PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Carolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esoj Aicrag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carolla comes to the cage accompanied by Gotta Get It On from Taboo 2. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Carolla
vs
Aicrag

198 cm
44
201 lbs
48 - 45 - 0

185 cm
32
218 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 48 - 45 - 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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esoj Aicrag!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aicrag shoots in and drives through. Carolla sprawls well.
Carolla swings for the body but Aicrag moves out of range.
Carolla leaves Aicrag with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Aicrag closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carolla did well to prevent Aicrag getting side control.
Aicrag is looking to take a break and control but Carolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aicrag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carolla defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aicrag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aicrag trying to control from half guard but Carolla is working away.
Carolla trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aicrag is working for a kimura but Carolla is defending it quite comfortably.
Aicrag misses with a head shot. Carolla uses the momentum to regain guard.
Carolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aicrag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Aicrag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aicrag dives in and grabs Carolla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carolla pushes down on Aicrag's head and hops out.
Adam Carolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esoj Aicrag.
Aicrag shoots in and drives through. Carolla sprawls well.
Aicrag uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carolla.
Carolla keeps the fight on the outside.
Aicrag tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carolla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aicrag somewhat.
Carolla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aicrag tries a low kick but Carolla avoids it.
Carolla throws the left hand but Aicrag avoids the punch easily.
Aicrag looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carolla is fending him off so far but Aicrag persists. Nope, Carolla circles away and we're back to standing.
Carolla leaves Aicrag with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Aicrag gets a double leg takedown into Carolla's guard.

Aicrag is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Carolla is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Carolla has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolla trying to control but Aicrag is working from the bottom.

Carolla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aicrag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carolla has managed to get both his arms back between Aicrag's legs - danger averted.
Aicrag has a closed guard, preventing Carolla from standing up.

Carolla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aicrag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carolla has managed to get both his arms back between Aicrag's legs - danger averted.
Carolla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Aicrag is retaining full guard.

Aicrag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aicrag is on top in guard.

Aicrag throws an elbow that misses. Carolla uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aicrag's guard. Nice move by Carolla!

Aicrag looking for a guillotine here but Carolla defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Aicrag throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Carolla escapes and throws Aicrag's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esoj Aicrag will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Carolla connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aicrag shoots for a takedown but Carolla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carolla lands with a shot to the body.
Carolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aicrag shoots for a double leg takedown but Carolla sprawls well. He's pushed Aicrag's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carolla connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carolla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aicrags jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carolla throws a lazy right hand but Aicrag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Aicrag takes the fight into the clinch.
Aicrag pushes off an throws an elbow but Carolla leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aicrag misses with a hook to the ribs.

Carolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Carolla lands.
Carolla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aicrag can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carolla looks to land a combination. Aicrag sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aicrag tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carolla defends well and Aicrag ends up having to push Carolla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adam Carolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esoj Aicrag.
Aicrag tries to stall but Carolla uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aicrag is trying to force a seperation but Carolla has the dominant position.

Carolla breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Carolla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carolla lands an overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aicrag.
Carolla throws a shot from downtown. Aicrag moves away and avoids it.
Carolla throws a jab but it's blocked by Aicrag.
Aicrag scores with a hook to the body. Carolla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Aicrag throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carolla tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aicrag is in Carolla's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aicrag trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aicrag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carolla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aicrag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Carolla, not yet.
Aicrag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aicrag trying to move into half guard but instead Carolla has managed to sweep!

Aicrag looking for subs off his back but Carolla has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aicrag moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aicrag is working an open guard so Carolla takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Carolla listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aicrag shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carolla as he avoids it easily.
Carolla tries a head kick but it misses.
Carolla lands a jab to the nose.
Carolla is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aicrag looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carolla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carolla lands the left hand.
Carolla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aicrag's hands.
Aicrag takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aicrag throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carolla's waist but Carolla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aicrag off to one side.
Carolla lands a jab to the head.

Carolla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aicrag is looking to control Carolla's arms but Carolla gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aicrag has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aicrag working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carolla has had enough of the clinch but Aicrag keeps him there for the moment.

Carolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Carolla misses.
Aicrag takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Esoj Aicrag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carolla connects with a body shot.
Carolla is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Aicrag has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Carolla.
Aicrag tries for a takedown but Carolla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aicrag tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carolla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aicrag somewhat.
Aicrag is breathing heavily.
Aicrag shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aicrag misses with a takedown attempt - Carolla sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Carolla finds it's way through Aicrag's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Carolla dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Carolla slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adam Carolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Carolla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, jab by Carolla - just one landing.
Aicrag tries to move into range but Carolla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carolla works Aicrag's body with a nice hook.
Carolla is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice takedown defense from Carolla. No joy for Aicrag on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aicrag is defended easily by Carolla.
Adam Carolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esoj Aicrag.
Carolla moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carolla scores with the left hand. Aicrag knows he should have avoided that one.
Aicrag avoids the body shot from Carolla.
A slow jab from Carolla misses its intended target.
Carolla lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carolla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aicrag at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aicrag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aicrag moves forwards but Carolla connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carolla tests Aicrag's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aicrag fails to land the takedown.
Aicrag slips a jab and a cross from Carolla.
Carolla fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aicrag checks a leg kick.
Aicrag gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aicrag takes one to the side of the head.
Carolla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aicrag tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carolla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aicrag somewhat.
Aicrag takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aicrag has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aicrag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carolla moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carolla takes a swing at Aicrag's ribcage but misses.
Carolla just misses with a punch to the body.
Carolla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carolla throws a head kick but Aicrag moves out of range.
Aicrag slips a jab and a cross from Carolla.
Aicrag misses with a leg kick
and Carolla counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aicrag gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aicrag scores with a leg kick.
Aicrag walks into a jab.
Carolla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aicrag.
Carolla dives in and grabs Aicrag's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aicrag pushes down on Carolla's head and hops out.
Aicrag fails with a takedown attempt.
Aicrag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carolla.
Aicrag throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carolla's waist but Carolla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aicrag off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carolla darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aicrag moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carolla misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Aicrag with that takedown attempt.
Aicrag keeps the fight on the outside.
Carolla scores with a sloppy right hand. Aicrag should have avoided that one.
Aicrag slips under a jab from Carolla.
Aicrag shoots in and drives through. Carolla sprawls well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carolla, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Carolla.
Aicrag shoots in looking for a takedown. Carolla tries to sprawl out of it but Aicrag keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carolla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carolla throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aicrag tries to move into range but Carolla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carolla throws a series of punches but Aicrag avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carolla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carolla scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carolla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aicrag moves away from the strike by Carolla.
Aicrag fails with a takedown attempt.
Carolla connects with the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Carolla. No joy for Aicrag on that attempt.
Carolla with a jab.
Carolla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aicrag.
Nice shot lands for Carolla.
Aicrag shoots for a double leg takedown but Carolla sprawls well. He's pushed Aicrag's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aicrag slips a jab and a cross from Carolla.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Carolla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carolla 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Carolla!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Carolla thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Esoj Aicrag stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to thank all the fans for being here tonight! I'm sorry that I lost even thought I knew that I possessed the ability to win. I have learnt much from my opponent in this match and I promise to come back a stronger fighter, and I hope to be able to fight you again in the near future!'.