“I was in complete control” - Jake Peacock revisits his ‘fun’ debut ahead of ONE 169: Atlanta return

Jake Peacock's ONE Championship debut couldn't have gone any better.

The limb-different sensation introduced himself to ONE fans at ONE Friday Fights 58 on April 5, 2024, taking on Japanese standout Kohei Shinjo inside the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.

Through three rounds, 'The One' delivered a dominant performance and walked away with a unanimous decision victory, marking his first win on martial arts' biggest global stage and his 13th career victory overall.

Looking back on his successful promotional premiere during an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda MMA, Peacock said:

"I wanted to enjoy the whole experience of it. The debut. The stadium, and everything else. I was in complete control with no danger at hand. So, you know, I was having fun and having a good time there."

Next, the British-Canadian prospect will look to go 2-0 in ONE when he meets another tough striker out of The Land of the Rising Sun—Shinji Suzuki.

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Jake Peacock plans on making at statement at ONE 169: Atlanta

Following his successful debut on ONE's Friday Fights series in Thailand, Peacock will look to make a big impression in U.S. primetime when he heads to 'Hotlanta' for a loaded ONE 169: Atlanta card inside State Farm Arena.

In addition to four incredible title fights featuring defenses from three-division king Anatoly Malykyin, two-division titleholder Christian Lee, 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon, and ONE featherweight Muay Thai world champion Tawanchai, fans will see Jake Peacock once again attempt to defy the odds and take another step toward contendership in the loaded bantamweight Muay Thai division.

"I’m gonna bring a massive crowd with me," Peacock added. "So I’m really excited. It’s an honor. I’m going there to bring the house down, thrill the audience, and make a big statement."

Tickets for ONE 169: Atlanta on November 8 at State Farm Arena can be purchased via Ticketmaster.