Team ROC prospect Michael Kinsman is making a bold move, taking his debut kickboxing bout against the 5-6 Jeff Jimenez, out of TKO Fitness. Early in a fighter’s career, experience is quite often the single greatest advantage, and for Kinsman to make his debut against a combatant as accustomed to the ring as Jimenez suggests he must have something up his sleeve — even if it’s just the guts to take on the challenge.
In fairness, at 6 feet, 2-inches, Kinsman’s tall frame will give him a significant reach advantage over the 5-foot, 6-inch Jimenez. But if Jimenez can work his way inside Kinsman’s range, he’ll have every opportunity to put his experience to work. Kinsman will fare best keeping the fight at a distance, using long kicks and a consistent jab to keep Jimenez at bay.
If Kinsman can keep Jimenez on the end of his strikes, he might well score a big upset in his debut. But don’t expect the relative veteran Jimenez to give the newcomer an quarter in the ring.
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