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Event:
Checkmate Championship 3
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nation tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Justino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nation moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Justino wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Nation moves into the clinch successfully.
Justino is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Justino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Justino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Justino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nation closes this distance looking for a takedown but Justino circles away.
Ian Justino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thicc Nation.
Nation looks for a takedown but Justino sprawls well.
Nation shoots in for a double leg but Justino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nation with the counter takedown but Justino avoids it easily.#T1#
Justino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nation's sensitive parts.
Nation has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nation dives in and grabs Justino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Justino pushes down on Nation's head and hops out.
Justino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nation shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Justino sprawls well. Justino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nation gets slowly back to his feet.
Nation shoots for a takedown but Justino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Justino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nation circles away quickly and effectively.
Nation drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Justino defends it well.
Justino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nation moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justino fails to land with a series of punches.
Nation drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Justino defends it well.
Justino looks for a takedown but Nation sprawls well.
Justino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A big right from Justino misses.
Nation darts in looking for a takedown but Justino gets double underhooks and turns Nation into the cage.
Nation shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Justino pinned against the cage. Justino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Nation looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Justino throws a leg kick which misses Nation's front leg but catches the back leg as Nation tries to avoid it.
Justino misses with a double jab.
Justino swinging wildly here.
Justino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Justino wants it to stay on the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Justino leaves Nation with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Justino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nation tries to clinch there but Justino circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Justino. #T3#
Nation slips a jab and a cross from Justino.
Nation tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nation misses with a takedown attempt - Justino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nation darts in looking for a takedown but Justino gets double underhooks and turns Nation into the cage.
Justino drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nation sprawls and moves away.
Justino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nation. #CL#
Justino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nation goes for a takedown in the clinch but Justino prevents it.
Justino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nation.
#T4#
Nation drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Justino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nation looking for a takedown.
Justino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nation has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Justino breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Justino.
Thicc Nation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nation tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Justino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Justino misses with an uppercut.
Justino leaves Nation with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Justino appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Justino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nation slips a jab and a cross from Justino.
Nation tries to close the distance and clinch but Justino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nation doesn't manage to clinch there - Justino circles away.
Justino throws a big counter combination but Nation scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nation is looking to clinch but Justino is avoiding it.
Justino tries to counter with a takedown but Nation is quick to defend against it.
Nation tries for a takedown but Justino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Justino feints a jab promting Nation to slip. Justino then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nation slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Justino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Justino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Justino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nation circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Nation fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Justino, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nation has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Justino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Justino is trying to break the clinch but Nation is controlling him.
Justino looking to slow down the pace here.#T1##BC2#
Nation's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ian Justino is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nation enables Justino to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nation manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Nation working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Justino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Justino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nation is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Nation looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Nation wants to improve his position but instead Justino has moved into half guard.
Nation preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nation moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Justino trying to control but Nation is working from the bottom. #T3#
Justino stopping the sweep attempt from Nation.
Justino tries to stand but Nation is controlling from the bottom.
Nation looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nation throws a body shot but no joy.
Justino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nation but Nation pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Nation tries to counter it with a takedown but Justino pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Nation shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Justino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Nation controlling from the top position.
Justino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nation can do to turn this around?
Nation wants to control from the top but Justino keeps moving. #SU2#
Nation stands and steps away. Justino gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Justino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nation.
Ian Justino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thicc Nation.
Nation tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Justino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Justino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nation takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Nation shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nation was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Justino sneaks out the side door and pushes Nation away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Justino dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Justino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Justino half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nation fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Justino is out of range.
Justino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nation misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nation. Justino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nation fails with the takedown.
Ian Justino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thicc Nation.
Justino tries to clinch but Nation is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nation tries for a takedown but Justino circles away easily#TD#
and Justino counters with a shoot takedown. Nation fights it but they end up in guard.
Nation keeping moving, preventing Justino from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nation is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Justino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nation looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Nation looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Justino passes into half guard.
#SU#
Justino escapes and gets back to his feet.
Justino throws a nice looking combination but Nation bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Justino is looking to slow Nation down with leg kicks.
Justino swinging wildly here.
Justino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nation looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Justino is fending him off so far but Nation persists. Nope, Justino circles away and we're back to standing.
Justino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nation darts in looking for a takedown but Justino gets double underhooks and turns Nation into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Justino.
Justino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nation avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nation but Nation pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##CL2#
Nation rushes Justino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nation has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Justino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nation has Justino pressed against the cage, preventing Justino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Nation breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Justino throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Nation moves into the clinch successfully.
Nation has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Justino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nation goes for a takedown in the clinch but Justino prevents it.
Nation trying to control the position but instead, Justino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nation into the cage.#T4#
Nation stalling in the clinch but Justino improves position.
Justino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nation wants a takedown but no success here.
Justino has had enough of the clinch but Nation keeps him there for the moment.
Justino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thicc Nation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justino is pressed up against the cage. Nation has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Justino down to the mat. Justino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nation tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Justino half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ian Justino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Justino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Justino has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Justino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Justino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Justino! |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 2
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webber takes a swing at Nation's ribcage but misses.
Webber lands with an overhand left.
Nation drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Webber is trying to control Nation's posture but Nation avoids it.
Webber avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nation.
Nation controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nation misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nation tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Webber wants to control but Nation postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nation fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nation creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Webber sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Nation crashes against the mat.
Webber tries to improve position but can't.
Nation looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Webber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nation's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nation is thwarting Webber's attempts to control the position.
Nation slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Webber actively working from the bottom here.
Webber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nation pulls his head out easily.
Nation sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Webber defending well though.
Nation misses with a head shot. Webber uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nation is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nation stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Webber has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Nation manages to get his head free but now Webber has transitioned to an armbar! Nation grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Webber! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Webber! |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Nation looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nation knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dienekes on the ground.
Nation tries to free his leg and advance position but Dienekes is retaining full guard.
Dienekes trying to keep a closed guard but Nation is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Dienekes is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nation frees his head nicely. Oh but Dienekes has switched to an armbar! Nation is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nicholas Dienekes!
Nicholas Dienekes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 976 Round 2
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Muwaitang connects with a crisp jab.
Nation shoots in for a takedown but Muwaitang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muwaitang throws a right hand that Nation ducks under and follows up with a left that Nation also avoids with ease.
Muwaitang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Muwaitang duly obliges.
Nation shoots in for a takedown but Muwaitang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nation shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muwaitang sprawls well. Muwaitang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nation gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thicc Nation. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nation takes one to the side of the head.
Nation gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Muwaitang gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saipam Muwaitang!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 976 Round 1
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Go shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nation's guard.
Nation pulls Go in close to his closed guard and prevents Go from doing any damage or advancing position.
Go trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nation on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nation tries to get out of the position.
Nation can't keep his opponent in guard - Go advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Go is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nation defends it well. #SUB2#
Go wants to work for an arm triangle but Nation is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Go is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nation is just riding it out for now. Go eventually gives up the hold.
Nation knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Go on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Go is trying to work for a kimura but Nation is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Go is working for a kimura but Nation is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Go is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nation defends it well.
Go prevents Nation from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nation wants to control but Go is keeping busy.
Nation tries to roll over but Go keeps him under control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Go is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nation is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Go wants to work for an arm triangle but Nation is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nation is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Go is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nation tries to roll over but Go keeps him under control.#T3#
Go tries to pass to full mount but Nation defends it. #SUB2#
Go is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nation is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nation desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nation wants to control but Go is keeping busy.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nation is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nation looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Go is looking for a kimura but Nation is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Go to get the leverage.
Nation is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Go is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nation sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Nation manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Go bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Go dominated that round.
That's time! Nation's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Go is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nation sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Nation. No joy for Go on that attempt.
Go fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thicc Nation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bong Go.
Nation will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nation has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Go closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Go lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Nation pushes Go off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Go shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Go is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nation has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Go is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Go is breathing heavily.
Nation wants to control but Go is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Go looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nation is looking for a sweep. Go is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Go is looking for a kimura but Nation is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Go to get the leverage.
Nation missing with punches from the bottom.
Nation tries to roll over but Go keeps him under control.
Nation has his hands clasped together around Go's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Nation looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nation is trying is best to control the position here.
Nation is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Go seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Go is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nation sees it coming and defends easily.
Nation tries to roll over but Go keeps him under control.
Nation controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Go is looking for a kimura but Nation is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Go to get the leverage.
Nation is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nation tries to get to full guard but Go has control of the leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Go is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Nation is defending against the submission attempts here by Go.
Nation is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nation lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Go circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thicc Nation will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Nation closes the distance and pushes Go back into the cage.
Nation gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Go.
#TD2#
Go manages to pull guard.
Nation postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nation is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Go is looking to stand up but Nation isn't so interested in that idea.
Go avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nation prevents Go from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nation showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nation won't allow Go to get back to his feet.
Go takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nation working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Go wants to get back to his feet but Nation is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nation showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Go wants to stand but Nation is controlling the position.
Nation trying to control but Go is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nation sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Go shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nation is trying to defend but Go finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Nation pushes Go off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Go looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nation is fending him off so far but Go persists. Nope, Nation circles away and we're back to standing.
Nation stuffs the takedown.
Thicc Nation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bong Go.
Nation looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Go tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nation defends well and Go ends up having to push Nation into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nation is trying hard to land a takedown here. Go sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Go tries to counter it with a takedown but Nation pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Nation gets tackled into the cage by Go. Go maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Go successfully pulls guard.
Go wants to stand up but Nation is controlling him.
Nation postures up and lands a big shot to Go's brow.
Go is looking to stand up but Nation isn't so interested in that idea.
Nation is looking to work some ground and pound but Go has wrist control.#T3#
Nation seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Go wants to stand and escape but Nation is having none of it.
Nation slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nation stops Go from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nation fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nation tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Go was well out of range. Poor timing from Nation.
Nation changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Go tries to avoid it but Nation manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Go to the ground. Go escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Go keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bong Go seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Nation has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Go is trying to trip Nation. He has hold of a leg but Nation is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Go persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Nation has his feet on Go's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Go shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nation defends it nicely.
Nation misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Go shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nation but Nation pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nation darts in looking for a takedown but Go gets double underhooks and turns Nation into the cage.
Go steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nation.#CL#
Nation fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Go, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thicc Nation showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nation has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Bong Go!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Thicc Nation!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Thicc Nation!
Thicc Nation wins by split decision!
In defeat, Bong Go stepped up to the mic, saying 'MGA DELAWAAAAAN! KOMUNISTAAAAA!'.
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