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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Taylor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Carter!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter wants it to stay on the feet.
Carter clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.
Carter tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
Carter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Taylor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Carter to the mat. Carter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Carter has his hands on Taylor's head, controlling the position.
Taylor pushing down on Carter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carter trying to control but Taylor postures up.
Carter is doing well to control the position and prevent Taylor from advancing to side control.
Carter trying to control from the bottom.
Carter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taylor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taylor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taylor is looking for a kimura here.
Carter is concentrating on defense, preventing Taylor from advancing position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carter is trying to stand up here but Taylor is controlling him well.
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Carter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taylor.
Taylor wants to free his trapped foot but Carter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carter defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carter throws a one two combo.
It looks like Josh Taylor has been cut.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carter throws a leg kick but Taylor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Carter takes the fight into the clinch.
Carter lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Carter lands a high kick!
A right-left combo lands from Carter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter lands a jab to the nose.
Taylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Carter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Taylor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Carter to the mat. Carter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Carter is pulling down on Taylor's head to control his posture.
Carter is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Taylor stops Carter from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
Carter managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter lands a jab-cross combination.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taylor wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carter!
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carter slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor can't get the takedown.
Carter tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
Carter breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taylor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taylor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Carter tries to sprawl out of it but Taylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carter working hard to break the clinch.
Carter can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Carter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Taylor's cut.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Carter sprawls well.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Carter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carter gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Carter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter moves into the clinch.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter swinging wildly here.
Carter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carter throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Carter punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carter can't break the clinch.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carter is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carter is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Josh Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carter.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a good cross that connects.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Carter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carter lands with a nice combination. Taylor backs away looking to recover.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carter counters by clinching up.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor has Carter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taylor rather than just go for the knockout.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carter as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
Carter jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carter's efforts to push away.
Taylor looking for a takedown.
Taylor prevents Carter from breaking the clinch.
Carter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter gets underhooks to prevent Taylor's takedown attempt.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter works over Taylor's head and body with a nice combination.
Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Taylor off the cage and back into rage.
Jab from Carter.
Carter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carter.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Carter.
Carter takes the fight into the clinch.
Carter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor letting Carter take a breather here.
Carter wants to break free but Taylor has control.
Taylor prevents Carter from breaking the clinch.
Taylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Carter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter throws a one two combo.
Carter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Carter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carter is trying to break free.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh Taylor's cut.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Carter misses with a double jab.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Carter lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carter lands a right hook to the body.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Carter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter swinging wildly here.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carter throws a combination. Taylor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
Carter leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carter moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Carter.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Carter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Taylor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carter reaches up and holds on to Taylor to control the position.
Taylor is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carter to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carter shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Carter trying desperately to get to his feet.
Carter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor lands a big elbow.
Taylor won't let Carter get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Josh Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor looking to secure an arm triangle but Carter defends it well.
Carter throwing hammer fists to the chest of Taylor. What's that going to do exactly?
Taylor with the ground and pound from mount.
Taylor thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Carter swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Carter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Taylor looking for a guillotine from mount but Carter is having none of it.
Carter is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor scoring with strikes but Carter is staying in there.
Taylor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carter hang on?
Carter manages to control the position for a moment.
Carter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frank Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Josh Taylor.
I think Carter 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Carter!
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energy
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RATING
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