Walel Watson

Walel Watson
Born	(1984-07-16) July 16, 1984 El Paso, Texas
Other names	The Gazelle
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division	Bantamweight
Fighting out of	San Diego, California
Team	Team Hurricane Awesome
Years active	2008-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	14
Wins	9
By knockout	2
By submission	7
Losses	5
By knockout	1
By submission	2
By decision	2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Walel Watson (born July 17, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division.

MMA career

Watson made his professional debut in 2008 for MMA Xtreme in Mexico at the age of 24. He lost his debut via submission, but went undefeated in his next 7 bouts and never going to the third round. Prior to joining the UFC, he amassed a record of 8 wins and 2 losses.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In August 2011, it was announced that Watson signed with the UFC.

Watson's UFC debut took place against Joseph Sandoval on October 1, 2011 at UFC on Versus 6. He was successful in his debut, winning the fight early via TKO in the first round.

In his second fight, Watson faced Yves Jabouin on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. After three close rounds Watson lost via split decision. Many fans in attendance booed the decision believing Watson had won the fight.

Watson returned quickly to face T.J. Dillashaw on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Watson was defeated by Mitch Gagnon on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152 via first round rear naked choke.

After posting a 1-3 record inside the promotion, Watson was released from the UFC.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

14 matches	9 wins	5 losses
By knockout	2	1
By submission	7	2
By decision	0	2

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	9-5	Mitch Gagnon	Submission (rear naked choke)	UFC 152	September 22, 2012	1	1:09	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Loss	9-4	T.J. Dillashaw	Decision (unanimous)	UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger	February 15, 2012	3	5:00	Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Loss	9-3	Yves Jabouin	Decision (split)	UFC 140	December 10, 2011	3	5:00	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win	9-2	Joseph Sandoval	TKO (punches)	UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson	October 1, 2011	1	1:17	Washington, D.C., United States	UFC debut
Win	8-2	Ismael Leon	Submission (anaconda choke)	Ultimate Warrior Challenge - To The Edge	June 25, 2011	1	4:58	Tijuana, Mexico
Loss	7-2	Cody Gibson	TKO (punches and elbows)	Tachi Palace Fights 9	May 6, 2011	2	4:09	Lemoore, California, United States
Win	7-1	Cristian Jimenez	Submission (triangle choke)	Baja Cage Fighting 2 - Bloody X-Mas	December 4, 2010	1	4:08	Tijuana, Mexico
Win	6-1	Manuel Gallareta	Submission (guillotine choke)	Ultimate Warrior Challenge 8 - Mexican Championships	October 16, 2010	1	0:43	Tijuana, Mexico
Win	5-1	Joe Gustina	Submission (anaconda choke)	Baja Cage Fighting 1 - Return of the Champ	July 17, 2010	1	3:04	Tijuana, Mexico
Win	4-1	Cristian Jimenez	Submission (triangle armbar)	Ultimate Warrior Challenge 7 - Evolution	June 26, 2010	2	2:26	Tijuana, Mexico
Win	3-1	Gabriel Godinez	KO (punches)	Native Fighting Championship 4	March 27, 2010	1	2:15	Campo, California, United States
Win	2-1	Kisack Monroy	Submission (guillotine choke)	Ultimate Warrior Challenge 4 - Rebirth	November 28, 2009	2	1:33	Tijuana, Mexico
Win	1-1	Peter Martinez	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Gladiator Challenge - Never Quit	November 8, 2009	2	1:33	San Jacinto, California, United States
Loss	0-1	Enrique Cuellar	Submission (anaconda choke)	MMA Xtreme 22 - Revolution	August 16, 2008	1	N/A	Mexico

External links

• Walel Watson at UFC
• Professional MMA record for Walel Watson from Sherdog

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