UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
Jul 25, 2026Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Fighter Performance Comparison

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Fighters' Core Metrics

  • Striking Volume: Thomas Petersen 3.1 SLpM, Valter Walker 2.0 SLpM
  • Striking Accuracy: Thomas Petersen 59%, Valter Walker 52%
  • Damage Avoidance: Thomas Petersen 2.6 abs/min, Valter Walker 2.9 abs/min
  • Takedown Accuracy: Thomas Petersen 43%, Valter Walker 69%
  • Takedown Defense: Thomas Petersen 87%, Valter Walker —
  • Submission Threat: Thomas Petersen 0.4 per 15m, Valter Walker 2.5 per 15m
Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

Thomas Petersen
Valter Walker

Thomas Petersen vs Valter Walker AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

AgentMMA AI Breakdown

How AgentMMA breaks down Thomas Petersen vs Valter Walker

Finish Maps

UFC Record Breakdown

Thomas Petersen
3-4UFC Record
Decision (64%)
Losses (36%)
Valter Walker
5-1UFC Record
Sub (86%)
Losses (14%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy59%
Grappling Efficiency45%
Takedown Defense87%
Cardio & Endurance76%
Fight IQ90%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy52%
Grappling Efficiency94%
Cardio & Endurance70%
Fight IQ90%

Last Opponents

Thomas Petersen
Valter Walker

From opening bell, Thomas Petersen can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 3.1 significant strikes per minute while Valter Walker looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Orthodox stance angles.

Key Storylines
  • First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
  • Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Thomas Petersen vs Valter Walker Stats Comparison

Age
31
28
Height
6'1" (185 cm)
6'6" (198 cm)
Weight
250 lbs (113 kg)
244 lbs (111 kg)
Reach
74" (188 cm)
78" (198 cm)
Stance
Southpaw
Orthodox
AI Division Rank
Status
Contender
Contender

Key Insights: Thomas Petersen vs Valter Walker AI Analysis

Pace delta

+1.1 significant strikes/min

Thomas Petersen averages 3.1 significant strikes per minute while Valter Walker sits at 2.0.

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Petersen vs Walker odds

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Where to watch Petersen vs Walker

Thomas Petersen vs Valter Walker is on the UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov card on Jul 25, 2026 at Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The bout goes out inside that card on the official UFC broadcaster or streaming service for your country — UFC Fight Pass and the UFC schedule show who holds the rights where you are. AgentMMA is not a broadcaster and never hosts or links to fight streams.

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