UFC Featherweight Steven Peterson Set to Boycott Texas- States “Texas Commission Is F*cked”

Poor judging has been a problem in MMA for a very long time now. The saying ‘never leave it in the hands of the judges’ seems extremely relevant in today’s day and age when fighters are being blatantly robbed of sure shots wins. Many fighters have spoken out against judging and what can be done to improve it. UFC featherweight Steven Peterson however, has taken it one step further. 

The hard-hitting 145-pound fighter has made a huge statement against atrocious judging and has singled out one state and athletic commission in particular. And has vowed to not fight there even if the UFC returns to the said state. 

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Steven Peterson makes a huge statement in a bid to improve judging in MMA

In a recent interview with MMA Island Peterson explained why he will not fight in Texas anytime soon. 

He said, “I’ll gladly attend and hopefully corner some of our guys, but I will not be fighting in Texas any time soon. I am boycotting the Texas commission… The Texas commission is f*cked, man. I have nine losses in my career, five of which I would highly contest, sit with you, watch the tape and argue with you how I won the fight. Those decisions were all lost in Texas”

Peterson continued, “I’m not going to put myself in the line of fire if I don’t have to, so I’ll be sitting out any Texas shows, and hopefully something changes with the commission and we get things worked out over here” (transcribed by mmajunkie.usatoday.com)

Interestingly, Peterson lives and trains out of the Lone Star State. For most fighters, fighting in their home state or city is something they look forward to and cherish. However, for Peterson, fighting in his home state has been nothing to write home about. 

Luckily for Peterson, his next fight will be in Arizona. He will be taking on the highly touted Chase Hooper. ‘Ocho’ bounced back after a two-fight skid with a win over Martin Bravo in September 2019. He has not competed in the octagon since then. Peterson will be aiming to extend his win streak to 2-0 with a win over Hooper in a few week’s time in front of a packed crowd at UFC 263. 

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