English-born Canadian Jake Peacock delivered a spectacular performance at ONE 171 in Doha securing a TKO victory over Japan’s Shinji Suzuki. The win, marked by three knockdowns in the third round, boosts Peacock's record to 2-0 in the promotion and demonstrates his explosive style and clinical finishing ability.
From the opening bell, Peacock set an aggressive pace, combining his karate background with Muay Thai fundamentals to keep Suzuki off balance. His strategy of chopping the legs, attacking the body, and setting up powerful head strikes paid dividends as the fight progressed.
Jake Peacock made his mark in the second round, scoring a knockdown that set the tone for the rest of the fight. By the third round, "The One" took complete control, staying composed and mixing up his strikes to keep Suzuki guessing. With Suzuki on wobbly legs, Peacock unleashed a relentless assault delivering three knockdowns in round 3, which under ONE Championship’s three-knockdown rule secured him the victory.
After the fight, Peacock expressed his eagerness to stay active in the division, stating, "Listen, ONE Championship, you have to get me in here quick. I wanna go, I wanna be active, I wanna fight every few months, get me as many fights as possible. I'm always ready, and I'll always be a different animal and I sell tickets baby!"
