Jake Peacock stepped into the ring at ONE 171 with something to prove, and he did just that with a stunning knockout victory over Shinji Suzuki. Fighting at the Lusail Sports Arena in Qatar, Peacock used his speed, skill, and relentless pressure to break down his opponent.
Jake Peacock controls the fight from the start
Right from the opening round, Peacock set the pace. The English Canadian fighter, born without a right forearm, wasted no time attacking Suzuki with sharp kicks to the head, body, and legs. His striking was fast and accurate, keeping Suzuki on the back foot.
As the second round began, Peacock turned up the pressure. He mixed his strikes beautifully, landing clean left hooks to the body and hard knees to the head. One of those knees forced Suzuki to stumble, but he managed to survive the round.
Jake Peacock picks up his second win in ONE Championshjp with a third-round TKO of Shinji Suzuki.
Impressive throughout. He’s truly an incredible athlete.
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— Chisanga Malata (@Chisanga_Malata) February 20, 2025
A dominant finish in the third round
Sensing that the end was near, Peacock came out aggressively in the final round. He landed a crushing leg kick that sent Suzuki down, scoring his second knockdown of the fight. Not letting up, Peacock delivered another powerful strike that forced Suzuki to the canvas again.
With Suzuki struggling to stay on his feet, Peacock unleashed a final wave of strikes, leaving the referee no choice but to stop the fight.
Peacock’s performance was a clear reminder of his skill and determination. He continues to prove that nothing can hold him back, making him a fighter to watch in the world of Muay Thai.