Walel “The Gazelle” Watson is a 38 year old Male fighter from United States with a 14-13-0 pro MMA record. Watson most recently fought Brandon Birr at BYB 11 on Saturday August 27, 2022. Walel Watson lost to Brandon Birr by KO/TKO at 1:02 of Round 2 in the division.
Walel Watson has 14 wins with a 100% finish rate, including 3 by knockout, 11 by submission.
Walel Watson is currently on a 3 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 14-12-0 | Kyle Reyes |
SUB
R1 2:00
|
Final Fight Championship 35 | 2019-04-19 | Featherweight | FFC |
| Loss | 14-11-0 | Ricky Palacios |
KO/TKO
R1 3:56
|
Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 | 2018-11-24 | Catchweight | GBP |
| Loss | 14-10-0 | Fard Muhammad |
SUB
R2 3:30
|
SMASH Global 6 | 2017-09-28 | Bantamweight | SG |
| Win | 13-10-0 | Miguelito Marti |
SUB
R1 0:39
|
Gladiator Challenge | 2017-06-17 | Bantamweight | GC |
| Loss | 13-9-0 | Felipe Efrain |
KO/TKO
R2 2:10
|
Brave CF 3 | 2017-03-18 | Bantamweight | BCF |
| Loss | 13-8-0 | Elias Boudegzdame |
SUB
R1 1:47
|
Brave CF 2 | 2016-12-02 | Featherweight | BCF |
| Loss | 13-7-0 | Brett Johns |
SUB
R2 3:06
|
Titan FC 33 | 2015-03-20 | Bantamweight | TFC |
| Win | 12-7-0 | Anthony Gutierrez |
SUB
R1 3:02
|
Titan FC 30 | 2014-09-26 | Bantamweight | TFC |
| Win | 11-7-0 | William Joplin |
SUB
R3 2:29
|
Titan FC 28 | 2014-05-16 | Bantamweight | TFC |
| Loss | 11-6-0 | Rodrigo Almeida |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Combat Zone 46 | 2013-11-22 | Catchweight | CZ |
| Loss | 11-5-0 | Tom Niinimaki |
SUB
R2 2:52
|
Cage 23 | 2013-09-21 | Featherweight | CAGE |
| Win | 10-5-0 | Joey Apodaca |
SUB
R1 0:17
|
XFS | 2013-01-19 | XFS | |
| Win | 9-5-0 | Anthony Moore |
KO/TKO
R1 1:22
|
XFS | 2012-11-17 | XFS | |
| Loss | 9-4-0 | Mitch Gagnon |
SUB
R1 1:09
|
UFC 152 | 2012-09-22 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 9-3-0 | T.J. Dillashaw |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FUEL TV 1 | 2012-02-15 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 9-2-0 | Yves Jabouin |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 140 | 2011-12-10 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 8-2-0 | Joseph Sandoval |
KO/TKO
R1 1:17
|
UFC on Versus 6 | 2011-10-01 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 7-2-0 | Ismael Leon |
SUB
R1 4:58
|
Regional circuit | 2011-06-25 | UWCM | |
| Loss | 7-1-0 | Cody Gibson |
KO/TKO
R2 4:09
|
Tachi PF 9 | 2011-05-06 | Bantamweight | TPF |
| Win | 6-1-0 | Cristian Jimenez |
SUB
R1 4:08
|
Regional circuit | 2010-12-03 | ||
| Win | 5-1-0 | Manuel Ramos Gallareta |
SUB
R1 0:43
|
Regional circuit | 2010-10-16 | UWCM | |
| Win | 4-1-0 | Joe Gustina |
SUB
R1 3:04
|
Regional circuit | 2010-07-17 | ||
| Win | 3-1-0 | Cristian Jimenez |
SUB
R2 2:26
|
Regional circuit | 2010-06-26 | UWCM | |
| Win | 2-1-0 | Gabriel Godinez |
KO/TKO
R1 2:15
|
Regional circuit | 2010-03-27 | ||
| Win | 1-1-0 | Kisack Monroy |
SUB
R2 1:33
|
Regional circuit | 2009-11-28 | UWCM | |
| Win | 0-1-0 | Peter Martinez |
SUB
R2 1:33
|
Regional circuit | 2009-11-08 | GC | |
| Loss | 0-0-0 | Enrique Cuellar |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2008-08-15 | MMAX |
Watson made his professional debut against Enrique Cuellar on August 15, 2008, fighting on the regional circuit.
He lost his first MMA fight, losing to Enrique Cuellar who carried a 5-3-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Walel Watson lost to Enrique Cuellar by Submission at of Round 1.
Watson made his debut in the UFC against Joseph Sandoval on October 1, 2011, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC on Versus 6: Cruz vs. Johnson having compiled a 8-2-0 professional MMA record.
Walel Watson beat Joseph Sandoval by KO/TKO at 1:17 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Watson has gone on to fight a total of 4 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 1-3-0.
After his UFC stint, Watson took his next fight at XFS on November 17, 2012, fighting against Anthony Moore on the main card of XFS: Damage.
Walel Watson beat Anthony Moore by KO/TKO at 1:22 of Round 1.
Watson's last win came against Miguelito Marti at Gladiator Challenge on Saturday June 17, 2017. Walel Watson beat Miguelito Marti by Submission at 0:39 of Round 1.
Watson is not currently booked for any fights.
Watson's last loss came against Kyle Reyes at Final Fight Championship 35 on Friday April 19, 2019. Walel Watson lost to Kyle Reyes by Submission at 2:00 of Round 1.
Watson has fought 4 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 1-3-0.
Watson has knocked out 3 opponents.
Watson has submitted 11 opponents.
Watson has been knocked out 3 times.
Watson has been submitted 7 times.
