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Valter Walker vs Thomas Petersen

Result, odds and stats · Heavyweight · 3 rounds · Prelims

Sat, Jul 25, 2026Odds at the close
Valter Walker def. Thomas Petersen · submission, round 1 (1:32)
Red corner · Favourite
Valter
Walker
Heavyweight
Record
15-1
UFC
4-1
Age
28
Height
6'6"
Reach
78"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
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WalkerPetersen
Closing line
63%37%
CageOracle model
68%32%
The model was 5 points higher on Valter Walker than the market.
Opened −250 / +210, closed −189 / +157. The line moved toward Thomas Petersen since it opened.
Blue corner · Underdog
Thomas
Petersen
Heavyweight
Record
11-4
UFC
3-3
Age
31
Height
6'1"
Reach
74"
Stance
Southpaw
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Fight stats

Valter WalkerThomas Petersen
Significant strikes1 of 10 of 1
Knockdowns00
Takedowns0 of 00 of 1
Control time0:090:37
Submission attempts20

Common opponents

Opponents both had fought in the UFC before this fight, with the most recent meeting for each.

Don'Tale Mayes
Valter Walker
Won · submission, round 1
Feb 2025 · even on significant strikes
Thomas Petersen
Won · decision, 3 rounds
May 2025 · landed 1.7 more significant strikes a minute

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