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Event:
WPFA XXXVIX: Cristos vs Bassol
Date: Oct 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alliterez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhea.
Rhea walks into a stiff left hand from Alliterez.#CUT#It looks like Ross Rhea has been cut.
Rhea shoots for a double leg takedown but Alliterez sprawls well. He's pushed Rhea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rhea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alliterez.
Alliterez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Alliterez does no damage.
Rhea throws a push kick but Alliterez slaps the foot to one side.
Rhea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alliterez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alliterez moves away.
Alliterez misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Rhea does no damage.
Alliterez lands with an overhand left.
Rhea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alliterez swivels and escapes.
Alfredo Alliterez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Rhea.#T1#
Alliterez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rhea in his tracks.
Alliterez connects with a single shot there.
Alliterez misses with a body shot.
Alfredo Alliterez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alliterez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alliterez throws a nice looking combination but Rhea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alliterez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhea stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rhea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rhea misses with a hook.
Alliterez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alliterez slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhea, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alliterez swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhea.
Rhea looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alliterez throws a shot to the body.
Rhea looks winded!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhea dodges the punch combination from Alliterez.
Alliterez misses with a looping right.
Alliterez lands a big right hook! Rhea looks hurt but is still standing! Alliterez lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Rhea falls down and Alliterez dives in with a huge hammer fist! Rhea's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Alliterez runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alfredo Alliterez!
During a confident post fight interview, Alfredo Alliterez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ross Rhea spoke after the fight, saying 'I had a tough training camp. Mis managed my energy '. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXIV: Man vs Barnes
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Badari moves into the clinch successfully.
Rhea is working for takedown but Badari is calmly controlling the position for now.
Badari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Badari lands a nice uppercut.
Rhea avoids a wild elbow strike from Badari.
Rhea wants to break free but Badari has control.
Badari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Badari landing knees to the body.
Rhea takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Ross Rhea has been cut.
Badari misses with a knee to the head.
Rhea tries to circle away but Badari has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badari scores with a hook to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Badari obliges.
Badari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhea backwards.
Rhea managing to block the knees to the body from Badari.
Badari scores a nice knee to the body.
Rhea looks winded!#T1#
Badari scores with a knee to the head.
Badari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Badari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rhea's defenses.
Badari with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Badari.
Badari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Badari landing knees to the head.
Badari connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Badari obliges.
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 short left from Badari.
A short body shot lands from Badari as the two fighters clinch.
Badari scores with a shot to the side of Rhea's head.
Badari lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Ross Rhea's cut even more.#T2#
Badari landing knees to the body.
Badari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Badari.
Badari landing knees to the head.
Rhea takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Badari.
Badari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rhea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rhea is trying to break the clinch but Badari is controlling him.
Badari has Rhea pressed against the cage, preventing Rhea from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rhea takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rhea wants to break free but Badari has control.
Rhea takes a shot to the head.
Rhea stalling against the cage.
#T3#
Rhea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rhea is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Badari to keep the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Badari.
Badari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Badari working Rhea over with knees to the body.
Rhea takes an elbow to the forehead.
Badari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Badari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#The cut above Ross Rhea's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Badari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Badari tries to work over Rhea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Badari with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Badari landing knees to the body.
Badari lands an elbow inside that Rhea shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badari lands a body punch.
Rhea takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Badari.
Badari crunches a lovely knee into Rhea's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Badari. #CUT#Ross Rhea's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ross Rhea's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Omar Badari!
Omar Badari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXI: Pwent vs Side
Date: Aug 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Jozinovic instigates a clinch.
Jozinovic misses with the head strike.
Jozinovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jozinovic has a couple of punches blocked by Rhea.
Rhea is trying to push Jozinovic away but Jozinovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jozinovic.
Rhea wants to break free but Jozinovic has control.
Rhea has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jozinovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rhea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Rhea has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jozinovic uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Jozinovic has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rhea to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jozinovic is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rhea pulls down on the head and he's put Jozinovic to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ross Rhea! |
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Event:
WPFA XXVIII: New Blood
Date: Aug 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freecs misses with a takedown attempt
and Rhea counters with a right hand to the body.
Rhea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freecs defends well and Rhea ends up having to push Freecs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freecs misses with a few strikes there.
Freecs throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Rhea counters with a crisp one two that drops Freecs! Rhea thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Freecs to his feet! Freecs is in big trouble!
Freecs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rhea counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Freecs falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ross Rhea! |
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Event:
WPFA XXV:
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhea misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Kellogg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rhea looking to slow down the pace here.
Kellogg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rhea working hard to break the clinch.
Kellogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Rhea avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Rhea manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kellogg won't allow Rhea to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kellogg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Rhea trying to control the position.
Rhea doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rhea wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kellogg digs a good body shot into Rhea's ribs.
Kellogg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhea.
Rhea shoots in but no luck this time.
Kellogg lands a body shot.
Rhea throws a head kick that misses.
Rhea walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Ross Rhea has been cut.#T2#
Kellogg throws a nice looking combination but Rhea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rhea is looking for a counter combo.
Kellogg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Kellogg moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kellogg as the two fighters clinch.
Kellogg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kellogg lands a nice uppercut.
Kellogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Rhea avoids the damage to the body.
Kellogg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhea can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Kellogg to work.
Rhea can't break the clinch.
Kellogg gets through Rhea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A short right from Kellogg.
Rhea wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kellogg leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kellogg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rhea tries to score a body lock takedown but Kellogg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kellogg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kellogg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Kellogg digs a right hand underneath Rhea's ribcage. Rhea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kellogg effectively controlling the action here.
Kellogg lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kellogg.
Rhea tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Rhea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kellogg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rhea backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kellogg.
Rhea wants to get back to striking at distance but Kellogg won't allow it.
Kellogg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kellogg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kellogg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kellogg lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Kellogg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Rhea's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kellogg jabs at Rhea's body.
Kellogg throws a nice looking combination but Rhea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been informed that Kellogg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rhea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kellogg manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kellogg forces Rhea back against the cage and clinches.
Kellogg trying to land knees to the body.
Kellogg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rhea backwards.
Kellogg keeps control of Rhea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kellogg.
Kellogg pushes Rhea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rhea wants to stall.
Kellogg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rhea's efforts to push away.#T1#
Kellogg lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Kellogg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kellogg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kellogg scores with a shoulder strike.
Kellogg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leonidas Kellogg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kellogg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rhea avoids a wild elbow strike from Kellogg.
A right handed body shot lands from Kellogg.
Kellogg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kellogg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Kellogg taking a breather.
Kellogg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rhea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kellogg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kellogg tries a knee to the head but Rhea blocks it.
Kellogg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kellogg avoiding damage.
Kellogg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Kellogg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kellogg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhea backwards.
Kellogg lands a left hand.
#T3#
Rhea takes a shot to the head.
Kellogg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kellogg pushes Rhea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kellogg crunches a lovely knee into Rhea's ribcage.
Kellogg taking a breather.
Kellogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Rhea avoids the damage to the body.
Rhea wants to get back to striking at distance but Kellogg won't allow it.
Kellogg digs a right hand into Rhea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rhea's gas tank.
Kellogg lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kellogg.
Kellogg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kellogg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Kellogg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kellogg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Kellogg.
Rhea blocks the elbow strike.
Kellogg is pushing Rhea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kellogg is working Rhea over against the cage.
Kellogg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rhea or not.
Kellogg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kellogg lands with a short shot to the head.
Kellogg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Kellogg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Kellogg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ross Rhea's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kellogg tries a low kick but Rhea avoids it.
Kellogg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rhea throws a combination that misses
and Kellogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Kellogg.
Nice body punch from Kellogg.
Kellogg misses with a wild combination.
Kellogg lands a nice shot to the body.
Kellogg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rhea rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kellogg scores with a hook to the body. Rhea takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kellogg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kellogg scores with the left hand. Rhea knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Ross Rhea's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Kellogg. #T1#
Kellogg scores with the left hand. Rhea knows he should have avoided that one.
Kellogg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Rhea is rocked!#CL2#
Kellogg gets a clinch.
Kellogg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kellogg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rhea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kellogg.
Kellogg scores with a hook to the body.
Kellogg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kellogg throws an elbow but it misses.
Rhea blocks an elbow strike from Kellogg.
#T2#
Rhea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kellogg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rhea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kellogg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kellogg pushes Rhea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kellogg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kellogg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kellogg taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Kellogg's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kellogg pushes Rhea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#Ross Rhea's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Kellogg.
Kellogg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kellogg missing with knees to the body.
Kellogg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kellogg lands an uppercut.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kellogg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kellogg stalling against the cage.
Kellogg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kellogg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leonidas Kellogg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kellogg is struggling to control the position.
Kellogg lands a shoulder strike.
Rhea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kellogg lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Rhea is trying to break free.
Kellogg misses with an elbow strike.
Rhea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kellogg lands with a right to the head.
Rhea blocks an elbow strike.
Kellogg missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Kellogg.
Ross Rhea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kellogg.
A body shot lands from Kellogg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhea has had enough of the clinch but Kellogg keeps him there for the moment.
Kellogg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kellogg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rhea up against the cage.
Kellogg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonidas Kellogg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kellogg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonidas Kellogg!
Leonidas Kellogg very nearly forgot to thank MKFC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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