Former PRIDE FC and K-1 star Gary Goodridge (23-19-1) will return to mixed martial arts action after more than a year on the sidelines to take on fellow bruiser Ron Sparks (5-0) at the upcoming MMA Big show event “A New Dawn” set for the Belterra Casino in Florence, Indiana, on Saturday, January 9.
“Big Daddy” is perhaps best known to casual MMA fans for his unintentional snuff film against Paul Herrera at UFC 8: “David vs. Goliath.” Goodridge secured his helpless foe in a crucifix and proceeded to rain down elbows until the referee intervened — even after Herrera lost consciousness.
He recovered shortly thereafter, but highlights of the drubbing are frequently used in the anti-MMA crusade.
Between MMA and kickboxing, Goodridge has amassed a staggering 79 fights to his name since 1996…
