Chepe Mariscal and Trevor Peek delivered an all-action, wildly entertaining fight in the UFC Jacksonville prelims, with Mariscal winning a unanimous decision in his UFC debut.
Chepe Mariscal and Trevor Peek put on an electrifying performance during the UFC Jacksonville prelims. The two lightweights set a high bar for Fight of the Night early at Saturday’s UFC event at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., battling it out for three thrilling rounds. Ultimately, Mariscal (14-6, 1 NC) won a unanimous decision, earning a victory in his UFC debut.
This fight marked the first loss for Peek (8-1), who had all eight of his previous professional wins come by way of knockout. Despite the outcome, his stock is unlikely to take a significant hit due to the entertainment value that both he and Mariscal brought to the octagon. Mariscal’s grappling and precise striking had him comfortably ahead on the cards, while the hard-hitting and unpredictable Peek threw haymakers from start to finish.
UFC stars were clearly impressed by the bout, with Billy Quarantillo calling it “a wild ass fight” and Renato Moicano urging, “Give this mofos a bonus already.” Other reactions from the MMA community included Marlon Vera tweeting, “This is a fucking fight,” and Sodiq Yusuff pledging, “I will never miss a Trevor Peek fight again.” The exciting matchup undoubtedly left a lasting impression on both fans and fellow fighters alike.