Isaiah Watkins talks about his win over Anthony McCormick in a Welterweight bout that was scheduled for three 5-minute rounds that kicked off the live-streamed preliminary card of LFA 235.
Watkins entered the Blue Corner with a perfect 2-0 professional record, putting his 100% finishing rate on the line as both of his previous pro wins came by knockout. He was ranked as Tapology’s #6 Welterweight in Indiana at the time.
Fighting Background: The 28-year-old fighting out of Indianapolis, Indiana, originally got into boxing between the ages of 15 and 18 because he was being bullied. He later transitioned to MMA, going 8-3 as an amateur and winning an amateur title before turning pro. He holds a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and trains at Overtime MMA with UFC-veteran and current PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Corey Anderson.
Career Trajectory: This match marked his LFA debut. He came into LFA 235 with a quick turnaround, having just secured a second-round body-shot knockout win 82 days prior.
Personal Life: Outside of fighting, Watkins is married to his wife, Maria, is a father of five children, and works for a landscaping company.
