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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brady Goodridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodridge kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Army Of The Pharaohs-Seven. Benn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Geto Boys - Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta. DJ Benn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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152 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brady Goodridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Benn!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodridge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodridge closes the distance and clinches.
Benn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goodridge manages to pull guard.
Benn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Benn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benn thows a big elbow that misses.
Goodridge wants to stand up but Benn is controlling him.
Goodridge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benn stands and throws Goodridge's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Benn wants to control but Goodridge is keeping him busy.
Goodridge manages to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benn connects with a nice short shot to Goodridge's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benn connects with a nice short shot to Goodridge's temple.
Benn wants to pass to mount but Goodridge is defending the position.
Goodridge pushes Benn off looking to stand but Benn dives back in and keeps control.
Goodridge tries to get to full guard but Benn has control of the leg.
Benn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goodridge!
Benn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Benn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Benn tries to control but Goodridge wriggling away.
Benn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goodridge's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
A nice elbow there by Benn.
Benn with a couple of short strikes.
Benn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Benn raining down shots from the mount!
Benn working for a submission but Goodridge is keeping him at bay.
Goodridge is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Benn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Goodridge can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Benn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goodridge is looking to escape.
Benn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Benn wants to finish this one by submission but Goodridge is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Benn.
Poor strikes thrown by Benn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Goodridge squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
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 defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Benn.
Benn prevents Goodridge from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benn controlling his opponent.
Benn working for a submission but Goodridge is keeping him at bay.
Goodridge tries to lock up and control but Benn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benn raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Benn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goodridge shoots for a double leg takedown but Benn sprawls well. He's pushed Goodridge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brady Goodridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Goodridge with that takedown attempt.
Goodridge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Goodridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benn circles away.
Benn instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goodridge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goodridge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benn tries to avoid it but Goodridge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benn to the ground. Benn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn lands a nice shot to the body.
Benn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goodridge backs up against the cage.
Benn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goodridge tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benn thuds a left hand into Goodridge's body.
Benn misses with a low kick.
Benn throws a head kick that misses.
Benn tries to work over Goodridge's front leg with a kick but Goodridge checks it.
Goodridge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goodridge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Benn gets back to full guard.
Benn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goodridge!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Benn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Benn looking to control but Goodridge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Goodridge that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Benn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benn working for a guillotine from mount but Goodridge is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge is in a horrible position here. Benn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Goodridge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Benn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Benn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Goodridge flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Benn raining down shots from the mount!
Benn looking for a guillotine from mount but Goodridge is having none of it.
Benn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Benn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Goodridge has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Benn lands a nice shot to the head.
Benn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Benn is working for a guillotine from mount but Goodridge frees his head quite easily.
Benn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benn working Goodridge over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Benn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Goodridge misses with a double jab
and Benn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodridge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goodridge's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodridge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goodridge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benn controls the pace.
Benn is in close to Goodridge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benn slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goodridge!
Benn working Goodridge over with strikes here.
Goodridge takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Benn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Benn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Benn wants to finish this one by submission but Goodridge is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Benn.
Benn wants to control the pace but Goodridge is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn avoids the attempt from Goodridge to control.
Goodridge is bucking up trying to escape but Benn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Goodridge in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Benn avoids the attempt from Goodridge to control.
Goodridge is desperately trying to improve his position but Benn has a good base and remains in mount.
Benn lands with some strikes.
Benn content just to control the position here.
DJ Benn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benn scoring with strikes but Goodridge is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benn landing strikes from the mount and Goodridge is in trouble!
Benn wants to control the pace but Goodridge is squirming around nicely.
Benn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Benn working Goodridge over with strikes here.
Benn wants to finish this one by submission but Goodridge is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Benn.
Benn gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Goodridge misses with the combination.
Goodridge tries to clinch up
and Benn counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn digs a good hook to Goodridge's body.
Benn catches Goodridge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goodridge closes the distance but Benn moves to the side
and Benn counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Benn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goodridge's brow.
Goodridge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brady Goodridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benn wants to break free but Goodridge has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Benn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benn 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Benn!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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