MMA Match Preview: Archie Colgan (12-0) vs. Jay Jay Wilson (11-1)

Venue & Event Details

Location: Coca‑Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Time: Main card begins 11:00 a.m. ET (7:00 p.m. local)

Promotion: PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2

Weight Class: Lightweight (155 lbs)

Injury Report

Archie Colgan: No reported injuries; enters camp healthy.

Jay Jay Wilson: Cleared to fight; no major injuries reported.

Fighter Matchups

Archie “King” Colgan (12‑0, USA)

Style: NCAA Division I wrestling base with improving striking.

Strengths: Elite takedowns, top control, cardio, relentless pace.

Recent Form: Undefeated, with five straight wins in PFL competition. Known for smothering opponents with wrestling pressure.

Keys to Win: Close distance, neutralize Wilson’s striking, grind out rounds with control.

Jay Jay “The Māori Kid” Wilson (11‑1, New Zealand)

Style: Kickboxing and jiu‑jitsu blend.

Strengths: Long reach (74”), creative striking, submission threat off his back.

Recent Form: Won 4 of last 5, with his only loss coming in 2023. Rebounded with a decision win earlier in 2025.

Keys to Win: Keep fight standing, use jab and kicks to maintain range, threaten with submissions if taken down.

Fight History

First Meeting: This is their first professional bout.

Career Notes: Colgan has never tasted defeat; Wilson has shown resilience after his lone loss and is eager to prove himself against an undefeated wrestler.

Betting Trends

Colgan has gone to decision in 3 of his last 5 fights, often grinding opponents down.

Wilson has 7 finishes in 11 wins, but his last two fights went the distance.

Wrestlers with Colgan’s profile have historically fared well against Wilson‑type strikers.

FIGHT ODDS

Archie Colgan                    – 250

Jay Jay Wilson                   + 200

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, October 2, 2025