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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Goodridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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270 lbs
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285 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Goodridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Juggernaut!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juggernaut doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goodridge counters with a nice double leg into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Juggernaut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goodridge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goodridge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juggernaut is trying to control the position but Goodridge postures up.
Goodridge stops Juggernaut from standing up.
Juggernaut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juggernaut is trying to keep Goodridge in close.
Goodridge 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.
Goodridge trying to control but Juggernaut is working from the bottom.
Goodridge won't allow Juggernaut to sweep him here.
Juggernaut working a defensive guard here.
Goodridge content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut is trying to control the position but Goodridge postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kurt Juggernaut.
Juggernaut gets caught flat footed, as Goodridge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Goodridge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goodridge is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Juggernaut is trying desperately to improve position.
Goodridge fails to take his opponent's back.
Goodridge avoids the attempt from Juggernaut to control.
Goodridge tries to control but Juggernaut wriggling away.
Goodridge wants to finish this one by submission but Juggernaut is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Goodridge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge avoids the attempt from Juggernaut to control.
Goodridge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juggernaut keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goodridge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodridge controlling from the full mount.
Goodridge fails to advance to Juggernaut's back.
Goodridge jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Juggernaut is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Juggernaut and Goodridge has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge taking a breather here.
Goodridge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goodridge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goodridge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juggernaut is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goodridge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goodridge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juggernaut knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goodridge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juggernaut does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goodridge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge is looking for a kimura but Juggernaut is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goodridge to get the leverage.
Juggernaut is refusing to be controlled, as Goodridge sits in half guard.
Goodridge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Juggernaut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juggernaut trying to control but Goodridge postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juggernaut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juggernaut wants to control but Goodridge is keeping busy.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Goodridge shoots in for a takedown but Juggernaut shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goodridge has a takedown stuffed.
Goodridge gets a double leg takedown into Juggernaut's guard.
Juggernaut keeping moving, preventing Goodridge from controlling successfully.
Juggernaut trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juggernaut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodridge is one step ahead there.
Goodridge looking to pass the guard.
Goodridge won't allow Juggernaut to sweep him here.
Goodridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Juggernaut is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Goodridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Juggernaut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juggernaut is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Juggernaut pushes Goodridge up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodridge missing with knees to the body.
Goodridge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goodridge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodridge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Juggernaut pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Goodridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juggernaut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goodridge tries to avoid it but Juggernaut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goodridge to the ground. Goodridge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goodridge tries to clinch there but Juggernaut circles away.
Goodridge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juggernaut swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juggernaut as he jumps to the side.
Juggernaut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goodridge's waist but Goodridge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juggernaut off to one side.
Goodridge tries to close the distance and clinch but Juggernaut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodridge darts in and clinches Juggernaut up against the cage.
Juggernaut tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goodridge smiles and moves away.
Goodridge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juggernaut swinging wildly here.
Juggernaut fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Juggernaut manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juggernaut throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goodridge.
Juggernaut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodridge dives in and scores a takedown into Juggernaut's guard.
Juggernaut 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.
Goodridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Juggernaut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodridge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Juggernaut is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Juggernaut is trying to control the position but Goodridge postures up.
Goodridge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge wants to pass to mount but Juggernaut is defending the position.
Juggernaut is not content to let Goodridge control the position.
Goodridge is working for a kimura but Juggernaut is defending it quite comfortably.
Goodridge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juggernaut knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Juggernaut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goodridge is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juggernaut is refusing to be controlled, as Goodridge sits in half guard.
Goodridge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Goodridge dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Juggernaut closes the distance and clinches.
Juggernaut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juggernaut tries for a takedown but Goodridge manages to get underhooks.
Goodridge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goodridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Kurt Juggernaut has been cut.
Juggernaut blocks an elbow strike from Goodridge.
Goodridge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut blocks a body shot from Goodridge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut managing to block the knees to the body from Goodridge.
Juggernaut jumps guard but Goodridge turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gary Goodridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Juggernaut.
Juggernaut trying to control the position but instead, Goodridge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Juggernaut into the cage.
Goodridge avoids a wild elbow strike from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Goodridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juggernaut decides to pull guard.
Goodridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juggernaut is keeping the position for now.
Juggernaut trying to keep a closed guard but Goodridge is proving a slippery customer.
Goodridge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juggernaut not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kurt Juggernaut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goodridge defends it easily.
Goodridge wants to control from the top but Juggernaut keeps moving.
Juggernaut escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodridge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juggernaut controls Goodridge momentarily but Goodridge frees himself.
Goodridge slips nicely into half guard.
Juggernaut tries to roll over but Goodridge keeps him under control.
Goodridge trying to pass the guard but Juggernaut defending well.
Gary Goodridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodridge is trying to control. Juggernaut wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge blocks the strikes from Juggernaut.
Goodridge works his way into side control.
Goodridge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goodridge tries for a kimura but Juggernaut is defending well.
Juggernaut is letting Goodridge control him for a moment.
Goodridge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juggernaut keeps working.
Juggernaut is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge wants to work for an arm triangle but Juggernaut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goodridge blocks the strikes from Juggernaut.
Goodridge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Goodridge wants to take a breather but Juggernaut is having none of it.
Juggernaut has one foot on Goodridge's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Goodridge throws a right hand that Juggernaut ducks under and follows up with a left that Juggernaut also avoids with ease.
Juggernaut throws a head kick but Goodridge moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juggernaut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodridge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Juggernaut struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodridge controls his hands.
Goodridge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Juggernaut pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Goodridge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goodridge 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Goodridge!
Our winner, Gary Goodridge, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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