Best fights of Walel Watson
Over 15 years as a professional, Walel Watson has compiled a 15-15 (15) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Walel Watson submits Anthony Gutierrez
On September 26, 2014 Walel Watson faced Anthony Gutierrez in a bantamweight bout. Watson was 30 years old with a record of 12-7, and Gutierrez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was coming off a win. Watson submitted Anthony Gutierrez via triangle choke in the 1st round.
2. Walel Watson submits Joey Apodaca in 17 seconds
On January 19, 2013 Walel Watson faced Joey Apodaca in a bantamweight bout. Watson was 28 years old with a record of 10-5, and Apodaca was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was coming off a win. Watson submitted Joey Apodaca via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
3. Walel Watson KOs Anthony Moore
On November 17, 2012 Walel Watson faced Anthony Moore in a bantamweight bout. Watson was 28 years old with a record of 9-5, and Moore was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was on a 3-fight losing streak. Watson stopped Anthony Moore via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Walel Watson submits Miguelito Marti in 39 seconds
On June 17, 2017 Walel Watson faced Miguelito Marti in a featherweight bout. Watson was 32 years old with a record of 13-10, and Marti was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was on a 3-fight losing streak. Watson submitted Miguelito Marti via choke in the 1st round.
5. Walel Watson loses to Yves Jabouin via split decision
On December 10, 2011 Walel Watson faced Yves Jabouin in a bantamweight bout. Watson was 27 years old with a record of 9-2, and Jabouin was 32 with a record of 16-7. Watson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Jabouin was coming off a win. Watson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Jabouin.
6. Walel Watson KOs Joseph Sandoval
On October 1, 2011 Walel Watson faced Joseph Sandoval in a bantamweight bout. Watson was 27 years old with a record of 8-2, and Sandoval was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was coming off a win. Watson stopped Joseph Sandoval via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Walel Watson submits Ismael Leon
On June 25, 2011 Walel Watson fought Ismael Leon for the vacant UWC bantamweight title. Watson was 26 years old with a record of 7-2, and Leon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was coming off a loss. Watson submitted Ismael Leon via anaconda choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Walel Watson submits Cristian Jimenez in their 2nd fight
On December 4, 2010 Walel Watson faced Cristian Jimenez. It was their second meeting. Watson was 26 years old with a record of 6-1, and Jimenez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Watson submitted Cristian Jimenez via triangle choke in the 1st round.
9. Walel Watson submits Marvin Garcia in 53 seconds
On January 14, 2023 Walel Watson faced Marvin Garcia in a featherweight bout. Watson was 38 years old with a record of 14-13, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was on a 3-fight losing streak. Watson submitted Marvin Garcia via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
10. Walel Watson submits Manuel Gallareta in 43 seconds
On October 16, 2010 Walel Watson faced Manuel Gallareta. Watson was 26 years old with a record of 5-1, and Gallareta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Watson submitted Manuel Gallareta via guillotine choke in the 1st round.