 |
WPFA XXV: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Sunday (ranked 16835 p4p, 5854 weight class) and Maduka Ebo (ranked 614 p4p, 478 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
23
270
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
190 cm
24
270
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernard Sunday !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maduka Ebo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunday throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ebo closes the distance and clinches.
Sunday tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ebo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ebo pushes Sunday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sunday fails to pull guard.
Ebo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ebo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ebo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sunday is breathing heavily.
Ebo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sunday doesn't seem bothered though.
Ebo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ebo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sunday regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sunday definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ebo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sunday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ebo lands a couple of digs.
Ebo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sunday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ebo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sunday is trying to control the position but Ebo postures up.
Ebo trying to control but Sunday is working from the bottom.
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.
Sunday is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ebo lands a leg kick that knocks Sunday off balance momentarily.
Ebo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ebo darts in and clinches Sunday up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sunday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Sunday . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Ebo.
Ebo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sunday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ebo content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunday is working an open guard so Ebo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A left and a right from Ebo both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Bernard Sunday has been cut.
Sunday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice combo by Ebo! Oh, that's hurt him - Sunday falls to the canvas and Ebo follows him into side control.
 Sunday is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebo is trying to get an arm triangle but Sunday is defending well.
Oh Sunday is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ebo is trying to get an arm triangle but Sunday is defending well.
Ebo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sunday . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sunday is trying to buck Ebo off.
Sunday seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ebo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ebo wants to control but Sunday is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebo swings around for an armbar but Sunday sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ebo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maduka Ebo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernard Sunday 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ebo moves into the clinch successfully.
Sunday jumps guard but Ebo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ebo leaning against his opponent.
Ebo lands an elbow inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ebo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ebo pulls Sunday into guard.
Ebo trying to control the position.
Ebo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sunday is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunday trying to control but Ebo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunday wants to pass the guard but Ebo is keeping the position.
Ebo pulls Sunday in close to prevent any damage.
Ebo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ebo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sunday is aware though and is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ebo keeping full guard, as Sunday tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sunday throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ebo's head.
Maduka Ebo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two 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.
Ebo misses with the combination.
Ebo takes the fight into the clinch.
Sunday tries to break the clinch but Ebo is controlling the position.
Ebo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ebo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebo misses with a few strikes there.
Sunday drops his hands momentarily and Ebo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ebo has Sunday up against the cage in a clinch.
Ebo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sunday just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ebo works on Sunday 's body with a couple of short punches.
Sunday misses with a punch to the body.
Ebo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ebo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ebo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sunday clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sunday is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebo connects with a solid leg kick.
Sunday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sunday looks for the body kick but Ebo saw that one coming.
Ebo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ebo moves into the clinch.
Sunday fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sunday is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ebo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sunday to the mat. Sunday regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sunday has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ebo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Sunday is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ebo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sunday to the mat. Sunday regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maduka Ebo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bernard Sunday 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sunday is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ebo.
Ebo forces Sunday back against the cage and clinches.
Sunday prevents the takedown attempt.
Ebo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sunday after a bit of a struggle.
Ebo jumps guard but Sunday turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bernard Sunday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maduka Ebo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sunday is looking to break free of the clinch but Ebo has double underhooks.
Sunday working hard to break the clinch.
Maduka Ebo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ebo jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sunday trying to control but Ebo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ebo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sunday has managed to get both his arms back between Ebo's legs - danger averted.
Ebo wants to sweep here but Sunday controlling him for the moment.
Sunday trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sunday content to stall in guard here.
Sunday won't allow Ebo to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Sunday is standing up over Ebo. Ebo looks to escape but Sunday dives into side control.
Ebo reaches up around Sunday 's neck trying to control. But Sunday takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Ebo! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Ebo is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Sunday celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bernard Sunday !
An out of breath Bernard Sunday thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ramer (ranked 25552 p4p, 5702 weight class) and Robert Parker (ranked 589 p4p, 473 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
23
265
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
194 cm
24
257
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Ramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Parker!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramer throws a lazy head kick
and Parker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ramer!
Parker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ramer is avoiding damage well.
Ramer tries to improve position but can't.
Parker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ramer is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker controls the position from side control.
Ramer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Parker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ramer is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramer struggling a bit here.
Ramer being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Parker working the head with strikes.
Ramer trying to remain calm as Parker controls from the top position.
Ramer tries to buck Parker off but Parker is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ramer can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker moves out of range as Ramer throws a body kick.
Parker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramer.
Parker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parker somewhat.
Parker looks winded!
Ramer misses with a combination
and Parker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ramer is trying to escape back to his feet but Parker uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ramer is trying to escape the position but Parker is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramer stops Parker from passing to mount.
Parker trying to control the position but Ramer is working away.
Ramer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been informed that Parker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker working away.
Parker looks up at the clock and then as Ramer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Parker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ramer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Parker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Ramer's head but Ramer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Ramer catches Parker right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Ramer as Parker shoots in.
Ramer looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramer tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramer to the ground. Ramer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oooooh!!! Ramer has knocked Parker down with a huge combo! Ramer steps away and waves a wobbly Parker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Robert Parker has been cut.
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!
Ramer dances in with a quick combination. Parker is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Ramer snaps Parker's head back. Parker stumbles backwards against the cage. Ramer steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Parker's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Parker just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Ramer!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Rhea (ranked 5439 p4p, 3472 weight class) and Leonidas Kellogg (ranked 572 p4p, 440 weight class). Leonidas Kellogg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
18
216
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
191 cm
25
222
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Rhea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonidas Kellogg!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhea misses with a double jab
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
It looks like Ross Rhea has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
Ross Rhea's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Kellogg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Rhea is rocked!
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luka Andrijasevic (ranked 6323 p4p, 4310 weight class) and Jake Guinness (ranked 540 p4p, 463 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
18
163
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
20
163
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luka Andrijasevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Guinness!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrijasevic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrijasevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrijasevic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Guinness to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrijasevic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Guinness manages to pass to side control.
Andrijasevic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guinness on the ground.
Guinness is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Andrijasevic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Guinness!
Jake Guinness tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jurney Man (ranked 3485 p4p, 5163 weight class) and Reggie Larkin (ranked 394 p4p, 498 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
24
164
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
176 cm
18
160
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jurney Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin gets a double leg takedown into Man's guard.
Man is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Larkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Man is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Larkin rolls with it to try and escape but Man cranks on the arm and Larkin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jurney Man!
Our winner, Jurney Man, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alen Sola (ranked 6089 p4p, 6072 weight class) and Tubby Steed (ranked 494 p4p, 491 weight class). Tubby Steed will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
18
227
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
179 cm
21
273
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alen Sola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tubby Steed!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steed shoots in but Sola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steed dives in and grabs Sola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sola pushes down on Steed's head and hops out.
Sola is looking to counter punch.
Steed misses with a takedown
and Sola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alen Sola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tubby Steed.
A head kick misses from Steed.
Sola is looking to counter punch.
Steed moves into range and clinches up with Sola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sola wants to stall.
Steed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Steed stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sola tries to avoid it but Steed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sola to the ground. Sola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steed tries a head kick but it misses.
Sola is looking for a counter combo.
Steed closes the distance and pushes Sola back into the cage.
Steed wants to take the fight to the mat but Sola manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Steed gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sola kicks Steed off and gets to his feet.
Steed tries to clinch up but Sola circles away and keeps his distance.
Steed swings widly with a right hand
and Sola counters with a nice uppercut.
Steed has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Sola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steed tries to close the distance and clinch but Sola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steed closes the distance and clinches.
Sola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steed.
Sola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sola swings wildly with an uppercut but Steed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sola working aggressively here.
Steed jumps into guard, dragging Sola to the mat.
Steed wants to get back to his feet but Sola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sola gets to his feet - Steed follows without any prompting.
Steed tries for a takedown but Sola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steed tries for a takedown but Sola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steed rushes Sola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steed wants a takedown.
Sola throws a punch but it's blocked by Steed.
Steed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sola misses with some punches.
Sola throws a head punch that misses.
Steed tries for a takedown but Sola manages to get underhooks.
Steed gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sola regains guard.
Sola wants to get back to his feet but Steed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steed advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sola is looking for a sweep.
Sola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steed on the ground.
Sola is pushing Steed's head away, looking to escape. Steed manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here.
Sola can't do much from the bottom here.
Steed trying to control the position but Sola is working away.
Sola wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alen Sola will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steed's head backwards.
Steed moves into the clinch successfully.
Sola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steed's elbow.
Steed stalling against the cage.
Steed jumps into guard, dragging Sola to the mat.
Sola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sola defends well.
Sola wants to get up but he can't break Steed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steed keeping moving, preventing Sola from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sola decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Steed, up you get!
Steed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Sola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steed.
Steed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sola counter with a right hand.
Sola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steed.
A quick step to the side and Sola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Steed. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steed fails with a takedown attempt.
Sola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alen Sola is winning the standup battle so far.
Steed tries to clinch there but Sola circles away.
Sola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sola leaves Steed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steed fails with the takedown
and Sola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Tubby Steed has been cut.
Alen Sola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tubby Steed.
Steed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sola is looking to chop away at Steed's legs.
Steed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steed dodges the punch combination from Sola.
Sola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sola is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from Steed misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sola misses its target.
Sola takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Alen Sola has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sola is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sola as Steed shoots in.
Sola is looking to counter punch.
Steed with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Sola to counter with a crisp jab.
Sola swats away the attempt to clinch by Steed.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sola here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steed.
It looked like Sola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steed throws the kick towards the body but Sola avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice leg kick from Steed, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Steed.
Steed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Sola misses the target.
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 Alen Sola will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Steed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Steed is rocked!
Sola moves in close and cracks Steed with a massive right hand! Steed, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alen Sola!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
43% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryker Gordon (ranked 2848 p4p, 3237 weight class) and Thibbledorf Pwent (ranked 296 p4p, 338 weight class). Ryker Gordon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
26
270
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
19
270
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryker Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thibbledorf Pwent!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pwent.
Pwent should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pwent lands with a cross.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pwent catches Gordon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pwent has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gordon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pwent lands with an uppercut that bounces Gordon off the cage and back into range.
Pwent's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gordon under the eye.
Gordon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pwent misses the jab.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pwent throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.
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!
Pwent scores with a nice strike.
Pwent is pawing at Gordon, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Gordon's nose. Gordon is badly hurt! Pwent pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Gordon tries desperately to hold on but Pwent is relentless in his assault! As Gordon receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Pwent away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thibbledorf Pwent!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
94% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
