PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Late Replacement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Carrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Replacement
vs
Carrow

170 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Late Replacement!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Carrow!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Replacement fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carrow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Carrow.

Carrow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Replacement knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carrow on the ground.
Replacement struggling a bit here.

Carrow goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Replacement has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carrow but great work by Replacement.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Carrow wants to control but Replacement postures up.
Carrow tries to improve position but can't.
Carrow struggling a bit here.
Replacement trying to control the action but Carrow is working from the bottom.
Carrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Replacement throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Late Replacement is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Replacement lands a body shot.
Carrow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carrow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carrow looks gassed!
Carrow misses with a looping left.
James Carrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Replacement moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carrow throws the left hand but Replacement avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Replacement.
Carrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Replacement throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like James Carrow has been cut.
Replacement uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carrow.
Replacement fails to land with a series of punches.
Carrow misses with a low kick.
Carrow throws a lazy right hand but Replacement sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carrow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Replacement.
Carrow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Replacement defends it nicely.
Replacement takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrow lands with a straight right. Replacement didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carrow throws a jab when Replacement was well out of range.
Carrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carrow fails with a takedown attempt.
Late Replacement has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Carrow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carrow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carrow shoots in but Replacement avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Replacement lands the left hand.
Carrow throws a push kick but Replacement slaps the foot to one side.
Replacement swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Replacement.
Carrow loads up on a big right hand but Replacement slips the punch.
Replacement takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrow throws a shot from downtown. Replacement moves away and avoids it.
Replacement connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Carrow! He's out on his feet! Replacement rushes in and drops Carrow with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Late Replacement!