Walel Watson
Loss
Submission (R1 · 1:09)UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort
- Pro record 14-10-0
- UFC record 1-3-0
- Outside the UFC 13-7-0
- 3 UFC losses in a row
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 4 bouts · through 2012-09-22
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
4 UFC bouts · 81 division peers
Data through 2012-09-22
2 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2012-02-15
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Walel Watson's professional MMA record?
Walel Watson has a professional MMA record of 14-10-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Walel Watson's UFC record?
Walel Watson's UFC record is 1-3-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 13-7-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Walel Watson fight next?
Walel Watson does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Walel Watson?
Walel Watson is 42 years old, born July 16, 1984.
How tall is Walel Watson?
Walel Watson stands 180 cm (5'11") tall, with a 191 cm (75") reach.
Where is Walel Watson from?
Walel Watson is from United States.
What is Walel Watson's nickname?
Walel Watson is known as "The Gazelle".
When was Walel Watson's last fight?
Walel Watson last fought on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort, losing to Mitch Gagnon by submission in round 1.
What were the scorecards for Walel Watson vs TJ Dillashaw?
Walel Watson lost to TJ Dillashaw by unanimous decision at UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger on February 15, 2012. The official scorecards were Sal D'amato 30-25, Dave Jobeun 30-25, Jeff Blatnick 30-26 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Walel Watson vs Yves Jabouin?
Walel Watson lost to Yves Jabouin by split decision at UFC 140: Jones vs Machida on December 10, 2011. The official scorecards were David Therien 29-28, Greg Jackson 28-29, Nelson Hamilton 30-27 (winner's score first).
Walel Watson scouting report
Walel Watson (United States), a bantamweight, went 14-10 as a pro and 1-3 in the UFC (13-7 outside it). He debuted at UFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson on October 1, 2011; his only UFC win came by KO/TKO; he lost his last three UFC bouts. His reach of 75 inches is 6.1 inches longer than the bantamweight average (68.9 inches). Last fight: submission loss to Mitch Gagnon, then 0-1 in the UFC, on September 22, 2012 (UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Walel Watson vs the bantamweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 4 UFC bouts (32:26 of fight time).
| Stat | Watson | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 2.168 in 32:26 | 4 | 6 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 29.3%68 of 232 landed | 47.2% | 0 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.8123 in 32:26 | 3.8 | 49 |
| Significant strike defense | 43.6%95 of 218 avoided | 54.5% | 6 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 32:26 | 1.7 | 4 |
| Takedown accuracy | 0%0 of 1 landed | 34.3% | —† |
| Takedown defense | 61.5%8 of 13 stopped | 64% | 41 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 1.43 in 32:26 | 0.5 | 93 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.92 in 32:26 | 0.4 | 91 |
| Control time | 4.1%1:20 of 32:26 | 19.9% | 9 |
| Average fight time | 8:074 bouts | 11:35 | 10 |
| Height | 180 cm71″ | 171 cm67.5″ | |
| Reach | 191 cm75″ | 175 cm68.9″ |
- Division average and percentile: 81 active bantamweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-3-0Pro record now: 12-5-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0SUBR1 1:09UFC 152: Jones vs BelfortSep 22, 2012Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 18-5-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0DECUFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs EllenbergerFeb 15, 2012Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 20-11-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0DECUFC 140: Jones vs MachidaDec 10, 2011Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 7-7-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR1 1:17UFC Live: Cruz vs JohnsonOct 1, 2011Result & stats