MMA StatBook

Walel Watson

“The Gazelle”

BantamweightUnited States3-fight losing streak

15Wins
15Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 4: LLLW

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Profile

Age
42 (born July 16, 1984)
Born in
El Paso
Height
5' 11"
Weight
135 lbs.
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
1-3

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • KO/TKO 1

Losses in the UFC3

  • Submission 1
  • Decision 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
2.1 top 91%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.79
Striking accuracy29%Better than 1% of bantamweights
Strike defense44%Better than 4% of bantamweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.0 top 98%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
1.4
Takedown accuracy0%Better than 2% of bantamweights
Takedown defense62%Better than 47% of bantamweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Watson last fought on September 22, 2012 (Loss vs Mitch Gagnon). Watson has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Walel Watson

Born on July 16, 1984 in El Paso, United States, Walel Watson "The Gazelle" competes as a bantamweight mixed martial artist. Watson stands 5' 11" with a 75" reach, long for that height.

Watson turned professional in 2008, debuting with MMA Xtreme. An 8-2 record outside the UFC came first. The UFC debut came at UFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson in October 2011, where Watson beat Joseph Sandoval by KO/TKO. In the UFC, Watson is 1-3 across 4 fights.

Statistically, Watson attempts more submissions than 90% of bantamweights. Watson ranks #1 in UFC history for highest pro MMA finish rate.

The quickest UFC win of Watson's career took 1:17, against Joseph Sandoval at UFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson. Watson's record outside the UFC includes 4-0 in Ultimate Warrior Challenge and 2-1 in Titan FC.

Watson's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort in September 2012, where Watson lost to Mitch Gagnon.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Mitch Gagnon

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 1:09

    UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort

    Sep 22, 2012

    1Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    TJ Dillashaw

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger

    Feb 15, 2012

    11Str 0TD 0KD
  3. L

    Yves Jabouin

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 140: Jones vs Machida

    Dec 10, 2011

    47Str 0TD 0KD
  4. W

    Joseph Sandoval

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 1:17

    UFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson

    Oct 1, 2011

    9Str 0TD 2KD

Full MMA career

Walel Watson is 15-15 across 30 professional fights in 18 promotions, since a pro debut on August 16, 2008 (MMA Xtreme). 26 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins15

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Submission 12

Pro losses15

  • KO/TKO 5
  • Submission 7
  • Decision 3
Finish rate
100% of wins
Longest win streak
7
Current streak
2 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC1-32011
Ultimate Warrior Challenge4-02009
Titan FC2-12014
Baja Cage Fighting2-02010
Brave CF0-22016
Gladiator Challenge2-02009
Xplode Fight Series2-02012
BTC0-12023
CZ0-12013
Cage0-12013
Durham Fight Series0-12023
Final Fight Championship0-12019
Golden Boy Promotions0-12018
LXF1-02023
MMA Xtreme0-12008
Native Fighting Championship1-02010
Smash Global0-12017
TPF0-12011

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Tariq Ismail TKO (punches), R2 Durham Fight Series 1 Jun 3, 2023
L Serhiy Sidey TKO (punches), R1 BTC 19 Mar 18, 2023
W Marvin Garcia Submission (guillotine choke), R1 LXF 8: The Return Jan 14, 2023
L Kyle Reyes Submission (d'arce choke), R1 Final Fight Championship 35 Apr 19, 2019
L Ricardo Palacios TKO (punch and head kick), R1 Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 Nov 24, 2018
L Fard Muhammad Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 Smash Global 6 Sep 28, 2017
W Miguelito Marti Submission (choke), R1 Gladiator Challenge: Fight Fest Jun 17, 2017
L Felipe Efrain KO (punch to the body), R2 Brave Combat Federation - Brave 3: Battle in Brazil (Brave CF) Mar 18, 2017
L Elias Boudegzdame Submission (kimura), R1 Brave Combat Federation - Brave 2: Dynasty (Brave CF) Dec 2, 2016
L Brett Johns Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 Titan FC 33 Mar 20, 2015
W Anthony Gutierrez Submission (triangle choke), R1 Titan FC 30: Brilz vs. Magalhaes Sep 26, 2014
W William Joplin Submission (rear-naked choke), R3 Titan FC 28: Brilz vs. Davis May 16, 2014
L Rodrigo Almeida Decision (unanimous), R3 CZ 46: Throwdown at The Rock Nov 22, 2013
L Tom Niinimäki Submission (kimura), R2 Cage 23 Sep 21, 2013
W Joey Apodaca Submission (guillotine choke), R1 Xplode Fight Series: Vengeance Jan 19, 2013
W Anthony Moore TKO (punches), R1 Xplode Fight Series: Damage Nov 17, 2012
L Mitch Gagnon Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 UFC 152 Sep 22, 2012
L T.J. Dillashaw Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Feb 15, 2012
L Yves Jabouin Decision (split), R3 UFC 140 Dec 10, 2011
W Joseph Sandoval TKO (punches), R1 UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson Oct 1, 2011
W Ismael Leon Submission (anaconda choke), R1 Ultimate Warrior Challenge: To The Edge Jun 25, 2011
L Cody Gibson TKO (punches & elbows), R2 TPF 9: The Contenders May 6, 2011
W Cristian Jimenez Submission (triangle choke), R1 Baja Cage Fighting 2: Bloody X-Mas Dec 4, 2010
W Manuel Gallareta Submission (guillotine choke), R1 Ultimate Warrior Challenge 8: Mexican Championships Oct 16, 2010
W Joe Gustina Submission (anaconda choke), R1 Baja Cage Fighting 1: Return of the Champ Jul 17, 2010
W Cristian Jimenez Submission (triangle armbar), R2 Ultimate Warrior Challenge 7: Evolution Jun 26, 2010
W Gabriel Godinez KO (punches), R1 Native Fighting Championship 4 Mar 27, 2010
W Kisack Monroy Submission (guillotine choke), R2 Ultimate Warrior Challenge 4: Rebirth Nov 28, 2009
W Peter Martinez Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 Gladiator Challenge: Never Quit Nov 8, 2009
L Enrique Cuellar Submission (anaconda choke), R1 MMA Xtreme 22: Revolution Aug 16, 2008

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Walel Watson's record?

Walel Watson's professional MMA record is 15 wins, 15 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Walel Watson?

Walel Watson is 42 years old, born on July 16, 1984.

How tall is Walel Watson and what is their reach?

Walel Watson stands 5' 11" with a 75" reach.

Who did Walel Watson fight last?

Walel Watson lost to Mitch Gagnon by Submission at UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort on Sep 22, 2012.