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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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