. Peterson closes the distance with three straight jabs and lands a takedown. He jumps on Pena’s back and gains a standing body triangle momentarily. Pena shakes him off and lands a hard right hook. They clinch and both men scramble for position as Peterson lands a quick takedown. Pena gets back to his feet. He trips Pena again and jumps on his back. Peterson is wearing on Pena here in round two. Pena breaks free with a flurry of punches. He lands a hard elbow followed by another flying knee attempt. Peterson throws a spinning back elbow. Both men throw kicks at the same time but Peterson moves in to clinch Pena against the cage. Pena reverses, both men unload as the round ends.

Round Three

Pterson moves forward with a purpose and meets Pena. Pena lands a right hand and backs off. he lands a lead uppercut and a head kick. Pena lands a forearm shiver. Peterson moves in for a takedown but Pena hits a switch. He works his way to the back of Peterson and lands a knee as he breaks. Peterson lands a heavy right hand followed by an inside kick. He presses Pena against the cage as Pena attacks a kimura. He settles in and looses the submission. Peterson ends up on top but Pena reveres like it was no big deal. Peterson looks for an armbar and transitions to a leg lock. Pena defends with punches to Peterson’s head. Both men get to their feet and Pena lands a head kick. Peterson is hurt as he looks for a takedown. 30 seconds left and Peterson is trying to hold on. Pena lands a flurry as the round ends.

Luis Pena defeats Steven Peterson via unanimous decision (30×3)

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UFC Austin Bonuses: Lewis, Millender Bank $50,000 For Crushing KOs

UFC Fight Night 126 emanated tonight (Sunday, February 18, 2018) from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX. The main event saw perennial contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone attempt to right the ship against all-action fighter Yancy Medeiros. He did so in dramatic and devastating fashion, winning by last-second TKO in the first frame. But it […]

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UFC Fight Night 126 emanated tonight (Sunday, February 18, 2018) from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX. The main event saw perennial contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone attempt to right the ship against all-action fighter Yancy Medeiros. He did so in dramatic and devastating fashion, winning by last-second TKO in the first frame. But it wasn’t enough to earn him a post-fight bonus.

Co-main event winner Derrick Lewis was one Performance of the Night recipient. His opponent Marcin Tybura did not make it easy on him. Tybura scored with repeated takedowns and advanced to dominant positions on several occasions. A visibly fatigued Lewis struggled to shake him off, but Tybura failed to mount the offense he needed for the finish. When Lewis was able to extricate himself from Tybura in round three, he did not miss his opportunity. Clubbing hooks sent Tybura to the canvas at the base of the cage, and “The Black Beast” closed the show with follow-up ground-and-pound. He’ll go home an extra $50,000 for his efforts.

The other Performance of the Night went to Curtis Millender for his impressive UFC debut against veteran welterweight Thiago Alves. Millender dropped and badly rocked Alves in the first round, even prematurely celebrating what he thought was a clean knockout. Alves survived and began taking the fight to the long, powerful debutante, looking like he was on his way to winning the second frame. But a knee strike from Millender put Alves down, and after a long look, referee Jacob Montalvo waved it off. Millender had a lucrative first outing, banking an extra $50,000 with the highlight-reel victory.

The Fight of the Night went to main card sluggers Brandon Davis and Steven Peterson. The two featherweights engaged in an entertaining brawl for all three rounds. “Ocho” Peterson was the aggressor for the duration, pushing forward and throwing hands. But Davis’ superior head movement, footwork, and countering ability helped him outland the UFC newcomer. Davis badly rocked Peterson toward the end of the fight, but the ultra-rugged Texan survived, recovered, and threw back until the final bell. The two Contender Series vets each banked an extra $50,000 for their spirited performance.

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