Gary Goodridge

Gary Goodridge
BornGary Henry Goodridge
(1966-01-17) January 17, 1966 (age 58)
Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Other namesBig Daddy
Nationality
  • Trinidadian
  • Canadian
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91m)
Weight240 lb (109 kg; 17 st 2 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight
Openweight
StyleBoxing, Wrestling, Kuk Sool Won
Fighting out ofBarrie, Ontario, Canada
TeamTeam Go-Riki
Rank  Honorary 4th Dan Black Belt in Kuk Sool Won
Years active1996–2010 (MMA)
1999–2010 (Kickboxing)
Kickboxing record
Total38
Wins12
By knockout11
Losses24
By knockout14
Draws2
Mixed martial arts record
Total46
Wins23
By knockout16
By submission6
By decision1
Losses22
By knockout10
By submission8
By decision4
Draws1
Other information
Notable relativesSharon Goodridge (sister)
Shirma Goodridge (sister)
Lisa Goodridge (sister)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Gary Henry Goodridge[1] (born January 17, 1966), nicknamed "Big Daddy", is a Trinidadian-Canadian former heavyweight kickboxer and mixed martial artist fighting out of Barrie, Ontario. Prior to kickboxing and MMA, he was also one of the top ranked contenders in the world of professional arm wrestling.[2] In early 2012, Goodridge was diagnosed with early onset of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).[3]

  1. ^ NSAC report of K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Las Vegas
  2. ^ "Gary Goodridge Profile". www.garygoodridge.com. Archived from the original on 2008-01-01. Retrieved 2007-12-19.
  3. ^ Gary Goodridge Diagnosed with CTE/Pugilistic Dementia; Says No Regrets About His Fighting Life | MMAWeekly.com