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Event:
MMA Hype -53-
Date: Apr 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Salerno shoots for a takedown but Kriss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Salerno rushes Kriss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salerno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kriss prevents it.
Salerno is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radley Salerno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salerno is trying to drag Kriss to the mat but Kriss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Salerno wants the takedown. Kriss is fighting it off but Salerno persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kriss's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Salerno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salerno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Kriss pushes Salerno off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salerno.
Kriss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Radley Salerno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriss throws a low kick, looking for Salerno's leg but Salerno calmly moves out of range.
Salerno misses with a takedown
and Kriss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Kriss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kriss lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Radley Salerno has been cut.
Kriss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salerno.
Kriss misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Salerno counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Salerno.
Kriss wants to sweep here but Salerno controlling him for the moment.
Kriss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salerno manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Salerno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salerno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kriss defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salerno is stalling here. Kriss is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Salerno seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kriss has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Kriss.#T2#
Salerno is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Kriss seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Salerno can't do much from the bottom here.
Salerno is looking for a sweep.
Kriss throws a strike aimed at the side of Salerno's head but Salerno avoids it well.
Kriss cracks Salerno with a big elbow. #ROC2#Salerno is rocked!
Kriss in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Salerno looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kriss turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joff Kriss!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joff Kriss waved his t-shirt featuring Hype Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -42-
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Mail moves away from the strike by Kriss.
Mail scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mail lands with an uppercut that bounces Kriss off the cage and back into range.
Mail throws a series of punches but Kriss moves out of range.
Mail connects with a body shot that sends Kriss's belly button to the back.
Mail scores with a sloppy right hand. Kriss should have avoided that one.
Kriss looks to throw a body kick
and Mail counters with a nice uppercut.
Kriss takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mail throws out a powerful jab.
Kriss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kriss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joff Kriss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kriss looks to clinch
and Mail counters with a nice body shot.
Mail lands a nice looking body shot.
Mail needs to keep his hands up - Kriss had a free shot at his head there.
Kriss is looking to clinch.
Kriss darts in trying to clinch
and Mail counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriss digs a good body shot into Mail's ribs.
Mail takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mail jabs Kriss to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Kriss misses with a lunging right hand
and Mail counters with a two punch combo.
Kriss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriss lands with a shot to the body.
Kriss swings for the body but Mail moves out of range.
A nice side step and Mail releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mail misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kriss wants to clinch
and Mail counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kriss. That's going to slow Mail down.
Mail throws a combination. Kriss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kriss tries to clinch but Mail is having none of it.
Kriss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mail counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kriss thinking. #T3#
Kriss misses with an uppercut
and Mail counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kriss throws a head kick that misses.
Mail is looking for the big counter here.
Mail scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mail circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mail connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mail connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kriss misses with a lunging right hand
and Mail counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriss throws a leg kick
and Mail cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mail avoids the head kick by Kriss.
Mail is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kriss had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Kriss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mail.
Mail is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kriss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mail paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mail doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kriss takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mail. Mail circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mail lands with a straight right. Kriss didn't see that one coming.
Mail with a jab.
Kriss misses with a leg kick
and Mail counters with a nice body shot.
Kriss misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Mail counter with a right hand.
Kriss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Handsome Mail dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Kriss has managed to clinch.
Come on Mail - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Kriss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Handsome Mail seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kriss wants to clinch up but Mail keeps it at a distance.
Kriss tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mail cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kriss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mail counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kriss walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mail checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Kriss throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mail counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mail has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kriss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Mail to counter with a crisp jab.
Kriss swings widly with a right hand
letting Mail counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Kriss, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Mail there.
Mail connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kriss's hands.
Kriss misses with a lunging right hand
and Mail counters with a left and a right that stings Kriss.
Mail staying out of range there.#T2#
Kriss tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Mail to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mail digs a good body shot into Kriss's ribs.
Kriss misses with a straight left.
Mail now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mail lands with a nice body punch.
Mail lands with a nice combination. Kriss backs away looking to recover.
Kriss throws a hook but Mail avoids it easily.
Kriss lands a jab to the head.
Mail connects with a body shot that sends Kriss's belly button to the back.
Mail avoids the body shot from Kriss.
Kriss fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Kriss has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kriss looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kriss scores with a jab to the head.
Kriss tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mail counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mail lands with a nice combination. Kriss backs away looking to recover.
A head kick misses from Kriss.
Kriss tries to close the distance and clinch but Mail swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mail throws a counter combo.
Mail lands a nice shot to the body.
Kriss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kriss tries to move into range but Mail moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriss fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Kriss backs off Mail throws a huge counter combo but Kriss manages to avoid it all.
Kriss takes a swing at Mail's ribcage but misses.
Kriss closes the distance but Mail moves to the side
letting Mail counter with a right hand.
Kriss tries to clinch there but Mail circles away.
Kriss throws a poor cross that misses
and Kriss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kriss tries to clinch but Mail moves away
and Mail cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kriss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mail counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Handsome Mail showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mail on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kriss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mail cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kriss darts in trying to clinch
and Mail counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kriss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mail - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mail content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mail continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kriss.
Mail missing with knees to the body.
Kriss working aggressively here.
Mail stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Kriss fails to land.
Mail blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kriss. #BC#
Kriss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mail comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Kriss 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Handsome Mail is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kriss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mail counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kriss drops his hands momentarily and Mail takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mail scores with a hook to the body. Kriss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mail checks a low kick from Kriss.
Mail avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Mail was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Kriss is looking to clinch.
Kriss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kriss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Kriss misses.
Kriss throws a head kick that misses
and Mail counters with a series of strikes. Kriss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kriss misses with a looping right.
Kriss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mail keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kriss.#T4#
Kriss misses with a straight left.
Mail is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kriss.
Kriss is looking to clinch but Mail is avoiding it.
Mail unleashes a big counter combination but Kriss bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kriss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mail looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mail ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mail scores with a body shot.
Kriss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mail swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mail is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kriss with a body shot.
Handsome Mail is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mail punishes Kriss's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Kriss misses
and Mail counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joff Kriss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Mail.
And that's the end of the fight!
Handsome Mail comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mail 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Handsome Mail!
After the fight, Handsome Mail was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
3SD 4
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Kriss stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kriss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Kriss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kriss counters with a nice body shot.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kriss lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kriss.
Kriss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Kriss. That snapped Alvarez's head back.
Guillermo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Kriss as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Kriss slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kriss lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joff Kriss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillermo Alvarez.
Kriss scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Kriss clinches with his opponent.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Kriss pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kriss throws a shot to the body.
Alvarez looks winded!
Nice straight punches there by Kriss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kriss.
Kriss lands with a right hand. #ROC#Alvarez is rocked!#CL#
Kriss forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kriss breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Kriss finish him?
Kriss is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Kriss counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Kriss engages and cracks Alvarez with a massive lead left hook - Alvarez tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Kriss is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joff Kriss!
Joff Kriss really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hype Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Holloway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kriss as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Holloway clinches up against the cage.
Kriss managing to block the knees to the body from Holloway.
Kriss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holloway's efforts to push away.
Holloway can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kriss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kriss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holloway.
Kriss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kriss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Kriss swats away the attempt to clinch by Holloway.
Holloway walks into a left hand.
Kriss misses with a shot to the body
and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Holloway closes the distance and pushes Kriss back into the cage.
Holloway is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Holloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kriss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holloway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holloway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kriss wants to break free but Holloway has control.
Kriss misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Holloway tries to pull guard but Kriss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kriss tries to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling the position.
Kriss jumps guard but Holloway stands there with Kriss around his waist. Kriss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Kriss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway throws a head kick but Kriss moves out of range.
Kriss swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holloway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joff Kriss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kriss cracks Holloway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Holloway closes the distance but Kriss moves to the side
and Kriss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kriss's corner calls for a 1-2. Kriss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Max Holloway has been cut.
A big left from Kriss misses.
Holloway fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holloway shoots in for a double leg but Kriss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriss! But no joy.
Holloway is breathing heavily.
Kriss throws out a loose jab but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Kriss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kriss wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriss! But no joy.#CL#
Holloway moves into the clinch.
Kriss throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kriss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriss is working for takedown but Holloway is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kriss is trying to drag Holloway to the mat but Holloway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Kriss breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joff Kriss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Holloway's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Holloway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holloway scores with a shot to the body.
Kriss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holloway counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Kriss misses its intended target.
Holloway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kriss tries to avoid it but Holloway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kriss to the ground. Kriss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kriss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kriss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holloway's head backwards.
Holloway throws a head kick but Kriss moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
Holloway works Kriss's body with a nice hook.
Holloway shoots in looking for a takedown but Kriss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holloway's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holloway shoots in but Kriss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Holloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kriss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway throws a big counter combination but Kriss scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holloway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kriss tries to avoid it but Holloway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kriss to the ground. Kriss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kriss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kriss throws a leg kick which misses Holloway's front leg but catches the back leg as Holloway tries to avoid it.
Kriss lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Holloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kriss is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Holloway flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Holloway is out cold! Kriss holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joff Kriss! |
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