Valter Walker vs Thomas Petersen
Result, odds and stats · Heavyweight · 3 rounds · Prelims
Sat, Jul 25, 2026Odds at the close
Red corner · Favourite
Heavyweight
Record
15-1
UFC
4-1
Age
28
Height
6'6"
Reach
78"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Closing lineno-vig
63%37%
Cage Oracle modelstats only, never sees odds
71%29%
The model was 9 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
Heavyweight
Record
11-4
UFC
3-3
Age
31
Height
6'1"
Reach
74"
Stance
Southpaw
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → 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.
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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Questions and answers
Who won Valter Walker vs Thomas Petersen?
Valter Walker beat Thomas Petersen by submission, round 1 (1:32) on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Was Valter Walker the favourite?
The favourite won. The closing line gave Valter Walker a 63% chance.
What were Valter Walker and Thomas Petersen's records going into the fight?
Valter Walker is 15-1 (4-1 in the UFC). Thomas Petersen is 11-4 (3-3 in the UFC).