Walel Watson

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MMA record: 15-15 (15)
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El Paso, Texas, U.S.

Walel Watson losses

Over 15 years as a professional, Walel Watson has compiled a 15-15 (15) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. He has 15 losses, three of them in title fights.

  1. 15. Walel Watson loses to Tariq Ismail via KO

    On June 3, 2023 Walel Watson faced Tariq Ismail in a bantamweight bout. Watson was 38 years old with a record of 15-14, and Ismail was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was coming off a loss. Ismail stopped Watson via TKO in the 2nd round.

  2. 14. Walel Watson loses to Serhiy Sidey via KO

    On March 18, 2023 Walel Watson fought Serhiy Sidey for the vacant BTC bantamweight title. Watson was 38 years old with a record of 15-13, and Sidey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was coming off a win. Sidey stopped Watson via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.

  3. 13. Walel Watson loses to Kyle Reyes via KO

    On April 19, 2019 Walel Watson faced Kyle Reyes in a featherweight bout. Watson was 34 years old with a record of 14-12, and Reyes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Reyes submitted Watson via d'arce choke in the 1st round.

  4. 12. Walel Watson loses to Ricardo Palacios via KO

    On November 24, 2018 Walel Watson faced Ricardo Palacios in a featherweight bout. Watson was 34 years old with a record of 14-11, and Palacios was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was coming off a loss. Palacios stopped Watson via TKO in the 1st round.

  5. 11. Walel Watson loses to Fard Muhammad via KO

    On September 28, 2017 Walel Watson faced Fard Muhammad in a featherweight bout. Watson was 33 years old with a record of 14-10, and Muhammad was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was coming off a win. Muhammad submitted Watson via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.

  6. 10. Walel Watson loses to Felipe Efrain via KO

    On March 18, 2017 Walel Watson faced Felipe Efrain in a featherweight bout. Watson was 32 years old with a record of 13-9, and Efrain was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Efrain stopped Watson via KO in the 2nd round.

  7. 9. Walel Watson loses to Elias Boudegzdame via KO

    On December 2, 2016 Walel Watson faced Elias Boudegzdame in a featherweight bout. Watson was 32 years old with a record of 13-8, and Boudegzdame was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was coming off a loss. Boudegzdame submitted Watson via kimura in the 1st round.

  8. 8. Walel Watson loses to Brett Johns via KO

    On March 20, 2015 Walel Watson fought Brett Johns for the vacant Titan FC bantamweight title. Watson was 30 years old with a record of 13-7, and Johns was 23 with a record of 10-0. Watson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Johns was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Johns submitted Watson via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.

  9. 7. Walel Watson loses to Rodrigo Almeida via unanimous decision

    On November 22, 2013 Walel Watson faced Rodrigo Almeida in a featherweight bout. Watson was 29 years old with a record of 11-6, and Almeida was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was coming off a loss. Watson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Almeida.

  10. 6. Walel Watson loses to Tom Niinimäki via KO

    On September 21, 2013 Walel Watson fought Tom Niinimäki for the Cage featherweight title. Watson was 29 years old with a record of 11-5, and Niinimäki was 31 with a record of 19-5-1. Watson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Niinimäki was on a 10-fight winning streak. Niinimäki submitted Watson via kimura in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.

  11. 5. Walel Watson loses to Mitch Gagnon via KO

    On September 22, 2012 Walel Watson faced Mitch Gagnon in a bantamweight bout. Watson was 28 years old with a record of 9-4, and Gagnon was 27 with a record of 8-2. Watson was on a 2-fight losing streak and Gagnon was coming off a loss. Gagnon submitted Watson via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.

  12. 4. Walel Watson loses to T.J. Dillashaw via unanimous decision

    On February 15, 2012 Walel Watson faced T.J. Dillashaw in a bantamweight bout. Watson was 27 years old with a record of 9-3, and Dillashaw was 26 with a record of 4-1. Both Watson and Dillashaw were coming off a loss. Watson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dillashaw.

  13. 3. 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.

  14. 2. Walel Watson loses to Cody Gibson via KO

    On May 6, 2011 Walel Watson faced Cody Gibson in a bantamweight bout. Watson was 26 years old with a record of 7-1, and Gibson was 23 with a record of 4-1. Watson was on a 7-fight winning streak and Gibson was coming off a win. Gibson stopped Watson via TKO in the 2nd round.

  15. 1. Walel Watson loses to Enrique Cuellar via KO

    On August 16, 2008 Walel Watson faced Enrique Cuellar. Watson was 24 years old with a record of 0-0, and Cuellar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cuellar submitted Watson via anaconda choke in the 1st round.