Thomas Petersen
United StatesLast 5Last fight: Win vs Gabriel Lorenço · TKO · Nov 7, 2026
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CAREER SUMMARY
Thomas Petersen holds a professional MMA record of 12-5-0. Petersen has won 12 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Petersen lands 3.14 significant strikes per minute with 61% accuracy and averages 2.50 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: November 7, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'1"185 cm
- Weight
- 250 lbs113 kg
- Reach
- 74"188 cm
- Stance
- Southpaw
- DOB
- Mar 30, 1995
- Age
- 31
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Farmington, Minnesota, United States
Latest on Thomas Petersen
More on the blogCareer history
- WINvs Gabriel LorençoUFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker· Nov 7, 2026· Heavyweight· 12-5 vs 8-2POTNTKOR3 · 4:47
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov· Jul 25, 2026· Heavyweight· 11-5 vs 16-1SUBR1 · 1:32
- WINUFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Duncan· Apr 4, 2026· Heavyweight· 11-4 vs 6-1MDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs Gamrot· Oct 11, 2025· Heavyweight· 10-4 vs 13-2TKOR3 · 0:26
- WINUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Figueiredo· May 3, 2025· Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 11-9UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Saudi Arabia: Adesanya vs Imavov· Feb 1, 2025· Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 14-1TKOR1 · 3:12
- WINUFC Fight Night: Lemos vs Jandiroba· Jul 20, 2024· Heavyweight· 9-2 vs 10-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Jamal PoguesUFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs Imavov· Feb 3, 2024· Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 11-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Chandler ColeUFC · Dana White's Contender Series 60· Aug 29, 2023· Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 10-4SUBR2 · 01:14
- WINvs Richard FosterLFA 150: Farias vs. Sweeney· Jan 13, 2023· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 6-5TKOR1 · 3:48
- WINLFA 142: Amorim vs. Nichols· Sep 16, 2022· Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 2-4TKOR2 · 3:14
- LOSSLFA 129: Petersen vs. Cortes-Acosta· Apr 15, 2022· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 6-0TKOR3 · 4:53
- WINvs Vernon LewisLFA 113: Lewis vs. Petersen· Jul 30, 2021· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 8-5TKOR1 · 1:02
- WINvs Odell PantinLFA 104: McKenzie vs. Phillips· Apr 16, 2021· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 1-2TKOR1 · 3:33
- WINvs Kimo LuisLFA 97: Browne vs. Estrázulas· Jan 15, 2021· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 2-3TKOR1 · 0:19
- WINvs Brian PetersonLFA 82: Polizzi vs. Pogues· Feb 21, 2020· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 3-2TKOR1 · 1:52
- WINvs BJ LacyMecca 16· Dec 21, 2019· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 17-28-3TKOR1 · 2:12
- WINvs Jimmy BarnesLFA 77: James vs. Martin· Sep 27, 2019· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 3-1UD
- WINvs Jordan FranksKC Fighting Alliance 34· Jul 27, 2019· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 5-11-1TKOR1 · 2:04
- WINvs Keefer BenderLFA 68: Jennerman vs. Barbosa· May 31, 2019· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 3-1TKOR3 · 1:35
- WINvs Chato WiestLFA 56: Hubbard vs. Mota· Dec 7, 2018· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 2-1TKOR1 · 0:17
- WINvs James NorrisLFA 41: Moisés vs. Peterson· Jun 1, 2018· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 1-2SUBR1 · 2:42
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2023Contract winner · DWCS
- 2021LFA Heavyweight Championship · Legacy Fighting Alliance
- 2017Champion · NJCAA · 285 lb Catchweight
- 2013Bronze · FILA Junior Nationals · junior · 96 kg Catchweight
- 2011Champion · Minnesota Cadet State · cadet · 220 lb Catchweight
- Champion · State HS · Minnesota
- Blue belt · BJJ
- North Dakota State University · Wrestling · 2013-2015
- Iowa Central Community College · Wrestling · -2017
- Started in MMA
Camp
- Spartan MMA
- Minnesota Top Team · Minnesota, United States
- The Striking Institute
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Thomas Petersen sits in the top 25.
- #7 Most takedowns in a fight, Heavyweight9
- #10 Most control time in a fight, Heavyweight13:49
- #12 Most control time, Heavyweight40:38
- #15 Most takedowns landed, Heavyweight18
- #16 Most decision wins, Heavyweight3
- #17 Most takedowns in a round, Heavyweight4
- #21 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Heavyweight2.8
- #22 Most submissions, Heavyweight1
Bonus résumé
Thomas Petersen has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
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Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Thomas Petersen earns per fight.
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1719▲37
- Peak
- 1719Nov 7, 2026
- Rated fights
- 17
Frequently asked questions
When does Thomas Petersen fight next?
Thomas Petersen has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Thomas Petersen's record?
Thomas Petersen's professional MMA record is 12-5-0.
Who is Thomas Petersen fighting next?
Thomas Petersen's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Thomas Petersen fight last?
Thomas Petersen most recently fought Gabriel Lorenço at UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker on Saturday, November 7, 2026, WIN (TKO).
What weight class does Thomas Petersen fight in?
Thomas Petersen fights at Heavyweight.
How many knockouts does Thomas Petersen have?
Thomas Petersen has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Thomas Petersen won?
Thomas Petersen has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Thomas Petersen?
Thomas Petersen is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.
How much does Thomas Petersen weigh?
Thomas Petersen weighs 250 lbs (113 kg).
What is Thomas Petersen's reach?
Thomas Petersen has a reach of 74" (188 cm).
How old is Thomas Petersen?
Thomas Petersen is 31 years old (born Mar 30, 1995).
Where is Thomas Petersen from?
Thomas Petersen is from the United States.
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