Fighter

Tom Watson

"Kong"

17-9-0★ 2bonuses United Kingdom

United KingdomLast 5

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Tom Watson holds a professional MMA record of 17-9-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 27 bouts on record. Tom Watson has won 18 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Tom Watson lands 4.01 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 0.15 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 8, 2015. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 73"185 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1982-07-13
Age: 44
Nationality: United Kingdom
Birthplace: Southampton, England

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)

Punch power58

Kick power96

Punch speed74

Kick speed97

Accuracy72

Takedowns58

Ground striking49

Submissions58

Chin94

Body strength92

Cardio90

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 17-9-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.01per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.41per min

50% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.15per 15 min

7% success

Takedowns stuffed43%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Tom Watson has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ KOTN ×1

★ FOTN + KOTNvs Stanislav Nedkov · UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonaldFeb 16, 2013

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 our model's estimate of what Tom Watson earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Chris Camozzi
UFCUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux· Aug 8, 2015· Middleweight· 17-8 vs 21-10
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Rafael Natal
UFCUFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· Jan 31, 2015· Middleweight· 17-7 vs 18-6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sam Alvey
UFCUFC Fight Night: Bader vs Saint Preux· Aug 18, 2014· Middleweight
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sam Alvey
UFC Fight Night 47· Aug 16, 2014· Middleweight· 16-7 vs 23-5
UD
LOSS
vs Nick Catone
UFCUFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· Feb 1, 2014· Middleweight· 16-6 vs 9-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Thales Leites
UFCUFC 163: Aldo vs Korean Zombie· Aug 3, 2013· Middleweight· 16-5 vs 20-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Stanislav Nedkov
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald· Feb 16, 2013· Middleweight· 15-5 vs 12-0
TKO
R2 · 4:42
FOTN + KOTN
LOSS
vs Brad Tavares
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic· Sep 29, 2012· Middleweight· 15-4 vs 8-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jack Marshman×2Title bout · Title win #2
BAMMA 9· Mar 24, 2012· Middleweight· 14-4 vs 10-0
TKO
R2 · 4:50
WIN
vs Murilo Rua×1Title bout · Title win #1
BAMMA 6: Kong vs. Ninja· May 21, 2011· Middleweight· 13-4 vs 20-11-1
TKO
R3 · 2:06
WIN
vs Alex Reid
BAMMA· Sep 25, 2010· 12-4 vs 8-8-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Jesse Taylor
MFC 26: Retribution· Sep 10, 2010· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 15-6
UD
WIN
vs Matt Horwich
BAMMA· May 15, 2010· 11-3 vs 25-14
DEC
WIN
vs Travis Galbraith
MFC 24: HeatXC· Feb 26, 2010· Middleweight· 10-3 vs 17-6
TKO
R1 · 1:56
WIN
vs Denniston Sutherland
Ultimate Challenge MMA· Oct 24, 2009· 9-3 vs 11-2
DEC
WIN
vs John Maguire
BAMMA· Jun 27, 2009· 8-3 vs 10-1
TKO
WIN
vs Daniel Cubitt
Ultimate Challenge MMA· Dec 6, 2008· 7-3 vs 1-2
TKO
WIN
vs Lloyd Clarkson
United Kingdom Regional· Aug 9, 2008· 6-3 vs 4-3
DEC
WIN
vs John Phillips
Cage Rage· Jul 12, 2008· 5-3 vs 6-1
DEC
WIN
vs Pierre Guillet
Cage Rage· Mar 8, 2008· 4-3 vs 10-6
TKO
LOSS
vs Mark Epstein
Cage Rage· Dec 1, 2007· 4-2 vs 13-10
DEC
WIN
vs Ed Smith
Cage Rage· Jul 14, 2007· 3-2 vs 2-0
DEC
LOSS
vs Xavier Foupa-Pokam
Cage Rage· Apr 21, 2007· 3-1 vs 11-8
SUB
WIN
vs Dorlan O'Malley
Cage Rage· Mar 3, 2007· 2-1 vs 2-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Daijiro Matsui
Cage Rage· Feb 10, 2007· 2-0 vs 8-16-4
SUB
WIN
vs Tulio Palhares
United Kingdom Regional· Jun 25, 2006· 1-0 vs 3-13
DEC
WIN
vs TBA
United Kingdom Regional· Feb 19, 2006· 0-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1728▼11
Peak: 1756Feb 16, 2013
Rated fights: 25

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Frequently asked questions

When does Tom Watson fight next?

Tom Watson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Tom Watson's record?

Tom Watson's professional MMA record is 17-9-0.

Who is Tom Watson fighting next?

Tom Watson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Tom Watson fight last?

Tom Watson most recently fought Chris Camozzi at UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux on Saturday, August 8, 2015, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Tom Watson fight in?

Tom Watson fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Tom Watson have?

Tom Watson has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Tom Watson won?

Tom Watson has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Tom Watson?

Tom Watson is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Tom Watson weigh?

Tom Watson weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Tom Watson's reach?

Tom Watson has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Tom Watson?

Tom Watson is 44 years old (born Jul 13, 1982).

Where is Tom Watson from?

Tom Watson is from United Kingdom.

CAREER SUMMARY