Jake Peacock on ONE Championship Debut: ‘For Me, It’s A Dream’

Peacock makes his debut for ONE Championship tomorrow at Lumpinee Stadium

Jake Peacock makes his ONE Championship debut tomorrow at ONE Friday Fights, competing against Kohei Shinjo in a bantamweight Muay Thai match.

“It’s a massive opportunity,” said Peacock. “For me, it’s a dream, and I am going to make the most of it.”

The bout takes place at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. Part of an Asian primetime event, it will air at 10:00am ET on Watch.ONEFC.com. Born with one arm shorter than the other, Peacock is overjoyed to have earned this opportunity. Yet he is not content just to compete: he is arriving in ONE to win.

“I’m going to make a statement,” said Peacock. “I’m going to blow the roof off Lumpinee Stadium.”

Jake Peacock / ONE Championship

Despite the physical disability, Peacock, 30, has thrived in martial arts. His devotion to the craft has paid dividends, and he delivered a successful showing in the Road to ONE: Canada tournament to earn a spot on ONE Championship’s main roster.

“People still tell me what I can’t do, but I never put limits on myself,” said Peacock. “It all changed for me at seven years old when I fell in love with martial arts.

“My first-ever coach, Steve Groom, was very influential on me. He set the trajectory I am currently on. I still owe a lot to him. He made me feel like I could accomplish anything.”

Jake Peacock / Courtesy ONE Championship

The bout against Shinjo marks the start of a six-fight contract. Peacock also promises to be one of ONE’s most captivating fighters.

“I want to use this platform to inspire,” said Peacock. “And I’m going to entertain, too.”