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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignatius Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Goodridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gary Goodridge enters the cage!
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240 lbs
32 - 11 - 2 |
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270 lbs
16 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
32 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ignatius Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Goodridge!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reilly, right into the meat.
Reilly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reilly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodridge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reilly tries to avoid it but Goodridge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reilly to the ground. Reilly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly dodges the punch combination from Goodridge.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Goodridge.
Goodridge works the jab nicely.
It looks like Ignatius Reilly has been cut.
Reilly swings for the body but Goodridge moves out of range.
Reilly scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Reilly lands with a good body shot.
Reilly throws a head kick but Goodridge moves out of range.
Goodridge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodridge works Reilly's body with a nice hook.
Reilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reilly slaps away a takedown attempt from Goodridge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly lands a nice looking body kick.
Goodridge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reilly slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Goodridge feints and as Reilly raises his hands in defense, Goodridge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Goodridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Reilly has wrist control.
Goodridge throws a big elbow that misses.
Reilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodridge is one step ahead there.
Reilly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goodridge lands a couple of elbows.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reilly is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge 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 is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reilly 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ignatius Reilly just wasn't active enough.
Goodridge darts in looking for a takedown but Reilly gets double underhooks and turns Goodridge into the cage.
Ignatius Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Goodridge.
Goodridge wants the takedown. Reilly is fighting it off but Goodridge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reilly's guard against the cage.
Goodridge trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goodridge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Goodridge from controlling successfully.
Goodridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goodridge postures up.
My spies in Grappling Pro Helsinki ($1500 p/week) inform me that Goodridge has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Reilly is really struggling to control Goodridge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Goodridge throws a strike but Reilly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Goodridge is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatius Reilly has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Goodridge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goodridge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reilly as he avoids it easily.
Reilly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No joy there for Goodridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reilly lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Goodridge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ignatius Reilly's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reilly is looking to chop away at Goodridge's legs.
Goodridge avoids the head kick by Reilly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reilly, right into the meat.
Reilly misses with a kick to the body.
Goodridge scores with a nice strike.
Reilly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reilly tries to clinch up
and Goodridge counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goodridge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goodridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodridge looking to score a takedown here. Reilly is defending well but Goodridge drives through and ends up in Reilly's guard.
Reilly pulls Goodridge in to control the position.
Goodridge preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge cracks Reilly with a solid left hand.
Reilly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reilly 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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reilly trying to control the position.
Goodridge sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Goodridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reilly is keeping the position for now.
Goodridge wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reilly.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Goodridge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from Goodridge seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Reilly is looking to reverse the position.
Reilly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goodridge off and has taken his back!
Goodridge manages to reverse the position and now he's in Reilly's guard. Nice work there by Goodridge.
Goodridge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reilly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reilly controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goodridge tries to hold on but Reilly postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reilly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goodridge is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Goodridge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ignatius Reilly's cut.
That's time! Reilly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Goodridge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reilly. That's going to slow Goodridge down.
Goodridge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reilly's guard.
Goodridge preventing the sweep.
Goodridge slips nicely into half guard.
Reilly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reilly.
Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodridge wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Goodridge stopping the sweep attempt from Reilly.
Reilly has momentary wrist control but Goodridge slips an elbow through the middle.
Goodridge throwing strikes from guard but Reilly blocks nicely.
Goodridge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Goodridge from controlling successfully.
Goodridge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goodridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Reilly is retaining full guard.
Goodridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge lands a couple of elbows.
Goodridge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodridge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goodridge cracks Reilly with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodridge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goodridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Reilly is retaining full guard.
Goodridge throws an elbow that misses. Reilly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goodridge's guard. Nice move by Reilly!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goodridge is on top in guard.
Reilly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly can't keep his opponent in guard - Goodridge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goodridge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reilly's head.
Goodridge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goodridge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reilly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Goodridge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reilly preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Goodridge is stalling here. Reilly is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goodridge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Reilly has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Reilly happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge gets back to half guard.
Ignatius Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodridge controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reilly throws a strike but Goodridge avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Goodridge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goodridge winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gary Goodridge!
A victorious Gary Goodridge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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RATING
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