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Walker Ties Maia Record with Fifth First-Round Submission

7/26/2026

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Valter Walker (UFC heavyweight) submitted Thomas Petersen by calf slicer at 92 seconds of round one.
The victory marked Walker’s fifth consecutive first-round submission, tying Demian Maia’s UFC record.
Walker said a win lets him renegotiate a higher-pay contract while a loss would end it.
He plans to use his earnings to open a gym in Moscow.

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Valter Walker (UFC heavyweight) submitted Thomas Petersen by calf slicer at 92 seconds of round one.
The victory marked Walker’s fifth consecutive first-round submission, tying Demian Maia’s UFC record.
Walker said a win lets him renegotiate a higher-pay contract while a loss would end it.
He plans to use his earnings to open a gym in Moscow.