GAA player accused of seriously injuring opponent with ‘MMA move’ during match faces trial

Cormac Goodman, of The Paddocks, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin, pictured at the Criminal Courts of Justice(CCJ) on Parkgate Street. Photo: Paddy Cummins

Andrew Phelan

A Gaelic footballer accused of using a “mixed martial arts move” on another player, causing a fracture to his knee, is facing trial for assault.

Cormac Goodman (28) allegedly put his legs around the other man and kicked out as they fell, causing the injury, Dublin District Court heard.