Combats, battles (6)
I believe the answer is:
fights
This clue is a double definition.
'combats' is the first definition.
(I know this)
'battles' is the second definition.
(I know this)
(Other definitions for fights that I've seen before include "Conflicts" , "Brawls" , "Bouts or disputes" , "'Combats, battles (6)'" , "Boxing matches" .)