Last fight
UFC FIGHT NIGHT
Usman vs Petersen
Jul. 20, 2024
Stats & Records
7
Wins by Knockout
1
Wins by Submission
6
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 156
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 254
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 1
- Takedowns Attempted
- 14
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
United States
Trains at
The Striking Institute
Fighting style
Boxer
Age
29
Height
73.00
Weight
253.00
Octagon Debut
Feb. 3, 2024
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
40.00
- Pro since 2019
- Seven wins by KO, one by submission (keylock)
- Six first-round finishes
- Lone loss in 2022 to UFC vet Waldo Cortes Acosta
- Reported 5-0 amateur record
UFC on ESPN (7/20/24) Petersen won a three round unanimous decision over Mohammed Usman
UFC Fight Night (2/3/24) Petersen lost a three round unanimous decision to Jamal Pogues
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 7
Episode four (8/29/23) Petersen submitted Chandler Cole via keylock at 1:08 of the second round
When and why did you start training for fighting? Just to stay in shape at first.
What professional titles have you held? LFA heavyweight belt
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? Two-time Minnesota State wrestling champ, 1-time NCJAA national champ
Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? Blue belt in BJJ
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? My last fight, because I felt like I was the better fighter and it kills me to not perform
Who is your favorite fighter and why? DC - a guy who went out and took what was his and came from a wrestling backround who is just tough
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Diesel Technology
What was your job before you started fighting? Diesel Mechanic
Personal Life/Background: Married high school sweetheart, two beautiful boys - Maverick and McCoy, 2 and 1. I like to hunt and golf, but love to fight.
