Post by The Sandmen on Jan 10, 2017 11:10:57 GMT -5
Gary Goodridge looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Shogun Rua glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
An overhand right from Shogun Rua that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Goodridge moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Gary Goodridge throws a combo
Shogun punches back but nobody connects.
Nice punches from Shogun Rua.
Goodridge staggers backwards. Shogun wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Goodridge feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
Goodridge clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shovel hook by Shogun Rua
tags Goodridge.
Goodridge has a small cut in his Chin
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Goodridge jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shogun sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun Rua tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Goodridge's face
Goodridge's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gary Goodridge's Mouth
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Shogun Rua!
It misses by a mile.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Gary Goodridge to fight back!
Gary Goodridge chases Shogun and launches a few perfect strikes
Shogun ducks backwards and avoids them.
Shogun feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Goodridge moves aside and dodges.
Shogun misses a step and Gary Goodridge sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun steps forward
Gary Goodridge catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Left cheek
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Incredible haymaker from Shogun Rua!
It misses by a mile.
Shogun fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gary Goodridge didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Goodridge
Deep breaths from Gary Goodridge who tries a hammer punch to Shogun's ribs.
Shogun blocks those punches
Goodridge clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on Goodridge.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Goodridge
Goodridge measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Goodridge
Goodridge tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Goodridge
Shogun is in closed guard... Goodridge tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Gary Goodridge storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Goodridge doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shogun's face with his elbows!
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Gary Goodridge rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Goodridge is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Goodridge controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Gary Goodridge is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Goodridge tries to open up Shogun Rua's defense faking a few punches.
Shogun Rua wraps his arms around Goodridge's arms and counters the punches.
Gary Goodridge is in side mount over Shogun Rua
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Goodridge tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Gary Goodridge aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Goodridge suddenly holds Shogun Rua's arm and tries an armbar!
Shogun can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Gary Goodridge!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Goodridge
Shogun is in closed guard... Goodridge tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Goodridge
Shogun Rua is looking to pass Gary Goodridge's guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Goodridge
Shogun Rua doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Gary Goodridge doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shogun's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun Rua and Goodridge engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
An overhand right from Shogun Rua that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Goodridge's stops that one with his face! How is Goodridge standing?!
There is a small laceration on Gary Goodridge's Nose
Gary Goodridge circles around Shogun
Goodridge moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua struggles a bit before breaking Goodridge's attemp of grappling
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Shogun throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Goodridge's body! He's holding his side
Shogun launches a furious hook!
That hits Goodridge's chin like a wrecking ball! Goodridge loses balance and goes to the mat.
Shogun is standing while Goodridge is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua steps back and allows Goodridge to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Gary Goodridge is standing now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Gary Goodridge moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gary Goodridge!
Shogun ducks under...
Gary Goodridge gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua tries a high kick!
Goodridge was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Gary Goodridge is a bloody mess!
Goodridge throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Shogun's defense muffles the blows.
Goodridge looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Goodridge.
Gary Goodridge throws a combo
Shogun Rua ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Goodridge swings again, only to get countered once more! Goodridge is looking bad here!
Terrible one sided match... Goodridge was not ready to fight a fighter of Shogun Rua caliber.
Gary Goodridge tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Shogun Rua swings and Goodridge has to retreat
Good front kick from Goodridge!
Shogun Rua blocks
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Goodridge from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Gary Goodridge's Right eye
Shogun begins to launch a barrage of punches over Goodridge
this is getting worse and worse for Goodridge
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Goodridge staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
Shovel hook by Gary Goodridge
goes nowhere.
Goodridge pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shogun Rua was tooling Gary Goodridge for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gary Goodridge lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Goodridge doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun Rua chases Goodridge and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Goodridge steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Goodridge staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua catches Gary Goodridge's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shogun.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Goodridge
You can see Goodridge's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun delivers a few accurate elbows!
Goodridge is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Goodridge staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Goodridge
Shogun tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Goodridge! Shogun has one hook in and keeps working!
Shogun is in rear mount over Goodridge with one hook in
Goodridge tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is in rear mount over Goodridge with one hook in
Goodridge tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Goodridge's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Goodridge's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Goodridge has a small cut in his Forehead
Goodridge seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shogun is in rear mount over Goodridge with one hook in
Goodridge doesn't stop bleeding.
Goodridge measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun is in rear mount over Goodridge with one hook in
Goodridge doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Gary Goodridge, who is barely covering up!
This is over! That impact from Shogun Rua has left Goodridge laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (GnP) at 3:46 Round 2
Statistics: Gary Goodridge
Punches 7/21 (33%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 217 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 25/42 (60%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/15 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 206 s
Good fight. But in the end, Shogun brought a little more Rua than Barrie Boy Goodridge did.
Shogun Rua glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
An overhand right from Shogun Rua that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Goodridge moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Gary Goodridge throws a combo
Shogun punches back but nobody connects.
Nice punches from Shogun Rua.
Goodridge staggers backwards. Shogun wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Goodridge feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
Goodridge clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shovel hook by Shogun Rua
tags Goodridge.
Goodridge has a small cut in his Chin
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Goodridge jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shogun sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun Rua tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Goodridge's face
Goodridge's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gary Goodridge's Mouth
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Shogun Rua!
It misses by a mile.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Gary Goodridge to fight back!
Gary Goodridge chases Shogun and launches a few perfect strikes
Shogun ducks backwards and avoids them.
Shogun feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Goodridge moves aside and dodges.
Shogun misses a step and Gary Goodridge sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun steps forward
Gary Goodridge catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Left cheek
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Incredible haymaker from Shogun Rua!
It misses by a mile.
Shogun fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gary Goodridge didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Goodridge
Deep breaths from Gary Goodridge who tries a hammer punch to Shogun's ribs.
Shogun blocks those punches
Goodridge clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on Goodridge.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Goodridge
Goodridge measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Goodridge
Goodridge tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Goodridge
Shogun is in closed guard... Goodridge tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Gary Goodridge storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Goodridge doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shogun's face with his elbows!
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Gary Goodridge rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Goodridge is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Goodridge controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Gary Goodridge is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Goodridge tries to open up Shogun Rua's defense faking a few punches.
Shogun Rua wraps his arms around Goodridge's arms and counters the punches.
Gary Goodridge is in side mount over Shogun Rua
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Goodridge tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Gary Goodridge aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Goodridge suddenly holds Shogun Rua's arm and tries an armbar!
Shogun can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Gary Goodridge!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Goodridge
Shogun is in closed guard... Goodridge tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Goodridge
Shogun Rua is looking to pass Gary Goodridge's guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Goodridge
Shogun Rua doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Gary Goodridge doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shogun's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun Rua and Goodridge engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
An overhand right from Shogun Rua that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Goodridge's stops that one with his face! How is Goodridge standing?!
There is a small laceration on Gary Goodridge's Nose
Gary Goodridge circles around Shogun
Goodridge moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua struggles a bit before breaking Goodridge's attemp of grappling
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Shogun throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Goodridge's body! He's holding his side
Shogun launches a furious hook!
That hits Goodridge's chin like a wrecking ball! Goodridge loses balance and goes to the mat.
Shogun is standing while Goodridge is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua steps back and allows Goodridge to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Gary Goodridge is standing now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Gary Goodridge moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gary Goodridge!
Shogun ducks under...
Gary Goodridge gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua tries a high kick!
Goodridge was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Gary Goodridge is a bloody mess!
Goodridge throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Shogun's defense muffles the blows.
Goodridge looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Goodridge.
Gary Goodridge throws a combo
Shogun Rua ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Goodridge swings again, only to get countered once more! Goodridge is looking bad here!
Terrible one sided match... Goodridge was not ready to fight a fighter of Shogun Rua caliber.
Gary Goodridge tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Shogun Rua swings and Goodridge has to retreat
Good front kick from Goodridge!
Shogun Rua blocks
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Goodridge from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Gary Goodridge's Right eye
Shogun begins to launch a barrage of punches over Goodridge
this is getting worse and worse for Goodridge
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Goodridge staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
Shovel hook by Gary Goodridge
goes nowhere.
Goodridge pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shogun Rua was tooling Gary Goodridge for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gary Goodridge lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Goodridge doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun Rua chases Goodridge and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Goodridge steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Goodridge staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua catches Gary Goodridge's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shogun.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Goodridge
You can see Goodridge's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun delivers a few accurate elbows!
Goodridge is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Goodridge staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Goodridge
Shogun tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Goodridge! Shogun has one hook in and keeps working!
Shogun is in rear mount over Goodridge with one hook in
Goodridge tries to stand up!
Shogun doesn't allow him!
Shogun is in rear mount over Goodridge with one hook in
Goodridge tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Goodridge's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Goodridge's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Goodridge has a small cut in his Forehead
Goodridge seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shogun is in rear mount over Goodridge with one hook in
Goodridge doesn't stop bleeding.
Goodridge measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun is in rear mount over Goodridge with one hook in
Goodridge doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Gary Goodridge, who is barely covering up!
This is over! That impact from Shogun Rua has left Goodridge laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (GnP) at 3:46 Round 2
Statistics: Gary Goodridge
Punches 7/21 (33%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 217 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 25/42 (60%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/15 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 206 s
Good fight. But in the end, Shogun brought a little more Rua than Barrie Boy Goodridge did.