Valter Walker earns $100,000 bonus for fifth straight submission at UFC Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
At UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, 2026, Valter Walker recorded his fifth consecutive submission victory, securing a first-round calf slicer against Thomas Petersen. The event showcased several impressive performances, including Magomed Ankalaev's fifth-round TKO of Bogdan Guskov, which may position him for another light heavyweight title opportunity. Other highlights included Abdul Hussein's successful Octagon debut with a late submission against Cody Gibson and Sam Patterson's second-round TKO win over Santiago Ponzinibbio. Post-fight bonuses were awarded, with Walker earning Performance of the Night and Rizvan Kuniev vs. Tyrell Fortune recognized as Fight of the Night.
- •Walker achieves his fifth consecutive submission win at UFC Abu Dhabi.
- •Magomed Ankalaev wins via fifth-round TKO against Bogdan Guskov.
- •Abdul Hussein scores a submission victory in his UFC debut.
- •Sam Patterson secures a notable second-round TKO over Santiago Ponzinibbio.
- •Post-fight bonuses include $100,000 for Walker and recognition for Kuniev vs. Fortune.
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Abu Dhabi Bonuses! Walker Banks $100K For Fifth-Straight Submission
"Magomed Ankalaev may have punched his ticket to another UFC light heavyweight title shot earlier today (Sat., July 25, 2026) at UFC Abu Dhabi LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, as the former 205-pound champion laid waste to Bogdan Guskov with a fifth-round TKO (watch HERE). In addition to the […]
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