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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Phartphaktory shoots in for a takedown but Ashley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phartphaktory avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ashley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It appears Ashley was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ashley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ashley misses with a body shot.
Phartphaktory looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Phartphaktory shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ashley as he avoids it easily.
Arlie Ashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaka Phartphaktory.
Phartphaktory lands a leg kick that knocks Ashley off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Phartphaktory takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashley tries to break the clinch but Phartphaktory is controlling the position. #BC#
Ashley breaks the clinch.
Phartphaktory throws a hook to the side of Ashley's head but Ashley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ashley. #T1#
Phartphaktory shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Ashley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Phartphaktory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Phartphaktory moves into range and clinches up with Ashley.
Ashley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phartphaktory.
Ashley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phartphaktory is keeping busy.
Ashley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phartphaktory is keeping busy.
Ashley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phartphaktory walks away with a smile on his face. Ashley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ashley dodges the punch combination from Phartphaktory.
An attempted straight right counter from Ashley misses the target.
Ashley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phartphaktory.
Phartphaktory shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ashley sprawls well. Ashley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phartphaktory gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Ashley slips a jab from Phartphaktory.
Phartphaktory changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ashley tries to avoid it but Phartphaktory manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ashley to the ground. Ashley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phartphaktory swats away the attempt to clinch by Ashley.#CL#
Ashley clinches with his opponent.
Ashley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ashley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phartphaktory to keep the fight standing.
Ashley blocks an uppercut.
#T3##TD2#
Phartphaktory gets control of Ashley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Phartphaktory will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Phartphaktory can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ashley controls the pace.
Phartphaktory has control of Ashley's left arm, preventing Ashley from doing any damage.
Ashley trying to control the position from guard on top but Phartphaktory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phartphaktory controls Ashley momentarily but Ashley frees himself.
Phartphaktory is looking to stand up but Ashley isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Phartphaktory wants to sweep here but Ashley controlling him for the moment.
Phartphaktory is wriggling around but Ashley manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Ashley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phartphaktory has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phartphaktory trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaka Phartphaktory will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ashley moves out of range of the body kick.
Ashley feinted with a counter takedown.
Ashley avoids the head kick by Phartphaktory.
As Phartphaktory tries to get set, Ashley tries to push him back and clinch up but Phartphaktory manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Phartphaktory closes the distance and pushes Ashley back into the cage.
Ashley is pressed up against the cage. Phartphaktory has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ashley down to the mat. Ashley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Phartphaktory has managed to clinch.
Ashley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phartphaktory just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Ashley jumps guard and drags Phartphaktory to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ashley tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Phartphaktory is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ashley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ashley has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashley trying to control the position from guard on top but Phartphaktory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Phartphaktory has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ashley has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Ashley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Phartphaktory struggling a bit here.
Ashley trying to control the position but Phartphaktory is working away. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Phartphaktory struggling a bit here.
Phartphaktory wants to get back to his feet.
Phartphaktory is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ashley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Phartphaktory is trying to control but can't.
Ashley prevents Phartphaktory from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Phartphaktory is defending against the submission attempts here by Ashley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashley uses his free foot to push down on Phartphaktory's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Phartphaktory.
Phartphaktory wants to hold on but Ashley pushes him away.
Phartphaktory tries to reverse the position but Ashley maintains control.#SUB#
Ashley working for a submission but Phartphaktory is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Phartphaktory is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Phartphaktory wants to control but Ashley is having none of it.
Phartphaktory working to try and regain half guard.
Phartphaktory tries to hold on but Ashley pushes him away. #SUB#
Ashley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phartphaktory tries to lock up and control but Ashley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlie Ashley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Phartphaktory closes the distance and pushes Ashley back into the cage.
Phartphaktory trying to control the position but instead, Ashley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phartphaktory into the cage.
Phartphaktory effectively controlling the action here.
Phartphaktory tries to pull guard but Ashley won't allow it.
#BC2#
Phartphaktory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phartphaktory has a takedown stuffed.
Ashley tries to counter by clinching up but Phartphaktory breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phartphaktory's waist but Phartphaktory gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ashley off to one side.
Phartphaktory misses with a double jab.
Ashley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phartphaktory moves away.
Phartphaktory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Phartphaktory avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Ashley leaves Phartphaktory with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arlie Ashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaka Phartphaktory.
Ashley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phartphaktory throws a lazy right hand but Ashley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ashley tries to counter with a takedown but Phartphaktory is quick to defend against it.
Kaka Phartphaktory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ashley tries to clinch up but Phartphaktory circles away and keeps his distance.
Ashley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Phartphaktory clinches up with Ashley and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##TD#
Ashley pulls guard.
Phartphaktory trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phartphaktory trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phartphaktory preventing the sweep.
Ashley trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ashley holds on and takes a little breather.
Ashley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Phartphaktory controls the pace.
Ashley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Phartphaktory gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ashley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Phartphaktory.
#BC2#
Phartphaktory breaks the clinch.
Phartphaktory shoots in for a takedown but Ashley shows good takedown defense.
Phartphaktory fails with the takedown
and Ashley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phartphaktory shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ashley as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Ashley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ashley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phartphaktory sprawls well. Phartphaktory wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ashley gets slowly back to his feet.
Phartphaktory looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phartphaktory shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ashley sprawls well. Ashley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phartphaktory gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Phartphaktory drives through and clinches with Ashley against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaka Phartphaktory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phartphaktory 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arlie Ashley!
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