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Walel WatsonBW
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Walel Watson

"The Gazelle"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 41Team Bodyshop
15
Wins
15
Losses
0
Draws
100%
Finish Rate
3
KO / TKO
12
Submissions
2008
Pro Debut

Biography

Walel Watson is an American mixed martial artist and bare knuckle boxer. A professional since 2008, he has fought in the UFC, Titan FC, and Tachi Palace Fights.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy29%
Takedown accuracy0%

2.1

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.79

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0

/ 15 min

Takedowns

1.39

avg

Submissions

0.93

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Oct. 2, 2011Born United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO3
Decision0
Submission12

Finish Rate

100%
15 of 15
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
L
L
L
W
L
L
L
W
L
L

Mixed Martial Arts30 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossCanadaTariq IsmailH2HTKO (punches)R2Durham Fight Series 1Jun 3, 2023
LossCanadaSerhiy SideyH2HTKO (punches)R1BTC 19Mar 18, 2023
WinUnited StatesMarvin GarciaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1LXF 8: The ReturnJan 14, 2023
LossGuamKyle ReyesH2HSubmission (d'arce choke)R1Final Fight Championship 35Apr 19, 2019
LossRicardo PalaciosTKO (punch and head kick)R1Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3Nov 24, 2018
LossUnited StatesFard MuhammadH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Smash Global 6Sep 28, 2017
WinUnited StatesMiguelito MartiH2HSubmission (choke)R1Gladiator Challenge: Fight FestJun 17, 2017
LossBrazilFelipe EfrainH2HKO (punch to the body)R2Brave Combat Federation - Brave 3: Battle in BrazilMar 18, 2017
LossFranceElias BoudegzdameH2HSubmission (kimura)R1Brave Combat Federation - Brave 2: DynastyDec 2, 2016
LossWalesBrett JohnsH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Titan FC 33Mar 20, 2015
WinUnited StatesAnthony GutierrezH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Titan FC 30: Brilz vs. MagalhaesSep 26, 2014
WinUnited StatesWilliam JoplinH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3Titan FC 28: Brilz vs. DavisMay 16, 2014
LossBrazilRodrigo AlmeidaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3CZ 46: Throwdown at The RockNov 22, 2013
LossFinlandTom NiinimäkiH2HSubmission (kimura)R2Cage 23Sep 21, 2013
WinUnited StatesJoey ApodacaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Xplode Fight Series: VengeanceJan 19, 2013
WinUnited StatesAnthony MooreH2HTKO (punches)R1Xplode Fight Series: DamageNov 17, 2012
LossCanadaMitch GagnonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 152Sep 22, 2012
LossUnited StatesT.J. DillashawH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. EllenbergerFeb 15, 2012
LossCanadaYves JabouinH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 140Dec 10, 2011
WinUnited StatesJoseph SandovalH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC Live: Cruz vs. JohnsonOct 1, 2011
WinMexicoIsmael LeonH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R1Ultimate Warrior Challenge: To The EdgeJun 25, 2011
LossUnited StatesCody GibsonH2HTKO (punches & elbows)R2TPF 9: The ContendersMay 6, 2011
WinPeruCristian JimenezH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Baja Cage Fighting 2: Bloody X-MasDec 4, 2010
WinMexicoManuel GallaretaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Ultimate Warrior Challenge 8: Mexican ChampionshipsOct 16, 2010
WinMexicoJoe GustinaH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R1Baja Cage Fighting 1: Return of the ChampJul 17, 2010
WinPeruCristian JimenezH2HSubmission (triangle armbar)R2Ultimate Warrior Challenge 7: EvolutionJun 26, 2010
WinGabriel GodinezH2HKO (punches)R1Native Fighting Championship 4Mar 27, 2010
WinMexicoKisack MonroyH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2Ultimate Warrior Challenge 4: RebirthNov 28, 2009
WinPeter MartinezH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Gladiator Challenge: Never QuitNov 8, 2009
LossEnrique CuellarH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R1MMA Xtreme 22: RevolutionAug 16, 2008

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Tariq IsmailTariq Ismail8-2-0 · FWSerhiy SideySerhiy Sidey12-2-0 · BWMarvin GarciaMarvin Garcia12-5-0 · FWKyle ReyesKyle Reyes15-7-0 · FWRicky PalaciosRicky Palacios11-2-0 · BWFard MuhammadFard Muhammad6-14-0 · BWMiguelito MartiMiguelito Marti2-42-0 · FLYFelipe EfrainFelipe Efrain17-6-0 · BWElias BoudegzdameElias Boudegzdame20-9-0 · BWBrett JohnsBrett Johns21-6-0 · FWAnthony GutierrezAnthony Gutierrez12-3-0 · FWWilliam JoplinWilliam Joplin18-15-0 · BW

Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.