 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
FCL 69- Islay vs Kowalczyk
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Ruiz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Headingery wants to sweep here but Ruiz controlling him for the moment.
Ruiz with a nice head shot there.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Headingery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruiz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruiz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Headingery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Ruiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Headingery is retaining full guard.
Headingery looking for a sweep. Not yet Headingery, not yet.
Headingery is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Ruiz looking to sit in guard and control but Headingery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Headingery drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ruiz dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Headingery seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Headingery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Headingery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Headingery has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ruiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Headingery keeps moving. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Headingery has wrist control.
Headingery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Headingery keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Headingery controlling the position.
Ruiz trying to control but Headingery is working from the bottom.
Ruiz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Headingery's head.
Ruiz postures up in Headingery's guard and throws a big left but Headingery blocks it. #T3##SUB#
Headingery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Headingery looking for a sweep. Not yet Headingery, not yet.
Headingery is pulling down on Ruiz's head to control his posture.
Ruiz working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruiz 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.
Ruiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruiz wants to pass the guard but Headingery is keeping the position.
Ruiz is working Headingery over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Headingery bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruiz's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Headingery postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ruiz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Headingery, into his guard. #REVB##T4#
Ruiz wants to stand but Headingery is controlling his posture from full guard.
Headingery working a defensive guard here.
Headingery is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ruiz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Headingery looking for a sweep. Not yet Headingery, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz trying to control but Headingery is working from the bottom.
Ruiz landing some decent shots from guard.
Headingery keeping full guard, as Ruiz tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kody Ruiz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A combination from Ruiz does no damage.
Headingery slips a jab and a cross from Ruiz.
#TD2#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Headingery napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruiz throwing strikes but Headingery manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kody Ruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Headingery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruiz, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Headingery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Headingery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Headingery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruiz, who protects the arm well.
Ruiz tries to buck Headingery off but Headingery is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Headingery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Headingery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Ruiz is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Headingery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruiz, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Headingery tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ruiz is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruiz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Headingery's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Headingery seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Headingery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Headingery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruiz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Headingery.
Ruiz wants to control but Headingery is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruiz gets full guard.#SUB#
Headingery postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ruiz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Headingery, into his guard. #REVB#
Ruiz cracks Headingery with a solid left hand.#T3#
Ruiz looking to pass the guard.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound.
Ruiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Headingery wants to sweep here but Ruiz controlling him for the moment.
Headingery is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Headingery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Headingery keeps moving. #SUB#
Headingery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Headingery controls Ruiz momentarily but Ruiz frees himself.
Ruiz slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kody Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Ruiz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Headingery drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ruiz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ruiz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ruiz! #REVB#
Headingery is looking to regain half guard here but Ruiz keeps moving and retains side control.
Headingery is trying to control Ruiz's posture but Ruiz avoids it.
Ruiz scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz cracks Headingery with a big right hand but Headingery just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ruiz lands some shots froms side control.
Ruiz working the head and body with strikes.
Headingery tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Ruiz staying calm.
Headingery takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Headingery tries to buck Ruiz off but Ruiz is having none of it.
Ruiz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Headingery takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Headingery prevents Ruiz from improving position.
Headingery is trying to control Ruiz's posture but Ruiz avoids it. #T2#
Headingery taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ruiz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ruiz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Ruiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ruiz wants to control but Headingery is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Ruiz stands up and beckons Headingery to his feet. #TD#
Headingery shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruiz napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3##SUB#
Headingery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Headingery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Headingery is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruiz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Headingery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Headingery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Headingery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruiz, who protects the arm well.
Ruiz is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Headingery is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruiz is defending well. #SUB#
Headingery is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kody Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruiz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kody Ruiz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kody Ruiz made sure he mentioned BANZAI NUTRITION, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
|
|
|
Event:
FCL - 60
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Ruiz pushes Headingery up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Headingery gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ruiz regains guard.
Ruiz pushes Headingery off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ruiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Headingery on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Headingery wants to control but Ruiz postures up.
Headingery tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Headingery is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ruiz off and has taken his back!
Headingery seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Ruiz won't enjoy being in this position. Headingery looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ruiz is tapping - it's over boys! Headingery picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Massif Headingery!
A pretty intense looking Massif Headingery took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
|
|
|
Event:
FCL - 56
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Foster throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Headingery counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Headingery. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Headingery has Foster in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Headingery wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Foster wanted to stand there but Headingery had control of the position.
Headingery wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster wants to control from the top but Headingery keeps moving.
Headingery manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1##SUB2#
Headingery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Headingery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Headingery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back looking for a leg! Foster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Foster manages to kick Headingery off! Headingery jumps back into Foster's guard.
Foster wants to stand up but Headingery is controlling him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Headingery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Headingery has managed to get both his arms back between Foster's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Headingery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Foster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Foster has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Foster is looking to stand up but Headingery won't let him. #SUB2#
Headingery working for a triangle but Foster defends it easily.
Headingery keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Headingery has his hands on Foster's head, controlling the position. #T3##SU#
Foster gets to his feet - Headingery follows without any prompting.
Foster scores with a push kick.
Foster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Foster lands a front kick.
Headingery looks winded!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Headingery crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Foster - the referee stops the clock and Headingery gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Foster. Headingery manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Headingery now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Foster lands a head kick. Headingery smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Massif Headingery has been cut.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foster explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Foster connects with a high kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Headingery on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Foster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL#
Foster closes the distance and pushes Headingery back into the cage.
Headingery goes for a takedown in the clinch but Foster prevents it.
#KD#
Foster drops Headingery with a big knee straight up the middle! Headingery is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Headingery is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Foster throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Headingery is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Preston Foster! |
|
|
|
Event:
FCL - 41
Date: Jul 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Cliveira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Headingery to the mat! Headingery manages to get full guard.
Headingery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cliveira is controlling him.
Cliveira controlling from the top position.
Headingery keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully.
Cliveira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cliveira slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Cliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cliveira prevents Headingery from improving his position.
Headingery looks winded!#T1##SUB#
Cliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Headingery defends the submission attempt.
Cliveira prevents Headingery from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Headingery is defending against the submission attempts here by Cliveira.
Cliveira trying to control the pace. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cliveira trying to control from half guard but Headingery is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.
Cliveira thows a huge punch but Headingery dodges it nicely.
Headingery wants to control but Cliveira is keeping busy.
Cliveira trying to control from half guard but Headingery is working away.
Headingery is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cliveira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cliveira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cliveira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Cliveira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cliveira is trying to control. Headingery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cliveira is really struggling to control Headingery but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Cliveira is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Headingery to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Headingery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cliveira controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Cliveira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Headingery's half guard.
Cliveira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Headingery moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cliveira 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.
Headingery wants to sweep here but Cliveira controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oharles Cliveira dominated that round.
That's time! Cliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Cliveira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Headingery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cliveira chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cliveira passes Headingery's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Headingery wants to control but Cliveira is keeping busy.
Cliveira is trying to control. Headingery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Headingery is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.
Headingery is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cliveira is working for a kimura but Headingery is defending it quite comfortably.
Cliveira slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but Headingery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cliveira to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Cliveira.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.#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.#SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but Headingery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cliveira to get the leverage.
Cliveira trying to control the action but Headingery is working from the bottom.
Headingery pushes Cliveira off looking to stand but Cliveira dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Cliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cliveira not doing much here.
#T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Oharles Cliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cliveira trying to control the action but Headingery is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Cliveira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Headingery napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Cliveira swings around for an armbar but Headingery sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cliveira's guard.
Headingery prevents Cliveira from getting back to his feet.
Cliveira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Headingery won't allow Cliveira to sweep him here.
Cliveira is pulling down on Headingery's head. It's preventing any offense from Headingery, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Cliveira has his foot on Headingery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Headingery works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Headingery wants to pass the guard but Cliveira is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Headingery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cliveira has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cliveira stands and throws Headingery's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Cliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cliveira moves into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oharles Cliveira dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Headingery gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cliveira passes Headingery's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cliveira not doing much here.
Cliveira prevents Headingery from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Headingery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cliveira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Cliveira is keen to just control but Headingery is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Cliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Headingery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cliveira. #SUB#
Cliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Headingery defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Headingery defends it well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cliveira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Headingery trying to control from the bottom.
Headingery wants to improve his position but Cliveira is controlling well.
Cliveira content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Cliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Cliveira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Headingery is refusing to be controlled, as Cliveira sits in half guard.
Cliveira is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Cliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Headingery sees it coming and defends easily.
Cliveira controlling the action here.
Oharles Cliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cliveira lands a nice shot that snaps Headingery's head back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Cliveira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cliveira showed some decent athleticism there.
Massif Headingery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Headingery flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oharles Cliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cliveira has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oharles Cliveira! |
|
|
|
Event:
FCL - 35
Date: Jun 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Hawk tests Headingery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Headingery dives in and grabs Hawk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawk pushes down on Headingery's head and hops out.
Hawk cracks Headingery with an open hand slap.
Headingery with a poor takedown
and Headingery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Headingery gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawk.
Headingery shoots in but no luck this time.
Schreesch Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massif Headingery.
Headingery tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range.
Headingery tries for a takedown but Hawk circles away easily
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Hawk lands.
Headingery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Headingery gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Hawk there.#T1#
Headingery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawk clobbers Headingery with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Headingery shoots and misses
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Hawk.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Headingery shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hawk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice straight punches there by Hawk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawk.#T2#
Headingery walks into a stiff left hand from Hawk.#TD2#
Hawk gets caught flat footed, as Headingery shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Headingery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Headingery looks winded!#SUB2#
Headingery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hawk has Headingery pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back looking for a leg! Hawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawk manages to kick Headingery off! Headingery jumps back into Hawk's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Headingery drops back looking for a leg! Hawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawk manages to kick Headingery off! Headingery jumps back into Hawk's guard. #T3#
Headingery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Headingery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hawk is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Headingery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Headingery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Headingery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hawk wants to sweep here but Headingery controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Headingery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schreesch Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hawk scores with a decent looking hook.
Headingery moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Hawk - just one landing.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Headingery takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Headingery with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
A cross from Hawk lands.
Hawk lands a jab.#T1#
Hawk lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Hawk.
Headingery shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hawk defends it nicely.
Schreesch Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Headingery ducks down to avoid it.
Headingery throws a big counter head kick but Hawk avoids it with no problem.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Headingery moves away and avoids it.
Hawk lands with an overhand left.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Headingery can do to turn this around?#T2#
Headingery takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Headingery drops his hands momentarily and Hawk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Headingery moves away and avoids it.
Headingery has his takedown stuffed
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schreesch Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massif Headingery.
Headingery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Headingery is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk connects with the punch.
Hawk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Headingery. #T3#
Hawk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Headingery in his tracks.
Hawk works the jab nicely.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Headingery.
Headingery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schreesch Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hawk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Headingery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawk scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Headingery now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Headingery is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Massif Headingery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Headingery fails with the takedown
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk clobbers Headingery with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Headingery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
Headingery takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Headingery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Headingery is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hawk with a body shot.
Hawk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Headingery is out of range.
Headingery feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schreesch Hawk dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Headingery shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hawk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Headingery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Headingery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Headingery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hawk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Headingery tries to pass.
Headingery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawk pulls Headingery in close to his closed guard and prevents Headingery from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1##SUB2#
Headingery drops back looking for a leg! Hawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawk manages to kick Headingery off! Headingery jumps back into Hawk's guard.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Headingery tries to pass.
Hawk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Headingery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hawk is trying to control the position but Headingery postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hawk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Headingery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Headingery is looking to clinch but Hawk is avoiding it.
Headingery takes one on the button.
Hawk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hawk connects with a right hand. Headingery shakes it off.
Headingery walks into a left hand. #T3#
Hawk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good shot there by Hawk.
Headingery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Headingery is looking for the big counter here.
Hawk throws the left hand but Headingery avoids the punch easily.
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Headingery's head back.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Headingery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Headingery takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Headingery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Headingery slips under a jab from Hawk.
It seemed like Headingery was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Headingery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Hawk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Headingery in his tracks.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Headingery.
Hawk misses the jab.
Headingery with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Headingery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Headingery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Headingery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Hawk misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schreesch Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawk, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schreesch Hawk! |
|
|
|
Event:
FCL - 30
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Schmidt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Schmidt missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Schmidt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Headingery sees it coming and defends easily.
Schmidt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Headingery trying to control but Schmidt postures up.
#SUB#
Schmidt is looking for a kimura here.
Headingery slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt pushing down on Headingery's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schmidt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Headingery keeps working.
Headingery avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schmidt. #T1#
Schmidt is looking to stall here but Headingery recovers full guard.
Headingery controls Schmidt momentarily but Schmidt frees himself.
Headingery keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Gumburcules Gym inform us that Headingery has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Headingery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schmidt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Headingery keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Schmidt throws a big right hand that misses.
Schmidt tries to free his leg and advance position but Headingery is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schmidt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schmidt stops Headingery from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Schmidt drops back looking for a leg! Headingery is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Headingery manages to kick Schmidt off! Schmidt jumps back into Headingery's guard.
Schmidt won't allow Headingery to sweep him here.
Schmidt stops Headingery from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Schmidt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Schmidt wants to work for an arm triangle but Headingery is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Headingery is pressing down on Schmidt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schmidt trying to control but Headingery is working from the bottom. #T3#
Schmidt is looking to work some ground and pound but Headingery has wrist control.
Schmidt throwing strikes but missing.
Headingery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmidt.
Schmidt works over Headingery with some ground and pound from guard.
Schmidt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Headingery has his foot on Schmidt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schmidt works his way back into a safe position though.
Schmidt looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Headingery looking for a guillotine here but Schmidt defends easily.
Headingery looks winded!
Headingery controls Schmidt momentarily but Schmidt frees himself. #T4#
Headingery utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schmidt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Headingery's head.
Schmidt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schmidt stands and throws Headingery's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schmidt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Headingery to see if he's OK.
Headingery tries to buck Schmidt off but Schmidt is having none of it.#SUB#
Schmidt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Headingery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Schmidt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Schmidt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Schmidt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Schmidt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Headingery to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Schmidt looking for a guillotine here but Headingery defends easily.
#SUB2#
Headingery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Headingery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Schmidt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Headingery can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Schmidt is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Headingery has his hands clasped together but Schmidt extends and breaks Headingery's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Schmidt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Schmidt!
An out of breath Xavier Schmidt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Event:
FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Claude shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Headingery is trying to maintain the position but Claude is very close to passing his half guard.
Headingery looks like he's trying to stand up.
Headingery on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Claude is looking to take a break and control but Headingery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Claude.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claude is thwarting Headingery's attempts to control the position.
Claude is looking to advance position but Headingery won't allow it.
Headingery has hold of Claude's hands but Claude slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Claude seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Headingery felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Claude seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Claude lands a nice short elbow.
Headingery tries to roll over but Claude keeps him under control.
Claude looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Headingery with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Headingery is looking to improve his position.
Claude landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Claude scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Claude.
Headingery is trying to stand up here but Claude is controlling him well.
Claude lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Claude is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Headingery moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Claude postures up and lands a big shot to Headingery's brow.
Headingery is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Claude lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claude makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Headingery looking for a sweep. Not yet Headingery, not yet.
Headingery has momentary wrist control but Claude slips an elbow through the middle.
Claude sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Claude works over Headingery with some ground and pound from guard.
Claude definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Claude works over Headingery with some ground and pound from guard.
Claude postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Headingery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claude is one step ahead there.
Claude not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Headingery working a defensive guard here.
Claude working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Headingery's head.
Claude passes Headingery's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Claude slows the pace down in half guard.
Claude lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Claude lands with a punch from half guard.
Claude seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Claude tries to pass to full mount but Headingery defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claude scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Claude is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Claude there.
Headingery is pressing down on Claude's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Claude shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Claude showed some decent athleticism there.
Claude is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Headingery wants to control but Claude is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claude is pressing down on Headingery's thigh, looking to free his foot. Headingery is holding on for now.
Claude lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claude content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Headingery is looking to improve his position.
Claude performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Claude working over Headingery with some ground and pound. Headingery looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Headingery is looking to improve his position.
Claude tries to pass the half guard into mount. Headingery knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from Claude.
Claude takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Claude lands a nice short elbow.
Claude is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Claude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Headingery can do to turn this around?
Headingery trying to hold on to Claude's head to control him but Claude postures up.
#T2#
Claude not doing much here.
Claude is looking to advance position but Headingery won't allow it.
Claude seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Headingery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jean Claude overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Claude is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Headingery!
Claude controlling his opponent.
Claude trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Claude scoring with strikes but Headingery is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Claude cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Claude lands a couple of good shots and Headingery has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Headingery is rocked!
Claude is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Headingery is still in real trouble! Can Claude finish him?
Claude not allowing Headingery to control his hands.
Headingery is breathing heavily.
Headingery is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Claude lands a series of strikes from the back and Headingery goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Claude!
Jean Claude retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Jean Claude thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
FCL - 16
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Headingery walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Headingery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Headingery slips under a jab.
Jim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
We've been hearing reports that Headingery has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Headingery takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Headingery doesn't seem phased though.
No luck for Headingery with that takedown attempt.
Headingery walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Thomas.#TD#
Headingery feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Headingery changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Headingery drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Headingery off! Headingery jumps back into Thomas's guard. #SUB#
Headingery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Headingery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Headingery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Headingery pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Headingery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Headingery seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thomas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Massif Headingery!
A pretty intense looking Massif Headingery took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
|
|
|
Event:
FCL - 13
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Headingery bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Headingery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Headingery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man wants to control but Headingery postures up.#SUB#
Headingery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Headingery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Headingery tries for a kimura but Man is defending well. #SUB#
Headingery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Man is trying to control Headingery's posture but Headingery avoids it. #SUB#
Headingery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Man is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Headingery is working to tighten his grip on Man's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Man has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Headingery is really squeezing tight and eventually Man passes out! Headingery breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Massif Headingery! |
|
|
|
Event:
FCL - 7
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Blanco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Headingery doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Blanco. Beautiful body shot.
Blanco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Headingery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Headingery has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blanco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Headingery counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blanco! #SUB2#
Headingery has hold of Blanco's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Blanco seems comfortable defending it but Headingery has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Blanco is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Blanco is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Headingery couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Massif Headingery! |
|
|
|
Event:
FCL - 4
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Brooks. That snapped Headingery's head back.
Brooks misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Headingery counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brooks won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Headingery has hold of Brooks's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Brooks tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Headingery cranks the arm and Brooks screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Brooks, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Massif Headingery! |
|
|
|
Event:
FCL - 1
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Headingery gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Headingery has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Headingery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polom is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Headingery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Polom defends well.
Polom won't allow Headingery to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Headingery looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Polom wants to stand but Headingery is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB#
Headingery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Polom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Polom tries to stand but Headingery is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Polom stands up and waves to Headingery to follow him. #T2##CL2#
Polom moves into the clinch.
Headingery drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Polom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Headingery gets caught napping as Polom dives in and scores a takedown. Headingery manages to retain guard.
Polom preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Headingery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Polom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Polom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Headingery has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polom has managed to get both his arms back between Headingery's legs - danger averted.#T3##SU2#
Polom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Headingery, up you get! #CL2#
Polom closes the distance and clinches.
Polom is pushing Headingery up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Polom manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Polom moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Polom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL2#
Polom gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Polom pulls guard.
Polom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Headingery is controlling him. #SUB#
Headingery has gone for a leg lock! Polom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Headingery's guard.#REVB#
Headingery looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Headingery striking from his own guard. #SUB#
Headingery is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Polom frees his head nicely. Oh but Headingery has switched to an armbar! Polom is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Massif Headingery!
In defeat, Jason Polom stepped up to the mic, saying 'Still MVP baby!!'. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Saint Pierre closes the distance and clinches.
Saint Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Headingery can't get the takedown.
Headingery wants to take the fight to the mat but Saint Pierre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Saint Pierre pulls guard successfully.
Headingery stopping the sweep attempt from Saint Pierre.#SUB2#
Headingery drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saint Pierre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Headingery has Saint Pierre in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Headingery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saint Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Headingery has wrist control.
Saint Pierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Saint Pierre stands and throws Headingery's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saint Pierre lands a decent elbow from side control.
Saint Pierre moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Headingery sneaks back into half guard.
Headingery is trying to get back to full guard.
Headingery looks winded!
Saint Pierre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Saint Pierre is looking to advance position but Headingery won't allow it.
Headingery is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saint Pierre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saint Pierre's back!
Headingery avoiding Saint Pierre 's attempts to control his hands.
Saint Pierre rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Headingery is trying to work for a kimura but Saint Pierre is defending well.
Saint Pierre wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Headingery is trying to work for a kimura but Saint Pierre is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Saint Pierre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saint Pierre wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saint Pierre dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Saint Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Headingery.
Saint Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Saint Pierre stands up from Headingery's guard - Saint Pierre perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Saint Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Saint Pierre trying to control but Headingery is working from the bottom. #T4#
Saint Pierre stays in close to Headingery's body and controls the position.
Headingery can't keep his opponent in guard - Saint Pierre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Headingery won't allow Saint Pierre to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Headingery manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint Pierre wants to control from the top but Headingery keeps moving.
Saint Pierre lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Saint Pierre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Headingery has his takedown stuffed
and Saint Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Saint Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saint Pierre trying to control from half guard but Headingery is working away. #SUB#
Saint Pierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Headingery is just riding it out for now. Saint Pierre eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Saint Pierre there.
Headingery is breathing heavily.#T1#
Headingery is staying active underneath Saint Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saint Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
George Saint Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saint Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Headingery keeps working.
Saint Pierre controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Headingery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saint Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Headingery can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saint Pierre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saint Pierre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saint Pierre wants to control but Headingery is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Headingery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saint Pierre pulls his head out easily.
Saint Pierre trying to control the pace.
Saint Pierre is trying to control. Headingery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Saint Pierre moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Saint Pierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Headingery is defending well.
Headingery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saint Pierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saint Pierre trying to control the position but Headingery is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Saint Pierre working the ground and pound.
Saint Pierre working away.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saint Pierre lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Headingery down.
#SU#
Saint Pierre stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Saint Pierre fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Headingery to the ground. Saint Pierre is now in Headingery's guard.#SU#
Saint Pierre gets to his feet - Headingery follows without any prompting. #TD#
Saint Pierre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Headingery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Saint Pierre wants to control from the top but Headingery keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Headingery working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saint Pierre has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Saint Pierre dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Headingery tries to keep at a distance but Saint Pierre has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Saint Pierre has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Headingery regains guard immediately.
Our spies down at at Funky Gym inform us that Headingery has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Saint Pierre looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Pierre showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Headingery trying to keep a closed guard but Saint Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
Headingery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Saint Pierre slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Saint Pierre wants to stand and escape but instead Headingery has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Saint Pierre punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Headingery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Saint Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Headingery is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Saint Pierre is trying to control the position but Headingery postures up. #SUB2#
Headingery drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saint Pierre looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saint Pierre looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saint Pierre! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint Pierre lands some shots froms side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Headingery stops Saint Pierre from passing to mount.
Saint Pierre lands a nice forearm strike.
Headingery can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Headingery is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Saint Pierre tries to move to mount but Headingery blocks the move with his legs.
Saint Pierre is working hard here to advance position.
Headingery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saint Pierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Saint Pierre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Headingery knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saint Pierre tries to stand but Headingery is controlling his head. #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.
Headingery is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saint Pierre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Headingery is looking to improve his position.
Saint Pierre controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Headingery manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Saint Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saint Pierre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Saint Pierre! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Parker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Headingery napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Headingery sneaks back into half guard.
Headingery is pressing down on Parker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Headingery has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Headingery looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Parker is defending well. Headingery quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Parker has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Headingery celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Massif Headingery! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
