Invergordon fighters have big future in mixed martial arts says former world champion

By Andrew Henderson

Published: 08:00, 09 April 2020

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Highland Martial Arts Centre (HMAC) head coach Ross Houston believes Invergordon mixed martial-artist Fraser Watson has the right team to keep improving.

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Highland Martial Arts Centre's Fraser Watson connects with a leg kick on his way to a close-fought decision loss. Picture: Christopher Andrew

Tyler Macdonald goes for the ground and pound in full mount against his opponent, who used to train with Highland Martial Arts Centre, making this an Inverness derby. Picture: Christopher Andrew

Tyler Macdonald won an Inverness derby match by TKO to pick up another win for Highland Martial Arts Centre. Picture: Christopher Andrew

Watson lost by judges decision when he made his debut at an On Top show last month.

Another Invergordon fighter, Tyler Macdonald, was more successful, claiming a second round technical knockout in a Highland derby.

However, Bellator fighter Houston thinks the likes of Watson and Macdonald will only get better thanks to his coaching staff at HMAC.

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