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Event:
WOVA: Slaughter vs Colby
Date: Nov 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Colby fails with the takedown.#TD#
Slaughter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Colby keeping moving, preventing Slaughter from controlling successfully.
Slaughter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slaughter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colby wants to stand but Slaughter is controlling the position.
Slaughter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colby is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Slaughter forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Slaughter stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Slaughter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Slaughter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Colby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slaughter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slaughter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Colby defending well though.
Slaughter prevents Colby from standing back up.
Colby is refusing to be controlled, as Slaughter sits in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slaughter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Colby scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Slaughter manages to mount him!
Colby avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slaughter.
Colby is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Slaughter unloads with some shots from mount but Colby bucks and avoids them well.
Slaughter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Colby is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Slaughter controlling the pace for now.
Slaughter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T3#
Slaughter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Colby is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Slaughter looking to ground and pound but Colby is blocking nicely.
BOOM! Slaughter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Colby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slaughter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slaughter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Slaughter with a couple of short strikes.
Slaughter landing strikes, looking to finish!
Colby is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T4#
Slaughter controlling the pace for now.
Colby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slaughter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Slaughter looking to finish Colby with some ground and pound. This is bad for Colby!#ROC#Colby is rocked!
We've been informed that Colby has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaughter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Colby is still in real trouble! Can Slaughter finish him?
Slaughter dominating with strikes here.
Colby tries to hold on but Slaughter postures up.
Slaughter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slaughter postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Colby in real trouble here! The ref calls for Colby to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Slaughter!
Terry Slaughter retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Terry Slaughter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night:
Date: Nov 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Mendoza clobbers Colby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Colby looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mendoza!
Colby prevents Mendoza from escaping the position.
The ground and pound from Colby seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mendoza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Colby lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mendoza down.
Colby is chipping away with strikes.
Colby throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza defending against the ground and pound.
Mendoza is letting Colby control him for a moment.
Colby is working Mendoza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Colby taking a breather here. #T1#
Mendoza is pushing Colby's head away, looking to escape. Colby manages to hold on to the position though.
Colby scores with punches from side control.
Mendoza is trying to get back to his feet.
Colby wants to control but Mendoza is keeping him busy.
Colby landing strikes.
Mendoza seems a little lost for a moment, as Colby dominates the positioning.
Mendoza is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Colby controlling the position from side mount.
Mendoza is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Colby is controlling him well.#T2#
Colby advances nicely into full mount.
Colby scoring with strikes but Mendoza is staying in there.
Colby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Colby content just to control the position here.
Mendoza really wants to buck Colby off and get back to his feet.
Colby lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Colby landing strikes, looking to finish!
You get the feeling that Mendoza really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The referee warns Mendoza that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Colby controlling the pace for now.
Mendoza takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mendoza is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Colby looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Colby lands a big shot there that rocks Mendoza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendoza can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Colby cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#Mendoza is rocked!
Mendoza takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Colby's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Colby!
Our winner, James Colby, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WOVA Undisputed 4
Date: Oct 11, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Colby closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gadzhiyev's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gadzhiyev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gadzhiyev told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Colby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colby trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadzhiyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gadzhiyev trying to control the position.
Colby trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadzhiyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gadzhiyev holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colby trying to control but Gadzhiyev is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gadzhiyev is pulling down on Colby's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Gadzhiyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colby moves out of range of the body kick from Gadzhiyev.
An attempted straight right counter from Colby misses the target.
Gadzhiyev shoots in for a takedown but Colby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Colby shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Colby showed some decent athleticism there.
Colby is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Colby throws an elbow that misses. Gadzhiyev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Colby's guard. Nice move by Gadzhiyev!#REVB#
Gadzhiyev wants to control from the top but Colby keeps moving.
Gadzhiyev with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Colby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gadzhiyev is controlling him.
Colby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gadzhiyev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gadzhiyev keeping moving, preventing Colby from controlling successfully.
Gadzhiyev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gadzhiyev working a defensive guard here.
Colby cracks Gadzhiyev with a solid left hand.#T3#
Colby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Colby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Colby advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colby slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colby seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gadzhiyev for as long as he can get away with.
Colby lands some shots froms side control.
Colby working the ground and pound but Gadzhiyev is defending the strikes. #T4#
Colby is looking to take a break and control but Gadzhiyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colby lands an elbow.
Colby trying to control the position but Gadzhiyev is working away.
Colby slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colby lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gadzhiyev down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Colby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Colby gets caught flat footed, as Gadzhiyev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Colby is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Colby prevents the takedown attempt.
Colby looking for a takedown.
Colby tries to score a body lock takedown but Gadzhiyev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Colby tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Colby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Colby has Gadzhiyev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Colby pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gadzhiyev tumbling to the mat - Colby dives into Gadzhiyev's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gadzhiyev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Colby looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gadzhiyev seems keen to control Colby's posture.
Colby works over Gadzhiyev with some ground and pound from guard.
Colby wants to control from the top but Gadzhiyev keeps moving. #T1#
Colby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colby won't allow Gadzhiyev to get back to his feet.
Colby being controlled here momentarily.
Colby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gadzhiyev can do to turn this around?
Colby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gadzhiyev is trying to control the position but Colby postures up.
Colby passes Gadzhiyev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gadzhiyev taking some punishment here, with Colby in his half guard.
Colby controlling the action here.
Colby is looking to take a break and control but Gadzhiyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Colby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gadzhiyev gets back to full guard.
Colby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Colby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Colby landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Colby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Colby is looking to work some ground and pound but Gadzhiyev has wrist control.
Gadzhiyev trying to keep a closed guard but Colby is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gadzhiyev throws a series of punches but Colby moves out of range.
Colby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gadzhiyev avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Gadzhiyev. No joy for Colby on that attempt.
Gadzhiyev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Gadzhiyev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gadzhiyev being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Gadzhiyev has momentary wrist control but Colby slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Gadzhiyev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Colby is aware though and is defending well.
Colby advances to half guard.
Colby trying to control from Gadzhiyev's half guard. Gadzhiyev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Colby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Colby trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadzhiyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Colby dominated that second round.
That's time! Colby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Colby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gadzhiyev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Colby somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gadzhiyev.
James Colby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gadzhiyev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gadzhiyev prevents Colby from standing back up.
Gadzhiyev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Colby preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gadzhiyev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Colby is just riding it out for now. Gadzhiyev eventually gives up the hold.
Colby is trying to stand back up but Gadzhiyev is controlling him
#T1#
Colby gets back to full guard.
Gadzhiyev wants to control from the top but Colby keeps moving.
Colby has momentary wrist control but Gadzhiyev slips an elbow through the middle.#ES#
Colby is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Colby is looking for a takedown.
Colby goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gadzhiyev prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Colby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Colby gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Gadzhiyev has one foot on Colby's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gadzhiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Colby is just out of range.
Gadzhiyev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Colby tries to avoid it but Gadzhiyev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Colby to the ground. Colby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Colby closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gadzhiyev quickly recovers to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Colby in particular looking to stall.
Gadzhiyev wants to control but Colby is keeping busy.
Gadzhiyev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gadzhiyev is not content to let Colby control the position.#T3#
Colby is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gadzhiyev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Colby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gadzhiyev wants to get back to full guard.
Gadzhiyev wants to control but Colby is keeping busy.
Colby working the head and body with strikes.
Gadzhiyev is not content to let Colby control the position.
Gadzhiyev trying to control but Colby postures up.
Colby stops Gadzhiyev from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Colby is thwarting Gadzhiyev's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gadzhiyev leaves Colby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Colby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gadzhiyev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Colby shoots in but Gadzhiyev avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Colby shoots in and bounces Gadzhiyev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abubakar Gadzhiyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gadzhiyev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Colby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James Colby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colby trying to control but Gadzhiyev is working from the bottom.
James Colby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colby stays in close to Gadzhiyev's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Colby.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colby, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Colby!
A relieved looking James Colby thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WOVA 8: The Eighth Side
Date: Oct 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Rainey takes a swing at Colby's ribcage but misses.
Colby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rainey as he jumps to the side.
Colby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rainey tries to avoid it but Colby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rainey to the ground. Rainey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Colby misses with a takedown
and Rainey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colby thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Colby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rainey circles away.
Colby shoots and misses
and Rainey counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Colby.
Colby misses with a takedown
and Rainey counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rainey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rainey is looking for the big counter here.
Rainey stuffs the takedown.
Rainey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rainey swings for the body but Colby moves out of range.
Colby fails with the takedown
and Rainey counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Colby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rainey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colby tries a head kick but it misses.
Rainey lands a glancing blow to the side of Colby's head.#ROC2#Colby is rocked!
Colby moves to clinch but Rainey breaks away
and Rainey counters with a big right hand! Oh Colby is in trouble here! Rainey follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Rainey!
Marty Rainey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Execution
Date: Sep 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Colby looks to clinch
letting Rainey counter with a right hand.
Rainey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colby tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rainey counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Rainey as Colby shoots in.
Colby doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Rainey counter with a right hand.
Rainey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Colby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rainey as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Colby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rainey defends well and Colby ends up having to push Rainey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rainey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rainey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colby's elbow.
Rainey misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colby prevents a body shot from Rainey.
Rainey is looking to control Colby's arms but Colby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rainey has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Colby wants to take the fight to the mat but Rainey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee calls for Rainey to work.
Colby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rainey pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Colby is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rainey is defending well.
Rainey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colby looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Rainey - that landed with a thud.
Rainey slows down the pace here.
Colby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rainey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Rainey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Colby regains guard immediately. #ES#
Colby kicks Rainey off and gets to his feet.
Colby fails with a takedown attempt.
Colby has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Nice jab there from Rainey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colby has a takedown stuffed.
Colby shoots and misses
and Rainey counters with a nice uppercut.
Colby misses with a takedown
and Colby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Colby or perhaps it was just good defense by Rainey, which made it look bad.
Colby takes one to the side of the head.
Colby shoots and misses
enabling Rainey to counter with a crisp jab.
Rainey cracks Colby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Colby is rocked!
Colby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Colby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Colby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rainey scores with a counter punch that sends Colby to the canvas! Rainey smells blood - he's punishing Colby with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Colby has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Rainey!
During a confident post fight interview, Marty Rainey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WOVA Undisputed 2
Date: Aug 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Yurchon. No joy for Colby on that attempt.
Yurchon throws a hook to the side of Colby's head but Colby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Colby drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Colby is stalling in the full guard.
Yurchon wants to stand but Colby is controlling the position.
Colby content to stall in guard here.
Colby won't allow Yurchon to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Colby seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yurchon for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yurchon swings for the body but Colby moves out of range.
Colby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yurchon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yurchon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yurchon.
Yosef Yasir Yurchon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yurchon lands with a straight right. Colby didn't see that one coming.
Yosef Yasir Yurchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurchon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Colby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Colby avoids the body shot from Yurchon.
Yurchon tests Colby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Colby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yurchon avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Colby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurchon with a hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Colby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yurchon sprawls and moves away.
Colby looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Colby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yurchon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Colby's hands.
Yurchon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Colby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yurchon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Yurchon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Colby shoots in and bounces Yurchon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Colby looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Colby slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Yurchon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yurchon wants to get back to his feet but Colby drags him back down.
Colby working the ground and pound.
Colby scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yurchon to see if he's OK.
Colby controlling the position.
Colby in side control, throwing shots but Yurchon defends.
Colby cracks Yurchon with a big elbow.
Colby controlling from side mount. #T4#
Colby in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colby postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Colby remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Colby prevents Yurchon from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yosef Yasir Yurchon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Colby.
Yurchon misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yurchon!
A punch combination from Yurchon misses.
Yurchon thuds his right hand into Colby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Colby shoots in for a takedown but Yurchon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yurchon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colby.
Colby attempts a counter takedown but Yurchon avoids it well and moves away.
Yurchon lands a body shot.
Colby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yosef Yasir Yurchon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yurchon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Colby.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Colby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurchon punishes Colby's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yurchon connects with a body shot that sends Colby's belly button to the back.#T1#
Colby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yurchon lands a slapping body shot.
Yurchon scores with a jab. Colby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yurchon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yurchon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yurchon.
Yurchon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yurchon enables Colby to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yurchon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Colby seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Colby stops Yurchon from standing up.
Colby controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Colby slips nicely into half guard.
Colby lands with a punch from half guard.
Colby winds up and cracks Yurchon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Colby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yurchon's head.
James Colby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colby is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Colby is pressing down on Yurchon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yurchon is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Yurchon scores with a four punch combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Colby.
Colby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yurchon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Colby at a distance.
Colby wants to clinch.
Yurchon leaves Colby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yosef Yasir Yurchon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Yurchon misses with a wild combination.
Yurchon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Colby fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yurchon sprawls well initially but Colby persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Colby wants to work for an arm triangle but Yurchon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Colby perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Colby stops Yurchon from getting back to his feet.
Colby lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colby is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Colby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yurchon is just riding it out for now. Colby eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Colby performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Colby passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yurchon! #SUB#
Colby has control of Yurchon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yurchon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yurchon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Colby punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Yurchon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Colby working for a submission but Yurchon is keeping him at bay.
Yurchon is trying to stand.
Colby lands a heavy elbow.
Yurchon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Colby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Colby controlling from mount.
Yurchon is in a horrible position here. Colby smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Colby controlling from mount. #T3#
Colby has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Colby pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Colby content just to control the position here.
Colby pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yurchon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Colby working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yurchon is bucking up trying to escape but Colby cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Yurchon is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Colby! Yurchon is hurt baaadly! Colby is firing away with more strikes - Yurchon is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Colby!
A determined James Colby didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
WOVA 6: Assassins
Date: Aug 02, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Colby has managed to clinch.
Colby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right handed body shot lands from Mendoza.
Colby stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mendoza.
A right hand to the body from Mendoza.
#BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Colby gets tackled into the cage by Mendoza. Mendoza maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch.
Mendoza slaps away a takedown attempt from Colby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Colby misses with a takedown attempt
and Colby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Mendoza has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Mendoza breaks from the clinch.
Colby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendoza counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Colby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mendoza clinches up against the cage.
Colby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Colby trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Colby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and pushes Colby back into the cage.
Colby is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mendoza to keep the fight standing.
Colby with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colby takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC2#Colby is rocked!#CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and pushes Colby back into the cage.
Oh Colby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mendoza clinches with his opponent.
Colby is trying to pull guard but Mendoza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch.
James Colby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Mendoza.#CL#
Colby instigates a clinch.
Colby tries to break the clinch but Mendoza is controlling the position. #BC2#
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
Colby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendoza as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendoza! But no joy.#CL2#
Mendoza moves into the clinch.
Colby seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mendoza is fending him off so far but Colby persists. Nope, Mendoza circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Colby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mendoza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Colby tries to keep at a distance but Mendoza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Colby misses with a body punch.
Colby is looking to control Mendoza's arms but Mendoza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Colby has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mendoza pushes Colby up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mendoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mendoza moves into range and clinches up with Colby.
Mendoza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Colby or not. #BC2#
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Mendoza rushes Colby and presses him up against the cage.
Colby misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Mendoza moves into the clinch.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Mendoza.
Colby misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza lands a jab.#CL2#
Mendoza clinches with his opponent.
Colby tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Mendoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Mendoza breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Colby feints and as Mendoza raises his hands in defense, Colby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Colby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet but Colby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Colby lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendoza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colby trying to control but Mendoza is working from the bottom.
Colby with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Colby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Colby from controlling successfully.
Mendoza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Colby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Colby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mendoza's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isagani Mendoza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Colby doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendoza circles away.
#CL2#
Mendoza moves into range and clinches up with Colby.#BC2#
Mendoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Colby is defended easily by Mendoza.#CL2#
Mendoza instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mendoza breaks from the clinch.
Mendoza connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Colby! He's out on his feet! Mendoza rushes in and drops Colby with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Isagani Mendoza!
Isagani Mendoza is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
WOVA Undisputed
Date: Jun 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Flowers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Colby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Colby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Colby shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Flowers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Flowers is looking to escape.
Colby content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flowers trying to control from the bottom.
Flowers taking some punishment here, with Colby in his half guard.
Flowers is staying active underneath Colby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Colby has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Flowers wants to hold on but Colby pushes him away.#T1#
Colby landing shots from mount.
Colby looking to control but Flowers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Colby cracks Flowers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Colby looking to control but Flowers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flowers wants to get back to his feet.
Colby with a couple of short strikes.
Colby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Colby with the ground and pound from mount.
Colby landing punches.
Colby prevents Flowers from getting the reversal.#T2#
Colby landing shots from mount.
Flowers can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Colby cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Colby lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Flowers hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colby lands a big shot there that rocks Flowers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#Flowers is rocked!
Flowers takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Colby's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Colby!
James Colby is the new featherweight champion!
As James Colby got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: The mat is my jungle. And every round, I hunt.'. |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Dead End
Date: Jun 14, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Colby rushes Marquez and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Marquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A clash of legs there as Marquez blocks the low kick.
Marquez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Colby counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marquez won't be happy with that.
Colby looks up at the clock and then as Marquez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Colby smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Colby working the head and body with strikes.
Colby trying to control the action but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Colby working the ground and pound.
Marquez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Marquez is pushing Colby's head away, looking to escape. Colby manages to hold on to the position though.
Colby is staying tight to Marquez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Colby working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marquez tries to escape but Colby is in control.
Colby cracks Marquez with a big elbow. #ROC2#Marquez is rocked!
Marquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Colby is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marquez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oh Marquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colby working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Colby has hold of Marquez's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Marquez tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Colby cranks the arm and Marquez screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Marquez, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). James Colby!
Post fight, James Colby took to the microphone: 'The mat is my jungle. And every round, I hunt.'. |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Grime
Date: May 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Colby closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Colby lands in his opponent's guard.
Colby with a nice head shot there.
Colby chips away with some ground and pound.
Colby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Colby lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Colby is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Colby lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!#T1##SUB2#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Colby postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Colby, into his guard. #REVB#
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Colby holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
Colby has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barnes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Colby is trying to trip Barnes. He has hold of a leg but Barnes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Colby persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Colby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Colby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Colby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Colby's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Colby is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Colby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Colby finish him?
Colby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Colby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Colby postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Barnes covers up, he's hurt! Colby keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Colby and the ref steps in to end the fight! Colby can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Colby!
Post fight, James Colby took to the microphone: 'Easy Money mate'. |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Stoned
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Marquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Colby darts in looking for a takedown but Marquez gets double underhooks and turns Colby into the cage.
Colby avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick lands for Marquez.
#TD2#
Colby scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Colby landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Colby working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Colby prevents Marquez from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquez is not content to let Colby control the position.
Colby scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marquez to see if he's OK.
Colby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marquez keeps working.
Marquez is trying to get back to his feet.
Colby lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marquez down.
Marquez is pushing Colby's head away, looking to escape. Colby manages to hold on to the position though.
Colby cracks Marquez with a big right hand but Marquez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colby trying to control the action but Marquez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Marquez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colby working the head with strikes.
Colby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marquez keeps working.
Marquez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marquez tries to get out of the position.
Marquez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Marquez trying his best to control but Colby has mounted him.
Colby lands a big elbow.
Colby landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Marquez is rocked!
Colby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Marquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colby working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marquez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Colby! Marquez is hurt baaadly! Colby is firing away with more strikes - Marquez is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Colby! |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Requiem
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Ewing has managed to clinch.
Ewing wants to get back to striking at distance but Colby won't allow it.
#BC2#
Ewing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ewing lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Ewing moves into the clinch successfully.
Ewing is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Colby is trying to drag Ewing to the mat but Ewing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Colby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Ewing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ewing goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ewing pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Colby back to the cage. Ewing follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#Colby is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ewing throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Colby colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Ewing as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Colby is left battered and dazed whilst Ewing and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Ewing! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2025 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Colby if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Colby's body. Colby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Colby counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colby in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Colby working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Colby lands an elbow.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Colby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Colby on the ground.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Jackson seems a little lost for a moment, as Colby dominates the positioning.#SU2#
Colby has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jackson feints a jab promting Colby to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Colby slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Colby sees coming a mile off.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Colby sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dimitri Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Colby. Colby gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Jackson connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colby.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Colby's head.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Dimitri Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Colby.
Colby tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Colby takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Jackson thuds his right hand into Colby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Colby is defended easily by Jackson.#CL2#
Colby rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Colby is controlling the position.
Colby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Colby is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dimitri Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Colby. Colby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Colby or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Colby avoids them all with ease.
Colby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Jackson with a jab.
Colby avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson leaves Colby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Colby is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Colby dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Colby counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Colby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colby's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Colby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Colby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Colby looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Colby has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
James Colby has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Colby stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Colby works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Colby scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Colby content to stall in guard here.
Colby scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Colby lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Colby content to stall in guard here.
Colby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Colby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Colby working some strikes from top position.
Colby is stalling in the full guard.
Colby's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Colby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Colby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Colby connects with a couple of short punches.
Colby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Colby lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Colby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colby is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Colby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Colby showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Colby works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colby seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Colby lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Colby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
No luck for Colby with that takedown attempt.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colby can do to turn this around?
Colby slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Colby's head backwards.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Colby.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Colby has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colby looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Dimitri Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Colby.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Colby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Colby wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Colby closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Colby pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Colby drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Colby scoring with punches from side control.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Colby connects with a decent elbow.
Colby staying calm.
Colby scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Colby is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jackson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Colby gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jackson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Colby lets go of the hold and Jackson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Colby! |
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