PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Carolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carolla's entrance music is Gotta Get It On from Taboo 2. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Carolla
vs
Lee

198 cm
38
201 lbs
40 - 34 - 0

192 cm
35
192 lbs
29 - 16 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Carolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carolla thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Carolla connects with an inside leg kick.
Carolla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carolla tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carolla keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Carolla.
Carolla misses the jab.
Lee catches Carolla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Carolla does no damage.
Lee throws the left hand but Carolla avoids the punch easily.
Carolla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Carolla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carolla connects with the punch.
Carolla throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Carolla scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Carolla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carolla breaks from the clinch.
Carolla misses with a straight right.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Lee.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carolla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee with a hook.
Carolla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A cross from Carolla lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carolla.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carolla scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carolla.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carolla pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Carolla follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carolla digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Carolla slips the punch.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carolla defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Carolla.
Carolla missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee misses with a hook.
Carolla swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Carolla is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Carolla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carolla sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carolla throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carolla. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carolla eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carolla fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Carolla.
A punch lands to the side of Carolla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carolla eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carolla throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carolla avoids the body shot from Lee.
Carolla throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee throws a hook but Carolla avoids it easily.
Carolla swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Carolla looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Carolla moved out of range.
Carolla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carolla gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee tries to clinch but Carolla moves out of range.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Carolla wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Carolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carolla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carolla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carolla connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee checks the leg kick.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Carolla.
Carolla lands a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee tries to clinch but Carolla is having none of it.
Lee avoids the body shot from Carolla.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Carolla's shoulder, as Carolla tries to avoid the shot.
Carolla jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee blocks a jab.
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 Adam Carolla will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice body punch from Carolla.
Adam Carolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carolla misses with a two punch combination.
Carolla throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab by Lee.
Carolla misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Carolla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carolla lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Carolla slips the punch.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carolla throws out the jab.

Carolla moves into the clinch.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Carolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carolla blocks an uppercut.
Carolla blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carolla stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lee stalling in the clinch but Carolla improves position.
Carolla has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.

Carolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carolla misses with a double jab.
Carolla throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carolla.
Lee moves out of range as Carolla strikes.
Carolla misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Carolla throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a hook but Carolla avoids it easily.
Carolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Carolla.
Carolla throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Carolla scores with a nice head shot.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Carolla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carolla lands a two punch combo.
Lee lands a jab to Carolla's midsection.
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!
A swing and a miss from Carolla.
Carolla throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Carolla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.

Carolla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Carolla.

Carolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carolla lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Adam Carolla is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Lee misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolla swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Carolla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Carolla scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Carolla circles away.

Carolla pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carolla.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee looking to stall.
Carolla blocking some punches.

Carolla breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee avoids the head kick by Carolla.
Carolla lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Carolla connects with the punch.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carolla throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Carolla misses.
Carolla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carolla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carolla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Carolla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carolla is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Carolla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Nice defenses there by Carolla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Carolla will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Carolla. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Carolla.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carolla.
Carolla sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Carolla drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Carolla has him pressed against the cage.

Carolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left and a right from Carolla both land. Nice combination.
Carolla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee thuds a left hand into Carolla's body.
Carolla throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee throws the left hand but Carolla avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Carolla moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Carolla.
Carolla moves out of range as Lee strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carolla lands the left hand.

Carolla moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Carolla has the dominant position.
Lee working aggressively here.
Carolla blocks a body shot from Lee.

Carolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Carolla. Those never looked like landing.
Lee is looking to clinch but Carolla is avoiding it.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carolla.
Carolla throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Asher Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carolla lands a slapping body shot.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Asher Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Carolla had a free shot at his head there.
Lee tries to clinch there but Carolla circles away.
Adam Carolla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination

and Carolla counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carolla.
Lee misses with the head strike.

Carolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carolla blocks a jab.
Lee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carolla tries a head kick but it misses.

Lee gets tackled into the cage by Carolla. Carolla maintains the clinch.

Carolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee cracks Carolla with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carolla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee slips a jab from Carolla.
Carolla tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Carolla.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carolla swinging wildly here.
Carolla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carolla.
Carolla scores with a body shot.
Lee throws a series of punches but Carolla moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Carolla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carolla throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Carolla finds it's target.
Carolla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carolla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carolla takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Carolla circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Asher Lee.
Well Carolla has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Carolla!
Our winner, Adam Carolla, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.