Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF 1: Ushakov vs Middlefinger
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Santana shoots in but no luck this time.
Santana dives in and grabs Gowdy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gowdy pushes down on Santana's head and hops out.
Gowdy throws a sloppy head kick and Santana moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Gowdy gets caught flat footed, as Santana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gowdy being controlled here, momentarily.
Gowdy looking for a sweep. Not yet Gowdy, not yet. #SUB#
Gowdy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowdy being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Santana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gowdy's guard. #SUB2#
Santana seems to be looking for submissions.
Gowdy trying to control here.
Santana works his foot free and advances to mount.
Santana in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T2##SUB2#
Santana is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gowdy is surviving well by controlling Santana's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gowdy is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Santana working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Santana working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gowdy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Santana working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Gowdy is doing well to defend. Santana seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Gowdy is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mario Santana!
Mario Santana is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2019

#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Drizzy has knocked Gowdy down with a huge combo! Drizzy steps away and waves a wobbly Gowdy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Gowdy is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Anderson Gowdy has been cut.
Drizzy weaves into range and cracks Gowdy right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Gowdy goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Drizzy is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeke Drizzy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2019

#R1#
Gowdy throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Gowdy tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Green moves away from the strike by Gowdy.
Green tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gowdy defends well and Green ends up having to push Gowdy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Green looks for the body kick but Gowdy saw that one coming.
Gowdy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Gowdy persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Gowdy stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green looks for the body kick but Gowdy saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Gowdy.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gowdy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green scores with a nice right hand.
Green avoids the head kick by Gowdy. #CL2#
Gowdy closes the distance and clinches.
Gowdy struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
Gowdy looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gowdy throws an elbow but misses.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Green clinches with his opponent.
Gowdy has Green pressed against the cage.
Gowdy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gowdy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Green up against the cage.
Green blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Green misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gowdy. #BC#
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Green has closed the distance and engaged Gowdy in a clinch.
Gowdy tries to land a knee to the head but Green blocks with his arms. #BC#
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Green avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Green goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Anderson Gowdy has been cut.
Gowdy looks winded!
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Gowdy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gowdy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gowdy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Green somewhat.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Green has knocked Gowdy down with a huge combo! Green steps away and waves a wobbly Gowdy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T4#
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Gowdy moves out of range easily.
Gowdy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gowdy counters with a three punch combo that has Green backing up. Green nods at Gowdy to acknowledge the strikes.
Gowdy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Green.
Green changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Green throws a leg kick but Gowdy checks it.
Gowdy wants to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch position.
Gowdy tries to clinch up.
As Gowdy looks to move away, Green throws a big counter combo but Gowdy just gets out of the way.
Gowdy misses with a series of wild punches.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Gowdy moves out of range easily.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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 Martin Green will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anderson Gowdy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Green throws a head kick but Gowdy moves out of range. #CL#
Green drives through and clinches with Gowdy against the cage.
Green tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gowdy is pressed up against the cage. Green has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gowdy down to the mat. Gowdy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Gowdy takes the fight into the clinch.
Gowdy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Green gets through Gowdy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gowdy misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green blocks an elbow strike from Gowdy.
Green trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Green breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Gowdy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Gowdy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Gowdy is breathing heavily.
Gowdy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gowdy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Green.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Gowdy tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gowdy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Green has managed to clinch.
Green jumps guard but Gowdy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Green pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gowdy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gowdy missing with knees to the body.
Martin Green has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gowdy with a knee to the head. #BC#
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gowdy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Green somewhat.
Gowdy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gowdy. #T3#
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Gowdy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gowdy stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Gowdy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gowdy wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Green gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gowdy. #BC2#
Gowdy breaks from the clinch.
Green tries to score with a low kick but Gowdy moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gowdy counters with a head kick.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Green, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gowdy shoots in but no luck this time.
Gowdy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Gowdy tries to counter with a clinch but Green shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Green moves into the clinch successfully.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anderson Gowdy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anderson Gowdy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Green falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Gowdy moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gowdy.
Green managing to block the knees to the body from Gowdy.
Gowdy swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Green - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gowdy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Green manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Green has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gowdy prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Gowdy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gowdy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Green blocks it with crossed arms.
Green tries to pull guard but Gowdy holds him up against the cage and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
Gowdy tries to land a knee to the head but Green blocks with his arms.
Gowdy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Gowdy throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Green throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gowdy.
A right-left combo lands from Green.
Green throws a series of strikes that have Gowdy backpedaling.
Gowdy throws a combination that misses
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Green clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Green jumps guard and drags Gowdy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gowdy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Gowdy is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Green drops back looking for a leg! Gowdy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gowdy manages to kick Green off! Green jumps back into Gowdy's guard. #SU#
Green stands up and waves to Gowdy to follow him.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gowdy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Green clinches up with Gowdy and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gowdy is pressed up against the cage. Green has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gowdy down to the mat. Gowdy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Green drives through and clinches with Gowdy against the cage.
Green is looking for a takedown.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Gowdy works on Green's body with a couple of short punches.
Gowdy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gowdy missing with knees to the body.
Gowdy looking to throw knees to the head but Green is blocking nicely.
Gowdy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Green tries to pull guard but Gowdy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown but Gowdy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Green!

Event: SMASH: Askishev vs Harrison
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Gowdy scores with a head kick. Shiek tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Iron Shiek has been cut.
Shiek misses with a straight right.
Shiek throws an off balance right hand
and Gowdy counters with a nice uppercut.
Gowdy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iron Shiek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gowdy looks winded!
Shiek throws a lazy right hand but Gowdy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gowdy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gowdy tries to land a leg kick but Shiek saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Shiek shoots in and bounces Gowdy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Shiek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shiek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gowdy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shiek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB#
Shiek drops back looking for a leg! Gowdy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gowdy manages to kick Shiek off! Shiek jumps back into Gowdy's guard.
Shiek looking to pass the guard.
Gowdy can't keep his opponent in guard - Shiek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shiek lands strikes from half guard.
Shiek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shiek thows a huge punch but Gowdy dodges it nicely.
Shiek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gowdy defending well though.
Gowdy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shiek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gowdy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shiek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Gowdy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shiek.
Gowdy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shiek.
Gowdy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shiek.
Gowdy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shiek.
Shiek moves into full mount! Gowdy won't be happy about that!
Gowdy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gowdy blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Shiek has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gowdy is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iron Shiek!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2019

#R1#
Gowdy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Gravity misses its target.#CL2#
Gowdy takes the fight into the clinch.
Gravity stalling against the cage.
Gowdy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gravity prevents a body shot from Gowdy.
Gowdy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Gowdy. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Gravity has been cut.
Gowdy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gowdy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gravity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gravity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gravity shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gowdy pinned against the cage. Gowdy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gowdy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Gowdy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gowdy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Gravity clinches up with Gowdy and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gowdy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gravity blocks an elbow strike from Gowdy.
Gowdy misses with a body punch.
Gowdy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gowdy is trying to maintain a safe position but Gravity gets an underhook and turns Gowdy into the cage.
Gowdy pushes off an throws an elbow but Gravity leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gowdy tries a knee to the head but Gravity blocks it.
Gowdy throws an elbow that misses.
Gowdy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Gowdy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gravity.
Gravity drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gowdy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gowdy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gowdy throws a head punch that misses.
Gowdy is trying to stall.
Gowdy looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Gravity gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravity thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gowdy's head.
Gowdy pushes Gravity off looking to stand but Gravity dives back in and keeps control.
Gravity not doing much here. #T3#
Gravity's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gowdy is trying to stand.
Gravity slips a nice elbow through Gowdy's hands, connecting with Gowdy's forehead.
Gowdy is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gravity throwing shots but Gowdy is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gravity connects with a nice short shot to Gowdy's temple.
Gowdy looks winded!
Gravity not doing much here.
Gravity is nestled in close to Gowdy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Gravity not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gravity lands a nice short elbow.
Gravity perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gravity has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anderson Gowdy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Gravity's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gravity shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gowdy defends it nicely.
Gowdy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gravity manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gravity appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gowdy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gravity paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gowdy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gravity defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravity looks to land a combination but Gowdy avoids it well.
Gowdy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Gravity holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Gowdy throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gowdy throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gowdy fails to land.
Gowdy throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Gravity pulls guard successfully.
Gravity trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gravity is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gowdy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Gravity has his hands on Gowdy's head, controlling the position.
Gravity tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gravity keeping moving, preventing Gowdy from controlling successfully.
Gravity manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gowdy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gravity content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gravity controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gravity keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gowdy's head.#T3#
Gowdy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gravity controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gravity connects with a couple of short punches.
Gravity wants to pass the guard but Gowdy is keeping the position.
Gravity sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Gowdy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gravity gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gowdy is breathing heavily.#T4#
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.
Gravity stands up over Gowdy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gravity pushing down on Gowdy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gravity controlling the pace.
Gravity drops an elbow to the side of Gowdy's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gravity working the head and body with strikes.
Gravity landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Gravity dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Gravity's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Gravity looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gowdy wants to get back to his feet.
Gravity controlling the action here.
Gowdy tries to roll over but Gravity keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowdy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gowdy taking some punishment here, with Gravity in his half guard.
Gravity scores with a big shot! Gowdy's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gowdy! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Gravity!
Johnny Gravity took some time post fight to say the following; 'I KNOCK PEOPLE OUT!!! THIS IS WHAT I DO FOR A LIVING!! I DON'T HAVE BORING FIGHTS I EITHER KNOCK THESE BUMS THE F*CK OUT OR IF THEY CAN TAKE IT I'LL CREATE A WAR ZONE AND TAKE AWAY THEIR SOUL!'.

Event: QFC Tournament 936 Round 4
Date: Oct 25, 2019

#R1#
Rose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gowdy defends it nicely.#CL#
Gowdy moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rose throws a head kick that misses.
Gowdy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rose manages to circle out of the way.
Gowdy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rose in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gowdy is looking to counter the offense by Rose and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Rose moves into the clinch successfully.
Gowdy lands a left hand.
Rose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gowdy to keep the fight standing.
Gowdy leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Gowdy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rose's face.
Gowdy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rose is defending well for now.
Gowdy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rose wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Rose's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gowdy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Gowdy.
Rose looks winded!
Gowdy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gowdy lands with a right to the head.
Gowdy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gowdy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gowdy connects with a knee to the head.
Gowdy scores a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Gowdy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#
Rose is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gowdy.
Rose is still on wobbly legs! Can Gowdy finish him?
Gowdy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rose seems to have recovered his senses.
Rose takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gowdy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gowdy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head.
Good body shot from Gowdy.
A shot in the inside from Gowdy.
Gowdy digs a right hand into Rose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rose's gas tank.
Gowdy slows down the pace here.
Gowdy lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Nice elbow from Gowdy.
Gowdy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gowdy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gowdy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gowdy working the clinch nicely. Rose is working for position but Gowdy cracks him with a big knee to the head! Rose crumples up against the cage and Gowdy lands two more shots before the ref can save Rose! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Anderson Gowdy!
Anderson Gowdy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: QFC Tournament 936 Round 3
Date: Oct 24, 2019

#R1#
Gowdy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frki defends it nicely.#CL2#
Gowdy forces Frki back against the cage and clinches.
A knee to the head by Gowdy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Frki avoids a wild elbow strike from Gowdy.
Frki is looking to control Gowdy's arms but Gowdy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frki has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frki wants to take the fight to the mat but Gowdy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gowdy lands a damaging elbow.
A short body shot lands from Gowdy as the two fighters clinch.
Gowdy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frki blocks it with crossed arms.
Frki missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Gowdy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frki.
Gowdy misses with a punch to the body.
Gowdy stalling against the cage.
Gowdy misses with an elbow strike.
Frki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gowdy pushes off an throws an elbow but Frki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Frki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gowdy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gowdy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gowdy throws an elbow but it misses.
Gowdy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gowdy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gowdy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Gowdy misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Gowdy.
Gowdy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gowdy missing with knees to the body.
Gowdy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frki is breathing heavily.
Gowdy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gowdy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gowdy throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Frki breaks the clinch.
Frki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gowdy moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Frki. No joy for Gowdy on that attempt.
Gowdy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
San Frki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Gowdy.
Frki throws a sloppy head kick and Gowdy moves out of range easily. #T3##CL2#
Gowdy moves into the clinch.
Frki blocks the elbow strike.
Gowdy is looking to control Frki's arms but Frki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gowdy has his back to the cage.
Frki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gowdy has Frki pushed against the cage.
Frki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frki blocks an elbow strike from Gowdy.
Gowdy stalling the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Frki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frki throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Gowdy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gowdy lands a damaging elbow.
Frki blocks an elbow strike from Gowdy.
Gowdy is pushing Frki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gowdy landing knees to the head.
Frki blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gowdy.
Frki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Gowdy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Frki instigates a clinch.
Frki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gowdy gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Frki lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Gowdy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Frki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Frki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gowdy up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gowdy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gowdy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gowdy missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Gowdy lands an elbow that stopped Frki in his tracks for a moment.
Gowdy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gowdy prevents the takedown attempt.
Gowdy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gowdy has Frki pushed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gowdy.
Frki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frki tries to pull guard but Gowdy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for San Frki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frki taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Frki.
Anderson Gowdy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gowdy lands a body shot.
Frki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Frki avoiding damage as Gowdy throws knees to the body.
Gowdy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frki blocks an elbow strike.
Gowdy trying to land knees to the body.
Gowdy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gowdy lands an elbow that stopped Frki in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gowdy throws an elbow but misses.
Frki is trying to pull guard but Gowdy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gowdy misses with a body punch.
Gowdy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gowdy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gowdy controlling the action here for a moment.
Gowdy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Frki's defenses. #T3#
Gowdy looking to stall.
Frki goes for a takedown attempt but Gowdy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frki slips a jab and a cross from Gowdy.
San Frki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frki looks to throw the jab but Gowdy is out of range.
Frki throws the kick towards the body but Gowdy avoids it.
Gowdy tries to clinch but Frki moves out of range.
San Frki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gowdy closes the distance and clinches.
Frki avoids a wild elbow strike from Gowdy.
Gowdy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gowdy to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Gowdy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gowdy.
Gowdy tries to land knees in the clinch but Frki avoids the damage to the body.
Gowdy stalling in the clinch but Frki improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gowdy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frki blocks a body shot from Gowdy.
Gowdy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Frki's defenses.
Gowdy struggles to land a body shot inside as Frki controls his hands.
Gowdy gets through Frki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Frki breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Gowdy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Frki shoots in and drives through. Gowdy sprawls well.#TD#
Frki dives in and scores a takedown into Gowdy's guard.#ES2#
Gowdy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Frki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gowdy presses Frki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gowdy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gowdy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gowdy lands a nice knee to the body.
Frki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gowdy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
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!
Gowdy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frki is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Frki avoids the elbow strike from Gowdy, against the cage.
Frki managing to block the knees to the body from Gowdy.
Gowdy landing knees to the body. #TD#
Frki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gowdy regains guard.
Gowdy trying to keep a closed guard but Frki is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Gowdy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frki trying to control but Gowdy is working from the bottom.
Anderson Gowdy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gowdy holds on and takes a little breather.
Gowdy keeping moving, preventing Frki from controlling successfully.
Gowdy seems keen to control Frki's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Frki has Gowdy up against the cage in a clinch.
Frki tries to pull guard but Gowdy won't allow it.
Gowdy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frki is keeping busy.
Gowdy pressing his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gowdy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knees to the body from Gowdy.
Frki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for San Frki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gowdy has him pressed against the cage.
Frki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gowdy trying to control the position but instead, Frki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gowdy into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gowdy is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Gowdy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gowdy 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Anderson Gowdy!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Anderson Gowdy!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Anderson Gowdy!

Anderson Gowdy wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Anderson Gowdy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
San Frki was interviewed post fight and said 'He deserved it,good job'.

Event: QFC Tournament 936 Round 2
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Big B keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
Big B lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
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.#REVR#
Big B trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Big B is looking for a triangle but Gowdy pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T3#
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.#SU#
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.#T4#
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 #TD2#
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.
#R2#
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. #TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Big B fails with a takedown attempt.
Gowdy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Big B fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gowdy to the ground. Big B is now in Gowdy's guard.#ES#
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. #TD2#
Big B drives through with a takedown into Gowdy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Gowdy manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
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. #BC#
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!
#R3#
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. #TD2#
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.#T1#
Big B trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
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. #REF3#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#CL#
Gowdy has closed the distance and engaged Big B in a clinch. #BC#
Gowdy breaks from the clinch. #CL#
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.#BC#
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. #T4#
Gowdy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gowdy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
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.

Event: QFC Tournament 936 Round 1
Date: Oct 22, 2019

#R1#
Order throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gowdy throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Order holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Order wants a takedown but no success here.
Order wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gowdy has him pressed against the cage.
Order slowing the pace effectively.
Gowdy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Order tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gowdy smiles and moves away. #CL#
Gowdy has Order up against the cage in a clinch.
Gowdy tries to stall but Order uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Order dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Order changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gowdy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson Gowdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tall Order.
Gowdy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Order paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Gowdy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Order.
Order avoids the head kick by Gowdy.
Gowdy tries to clinch but Order moves out of range.
Order avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gowdy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gowdy has a takedown stuffed.
Gowdy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gowdy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gowdy wants to clinch up but Order keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Gowdy.
Order throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gowdy's waist but Gowdy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Order off to one side.
Gowdy lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Order leaves Gowdy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gowdy wants to clinch but Order slips to the side
and Order counters with a series of strikes. Gowdy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Order lands a body shot.
Gowdy is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Order lands a left and a right that send Gowdy crashing to the mat, dazed. Order thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Anderson Gowdy has been cut.
Gowdy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Order sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Order closes the distance and pushes Gowdy back into the cage.
Gowdy misses with a punch to the body.
Order wants to get back to striking at distance but Gowdy won't allow it. #TD2#
Order has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gowdy uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Order preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Order is looking for a triangle but Gowdy pushes his legs off easily.
Order controls Gowdy momentarily but Gowdy frees himself. #T3#
Gowdy throws a big right hand that misses.
Gowdy postures up in Order's guard and throws a big left but Order blocks it.
Gowdy wanted to stand there but Order had control of the position.
Order tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Order looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Order darts in and clinches Gowdy up against the cage.
Gowdy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Order is defending well for now.
Gowdy scores with a knee to the head.
Order prevents a body shot from Gowdy. #T4#
Gowdy misses with a body punch.
Gowdy tries to land knees in the clinch but Order avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Order breaks the clinch.
Gowdy tries to clinch there but Order circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Order. No joy for Gowdy on that attempt.
Gowdy avoids the head kick by Order.
Order scores with a hook to the body. Gowdy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Order keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Order fails with the takedown.
Gowdy has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Order holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tall Order dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Gowdy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gowdy throws a head kick that Order semi-blocks.
Order tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gowdy defends well and Order ends up having to push Gowdy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gowdy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Order circles away.
Order dives in for a single leg takedown but Gowdy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tall Order seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gowdy tries to close the distance and clinch but Order swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Order defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gowdy.
Gowdy shoots in for a double leg but Order sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Order throws out a counter right but Gowdy avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Gowdy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Order shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gowdy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gowdy moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson Gowdy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowdy avoids a kick to the body.
Gowdy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gowdy darts in looking for a takedown but Order gets double underhooks and turns Gowdy into the cage. #CL2#
Gowdy gets tackled into the cage by Order. Order maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Order lands a shot to the body.
Order has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gowdy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1##TD2#
Order pulls Gowdy into guard.
Order really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gowdy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Gowdy stands and steps away. Order gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gowdy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Order sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Order looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gowdy is fending him off so far but Order persists. Nope, Gowdy circles away and we're back to standing.
Gowdy has a takedown stuffed.
Order looks for a takedown but Gowdy sprawls well.
Order misses with the combination.
Gowdy doesn't manage to clinch there - Order circles away.
Gowdy shoots in but Order avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Order shoots in for a double leg but Gowdy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gowdy fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Order darts in and clinches Gowdy up against the cage.
Order pushes Gowdy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Order prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Order gets control of Gowdy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Order will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gowdy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gowdy preventing the sweep.
Order has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Order is controlling Gowdy's posture.#T3#
Order looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gowdy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Order can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gowdy controls the pace.
Gowdy connects with a couple of short punches.#SU#
Gowdy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gowdy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Order is fending him off so far but Gowdy persists. Nope, Order circles away and we're back to standing.
Order fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gowdy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Order circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gowdy shoots in looking for a takedown but Order manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gowdy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Order tries to counter it with a takedown but Gowdy pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Order.
Gowdy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gowdy stuffs the takedown.
Gowdy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gowdy misses with a double jab.
Order throws a low kick, looking for Gowdy's leg but Gowdy calmly moves out of range.
Gowdy leaves Order with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gowdy throws a series of strikes that have Order backpedaling.
Gowdy misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Order counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tall Order showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anderson Gowdy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Order closes the distance and clinches.
Gowdy is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Order pulls guard.
Order looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gowdy is one step ahead there.
Gowdy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gowdy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Order looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowdy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gowdy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Order takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Order is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Order has control of Gowdy's left arm, preventing Gowdy from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gowdy tries to clinch but Order moves out of range.
Gowdy darts in looking for a takedown but Order gets double underhooks and turns Gowdy into the cage.
Gowdy fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Order counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Gowdy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Order is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Order avoids a wild elbow strike from Gowdy.
Order throws an elbow but it misses.
Order manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Order is trying to push Gowdy away but Gowdy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson Gowdy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Order jumps guard.
Gowdy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Order looking to control but Gowdy passes into half guard.
Order trying to control but Gowdy postures up. #SUB#
Order is defending against the submission attempts here by Gowdy.
It looks like Gowdy is going to stand back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Order can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SU#
Gowdy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Order to stand up.
Order has a takedown stuffed.
Gowdy is looking to clinch.
Gowdy misses with a head kick.
Gowdy with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Order counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Order successfully pulls guard.
Gowdy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Order works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tall Order has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gowdy connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Order utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Order avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gowdy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Order works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gowdy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gowdy advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gowdy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Order defend it? Gowdy steps over the head and cranks it - Order is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gowdy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Gowdy!
A less than humble Anderson Gowdy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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