Fighter

Walel Watson

"The Gazelle"

15-15-0

United StatesLast 5

pro-knuckle 0-2

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Walel Watson holds a professional MMA record of 15-15-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 30 bouts on record. Walel Watson has won 15 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 12 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 15 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 7 by submission. In the UFC, Walel Watson lands 2.10 significant strikes per minute with 29% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Walel Watson also has 2 recorded knuckle bouts. Most recent fight: September 22, 2012. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1984-07-16
Age: 42
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: El Paso, Texas, United States

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 2% in division

Punch power98

Kick power93

Punch speed73

Kick speed92

Accuracy60

Takedowns48

Ground striking68

Submissions92

Chin80

Body strength75

Cardio80

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 14-10-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.10per min

29% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.79per min

43% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed61%

Submission attempts1.4per 15 min

Career history

LOSS
vs Tariq Ismail
Durham Fight Series 1· Jun 3, 2023· Bantamweight· 15-14 vs 6-1
TKO
R2 · 1:44
LOSS
vs Serhiy Sidey
BTC 19: Fight Night Kingston· Mar 18, 2023· Bantamweight· 15-13 vs 7-1
TKO
R1 · 3:05
WIN
vs Marvin Garcia
LXF 8: The Return· Jan 14, 2023· Featherweight· 14-13 vs 12-4
SUB
R1 · 0:53
LOSS
vs Kyle Reyes
Final Fight Championship 35· Apr 19, 2019· Featherweight· 14-12 vs 13-6
SUB
R1 · 2:00
LOSS
vs Ricky Palacios
Liddell vs. Ortiz 3· Nov 24, 2018· Catchweight· 14-11 vs 10-1
TKO
R1 · 3:56
LOSS
vs Fard Muhammad
SMASH Global 6· Sep 28, 2017· Bantamweight· 14-10 vs 4-7
SUB
R2 · 3:30
WIN
vs Miguelito Marti
Gladiator Challenge· Jun 17, 2017· Bantamweight· 13-10 vs 1-31
SUB
R1 · 0:39
LOSS
vs Felipe Efrain
Brave CF 3· Mar 18, 2017· Bantamweight· 13-9 vs 11-2
TKO
R2 · 2:10
LOSS
vs Elias Boudegzdame
Brave CF 2: Dynasty· Dec 2, 2016· Featherweight· 13-8 vs 12-4
SUB
R1 · 1:47
LOSS
vs Brett Johns
Titan FC 33· Mar 20, 2015· Bantamweight· 13-7 vs 10-0
SUB
R2 · 3:06
WIN
vs Anthony Gutierrez
Titan FC 30· Sep 26, 2014· Bantamweight· 12-7 vs 5-0
SUB
R1 · 3:02
WIN
vs William Joplin
Titan FC 28· May 16, 2014· Bantamweight· 11-7 vs 9-8
SUB
R3 · 2:29
LOSS
vs Rodrigo Almeida
Combat Zone 46· Nov 22, 2013· Catchweight· 11-6 vs 10-2
UD
LOSS
vs Tom Niinimaki
Cage 23· Sep 21, 2013· Featherweight· 11-5 vs 19-5-1
SUB
R2 · 2:52
WIN
vs Joey Apodaca
XFS: Vengeance· Jan 19, 2013· 10-5 vs 0-4
SUB
R1 · 0:17
WIN
vs Anthony Moore
XFS: Damage· Nov 17, 2012· 9-5 vs 0-9
TKO
R1 · 1:22
LOSS
vs Mitch Gagnon
UFCUFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· Sep 22, 2012· Bantamweight· 9-4 vs 8-2
SUB
R1 · 1:09
LOSS
vs TJ Dillashaw
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger· Feb 15, 2012· Bantamweight· 9-3 vs 4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Yves Jabouin
UFCUFC 140: Jones vs Machida· Dec 10, 2011· Bantamweight· 9-2 vs 16-7
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Joseph Sandoval
UFCUFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson· Oct 1, 2011· Bantamweight· 8-2 vs 6-0
TKO
R1 · 1:17
WIN
vs Ismael Leon×1Title bout · Title win #1
UWC 10: To The Edge· Jun 25, 2011· Bantamweight· 7-2 vs 9-1
SUB
R1 · 4:58
LOSS
vs Cody Gibson
Tachi PF 9: The Contenders· May 6, 2011· Bantamweight· 7-1 vs 4-1
TKO
R2 · 4:09
WIN
vs Cristian Jimenez
Mexico Regional· Dec 3, 2010· 6-1 vs 3-5
SUB
WIN
vs Manuel Ramos Gallareta
UWC 8: Mexican Championships· Oct 16, 2010· Featherweight· 5-1 vs 5-7
SUB
R1 · 0:43
WIN
vs Joe Gustina
Mexico Regional· Jul 17, 2010· 4-1 vs 3-1
SUB
WIN
vs Cristian Jimenez
UWC 7: Evolution· Jun 26, 2010· Bantamweight· 3-1 vs 3-2
SUB
R2 · 2:26
WIN
vs TBA
California Regional· Mar 27, 2010· 2-1
TKO
WIN
vs Kisack Monroy
UWC 4: Renacimiento· Nov 28, 2009· Bantamweight· 1-1 vs 4-2
SUB
R1 · 2:12
WIN
vs TBA
Gladiator Challenge· Nov 8, 2009· 0-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Enrique Cuellar
MMA Xtreme· Aug 15, 2008· 0-0 vs 5-3
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1520▼11
Peak: 1667Oct 1, 2011
Rated fights: 28

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Frequently asked questions

When does Walel Watson fight next?

Walel Watson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Walel Watson's record?

Walel Watson's professional MMA record is 15-15-0.

Who is Walel Watson fighting next?

Walel Watson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Walel Watson fight last?

Walel Watson most recently fought Mitch Gagnon at UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort on Saturday, September 22, 2012, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Walel Watson fight in?

Walel Watson fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Walel Watson have?

Walel Watson has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 12 wins by submission.

How tall is Walel Watson?

Walel Watson is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Walel Watson weigh?

Walel Watson weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Walel Watson's reach?

Walel Watson has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Walel Watson?

Walel Watson is 42 years old (born Jul 16, 1984).

Where is Walel Watson from?

Walel Watson is from United States.

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