Valter Walker claims unique submission win at UFC Abu Dhabi

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Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Valter Walker claims unique submission win at UFC Abu Dhabi
Summary

Valter Walker secured a victory over Thomas Petersen at UFC Fight Night 282 in Abu Dhabi, winning by calf slicer submission in Round 1. This marked Walker's fifth consecutive finish and placed him among the few in UFC history with such a streak. The event featured eight total stoppages across the card, with various fighters showcasing their skills. Fans can vote for their favorite finish from the event. The finishes included TKO victories by Magomed Ankalaev and Ramazan Temirov, as well as submissions from Axel Sola and Abdul Hussein.

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  • Walker defeats Petersen by calf slicer submission at UFC Abu Dhabi.
  • This was Walker's fifth straight win by submission.
  • UFC Fight Night 282 had eight stoppages in total.
  • Other notable finishes included Ankalaev and Temirov's TKO victories.
  • Fans can participate in a poll for the best finish.
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  • 1:40 PMYahoo SportsUFC Abu Dhabi video, poll: Is there any doubt Walker's finish was tops?
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