Thomas Petersen: UFC Ranking & Record
“The Train” Thomas Petersen is not currently ranked in the UFC top 15 at heavyweight (as of November 7, 2026). Pro record: 11-5-0.
- Record
- 11-5-0
- Division
- Heavyweight
- Age
- 31
- Height
- 6′1″
- Reach
- 74″
- Stance
- Southpaw
- Country
- United States
- Team
- The Striking Institute
Thomas Petersen UFC career
Thomas Petersen is a UFC heavyweight fighter from United States with a 11-5-0 pro record, training at The Striking Institute. Petersen has 11 pro wins: 7 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission and 3 by decision. Most recently, Petersen lost to Valter Walker by submission in round 1 at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov (July 25, 2026). Petersen lands 3.04 significant strikes per minute at 59% accuracy, absorbs 2.57, and averages 2.95 takedowns per 15 minutes. Petersen stands 6′1″, has a 74-inch reach and fights southpaw. Next up: Gabriel Lorenço at UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker on November 7, 2026 (matchup preview).
Next fight
UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker, November 7, 2026
Thomas Petersen career stats
- Sig. strikes landed / min
- 3.04
- Sig. strikes absorbed / min
- 2.57
- Striking accuracy
- 59%
- Strike defense
- 55%
- Takedowns / 15 min
- 2.95
- Takedown accuracy
- 42%
- Takedown defense
- 88%
- Submissions / 15 min
- 0.37
Wins by method: DEC 3 · SUB 1 · KO/TKO 7
Recent UFC fights
| Res | Opponent | Method |
|---|---|---|
| L | Valter Walker | SUB R1 |
| W | Guilherme Pat | Decision - Majority R3 |
| L | Vitor Petrino | KO/TKO R3 |
| W | Don'Tale Mayes | Decision - Unanimous R3 |
| L | Shamil Gaziev | KO/TKO R1 |
| W | Mohammed Usman | Decision - Unanimous R3 |