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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Okechukwu Kalu (ranked 3973 p4p, 3067 weight class) and Bruce Taylor (ranked 434 p4p, 366 weight class). Kalu comes to the cage accompanied by Wo - 1 Last Autograph. Bruce Taylor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Okechukwu Kalu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalu.
Kalu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for Kalu with that takedown attempt.
Kalu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalu misses with a double jab.
Kalu pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalu throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kalu lands a nice uppercut.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Kalu has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalu wants a takedown but no success here.
Kalu has Taylor pressed against the cage, preventing Taylor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Kalu is controlling him.
Kalu is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okechukwu Kalu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kalu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Kalu lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalu.
Kalu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalu lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor moves out of range as Kalu throws a body kick.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bruce Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalu closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.
Kalu misses with a body punch.
Kalu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Kalu is controlling him.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Taylor tries to break free but Kalu pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kalu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalu cracks Taylor with a nice body shot.
Kalu looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalu misses with a body punch.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalu won't allow it.
Kalu prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kalu.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Kalu is controlling him.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalu won't allow it.
Kalu works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kalu closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Kalu is controlling him.
Kalu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalu won't allow it.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taylor is defending well for now.
Kalu pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kalu has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor tries to circle away but Kalu has him pinned against the cage.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kalu prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Taylor can't break the clinch.
Kalu lands a shot to the body.
Kalu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Taylor avoiding damage as Kalu throws knees to the body.
Kalu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Kalu is controlling him.
Kalu has Taylor pressed against the cage, preventing Taylor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taylor working hard to break the clinch.
Kalu lands a nice uppercut.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalu won't allow it.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Kalu is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalu.
Kalu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kalu.
Kalu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalu has double underhooks.
Kalu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
Kalu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalu.
Kalu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Kalu on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kalu.
Kalu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Kalu keeps him there for the moment.
Kalu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalu has double underhooks.
Kalu scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Kalu.
A short right from Kalu.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Kalu is controlling him.
Kalu lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Okechukwu Kalu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kalu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalu moves into the clinch successfully.
Kalu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taylor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Kalu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taylor circles away.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kalu throws a leg kick
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalu doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Kalu misses with the combination.
Okechukwu Kalu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalu rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okechukwu Kalu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kalu lands a nice uppercut.
Kalu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Kalu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor tries to break the clinch but Kalu is controlling the position.
Taylor working hard to break the clinch.
Kalu pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kalu keeps control of Taylor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kalu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalu keeps control of Taylor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taylor tries to break the clinch but Kalu is controlling the position.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kalu tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor tries to circle away but Kalu has him pinned against the cage.
Kalu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kalu misses with a punch to the body.
Kalu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taylor.
A short body shot lands from Kalu as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalu.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Kalu is looking to clinch.
Kalu clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor tries to circle away but Kalu has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kalu scores with a shoulder strike.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Kalu.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Kalu.
Kalu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalu has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taylor prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okechukwu Kalu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalu won't allow it.
Taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kalu has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalu won't allow it.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kalu struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Kalu pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalu has double underhooks.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kalu tries for a takedown but Taylor manages to get underhooks.
Taylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kalu struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Kalu.
Kalu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Kalu has the dominant position.
Taylor gets underhooks to prevent Kalu's takedown attempt.
Kalu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalu is working Taylor over against the cage.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Kalu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalu has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kalu prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Kalu keeps him there for the moment.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kalu presses Taylor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Kalu lands a left hand.
Kalu tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
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!
Kalu struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalu.
Kalu lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Okechukwu Kalu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kalu tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalu closes the distance and clinches.
Kalu scores with a shoulder strike.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalu clinches up against the cage.
Taylor tries to break the clinch but Kalu is controlling the position.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalu has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalu.
Kalu lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kalu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalu lands an uppercut.
Kalu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalu digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kalu throws an elbow but misses.
Kalu lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalu finish him?
Kalu has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
Kalu working aggressively here.
Taylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalu.
Kalu working aggressively here.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Kalu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalu working aggressively here.
Kalu misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kalu misses with an elbow strike.
Kalu has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
Kalu throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
A head punch on the inside from Kalu fails to land.
Kalu misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kalu fails to land.
Kalu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Kalu misses with some punches.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalu working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Kalu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalu lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Kalu throws an elbow but it misses.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalu.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalu throws an elbow that misses.
Taylor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kalu throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
Kalu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Kalu throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Kalu misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalu.
Kalu misses with the head strike.
Kalu working aggressively here.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kalu fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalu working aggressively here.
Taylor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kalu swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kalu has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalu won't allow it.
Kalu tries to score a body lock takedown but Taylor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kalu lands an uppercut.
Kalu lands a body punch.
Kalu lands a shot to the body.
Taylor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kalu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kalu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalu wants to clinch.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kalu throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taylor avoiding damage as Kalu throws knees to the body.
Okechukwu Kalu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
Taylor tries to circle away but Kalu has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalu.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Kalu has the dominant position.
Kalu lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kalu has Taylor pressed against the cage, preventing Taylor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kalu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taylor working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor is trying to push Kalu away but Kalu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalu has double underhooks.
Taylor can't break the clinch.
Kalu gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Kalu has the dominant position.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor tries to break the clinch but Kalu is controlling the position.
Kalu lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruce Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okechukwu Kalu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalu, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okechukwu Kalu!
A very excited looking Okechukwu Kalu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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