Blake Kellogg Ram At The Fights interview on Brian Robertson

The Blake Kellogg Ram At The Fights interview put Brian Robertson, a major weight change and an expected back-and-forth fight at the center of our conversation. Blake "The Rowdy Rooster" Kellogg told Ram At The Fights that he was 224 pounds after weighing roughly 260-something for his last fight. He also discussed his path from wrestling to MMA, his coaches and Rowdy Rooster Clothing ahead of the Purified Series event on October 17.

What did Blake Kellogg say about his Brian Robertson fight and weight?

Blake Kellogg said he had a good camp for Brian Robertson, whom he described as an experienced veteran, and had focused on the methods he needed to win. Although Kellogg said he had recently been sick, he was feeling better and believed his lower weight made him faster and more comfortable.

Preparing for Brian Robertson

Kellogg said he had cross-trained at a couple of places but had not watched Robertson fight. He understood that Robertson had been in many fights and estimated that the veteran had nearly 100. He expressed respect for his opponent and said he had nothing bad to say about him.

Respect did not change his aim. Kellogg put his intention plainly:

I'm coming to get that win

Moving from 260-something to 224 pounds

The bout was set for an open heavyweight class, so Kellogg said he did not have to make a lower weight. He nevertheless chose to lose weight: he put his last-fight weight at about 260-something pounds and said the scale currently read 224. His goal for this fight had been 215 pounds.

Kellogg said he had been sick for a couple of days but was starting to feel better after replenishing his body. Over time, he had concluded that his body was not suited to heavyweight. He said he felt faster, more comfortable and more skillful at light heavyweight, while stressing that Robertson’s estimated weight of around 240 pounds did not bother him. Kellogg said he had handled opponents weighing more than 250 pounds into later rounds before.

How did Blake Kellogg begin his MMA career?

Blake Kellogg began with wrestling after his parents signed him up at age 11 because they thought he was strong. After about five years, he tried kickboxing and had amateur matches, then took a break before starting an amateur MMA career at 25 as the sport grew more prominent.

Wrestling at age 11

Kellogg credited his parents with getting him into wrestling. He said his strength was not necessarily obvious from looking at him: he described himself as slender and fit, rather than someone whose build immediately showed how strong he was. Wrestling gave him his first sustained experience in combat sports.

Kickboxing, MMA and Glendale Whitney

After wrestling, Kellogg spent time developing his kickboxing and competed in a couple of amateur matches. He then stepped away from competing while keeping himself in shape. When he began taking MMA matches at 25, he said he initially reached 2-0 as an amateur before facing tougher opponents.

One opponent he recalled was Glendale Whitney, whom Kellogg described as a large professional fighter with a build that reminded him of Terry Crews. The experience reinforced Kellogg’s view that appearance is not a reliable measure of how a person will fight. He said the tougher matchups humbled him.

How did Blake Kellogg build Rowdy Rooster Clothing?

Blake Kellogg said he came up with "The Rowdy Rooster" nickname himself and expanded it into Rowdy Rooster Clothing about four years ago. He has sold several kinds of merchandise, wears custom fight trunks tied to the brand and was working on a website for customers.

Merchandise and custom trunks

His merchandise has included booty shorts, men’s sweatpants, bandanas and T-shirts. For fights, Kellogg said he owned six different pairs of custom-made trunks rather than store-bought pairs. With his weight down, he said all six pairs fit, leaving him to choose which to wear.

Customers could contact him through Facebook to ask about merchandise. Kellogg said he was working on a website but did not give a launch date. For the time being, he described Facebook as the practical way to reach him.

What did Blake Kellogg say about his walkout and Rowdy Rooster persona?

Blake Kellogg said he did not need a Halloween costume or mask for the October event because the Rowdy Rooster persona already served as his character. He does not stick to one cage walkout song, preferring to change his music and leave room for a playful entrance.

Asked about the event’s Halloween theme, Kellogg leaned on the identity he had built around his nickname rather than describing a separate outfit. His custom trunks gave him another way to bring that identity into the cage.

He said he usually changes his walkout music and likes getting creative with it. If he felt good enough, he suggested fans might even see him do a chicken dance. He did not name a song for the Robertson fight.

Why did Blake Kellogg cross-train before fighting Brian Robertson?

Blake Kellogg said he trained with coach Adam at Theory to Fight Team and also worked with his former coach Travis Baus at Monroe Martial Arts Center in Monroe, Wisconsin. He wanted more training time while keeping his fight strategies private from Robertson, whom he said was on the same team.

Kellogg said he had previously trained with Baus for about five years. Returning to Monroe Martial Arts Center gave him another place to prepare during this camp, alongside his work with Adam.

He explained that he and Robertson did not train together, despite the team connection, because they trained at different times. Kellogg said the Monroe sessions helped him get more training in without showing other people the strategies he intended to use.

What did Blake Kellogg predict for the Purified Series fight?

Blake Kellogg expected his October 17 Purified Series fight with Brian Robertson to become a back-and-forth contest that would test both men. He described a fight going into "high waters" and continuing until one of them could no longer take it, rather than promising a quick finish.

That prediction matched the balance he struck throughout our conversation: Kellogg respected Robertson’s experience but was clear that he wanted the win. He did not claim to know precisely how the fight would end.

For fans who wanted to follow him or contact him about merchandise or bookings, Kellogg pointed to his Facebook page, Rowdy Rooster the God. He called it his most active page, though he said he was not especially active on social media.

Who is Blake "The Rowdy Rooster" Kellogg?

Blake "The Rowdy Rooster" Kellogg is a professional MMA heavyweight from Potosi, Wisconsin. He is known for his power, determination and relentless fighting style.