Thomas Petersen

Valter Walker pulled guard in the opening clinch and chased a heel hook, then adjusted to a calf slicer when Thomas Petersen began to free his leg, forcing the tap at 1:32 of round one.

Key moments

• Walker closed the distance and pulled guard as soon as the pair clinched.
• Petersen defended the initial heel-hook attempt by rolling and extracting his leg.
• Walker trapped the calf, increased the pressure, and forced the tap.

Petersen's latest result was a majority decision win over Pat after three rounds. It was the kind of grinding heavyweight result that reinforced his ability to bank rounds even when the finish does not show up.

Key moments

• Won a majority decision over fifteen minutes.
• Stayed composed through a competitive three-round heavyweight fight.
• Returned to the win column after the Petrino loss.

Petersen was close to reaching the cards against Petrino, but the fight turned sharply in the final round when he was knocked out with 26 seconds gone.

Key moments

• Lost by third-round knockout.
• The stoppage came 26 seconds into round three.
• Saw a potential decision fight end suddenly late.

Petersen managed the Mayes fight over the full fifteen minutes and left with a unanimous decision.

Key moments

• Won a unanimous decision after three rounds.
• Rebounded directly from the Gaziev loss.
• Added another UFC win over an established heavyweight.

J. Lacy at Mecca 16.

Key moments

• Won his professional debut by TKO at 2:12 of round one.
• The fight took place on the Mecca 16 card promoted by Driller Promotions.
• It was the first of Petersen's many opening-round heavyweight finishes.