PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Carolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carolla comes into the arena with Gotta Get It On from Taboo 2 blaring out of the sound system. Coleman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cash - Solitary Man. Adam Carolla has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Carolla
vs
Coleman

198 cm
48
201 lbs
55 - 50 - 0

174 cm
48
198 lbs
45 - 39 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 55 - 50 - 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 45 - 39 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carolla scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coleman with the counter takedown but Carolla avoids it easily.
Carolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coleman fails with the takedown.
It looked like Carolla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carolla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carolla wants it to stay on the feet.
Carolla scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carolla misses with an uppercut

and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Carolla kicks Coleman off and gets back to his feet.
Carolla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carolla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Carolla takes the fight into the clinch.

Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adam Carolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Coleman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carolla is looking to regain half guard here but Coleman keeps moving and retains side control.
Coleman trying to control the action but Carolla is working from the bottom.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Coleman throwing strikes but Carolla manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Carolla wants to stand but Coleman is controlling his arm.
Coleman controls the position for a moment.
Coleman wants to control but Carolla postures up.
Carolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Carolla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coleman keeps working.
Carolla controls the position.
Coleman is trying to improve his position.
Carolla is looking to take a break and control but Coleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carolla lands with a hook. Coleman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carolla staying out of range there.
Carolla scores with a hook.
Carolla misses with a left hand

and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carolla won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman trying to control the position but Carolla is working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Carolla is right now.
Coleman fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Coleman working the strikes but Carolla uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Carolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carolla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coleman loads up on a big right hand but Carolla slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Carolla as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Carolla.
Coleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carolla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coleman somewhat.
Adam Carolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carolla misses with an uppercut.
Coleman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carolla defends it well.
Carolla throws a jab but it's blocked by Coleman.
Carolla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Carolla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

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

Carolla has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Coleman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Coleman has a couple of punches blocked by Carolla.
A frustrated look appears on Carolla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coleman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carolla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carolla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coleman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carolla is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carolla blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coleman.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Carolla manages to get underhooks.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carolla lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman is working for takedown but Carolla is calmly controlling the position for now.
Adam Carolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
Coleman misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carolla backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coleman.
Coleman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carolla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carolla pressing his opponent against the cage.

Coleman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Carolla is trying to keep an underhook but Coleman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carolla keeps working.
Coleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Carolla is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carolla tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carolla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coleman throwing shots but Carolla is blocking nicely.
Coleman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carolla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman.
Carolla connects with a body shot.
Carolla swings for the body but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Carolla misses.
Coleman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carolla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolla lands the left hand.
A big left from Carolla misses.

Carolla has Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.

Carolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carolla.
Carolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman is just out of range.

Carolla clinches up with Coleman and pushes him back against the cage.
Carolla prevents the takedown attempt.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carolla is trying to break free.
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Carolla controls his hands.
Carolla is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carolla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carolla stops a takedown attempt from Coleman.
Carolla blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Carolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carolla.
Coleman tries to score a body lock takedown but Carolla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carolla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carolla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Carolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carolla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Coleman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carolla fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Carolla swinging wildly here.
Coleman with the counter takedown but Carolla avoids it easily.
Carolla connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carolla tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carolla takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Carolla.
Carolla getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carolla stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carolla is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carolla lands a jab to the head.
Carolla throws a hook but Coleman avoids it easily.
Coleman feints the counter takedown.
Carolla lands with a nice combination. Coleman backs away looking to recover.
Coleman defending well as Carolla loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carolla throws out a loose jab but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carolla tries to clinch but Coleman moves out of range.
Carolla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carolla ducks under a wild hook from Coleman.

Coleman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carolla is positioning himself well to prevent Coleman advancing to mount.
Coleman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Carolla wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Mark Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coleman wants to take a breather but Carolla is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Carolla tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman 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.
Adam Carolla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Coleman misses.
Coleman moves away from the strike by Carolla.
And Coleman tries to counter it with a takedown but Carolla pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carolla smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carolla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Coleman coming out on top.
Carolla works Coleman's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a hook. Carolla ducked under it nicely.
Carolla cracks Coleman with a good jab.
Carolla throws the left hand but Coleman avoids the punch easily.
Coleman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Carolla defending well as Coleman loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman.
Carolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.

Carolla forces Coleman back against the cage and clinches.
Coleman lands a left hand.
Carolla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carolla is trying to break the clinch but Coleman is controlling him.
Coleman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

Carolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carolla fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coleman on the side of the head.
Carolla leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adam Carolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
Jab, jab by Carolla - just one landing.
Coleman misses with a looping right.
Carolla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Carolla there.
Carolla throws a front kick aimed at Coleman's knee but Coleman avoids it well.
Carolla scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carolla lands with a nice combination. Coleman backs away looking to recover.
Carolla scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Carolla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carolla, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Carolla!
Adam Carolla decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.