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Event:
UnderGround FC 113
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Medvedevs.
Some wild striking there from Medvedevs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Medvedevs is defended easily by Nguyen Xuan.
Nguyen Xuan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nguyen Xuan wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Medvedevs rushes Nguyen Xuan and presses him up against the cage.
Nguyen Xuan lands a body shot. #TD#
Nguyen Xuan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Medvedevs uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nguyen Xuan is looking for a triangle but Medvedevs pushes his legs off easily.
Nguyen Xuan is trying to keep Medvedevs in close.
#SUB2#
Medvedevs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nguyen Xuan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Medvedevs has Nguyen Xuan in his guard.#REVR##T1#
Nguyen Xuan working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Medvedevs has his feet on Nguyen Xuan's thighs here. He's pushed Nguyen Xuan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nguyen Xuan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrejs Medvedevs!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 101
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Freeman clinches.
Nguyen Xuan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Freeman pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Freeman moves into the clinch.
A short left from Freeman. #BC#
Freeman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Freeman closes the distance and clinches.
Nguyen Xuan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Freeman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nguyen Xuan shoots and misses
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crispin Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bac Nguyen Xuan.
Freeman shoots in for a double leg but Nguyen Xuan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Freeman has closed the distance and engaged Nguyen Xuan in a clinch.
Freeman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Freeman drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen Xuan trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguyen Xuan stopping the sweep attempt from Freeman.#T1#
Nguyen Xuan trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Nguyen Xuan stops Freeman from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman wants to control the position but Nguyen Xuan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Freeman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Freeman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Freeman is trying to get back to full guard.
Nguyen Xuan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nguyen Xuan prevents Freeman from standing back up.
Nguyen Xuan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nguyen Xuan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nguyen Xuan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freeman's head. #T2##ES#
Freeman kicks Nguyen Xuan off and gets back to his feet.
Freeman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Freeman moves into range and clinches up with Nguyen Xuan.
Nguyen Xuan tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Freeman.
Freeman lands with a right to the head.
Freeman lands a hook that snaps the head of Nguyen Xuan backwards.
Freeman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nguyen Xuans head.
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!
Freeman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nguyen Xuan backwards.
Freeman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nguyen Xuan backwards.
Nguyen Xuan looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Freeman.
Freeman scores with a shot to the side of Nguyen Xuan's head.
Freeman lands a shoulder strike.
Freeman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Freeman. #ROC#
Nguyen Xuan is rocked!#KD#
Freeman drops Nguyen Xuan with a big right hand! Freeman charges in looking to finish - Nguyen Xuan manages to keep Freeman in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Nguyen Xuan is still in real trouble! Can Freeman finish him?
Freeman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nguyen Xuan on the ground.#T3#
Freeman preventing the sweep.
Freeman gets to his feet and stands over Nguyen Xuan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Nguyen Xuan felt that one! Freeman unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Nguyen Xuan from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crispin Freeman!
A victorious Crispin Freeman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 98
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Nguyen Xuan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Medvedevs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Medvedevs lands a high kick!
#TD2#
Nguyen Xuan dives in and scores a takedown into Medvedevs's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguyen Xuan passes into half guard.
Medvedevs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nguyen Xuan.
Medvedevs is not content to let Nguyen Xuan control the position.
Nguyen Xuan working the head and body with strikes.
Nguyen Xuan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Medvedevs trying to control but Nguyen Xuan postures up.
Medvedevs tries to roll over but Nguyen Xuan keeps him under control.
Medvedevs missing with punches from the bottom.
Nguyen Xuan is trying to control the action in half guard but Medvedevs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SU2#
Nguyen Xuan escapes and gets back to his feet.
Medvedevs scores with a kick to the body.
Medvedevs tries for a takedown but Nguyen Xuan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Medvedevs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nguyen Xuan to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Medvedevs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nguyen Xuan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Medvedevs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nguyen Xuan is controlling him.
Nguyen Xuan is looking to stand up but Medvedevs won't let him. #T3#
Nguyen Xuan wants to control from the top but Medvedevs keeps moving.
Nguyen Xuan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nguyen Xuan works to advance to full mount. Medvedevs defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nguyen Xuan content just to control the position here.
Nguyen Xuan looking to finish Medvedevs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Medvedevs!#SUB2#
Nguyen Xuan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Medvedevs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Medvedevs tries to improve his position but instead Nguyen Xuan has taken his back! #T4#
Medvedevs is trying to stand back up.
Medvedevs is really stuck here.
Medvedevs looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nguyen Xuan.
Medvedevs trying to control the action but Nguyen Xuan just sinks the hooks in.
What can Medvedevs do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bac Nguyen Xuan dominated that round.
That's time! Medvedevs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nguyen Xuan circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Nguyen Xuan counter with a right hand.
Nguyen Xuan lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Nguyen Xuan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Medvedevs working for a triangle but Nguyen Xuan defends it easily.
Nguyen Xuan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medvedevs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nguyen Xuan is controlling him. #T1#
Nguyen Xuan wants to control from the top but Medvedevs keeps moving.
Nguyen Xuan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nguyen Xuan stopping the sweep attempt from Medvedevs.#SUB#
Medvedevs looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nguyen Xuan has picked Medvedevs up and slammed him! Medvedevs can't keep hold of the triangle and Nguyen Xuan manages to pass to side control!
Medvedevs is trying to escape the position but Nguyen Xuan is controlling the position.
Medvedevs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nguyen Xuan advances nicely into full mount.
Medvedevs is working to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Nguyen Xuan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Medvedevs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Medvedevs wants to control but Nguyen Xuan is having none of it.
Nguyen Xuan controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen Xuan wants to control the pace but Medvedevs is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Nguyen Xuan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Medvedevs turns into him and now he's in Nguyen Xuan's guard.
#T3#
Medvedevs wants to control from the top but Nguyen Xuan keeps moving.
Nguyen Xuan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Medvedevs has passed into side control.
Nguyen Xuan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Medvedevs's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Medvedevs throwing shots but Nguyen Xuan is blocking nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nguyen Xuan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Medvedevs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Medvedevs's back!#SUB2#
Nguyen Xuan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Medvedevs trying to control the hands but Nguyen Xuan breaks the grip.
Medvedevs is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nguyen Xuan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medvedevs prevents Nguyen Xuan from getting a body triangle.
Nguyen Xuan is riding his opponent, not letting Medvedevs buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bac Nguyen Xuan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Medvedevs darts in and clinches Nguyen Xuan up against the cage.
Nguyen Xuan tries to pull guard but Medvedevs holds him up against the cage and eventually Nguyen Xuan drops back down to his feet.
Nguyen Xuan gets underhooks to prevent Medvedevs's takedown attempt.
Nguyen Xuan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Medvedevs.
Nguyen Xuan is trying to push Medvedevs away but Medvedevs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Medvedevs manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Nguyen Xuan clinches up against the cage.
Nguyen Xuan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medvedevs jumps guard but Nguyen Xuan stands there with Medvedevs around his waist. Medvedevs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nguyen Xuan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nguyen Xuan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Nguyen Xuan fails to pull guard.
Nguyen Xuan is looking to control Medvedevs's arms but Medvedevs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nguyen Xuan has his back to the cage.
Medvedevs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nguyen Xuan trying to land knees to the body.
Medvedevs is pressed up against the cage. Nguyen Xuan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Medvedevs down to the mat. Medvedevs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andrejs Medvedevs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bac Nguyen Xuan.
Nguyen Xuan throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Medvedevs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Medvedevs gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Nguyen Xuan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Medvedevs has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nguyen Xuan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Medvedevs.
Nguyen Xuan is trying to pull guard but Medvedevs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Nguyen Xuan looking for a takedown. #BC#
Medvedevs manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Medvedevs closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medvedevs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Nguyen Xuan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Medvedevs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nguyen Xuan uses his free foot to push down on Medvedevs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Medvedevs.
Nguyen Xuan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Nguyen Xuan goes for an armbar but Medvedevs turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Medvedevs. #T3#
Medvedevs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nguyen Xuan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Medvedevs stands up and waves to Nguyen Xuan to follow him.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nguyen Xuan as he avoids it easily.
Nguyen Xuan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Medvedevs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nguyen Xuan!
Nguyen Xuan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Medvedevs working the ground and pound but Nguyen Xuan is defending the strikes.
Nguyen Xuan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4##SU#
Medvedevs decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Nguyen Xuan clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Nguyen Xuan is trying to trip Medvedevs. He has hold of a leg but Medvedevs is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nguyen Xuan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Medvedevs has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nguyen Xuan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Nguyen Xuan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Medvedevs walks away with a smile on his face. Nguyen Xuan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Medvedevs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Medvedevs jumps guard and drags Nguyen Xuan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nguyen Xuan wants to control from the top but Medvedevs keeps moving.
Medvedevs pulls Nguyen Xuan in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrejs Medvedevs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nguyen Xuan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bac Nguyen Xuan!
During a confident post fight interview, Bac Nguyen Xuan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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