Thomas Petersen
Last fightLossvs Valter Walker
Submission (R1 · 1:32)UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
- Pro record 11-5-0
- UFC record 3-4-0
- Outside the UFC 8-1-0
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What is Thomas Petersen's professional MMA record?
Thomas Petersen has a professional MMA record of 11-5-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Thomas Petersen's UFC record?
Thomas Petersen's UFC record is 3-4-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 8-1-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Thomas Petersen fight next?
Thomas Petersen does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Thomas Petersen?
Thomas Petersen is 31 years old, born March 30, 1995.
How tall is Thomas Petersen?
Thomas Petersen stands 185 cm (6'1") tall, with a 188 cm (74") reach.
Where is Thomas Petersen from?
Thomas Petersen is from United States.
What is Thomas Petersen's nickname?
Thomas Petersen is known as "The Train".
When was Thomas Petersen's last fight?
Thomas Petersen last fought on July 25, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov, losing to Valter Walker by submission in round 1.
What were the scorecards for Thomas Petersen vs Guilherme Pat?
Thomas Petersen defeated Guilherme Pat by majority decision at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan on April 4, 2026. The official scorecards were Tony Weeks 28-28, Mike Bell 29-27, Sal D'amato 29-27 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Thomas Petersen vs Don'Tale Mayes?
Thomas Petersen defeated Don'Tale Mayes by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo on May 3, 2025. The official scorecards were Bruce Huckfeldt 30-25, Ron McCarthy 30-26, Derek Cleary 30-26 (winner's score first).
Thomas Petersen scouting report
Thomas Petersen (United States) is a 31-year-old heavyweight who is 11-5 as a pro and 3-4 in the UFC (8-1 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov on February 3, 2024; all three of his UFC wins came by decision. He absorbs 2.6 significant strikes per minute (heavyweight average: 3.7; 19th percentile of 51 active heavyweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time). His reach of 74 inches is 4.3 inches shorter than the heavyweight average (78.3 inches). Last fight: submission loss to Valter Walker, then 4-1 in the UFC, on July 25, 2026 (UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov). No next fight is booked.
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Thomas Petersen vs the heavyweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 7 UFC bouts (1:15:10 of fight time).
| Stat | Petersen | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3225 in 1:15:10 | 4 | 21 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 58.3%225 of 386 landed | 52.3% | 77 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.6194 in 1:15:10 | 3.7 | 19 |
| Significant strike defense | 55.7%244 of 438 avoided | 50.3% | 79 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 2.613 in 1:15:10 | 1.5 | 75 |
| Takedown accuracy | 37.1%13 of 35 landed | 36.9% | 49 |
| Takedown defense | 85.7%6 of 7 stopped | 69.2% | —† |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.21 in 1:15:10 | 0.3 | 62 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.21 in 1:15:10 | 0.5 | 28 |
| Control time | 38.7%29:04 of 1:15:10 | 22.8% | 79 |
| Average fight time | 10:447 bouts | 9:49 | 56 |
| Height | 185 cm73″ | 192 cm75.5″ | |
| Reach | 188 cm74″ | 199 cm78.3″ |
- Division average and percentile: 51 active heavyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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UFC record: 3-4
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 3-4-0Valter Walker#11Pro record now: 16-1-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0SUBR1 1:32UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. GuskovJul 25, 2026Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-3-0Guilherme PatPro record now: 6-2-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. DuncanApr 4, 2026Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-3-0Vitor Petrino#8Pro record now: 15-2-0UFC record entering: 5-2-0KO/TKOR3 0:26UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. GamrotOct 11, 2025Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0Don'Tale MayesPro record now: 11-9-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 4-6-0 (1 NC)DECUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. FigueiredoMay 3, 2025Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Shamil GazievPro record now: 15-3-0UFC record entering: 2-1-0KO/TKOR1 3:12UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. ImavovFeb 1, 2025Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Mohammed UsmanPro record now: 12-4-0UFC record entering: 3-1-0DECUFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. JandirobaJul 20, 2024Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Jamal PoguesPro record now: 11-5-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0DECUFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. ImavovFeb 3, 2024Result & stats