Jordan Watson

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Jordan Watson is an English Muay Thai kickboxer from Leeds, born on December 4, 1987. Nicknamed Quadzilla, he fights in the middleweight division and has built a long career across major kickboxing and Muay Thai promotions. He started training in Muay Thai at the age of six with Richard Smith at Bad Company in Leeds, alongside notable fighters like Liam Harrison. He turned professional in 2004 after a prolific amateur career.

Early rise and big moves
- Watson first gained wide attention by reaching the final of the K-1 UK MAX Tournament Pain & Glory in 2007.
- He won The Contender Asia UK Tournament Championship in 2008, establishing himself on the international scene.
- In 2010 he captured the ISKA World Super Welterweight Muay Thai Championship, a title he would defend in 2011.

TV exposure and top promotions
- He gained further exposure on reality shows such as The Challenger Muay Thai (2011) and later competed in segments of The Contender Asia.
- He began fighting for Glory in 2012, making his GLORY debut in Rome with a unanimous decision victory over Mustapha Haida.

Yokkao era and title holder
- Watson became the first Yokkao -70 kg World Champion, winning the title in 2014 and defending it in subsequent years.
- Notable defenses included wins over top rivals, and he continued to fight at a high level in Yokkao events into 2017.

Key wins and notable bouts
- In Cork (2014), Watson defeated Juri Kehl by KO in the first round.
- He claimed the Yokkao World Championship by defeating Mickael Piscitello at Yokkao 10 (2014).
- He defeated Sorgraw Petchyindee in 2017 to defend the Yokkao title, and later that year knocked out Pongsiri PKSaenchaimuaythaigym to retain the belt.
- Watson also competed in Bellator Kickboxing, where he faced Giorgio Petrosyan in 2016 and was defeated by decision.
- Other high-profile clashes included bouts with Buakaw Por Pramuk and Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong.

Career record and status
- Across his career, Watson has accumulated approximately 52 wins (with about 22 by knockout), 16 losses, and 2 draws.
- He has competed across a wide range of promotions, including Glory, Yokkao, ISKA events, and Bellator Kickboxing, remaining active into the late 2010s and early 2020s.

Jordan Watson is known for his strong kicking game and resilience, maintaining one of England’s most visible Muay Thai careers in the modern era.