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<h2 id="mixed-martial-arts-career">Mixed martial arts career</h2> <h3>Early career</h3> <p>Peterson made his <a href="/facts/Bellator_Fighting_Championships/tRUtGSJH">Bellator Fighting Championships</a> debut on September 2, 2010 at <a href="/facts/Bellator_27/Y53IErPr">Bellator 27</a> against Ernest de la Cruz,<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:2" href="#fn:2"><sup>2</sup></a> winning via unanimous decision.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:3" href="#fn:3"><sup>3</sup></a> </p><p>Peterson made his second and final appearance in Bellator on March 23, 2012 against Chris Jones at <a href="/facts/Bellator_62/t2Q4L65j">Bellator 62</a>,<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:4" href="#fn:4"><sup>4</sup></a> losing via split decision.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:5" href="#fn:5"><sup>5</sup></a> Peterson competed extensively in both Legacy FC and <a href="/facts/Legacy_Fighting_Alliance/oW9vySH5">Legacy Fighting Alliance</a>, winning the Legacy FC <a href="/facts/Bantamweight_(MMA)/afKgCQkY">Bantamweight</a> title at Legacy FC 56 vs. Manny Vasquez via rear-naked choke.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:6" href="#fn:6"><sup>6</sup></a> He lost a title unification bout at <a href="/facts/Legacy_Fighting_Alliance_in_2017/gw7LKEMB">LFA 1</a> against <a href="/facts/Leandro_Higo/I9fAR0rJ">Leandro Higo</a> via unanimous decision.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:7" href="#fn:7"><sup>7</sup></a> </p> <h3>Dana White Tuesday Night Contender Series</h3> <p>Peterson competed on <a href="/facts/Dana_White%27s_Contender_Series_Season_One/3oggrWKo">Dana White's Contender Series 7</a> for a chance at a <a href="/facts/UFC/HDmhfp8N">UFC</a> contract on August 22, 2017 against <a href="/facts/Benito_Lopez/U2A44bDu">Benito Lopez</a>, losing via split decision.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:8" href="#fn:8"><sup>8</sup></a> </p> <h3>Ultimate Fighting Championship</h3> <p>Peterson was supposed to make his UFC debut at <a href="/facts/UFC_Fight_Night_126/6bzCo14R">UFC Fight Night 126</a> on February 18, 2018 against <a href="/facts/Humberto_Bandenay/7skGrjtD">Humberto Bandenay</a>. However, due to a visa issue for Bandenay, he was replaced by <a href="/facts/Brandon_Davis/S4g3kS14">Brandon Davis</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:9" href="#fn:9"><sup>9</sup></a> Peterson lost the fight via unanimous decision.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:10" href="#fn:10"><sup>10</sup></a> This fight earned him the <a href="/facts/List_of_UFC_bonus_award_recipients/NXhtDvkA">Fight of the Night</a> award.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:11" href="#fn:11"><sup>11</sup></a> </p><p>Peterson's next bout was at <a href="/facts/The_Ultimate_Fighter_27/mRuTMWTD">The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale</a> on July 6, 2018 against <a href="/facts/Matt_Bessette/GNb3KJ5f">Matt Bessette</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:12" href="#fn:12"><sup>12</sup></a> He won the fight via split decision.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:13" href="#fn:13"><sup>13</sup></a> </p><p>Peterson faced <a href="/facts/Luis_Pe%C3%B1a_(fighter)/EHx6WU3G">Luis Peña</a> on March 23, 2019 at <a href="/facts/UFC_Fight_Night_148/eQr4dYV1">UFC Fight Night 148</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:14" href="#fn:14"><sup>14</sup></a> 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.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:15" href="#fn:15"><sup>15</sup></a> Peterson lost the fight via unanimous decision.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:16" href="#fn:16"><sup>16</sup></a> Peterson signed a new, four-fight contract with the UFC after the fight.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:17" href="#fn:17"><sup>17</sup></a> </p><p>Peterson faced <a href="/facts/Alex_Caceres/pQ7s4gCd">Alex Caceres</a> on July 20, 2019 at <a href="/facts/UFC_on_ESPN_4/ckYgzzbs">UFC on ESPN 4</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:18" href="#fn:18"><sup>18</sup></a> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:19" href="#fn:19"><sup>19</sup></a> </p><p>Peterson faced <a href="/facts/Mart%C3%ADn_Bravo/4TqTJSW9">Martín Bravo</a> on September 21, 2019 at <a href="/facts/UFC_on_ESPN%2B_17/De2gtB9x">UFC on ESPN+ 17</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:20" href="#fn:20"><sup>20</sup></a> Peterson won the fight by knockout via a spinning back fist in the second round.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:21" href="#fn:21"><sup>21</sup></a> This win earn him the <i><a href="/facts/List_of_UFC_bonus_award_recipients/NXhtDvkA">Performance of the Night</a></i> 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."<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:22" href="#fn:22"><sup>22</sup></a> </p><p>Peterson was expected to face Aalon Cruz on February 29, 2020 at <a href="/facts/UFC_Fight_Night_169/bXMeRxBT">UFC Fight Night 169</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:23" href="#fn:23"><sup>23</sup></a> However, Peterson was pulled from the event for an undisclosed reason, and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Spike Carlyle.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:24" href="#fn:24"><sup>24</sup></a> </p><p>Peterson was scheduled to meet <a href="/facts/Seung_Woo_Choi_(fighter)/y61lw8Wx">Seung Woo Choi</a> on February 6, 2021 at <a href="/facts/UFC_Fight_Night_184/5EYeznBX">UFC Fight Night 184</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:25" href="#fn:25"><sup>25</sup></a> However, Peterson pulled out of the fight on January 15 due to an injury, and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Collin Anglin.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:26" href="#fn:26"><sup>26</sup></a> </p><p>Peterson faced <a href="/facts/Chase_Hooper/Psdw23xF">Chase Hooper</a> on June 12, 2021 at <a href="/facts/UFC_263/nLHJnReP">UFC 263</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:27" href="#fn:27"><sup>27</sup></a> 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.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:28" href="#fn:28"><sup>28</sup></a> Peterson won the fight via unanimous decision.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:29" href="#fn:29"><sup>29</sup></a> </p><p>Peterson faced <a href="/facts/Julian_Erosa/U14HyKAP">Julian Erosa</a> on February 5, 2022 at <a href="/facts/UFC_Fight_Night_200/It9mFKpB">UFC Fight Night 200</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:30" href="#fn:30"><sup>30</sup></a> 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.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:31" href="#fn:31"><sup>31</sup></a> He lost the fight via split decision.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:32" href="#fn:32"><sup>32</sup></a> 13 out of 18 media scores gave it to Erosa.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:33" href="#fn:33"><sup>33</sup></a> This fight earned him the <i><a href="/facts/List_of_UFC_bonus_award_recipients/NXhtDvkA">Fight of the Night</a></i> award, but Peterson was unable to collect the bonus due to his weight miss. As a result, his award was given to Erosa.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:34" href="#fn:34"><sup>34</sup></a> </p><p>Peterson faced Lucas Alexander on March 25, 2023 at <a href="/facts/UFC_on_ESPN_43/55AKqt2N">UFC on ESPN 43</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:35" href="#fn:35"><sup>35</sup></a> He lost the fight via unanimous decision and announced his retirement after his fight.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:36" href="#fn:36"><sup>36</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="championships-and-achievements">Championships and achievements</h2> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Ultimate_Fighting_Championship/HDmhfp8N">Ultimate Fighting Championship</a> <ul><li><a href="/facts/List_of_UFC_bonus_award_recipients/NXhtDvkA">Performance of the Night</a> (One time) vs. <a href="/facts/Martin_Bravo/4TqTJSW9">Martín Bravo</a>[23]<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:37" href="#fn:37"><sup>37</sup></a></li> <li><a href="/facts/List_of_UFC_bonus_award_recipients/NXhtDvkA">Fight of the Night</a> (Two times) vs. <a href="/facts/Brandon_Davis_(fighter)/S4g3kS14">Brandon Davis</a> and <a href="/facts/Julian_Erosa/U14HyKAP">Julian Erosa</a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:38" href="#fn:38"><sup>38</sup></a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/facts/MMAJunkie.com/gYGhKnUX">MMAJunkie.com</a> <ul><li>2019 September Knockout of the Month vs. <a href="/facts/Mart%C3%ADn_Bravo/4TqTJSW9">Martín Bravo</a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:39" href="#fn:39"><sup>39</sup></a></li></ul></li></ul> <h2 id="mixed-martial-arts-record">Mixed martial arts record</h2> Professional record breakdown<table><tbody><tr><td scope="col">30 matches</td><td scope="col">19 wins</td><td scope="col">11 losses</td></tr><tr><td>By knockout</td><td>5</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>By submission</td><td>8</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>By decision</td><td>6</td><td>10</td></tr></tbody></table> <table><tbody><tr><th scope="col">Res.</th><th scope="col">Record</th><th scope="col">Opponent</th><th scope="col">Method</th><th scope="col">Event</th><th scope="col">Date</th><th scope="col">Round</th><th scope="col">Time</th><th scope="col">Location</th><th scope="col">Notes</th></tr><tr><td>Loss</td><td>19–11</td><td>Lucas Alexander</td><td>Decision (unanimous)</td><td><a href="/facts/UFC_on_ESPN:_Vera_vs._Sandhagen/55AKqt2N">UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen</a></td><td>March 25, 2023</td><td>3</td><td>5:00</td><td><a href="/facts/San_Antonio,_Texas/AzJuQzSm">San Antonio, Texas</a>, United States</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Loss</td><td>19–10</td><td><a href="/facts/Julian_Erosa/U14HyKAP">Julian Erosa</a></td><td>Decision (split)</td><td><a href="/facts/UFC_Fight_Night:_Hermansson_vs._Strickland/It9mFKpB">UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland</a></td><td>February 5, 2022</td><td>3</td><td>5:00</td><td><a href="/facts/Las_Vegas,_Nevada/DLwGjxJt">Las Vegas, Nevada</a>, United States</td><td>Catchweight (149 lb) bout; Peterson missed weight. Fight of the Night</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>19–9</td><td><a href="/facts/Chase_Hooper/Psdw23xF">Chase Hooper</a></td><td>Decision (unanimous)</td><td><a href="/facts/UFC_263/nLHJnReP">UFC 263</a></td><td>June 12, 2021</td><td>3</td><td>5:00</td><td><a href="/facts/Glendale,_Arizona/CrX32zUK">Glendale, Arizona</a>, United States</td><td>Catchweight (148.5 lb) bout; Peterson missed weight.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>18–9</td><td><a href="/facts/Martin_Bravo/4TqTJSW9">Martín Bravo</a></td><td>KO (spinning back fist)</td><td><a href="/facts/UFC_Fight_Night:_Rodr%C3%ADguez_vs._Stephens/De2gtB9x">UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens</a></td><td>September 21, 2019</td><td>2</td><td>1:31</td><td><a href="/facts/Mexico_City/gEnGxDEd">Mexico City</a>, Mexico</td><td>Performance of the Night.</td></tr><tr><td>Loss</td><td>17–9</td><td><a href="/facts/Alex_Caceres/pQ7s4gCd">Alex Caceres</a></td><td>Decision (unanimous)</td><td><a href="/facts/UFC_on_ESPN:_dos_Anjos_vs._Edwards/ckYgzzbs">UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards</a></td><td>July 20, 2019</td><td>3</td><td>5:00</td><td><a href="/facts/San_Antonio,_Texas/AzJuQzSm">San Antonio, Texas</a>, United States</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Loss</td><td>17–8</td><td><a href="/facts/Luis_Pe%C3%B1a_(fighter)/EHx6WU3G">Luis Peña</a></td><td>Decision (unanimous)</td><td><a href="/facts/UFC_Fight_Night:_Thompson_vs._Pettis/eQr4dYV1">UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis</a></td><td>March 23, 2019</td><td>3</td><td>5:00</td><td><a href="/facts/Nashville,_Tennessee/KvWAcNtd">Nashville, Tennessee</a>, United States</td><td>Catchweight (148.5 lb) bout; Peña missed weight.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>17–7</td><td><a href="/facts/Matt_Bessette/GNb3KJ5f">Matt Bessette</a></td><td>Decision (split)</td><td><a href="/facts/The_Ultimate_Fighter:_Undefeated/mRuTMWTD">The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale</a></td><td>July 6, 2018</td><td>3</td><td>5:00</td><td><a href="/facts/Las_Vegas,_Nevada/DLwGjxJt">Las Vegas, Nevada</a>, United States</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Loss</td><td>16–7</td><td><a href="/facts/Brandon_Davis_(fighter)/S4g3kS14">Brandon Davis</a></td><td>Decision (unanimous)</td><td><a href="/facts/UFC_Fight_Night:_Cowboy_vs._Medeiros/6bzCo14R">UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros</a></td><td>February 18, 2018</td><td>3</td><td>5:00</td><td><a href="/facts/Austin,_Texas/xpVP4t98">Austin, Texas</a>, United States</td><td>Fight of the Night.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>16–6</td><td>Dustin Winter</td><td>TKO (punches)</td><td><a href="/facts/Legacy_Fighting_Alliance_in_2017/gw7LKEMB">LFA 28</a></td><td>December 8, 2017</td><td>2</td><td>2:38</td><td><a href="/facts/Dallas,_Texas/f3c7MQn0">Dallas, Texas</a>, United States</td><td>Return to Featherweight.</td></tr><tr><td>Loss</td><td>15–6</td><td><a href="/facts/Benito_Lopez/U2A44bDu">Benito Lopez</a></td><td>Decision (split)</td><td><a href="/facts/Dana_White%27s_Contender_Series_Season_One/3oggrWKo">Dana White's Contender Series 7</a></td><td>August 22, 2017</td><td>3</td><td>5:00</td><td><a href="/facts/Las_Vegas,_Nevada/DLwGjxJt">Las Vegas, Nevada</a>, United States</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>15–5</td><td>Ryan Hollis</td><td>Submission (rear-naked choke)</td><td><a href="/facts/Legacy_Fighting_Alliance_in_2017/gw7LKEMB">LFA 16</a></td><td>July 14, 2017</td><td>2</td><td>1:43</td><td><a href="/facts/Dallas,_Texas/f3c7MQn0">Dallas, Texas</a>, United States</td><td>Catchweight (140 lb) bout.</td></tr><tr><td>Loss</td><td>14–5</td><td><a href="/facts/Leandro_Higo/I9fAR0rJ">Leandro Higo</a></td><td>Decision (unanimous)</td><td><a href="/facts/Legacy_Fighting_Alliance_in_2017/gw7LKEMB">LFA 1</a></td><td>January 13, 2017</td><td>5</td><td>5:00</td><td><a href="/facts/Dallas,_Texas/f3c7MQn0">Dallas, Texas</a>, United States</td><td>For the inaugural <a href="/facts/Legacy_Fighting_Alliance/oW9vySH5">LFA Bantamweight Championship</a>.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>14–4</td><td>Manny Vasquez</td><td>Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)</td><td>Legacy FC 56</td><td>June 24, 2016</td><td>4</td><td>3:08</td><td><a href="/facts/Dallas,_Texas/f3c7MQn0">Dallas, Texas</a>, United States</td><td>Won the Legacy FC Bantamweight Championship.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>13–4</td><td><a href="/facts/Irwin_Rivera/SlxS8XP1">Irwin Rivera</a></td><td>Decision (unanimous)</td><td>Legacy FC 46</td><td>October 2, 2015</td><td>3</td><td>5:00</td><td><a href="/facts/Allen,_Texas/FX22hwxe">Allen, Texas</a>, United States</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>12–4</td><td>Caio Machado</td><td>Submission (guillotine choke)</td><td>Legacy FC 38</td><td>February 13, 2015</td><td>1</td><td>3:55</td><td><a href="/facts/Allen,_Texas/FX22hwxe">Allen, Texas</a>, United States</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>11–4</td><td>Ray Rodriguez</td><td>Decision (unanimous)</td><td>Legacy FC 33</td><td>July 18, 2014</td><td>3</td><td>5:00</td><td><a href="/facts/Allen,_Texas/FX22hwxe">Allen, Texas</a>, United States</td><td>Featherweight bout.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>10–4</td><td>Ray Rodriguez</td><td>TKO</td><td>Legacy FC 28</td><td>February 21, 2014</td><td>2</td><td>n/a</td><td><a href="/facts/Arlington,_Texas/umTWEFhW">Arlington, Texas</a>, United States</td><td>Featherweight bout.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>9–4</td><td>Nelson Salas</td><td>TKO (punches)</td><td>Xtreme Knockout 19</td><td>August 17, 2013</td><td>4</td><td>1:58</td><td><a href="/facts/Dallas,_Texas/f3c7MQn0">Dallas, Texas</a>, United States</td><td>Won the XKO Bantamweight Championship.</td></tr><tr><td>Loss</td><td>8–4</td><td>George Pacurariu</td><td>KO (punch)</td><td>Legacy FC 19</td><td>April 12, 2013</td><td>1</td><td>3:42</td><td><a href="/facts/Dallas,_Texas/f3c7MQn0">Dallas, Texas</a>, United States</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Loss</td><td>8–3</td><td><a href="/facts/Matt_Hobar/1rDhsg7Y">Matt Hobar</a></td><td>Decision (majority)</td><td>Legacy FC 16</td><td>December 14, 2012</td><td>3</td><td>5:00</td><td><a href="/facts/Dallas,_Texas/f3c7MQn0">Dallas, Texas</a>, United States</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>8–2</td><td>Cody Williams</td><td>Submission (omoplata)</td><td>Legacy FC 14</td><td>September 14, 2012</td><td>2</td><td>4:46</td><td><a href="/facts/Houston,_Texas/1v8AwQUN">Houston, Texas</a>, United States</td><td>Catchweight (140 lb) bout.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>7–2</td><td><a href="/facts/Matt_Hobar/1rDhsg7Y">Matt Hobar</a></td><td>TKO (arm injury)</td><td>Legacy FC 13</td><td>August 17, 2012</td><td>1</td><td>4:04</td><td><a href="/facts/Dallas,_Texas/f3c7MQn0">Dallas, Texas</a>, United States</td><td>Return to Bantamweight.</td></tr><tr><td>Loss</td><td>6–2</td><td>Chris Jones</td><td>Decision (split)</td><td><a href="/facts/Bellator_62/t2Q4L65j">Bellator 62</a></td><td>March 23, 2012</td><td>3</td><td>5:00</td><td><a href="/facts/Laredo,_Texas/vNnbJhmA">Laredo, Texas</a>, United States</td><td>Featherweight bout.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>6–1</td><td>Steve Garcia</td><td>Submission (guillotine choke)</td><td>Legacy FC 8</td><td>September 16, 2011</td><td>1</td><td>1:40</td><td><a href="/facts/Houston,_Texas/1v8AwQUN">Houston, Texas</a>, United States</td><td>Bantamweight bout.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>5–1</td><td>Alex Russ</td><td>Submission (rear-naked choke)</td><td>Xtreme Knockout 11</td><td>July 23, 2011</td><td>1</td><td>1:57</td><td><a href="/facts/Arlington,_Texas/umTWEFhW">Arlington, Texas</a>, United States</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>4–1</td><td>Douglas Frey</td><td>Decision (majority)</td><td>Xtreme Knockout 10</td><td>April 9, 2011</td><td>4</td><td>1:11</td><td><a href="/facts/Arlington,_Texas/umTWEFhW">Arlington, Texas</a>, United States</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>3–1</td><td>Quaint Kempf</td><td>Submission (armbar)</td><td>Xtreme Knockout 9</td><td>January 29, 2011</td><td>1</td><td>0:24</td><td><a href="/facts/Arlington,_Texas/umTWEFhW">Arlington, Texas</a>, United States</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Loss</td><td>2–1</td><td>Brad Mitchell</td><td>Decision (unanimous)</td><td>Xtreme Knockout 8</td><td>October 9, 2010</td><td>3</td><td>3:00</td><td><a href="/facts/Arlington,_Texas/umTWEFhW">Arlington, Texas</a>, United States</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>2–0</td><td>Ernest de la Cruz</td><td>Decision (unanimous)</td><td><a href="/facts/Bellator_27/Y53IErPr">Bellator 27</a></td><td>September 2, 2010</td><td>3</td><td>3:00</td><td><a href="/facts/San_Antonio,_Texas/AzJuQzSm">San Antonio, Texas</a>, United States</td><td>Featherweight bout.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>1–0</td><td>Marcus Dupar</td><td>Submission (armbar)</td><td>TCF: Puro Combate 1</td><td>August 4, 2010</td><td>3</td><td>2:26</td><td><a href="/facts/Houston,_Texas/1v8AwQUN">Houston, Texas</a>, United States</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table> <p><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:40" href="#fn:40"><sup>40</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="see-also">See also</h2> <ul><li><a href="/facts/List_of_male_mixed_martial_artists/kbz87MtH">List of male mixed martial artists</a></li></ul> <h2 id="external-links">External links</h2> <ul><li><a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?fighterID=60433">Professional MMA record for Steven Peterson</a> from <a href="/facts/Sherdog/Sb2joKDd">Sherdog</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/steven-peterson">Steven Peterson</a> at <a href="/facts/Ultimate_Fighting_Championship/HDmhfp8N">UFC</a></li></ul> <h2 id="references">References</h2> <ol> <li id="fn:1"><p>"TUF FINALE" MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SHOW RESULTS DATE: July 6, 2018 <a href="http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2018_Results/07-06-18MMA.2.pdf" target="_blank">http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2018_Results/07-06-18MMA.2.pdf</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:2"><p>"Bellator 27 main card set with four bouts, prelims feature six bouts (Updated)". 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