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Walel “The Gazelle” Watson
Walel was born in El Paso, Texas on July 17th 1984 but now calls San Diego his home. Walel fights in the Bantamweight division. He started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at a young age. He turned pro when he was 24. His first fight ended in a loss but then won his next 7 fights all by submission or knockout. His current record is 9-3 and is currently fighting in the UFC. He joined UFC in 2011 and his record is 1-1. In his first fight in the UFC he won via TKO in the first round. In his second fight he lost a close spilt decision. He looks to continue fighting in the UFC.
| Result | Fighter | Event | Method/Referee | R | Time |
| WIN | Joey Apodaca | Xplode Fight Series – Vengeance Jan / 19 / 2013 | Submission (Guillotine Choke) Cecil Peoples | 1 | 0:17 |
| WIN | Anthony Moore | Xplode Fight Series – Damage Nov / 17 / 2012 | TKO (Punches) Jason Herzog | 1 | 1:22 |
| LOSS | Mitch Gagnon | UFC 152 – Jones vs. Belfort Sep / 22 / 2012 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Josh Rosenthal | 1 | 1:09 |
| LOSS | T.J. Dillashaw | UFC on Fuel TV 1 – Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Feb / 15 / 2012 | Decision (Unanimous) Dan Miragliotta | 3 | 5:00 |
| LOSS | Yves Jabouin | UFC 140 – Jones vs. Machida Dec / 10 / 2011 | Decision (Split) Yves Lavigne | 3 | 5:00 |
| WIN | Joseph Sandoval | UFC Live 6 – Cruz vs. Johnson Oct / 01 / 2011 | TKO (Punches) Mario Yamasaki | 1 | 1:17 |
| WIN | Ismael Leon | UWC Mexico 10 – To The Edge Jun / 25 / 2011 | Submission (Anaconda Choke) N/A | 1 | 4:58 |
| LOSS | Cody Gibson | TPF 9 – The Contenders May / 06 / 2011 | TKO (Punches and Elbows) John McCarthy | 2 | 4:09 |
| WIN | Cristian Jimenez | BCF 2 – Bloody X-Mas Dec / 04 / 2010 | Submission (Triangle Choke) Luis Cobian | 1 | 4:08 |
| WIN | Manuel Gallareta | UWC Mexico 8 – Mexican Championships Oct / 16 / 2010 | Submission (Guillotine Choke) Luis Cobian | 1 | 0:43 |
| WIN | Joe Gustina | BCF 1 – Return of the Champ Jul / 17 / 2010 | Submission (Anaconda Choke) Luis Cobian | 1 | 3:04 |
| WIN | Cristian Jimenez | UWC Mexico 7 – Evolution Jun / 26 / 2010 | Submission (Triangle Armbar) Aldo Espinosa | 2 | 2:26 |
| WIN | Gabriel Godinez | NFC – Native Fighting Championship 4 Mar / 27 / 2010 | KO (Punches) Cecil Peoples | 1 | 2:15 |
| WIN | Kisack Monroy | UWC Mexico 4 – Rebirth Nov / 28 / 2009 | Submission (Guillotine Choke) Luis Cobian | 2 | 1:33 |
| WIN | Peter Martinez | Gladiator Challenge – Never Quit Nov / 08 / 2009 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) N/A | 2 | 1:33 |
| LOSS | Enrique Cuellar | MMAX 22 – Revolution Aug / 16 / 2008 | Submission (Anaconda Choke) N/A | 1 | 0:00 |