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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Gowdy (ranked 5267 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Big B (ranked 4819 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Anderson Gowdy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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245 lbs
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279 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Gowdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Big B!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big B keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Big B manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gowdy on his heels. He'll look to pass Gowdy's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gowdy is looking for a triangle but Big B pushes his legs off easily.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Gowdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big B distracts Gowdy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Big B trying to control but Gowdy is working from the bottom.
Big B wants to pass the guard but Gowdy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big B with a nice head shot there.
Gowdy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Big B can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big B lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gowdy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Big B defends well.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Gowdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big B is looking to pass into half guard but Gowdy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gowdy is in guard.
Big B trying to control the position.
Big B is looking for a triangle but Gowdy pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big B wants to control but Gowdy passes easily into half guard.
Gowdy passes into side control, despite Big B's attempt to control the position.
Gowdy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Big B knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Big B tries to bench press Gowdy off him but Gowdy keeps the position.
Gowdy throws a strike aimed at the side of Big B's head but Big B avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big B tries to buck Gowdy off but Gowdy is having none of it.
Big B struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Big B is trying to get back to half guard.
Big B keeps trying to improve his position.
Gowdy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Big B should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gowdy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gowdy throws a right and a left that Big B avoids nicely.
Anderson Gowdy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gowdy misses with a head kick.
Big B tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gowdy tries to clinch but Big B is having none of it.
Gowdy tries to clinch
and Big B counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gowdy!
Gowdy is looking for a sweep.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Big B has eaten all the pies!
Gowdy is breathing heavily.
Big B tries to advance to mount but Gowdy denies him.
Big B wants to control but Gowdy is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Gowdy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Big B fails with the takedown.
Gowdy throws a big counter combination but Big B scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gowdy lands a high kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Big B is defended easily by Gowdy.
Gowdy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Big B fails with the takedown.
Anderson Gowdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Big B.
Gowdy cracks the inside of Big B's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowdy lands a head kick. Big B smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Big B is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gowdy's half guard.
Gowdy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Big B can do to turn this around?
Big B 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gowdy wants to improve his position but Big B is controlling well.
Gowdy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Big B scores with a couple of nice shots.
Big B is looking to pass Gowdy's guard but actually Gowdy recovers to full guard.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Gowdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gowdy wants to sweep here but Big B controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gowdy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big B preventing the sweep.
Gowdy keeping moving, preventing Big B from controlling successfully.
Big B wants to pass the guard but Gowdy is keeping the position.
Big B wants to control from the top but Gowdy keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big B fails with a takedown attempt.
Gowdy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Big B fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gowdy to the ground. Big B is now in Gowdy's guard.
Gowdy pushes Big B off and scrambles back to his feet.
Big B shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gowdy pinned against the cage. Gowdy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That kick from Gowdy tenderised Big B's leg. Big B is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson Gowdy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gowdy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Big B drives through with a takedown into Gowdy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gowdy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gowdy moves into the clinch.
Gowdy trying to control the position but instead, Big B has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gowdy into the cage.
Big B drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gowdy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big B shoots for a double leg takedown but Gowdy sprawls well. He's pushed Big B's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Gowdy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Big B closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gowdy circles away.
Big B fails with the takedown.
Gowdy lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Gowdy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gowdy darts in looking for a takedown but Big B gets double underhooks and turns Gowdy into the cage.
Big B slips a jab and a cross from Gowdy.
Gowdy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Big B pinned against the cage. Big B gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Big B closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gowdy's guard.
Gowdy keeping moving, preventing Big B from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big B trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gowdy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Big B tries to free his leg and advance position but Gowdy is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gowdy keeping moving, preventing Big B from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Big B darts in looking for a takedown but Gowdy gets double underhooks and turns Big B into the cage.
Gowdy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Big B misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson Gowdy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big B avoids the head kick by Gowdy.
Big B defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gowdy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Gowdy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gowdy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Big B pinned against the cage. Big B gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Big B changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gowdy tries to avoid it but Big B manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gowdy to the ground. Gowdy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Gowdy as Big B shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Gowdy as Big B shoots in.
Big B fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Big B.
That kick from Gowdy tenderised Big B's leg. Big B is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gowdy stuffs the takedown.
Gowdy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Big B just manages to avoid it.
Big B shoots in for a takedown but Gowdy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Big B fails to land the takedown.
As Big B looks to move away, Gowdy throws a big counter combo but Big B just gets out of the way.
Gowdy has closed the distance and engaged Big B in a clinch.
Gowdy breaks from the clinch.
Gowdy clinches up against the cage.
Gowdy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Big B blocks it with crossed arms.
Big B is trying to push Gowdy away but Gowdy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gowdy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gowdy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gowdy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gowdy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Big B shoots in and gets a takedown into Gowdy's guard.
Christian Big B has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big B must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gowdy trying to control the position here.
Big B slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big B landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gowdy tries to bench press Big B off him but Big B keeps the position.
Big B cracks Gowdy with a big right hand but Gowdy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Big B working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Gowdy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gowdy, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Anderson Gowdy!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Anderson Gowdy!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Anderson Gowdy!
Anderson Gowdy wins by unanimous decision!
Anderson Gowdy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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