UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ANKALAEV VS GUSKOV

Valter Walker vs Thomas Petersen

EventUFC FIGHT NIGHT : ANKALAEV VS GUSKOV
DateJul 25, 2026
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusScheduled
VenueEtihad Arena
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
Combat Edge ModelElo alone: 64% / 36%
Valter Walker 70%30% Thomas Petersen

Win probability from the Combat Edge prediction model (v0.5-2026-07-01), computed before the fight from Elo, records, and matchup data. Analytics, not betting advice.

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Start time & how to watch

Main card starts Saturday, July 25, 2026 — watch on PARAMOUNT+.

US East (ET)
Sat 12:00 PM
US West (PT)
Sat 9:00 AM
United Kingdom
Sat 5:00 PM
Central Europe
Sat 6:00 PM
Australia (Sydney)
Sun 2:00 AM

Valter Walker vs Thomas Petersen is a scheduled Heavyweight fight on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ANKALAEV VS GUSKOV. Valter Walker enters with a 15-1-0 record and Thomas Petersen enters with a 11-4-0 record. Combat Edge tracks the matchup preview, UFC stats, Elo edge, shared opponents, event date, venue, and full fight card.

Valter Walker vs Thomas Petersen quick answers

When is Valter Walker vs Thomas Petersen?

Valter Walker vs Thomas Petersen is listed for UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ANKALAEV VS GUSKOV on Jul 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST.

What event is Valter Walker vs Thomas Petersen on?

Valter Walker vs Thomas Petersen is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ANKALAEV VS GUSKOV.

What are the records for Valter Walker vs Thomas Petersen?

Valter Walker enters with a 15-1-0 record and Thomas Petersen enters with a 11-4-0 record.

What division is Valter Walker vs Thomas Petersen?

Valter Walker vs Thomas Petersen is listed as a Heavyweight fight.

Valter WalkerThe Clean Monster |15-1-0Valter Walker vs Thomas PetersenThomas PetersenThe Train |11-4-0
brValter WalkerThe Clean Monster15-1-0Valter Walker
Elo1742Good
3Y trend1659 → 1742
2022-12-17: 16592023-03-18: 16742023-05-03: 16902023-06-02: 17022024-04-06: 16802024-08-17: 16952025-02-15: 17092025-07-12: 17282025-10-25: 1742
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Fight Overview

Round3
Time5:00
15-1-0Record11-4-0
28Age31
6'6"Height6'1"
78"Reach74"
264 lbsWeight257 lbs
HeavyweightWeight ClassHeavyweight
usThomas PetersenThe Train11-4-0usThomas Petersen
Elo1639Solid
3Y trend1647 → 1639
2023-08-29: 16472024-02-04: 16222024-07-20: 16392025-02-01: 16252025-05-03: 16392025-10-11: 16252026-04-04: 1639
Combat Edge Intelligence

Fight Intelligence

Valter Walker owns a 103-point Elo edge (good). Valter Walker shows more surface-level statistical edges across the tracked UFC categories. 2 shared opponents give extra context.

Full Valter Walker vs Thomas Petersen comparison →

Recent form

Valter WalkerW W W W L · +39 Elo last 5
WWWWL
Thomas PetersenW L W L W · +18 Elo last 5
WLWLW

Elo edge

Valter Walker1742+13 last move
Thomas Petersen1639+14 last move

Stat advantages

Valter WalkervsThomas Petersen
Takedown defense
0%vs88%
Submission average
2.55vs0.38
Takedown average
5.74vs3.01
Takedown accuracy
69%vs43%

Finishing profile

Valter WalkerKO/TKO leads 40% of wins
Thomas PetersenKO/TKO leads 64% of wins

Tale of the tape

Valter WalkerThomas Petersen
2Sig. strikes landed per min3.10
UFC heavyweight average : 3.56
52Sig. strike accuracy60
UFC heavyweight average : 49%
2.85Sig. strikes absorbed per min2.61
UFC heavyweight average : 3.84
43Sig. strike defense55
UFC heavyweight average : 51%
5.74Takedown average3.01
UFC heavyweight average : 1.56
69Takedown accuracy43
UFC heavyweight average : 38%
0Takedown defense88
UFC heavyweight average : 54%
2.55Submission average0.38
UFC heavyweight average : 0.45
6Wins by knockout7
5Wins by submission1
4Wins by decision3
0Losses by knockout3
0Losses by submission0
1Losses by decision1
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