May 18, 2025 | The World Organization of Violent Athletes (WOVA) brings its signature brand of unfiltered combat to London with WOVA Fight Night: Grime. Set in the gritty confines of the Hard Knocks arena, this event showcases ten bouts featuring a mix of seasoned veterans and hungry newcomers, all ready to leave their mark.
Main Event: Igor Colov vs. Paul Mathis | Welterweight (170 lbs)
In the headline bout, Igor Colov brings his relentless pressure and striking prowess against the versatile Paul Mathis, known for his grappling skills and resilience. This clash of styles is expected to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Co-Main Event: Abubakar Gadzhiyev vs. Sandro Germano | Welterweight (170 lbs)
Heavyweight contenders Abubakar Gadzhiyev and Sandro Germano square off in a bout that promises fireworks. Both fighters possess knockout power, and neither is known for backing down. Expect a slugfest that could end at any moment.
Featured Fights:
James Colby vs. Shaka Barnes | Featherweight (145 lbs): Colby's unorthodox striking meets Barnes' well-rounded skill set in a matchup that could go either way.
Jerome Jurab vs. Arman Sarkisyan | Lightweight (155 lbs): Jurab's aggressive approach clashes with Sarkisyan's technical prowess in a bout that could steal the show.
Yurem Bird vs. Yongrui Jin | Welterweight (170 lbs): Bird's grappling skills are put to the test against Jin's striking in this intriguing matchup.
Simon Zimmerman vs. Ivan Trevino | Lightweight (155 lbs): Zimmerman's speed and agility face off against Trevino's power and tenacity in a fight that promises nonstop action.
Chon Dong Hyeon vs. John Jacob Jingleheimer | Middleweight (185 lbs): Dong Hyeon brings his relentless pace against Jingleheimer's counter-striking abilities in this middleweight clash.
Arkadiusz Wrzosek vs. Damien Demon | Heavyweight (265 lbs): Wrzosek's knockout power is matched against Demon's durability and unorthodox style.
Bruno Guimaraes vs. Makino Yukitoshi | Welterweight (170 lbs): Guimaraes' submission skills are tested against Yukitoshi's striking in a classic grappler vs. striker matchup.
Talebot Longchambon vs. Razor Edge | Lightweight (155 lbs): Longchambon's aggressive style meets Edge's technical precision in a bout that could have title implications.
WOVA Fight Night: Grime is brought to you by Warpath Wear, the gear for those who earn it, and HARDTACK, nutrition made for the grind. In the heart of London, where the streets echo with history and resilience, WOVA delivers a night of pure, unadulterated combat.
ALSO ON SUNDAY:
May 18, 2025 | WOVA returns to Australia with WOVA Fight Night: Upside Down, a ten-fight lineup that promises high-impact violence and zero room to breathe. Live from Bondi Outdoor Arena, this card brings the heat under open skies — no roof, no rules, just war. From heavyweights with concrete hands to featherweights with lightning in their veins, this is a full-spectrum beatdown by the sea.
Main Event: Tyler Beck vs. Jonah Yorgan | Heavyweight (265 lbs)
Two monsters with bad intentions headline in a fight that’s more demolition derby than martial arts. Beck comes in with power, patience, and the kind of composure that kills slowly. Yorgan is a one-man wrecking crew, throwing bombs from the first bell. This ends early — maybe violently.
Co-Main Event: Grass Carp vs. Xandaun Nopegalev | Light Heavyweight (205 lbs)
Unorthodox vs. unrelenting. Grass Carp is unpredictable, wild, and harder to read than a fever dream. Nopegalev is a hammer with footwork — methodical destruction with a chin to match. This one’s weird. This one’s dangerous.
Featured Fights:
Artur Saryev vs. Joanderson Yurchon | Middleweight (185 lbs):
A brawl with technique. Expect a slugfest.
Illir Cela vs. Dio Escudero | Bantamweight (135 lbs):
Quick hands, high pace, zero fear. Both men fight like there’s no tomorrow. This one’s going to be a blur.
Chico Prego vs. Carter Price | Featherweight (145 lbs):
Prego brings chaos. Price brings composure. A test of focus under fire.
Rico Frovan vs. Frederick Nolan | Welterweight (170 lbs):
Evenly matched, well-rounded, and violently motivated. Might be the most technical fight on the card.
Tunichi Ram vs. Mason Greenwood | Lightweight (155 lbs):
Ram is all explosion and rage. Greenwood is clinical and ruthless. Pressure vs. precision — and someone's rising fast.
Viktor Sokolov vs. Howard The Coward | Welterweight (170 lbs):
Sokolov’s brute force meets Howard’s elusive trickery. This will be a battle of timing and toughness.
Yevdokim Zolin vs. Enzo Di Valdi | Welterweight (170 lbs):
No flair, just grit. Both men walk forward, throw heavy, and refuse to fold.
Nolan Diaz vs. Jeremy Cross | Welterweight (170 lbs):
Diaz throws heat. Cross picks you apart and shuts you down. The pace will be hell, the stakes even worse.
WOVA Fight Night: Upside Down is brought to you by Warpath Wear, for fighters who wear scars like stripes, and HARDTACK, the official fuel of the unbreakable.
