Valter Walker earns $100K bonus with calf slicer at UFC Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
UFC Fight Night 282 in Abu Dhabi showcased several standout performances leading to bonus awards for fighters. Valter Walker secured a $100,000 bonus for utilizing a calf slicer submission technique on Thomas Petersen in the first round. Fight of the Night honored Rizvan Kuniev and Tyrell Fortune, with both fighters receiving $100,000 for their heavyweight bout, which ended with Kuniev's victory in the final round. Performance of the Night went to Ramazan Temirov for a first-round knockout against Steve Erceg. Five other fighters earned $25,000 finish bonuses for impressive performances.
- •Valter Walker finishes Thomas Petersen with a calf slicer submission
- •Rizvan Kuniev and Tyrell Fortune receive Fight of the Night honors
- •Ramazan Temirov knocks out Steve Erceg in first round
- •Five fighters earn additional $25,000 finish bonuses
- •Event held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Abu Dhabi bonuses: Petersen’s leg hands Valter Walker extra $100K
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