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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Goodacre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Goodacre!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goodacre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodacre.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodacre.
Goodacre looks to land a combination. Vega sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vega on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodacre finds it's way round the side to connect with Vega's head.
Goodacre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chad Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vega tries for a takedown but Goodacre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Goodacre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goodacre.
Goodacre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vega.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodacre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goodacre scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodacre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vega's hands.
Goodacre has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vega gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vega working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vega trying to control from half guard but Goodacre is working away.
Goodacre has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vega is on him like a limpet, forcing Goodacre back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodacre.
Goodacre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goodacre is trying to keep an underhook but Vega manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Goodacre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vega is trying to control the action in half guard but Goodacre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goodacre is looking to control Vega's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goodacre avoid being mounted?
Goodacre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vega wants to pass to mount but Goodacre is defending the position.
Vega slows the pace down in half guard.
Vega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goodacre defending well though.
Vega prevents Goodacre from standing back up.
Goodacre is staying active underneath Vega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vega shoots in for a takedown but Goodacre shows good takedown defense.
Goodacre lands a leg kick that knocks Vega off balance momentarily.
Vega shoots and misses
and Goodacre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodacre leaves Vega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodacre scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodacre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vega is breathing heavily.
Vega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goodacre as he jumps to the side.
Goodacre scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodacre closes the distance and clinches.
Goodacre avoiding damage.
Goodacre gets through Vega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Goodacre.
Vega wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodacre lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodacre scores with a hook to the body.
Goodacre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Still in the clinch, Goodacre scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodacre.
Goodacre lands a hook that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
A short left from Goodacre.
Vega tries to score a body lock takedown but Goodacre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goodacre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Goodacre.
Goodacre breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodacre.
Vega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodacre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vega scrambles back to his feet.
Donk. Goodacre catches Vega right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Goodacre dominated that round.
That's time! Vega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Goodacre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goodacre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodacre.
Vega on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodacre connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck for Vega with that takedown attempt.
Goodacre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goodacre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Goodacre catches Vega right on the button with a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodacre.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodacre catches Vega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodacre.
Vega is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodacre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goodacre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Goodacre wriggles free and stands up.
Vega takes one to the side of the head.
Jacob Goodacre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodacre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
Goodacre is looking to slow Vega down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodacre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodacre lands with a good body shot.
Vega dives in and grabs Goodacre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goodacre pushes down on Vega's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodacre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodacre lands with an uppercut that bounces Vega off the cage and back into range.
Vega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodacre. Goodacre obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodacre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goodacre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goodacre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jacob Goodacre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodacre lands a nice looking body shot.
Goodacre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goodacre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Goodacre.
Vega looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goodacre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vega walks into a stiff left hand from Goodacre.
Goodacre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vega is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vega closes the distance and clinches up with Goodacre, looking for a takedown. Vega pushes Goodacre against the cage but Goodacre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goodacre scores with a decent looking hook.
Goodacre scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodacre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega shoots in for a takedown but Goodacre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodacre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Goodacre.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodacre.
Vega shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goodacre pinned against the cage. Goodacre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goodacre clinches up against the cage.
Goodacre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodacre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodacre lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Goodacre.
Goodacre lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Goodacre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Goodacre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Goodacre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vega is defended easily by Goodacre.
Vega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vega goes for a double leg but Goodacre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goodacre continues to drive forward.
A short left from Goodacre.
A short uppercut from Goodacre.
Goodacre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vega is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goodacre is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodacre scores with a shot to the side of Vega's head.
A nice left hand lands by Goodacre.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodacre lands a shoulder strike.
Goodacre lands a right hand.
Vega is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodacre lands a body punch.
Oh Vega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodacre is stalling here.
Vega seems to have got his legs back now.
Goodacre scores with a shot to the side of Vega's head.
Goodacre stops a takedown attempt from Vega.
Goodacre works on Vega's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodacre lands a body punch.
Goodacre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodacre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodacre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goodacre cracks the inside of Vega's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodacre throws a leg kick which misses Vega's front leg but catches the back leg as Vega tries to avoid it.
Goodacre lands a leg kick that knocks Vega off balance momentarily.
Goodacre feints and then cracks Vega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vega down.
Goodacre cracks Vega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goodacre scores with a hook.
Goodacre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodacre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goodacre counters with a slapping leg kick.
Goodacre cracks the inside of Vega's front leg.
Vega walks into a straight right hand from Goodacre.
Nice body punch from Goodacre.
Goodacre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodacre cracks a nice hook into Vega's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodacre.
Goodacre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Goodacre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vega doesn't seem phased though.
Goodacre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodacre, right into the meat.
Goodacre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodacre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodacre lands a head shot.
Goodacre sizes up Vega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goodacre jabs Vega right on the nose. Vega blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodacre scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
Goodacre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodacre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from Goodacre lands.
Goodacre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vega.
Goodacre scores with a leg kick.
Chad Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goodacre connects with a nice looking jab.
Jacob Goodacre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goodacre lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Goodacre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goodacre winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Goodacre!
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