Chepe Mariscal vs Trevor Peek — Fight recap

Chepe Mariscal defeated Trevor Peek by unanimous decision over three rounds on June 24, 2023, at the UFC event with referee Larry Folsom officiating. Mariscal's superior striking efficiency proved decisive, landing 71 of 117 significant strikes (60%) compared to Peek's 51 of 125 (40%).

The wrestling disparity was equally pronounced, with Mariscal securing four takedowns while Peek attempted none, translating to nearly five and a half minutes of control time versus Peek's minimal 1:23. Mariscal's accuracy was particularly evident in head strikes, connecting on 51 of 94 attempts while maintaining a perfect 9-for-9 record on leg kicks.

Though Mariscal's takedown conversion rate sat at 33%, his overall volume and dominance on the feet and mat control established a clear performance gap. The decision sets Mariscal up for a potential step up in competition within his division.