Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Robert Watley def. Mads Burnell (TKO)
TKO · Round 3 · 2:43
9-3-0
Friday, August 15, 2025
Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, United States
Robert Watley defeated Mads Burnell by TKO in round 3 (2:43) in the Welterweight bout of PFL World Tournament 9: 2025 Finals, held Friday, August 15, 2025 at Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Robert Watley vs Mads Burnell?
Robert Watley defeated Mads Burnell by TKO in round 3 (2:43) in the Welterweight bout of PFL World Tournament 9: 2025 Finals, held Friday, August 15, 2025 at Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte.
Referee
Blake Grice
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Robert Watley 50%50% Mads Burnell
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
16-4-0
Record
9-3-0
1492
Elo rating
1491
0
Win Streak
0
36
Age
32
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
75"
191 cm
Reach
69"
175 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
Denmark
Striking Profile
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SLpM
1.28
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Str. Acc.
41%
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SApM
2.71
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Str. Def.
51%
Grappling Profile
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TD Avg.
3.45
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TD Acc.
47%
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TD Def.
22%
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Sub. Avg.
0.40
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Robert Watley · 2-3
- L
- W
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2Sat, Oct 13, 2018Majority Decision · R2 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2018 Regular SeasonThu, Aug 2, 2018Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2018 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 21, 2018TKO · R2 · 0:35 · Lightweight
Mads Burnell · 2-3
- L
- LProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 3: First RoundFri, Apr 18, 2025TKO · R3 · 4:42 · Lightweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 16, 2024Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 21, 2024Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Apr 12, 2024Submission · R2 · 1:03 · Lightweight
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 1 fight · 3 fights
1.0
Avg sig. strikes
16.7
0.00
Avg takedowns
3.00
0:00
Avg control time
5:46
1
Career high strikes
20
0
Career high TDs
6
Strike Distribution
Robert Watley
Strike target
Mads Burnell
0%
Head
74%
0%
Body
16%
100%
Leg
10%
Robert Watley
Strike position
Mads Burnell
100%
Distance
58%
0%
Clinch
8%
0%
Ground
34%