Walel Watson Profile
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Walel Watson Profile
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Walel Watson
“The Gazelle”
USA 13-12-0 Record Bantamweight Active Walel Watson Biography
Full Name
Walel Watson
Nickname
The Gazelle
Date of Birth
July 16, 1984
Age
42
Country
USA
Height
5' 11"
Weight
135 lbs
Reach
69"
Weight Class
Bantamweight
Stance
Orthodox
Fighting Style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gym / Association
Team Bodyshop
Association Country
USA
Status
Active
Career Record
Wins
13
Losses
12
Draws
0
No Contests
0
TKO/KO Wins
3
TKO/KO Losses
4
Submission Wins
10
Submission Losses
5
Title Wins
0
Title Losses
2
Title Draws
0
Career Statistics
Takedown Accuracy
0.00%
Significant Strikes Landed / Min
2.10
Significant Strike Accuracy
34.77%
Takedowns / 15 Min
0.00
Submission Attempts / 15 Min
1.39
KO Percentage
4.17%
TKO Percentage
4.17%
Decision Percentage
0.00%
Fight History
| Result | Opponent | Event | Date | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L |  Tariq Ismail | Durham Fight Series | Jun 3, 2023 | KO/TKO | 2 | 1:44 |
| L |  Serhiy Sidey | BTC 19 | Mar 18, 2023 | KO/TKO | 1 | 3:05 |
| L |  Ricky Palacios | Golden Boy MMA | Nov 24, 2018 | KO | 1 | 3:56 |
| L | Elias Boudegzdame | Brave CF 2 | Dec 2, 2016 | Submission (Kimura) | 1 | 1:47 |
| L |  Brett Johns | TFC 33 | Mar 20, 2015 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 2 | 3:06 |
| W | Anthony Gutierrez | TFC 30 | Sep 26, 2014 | Submission (Triangle Choke) | 1 | 3:02 |
| W | William Joplin | TFC 28 | May 16, 2014 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 3 | 2:29 |
| L | Rodrigo Almeida | CZ 46 | Nov 22, 2013 | Unanimous Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Tom Niinimaki | Cage 23 | Sep 21, 2013 | Submission (Kimura) | 2 | 2:52 |
| W | Joey Apodaca | Xplode Fight Series | Jan 19, 2013 | Submission (Guillotine) | 1 | 1:17 |
| W | Anthony Moore | Xplode Fight Series | Nov 17, 2012 | TKO | 1 | 1:22 |
| L |  Mitch Gagnon | UFC 152 | Sep 23, 2012 | Submission | 1 | 1:09 |
| L |  TJ Dillashaw | UFC on Fuel TV | Feb 16, 2012 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Yves Jabouin | UFC 140 | Dec 11, 2011 | Decision - Split | 3 | 5:00 |
| W | Joseph Sandoval | UFC on Versus | Oct 2, 2011 | KO/TKO | 1 | 1:17 |
| W | Ismael Leon | UWCM 10 | Jun 25, 2011 | Submission (Anaconda Choke) | 1 | 4:58 |
| L |  Cody Gibson | TPF 9 | May 6, 2011 | TKO | 2 | 4:09 |
| W | Cristian Jimenez | BCF 2 | Dec 4, 2010 | Submission (Triangle Choke) | 1 | 4:08 |
| W | Manuel Gallareta | UWCM 8 | Oct 16, 2010 | Submission (Guillotine) | 1 | 0:43 |
| W | Joe Gustina | BCF 1 | Jul 17, 2010 | Submission (Anaconda Choke) | 1 | 3:04 |
| W | Cristian Jimenez | UWCM 7 | Jun 26, 2010 | Submission (Triangle Armbar) | 2 | 2:26 |
| W | Gabriel Godinez | NFC | Mar 27, 2010 | KO | 1 | 2:15 |
| W | Kisack Monroy | UWCM 4 | Nov 28, 2009 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 2 | 1:33 |
| W | Peter Martinez | GC | Nov 8, 2009 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 2 | 1:33 |
| L | Enrique Cuellar | MMAX 22 | Aug 16, 2008 | Submission (Anaconda Choke) | 1 | — |
