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Event:
ICC Fight Night 1
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Goodridge. #CUT#
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Goodridge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Goodridge misses.
Goodridge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith works over Goodridge's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodridge.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goodridge's hands.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Goodridge.
The fighters circling - Goodridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Goodridge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Goodridge scoring with strikes.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Goodridge is controlling him well.
Smith is pressing down on Goodridge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goodridge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goodridge postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. #T1#
Goodridge stops Smith from standing up.
Smith looking to control.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith wants to stand but Goodridge has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Goodridge is looking to improve his position.
Goodridge is trying to control but can't.
Smith wants to stand but Goodridge has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Goodridge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Smith tries to break free.
Smith covering up well under a series of strikes from Goodridge.
Goodridge missing with strikes from the back.
Goodridge doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
#SU2#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Goodridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Goodridge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goodridge is breathing heavily.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Goodridge misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goodridge slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Goodridge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
That's time! Goodridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Goodridge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goodridge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith lands with a hook. Goodridge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith digs a good body shot into Goodridge's ribs.
Goodridge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Goodridge's belly button to the back.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goodridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goodridge misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a jab.
Goodridge walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Gary Goodridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodridge throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Goodridge goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gary Goodridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Goodridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Goodridge is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Goodridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2#
and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Goodridge! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Goodridge to his feet! Goodridge is in big trouble!
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith lands with a big left! Goodridge is wobbled badly! Smith comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Goodridge to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Smith!
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Event:
ICC 1
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Goodridge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goodridge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goodridge wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Goodridge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Goodridge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goodridge.
Smith wants to control but Goodridge is keeping busy.
Goodridge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Goodridge seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith wants to control but Goodridge is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodridge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Goodridge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head. #T1#
Goodridge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goodridge takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goodridge.
Smith is pressing down on Goodridge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goodridge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith controls Goodridge momentarily but Goodridge frees himself.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodridge is one step ahead there.
Smith controls Goodridge momentarily but Goodridge frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Goodridge connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Smith wants to control from the top but Goodridge keeps moving.
Smith postures up.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodridge is retaining full guard.
Goodridge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. #SUB#
Goodridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to control from the top but Goodridge keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Goodridge dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Goodridge bucks up and tries to throw Smith off but instead Smith has got his back!#SUB2#
Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Goodridge is defending it well.
Goodridge tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gary Goodridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodridge is in bad spot here.
#T1#
Smith throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and Goodridge manages to turn into his guard.
Goodridge preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Goodridge is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodridge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodridge manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goodridge is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Goodridge is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Goodridge is having none of it.
Goodridge won't allow Smith to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodridge keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Goodridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Goodridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goodridge sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Goodridge defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control from Goodridge's half guard. Goodridge has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Goodridge keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #T1#
Smith is still trying to improve position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Goodridge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goodridge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Goodridge's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodridge keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goodridge misses with a few strikes there.
Goodridge throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. #TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goodridge tries to kick Smith off in order to stand up. Smith Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Goodridge works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goodridge's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for John Smith!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gary Goodridge!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Goodridge misses the jab.
Goodridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodridge misses with a hook.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Goodridge has knocked Rasputin down with a huge combo! Goodridge steps away and waves a wobbly Rasputin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Grigori Rasputin has been cut.
Rasputin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Goodridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Goodridge.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Goodridge. Those never looked like landing.
Goodridge misses with the combination.
Goodridge misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Goodridge lands a big right hand that sends Rasputin crashing to the mat! Goodridge stays standing though and waves Rasputin back to his feet!#ROC2#
Rasputin is rocked!
Goodridge moves in close and cracks Rasputin with a massive right hand! Rasputin, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Goodridge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Goodridge!
Gary Goodridge decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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