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Event:
YL 40: Raharuhi v Tyson
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffen tries to clinch up.
Runge lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Runge closes the distance and pushes Griffen back into the ropes.
Griffen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runge.
Runge manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Griffen just leaning against Runge, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Runge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Runge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffen tries to stall but Runge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Runge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Runge.
A nice left hand lands by Runge.
#T1#
Runge lands a right hand.
Griffen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Runge avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Griffen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Runge works on Griffen's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Runge.
Griffen is trying to break the clinch but Runge has him pressed against the ropes.
Griffen is looking to break free of the clinch but Runge has double underhooks.
Runge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffen's elbow.
Nice body punch from Runge - that landed with a thud.
Runge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Runge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griffen trying to control the position but instead, Runge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Griffen into the ropes.
Runge gets through Griffen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Griffen is rocked!#T2#
Griffen looking to stall.
Griffen tries to break free but Runge pushes him back against the ropes.
Runge digs a right hand into Griffen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffen's gas tank.
Runge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffen's efforts to push away.
Runge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griffen is still on wobbly legs! Can Runge finish him?
A short left from Runge.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Runge.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runge is working Griffen over against the ropes.
Griffen looks winded!
Runge creates a bit of distance and cracks Griffen with a big uppercut! Griffen goes down! The referee pushes Runge away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Griffen make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Runge takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Steve Runge!
An intense looking Steve Runge took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'To be heroic is to be courageous enough to die for something; to be inspirational is to be crazy enough to live a little.'.
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Event:
Young Lions 170T Semi Finals 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Wallace tries to keep at a distance but Runge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Runge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Runge lands a right hand.
Runge gets through Wallace's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Runge as Wallace tries to tie him up.
Runge digs a right hand into Wallace's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wallace's gas tank.
Runge lands a right hand.
Wallace tries to break free but Runge pushes him back against the ropes.
Runge scores with a shoulder strike.
Runge lands a hook that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runge.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Runge as Wallace tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Runge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Runge.
Runge pushes Wallace back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wallace trying to stall but Runge improves his position.
A hook to the body from Runge.
Runge lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runge.
Wallace is trying to break free.
Wallace is trying to stall.
Runge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Runge lands a nice uppercut.
Runge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Wallace is rocked!
I was talking to Runge's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Runge lands a nice uppercut.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Runge finish him?#T2#
Runge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wallace.
Runge pushes Wallace back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Runge creates a bit of space and cracks Wallace with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Wallace is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Runge counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Wallace off his feet! Wallace crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Wallace isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Runge screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Steve Runge!
Steve Runge took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'To be heroic is to be courageous enough to die for something; to be inspirational is to be crazy enough to live a little.'.
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Event:
Young Lions 205T Round 5
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Ho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Runge cracks Ho with an open hand slap.
Runge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Runge clinches with his opponent.
Ho is trying to break the clinch but Runge has him pressed against the ropes.
Runge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Runge presses Ho against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ho can't break the clinch.
Runge lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Ho is rocked!
Runge cracks Ho with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Ho goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Ho wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Steve Runge!
Post fight, Steve Runge stared into the camera and said 'To be heroic is to be courageous enough to die for something; to be inspirational is to be crazy enough to live a little.'.
The defeated Phat Ho had this to say: 'I'd like to thank Shinto Elite MMA for sponsoring me. I'd also like to thank my fans for sticking through the hard times with me. I'll be back better then ever.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Runge misses
and Inoue counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Inoue moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runge.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Runge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Inoue blocking some punches.
Inoue controlling the action here for a moment.
Runge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Inoue misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Inoue.
Inoue misses with a body punch.
Inoue is trying to break free.
Inoue dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Inoue controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Inoue effectively controlling the action here.
Runge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inoue is trying to pull guard but Runge has him pressed against the cage.
Runge is trying to maintain a safe position but Inoue gets an underhook and turns Runge into the cage.
Inoue is trying to push Runge away but Runge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Runge misses with the head strike.
Inoue tries to throw a body punch but Runge avoids it by throwing Inoue back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Runge - that landed with a thud.
Inoue can't find room to land a body shot as Runge controls the action.
Runge misses with a punch on the inside.
Inoue tries for a takedown but Runge manages to get underhooks.
Inoue keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Runge's efforts to push away.
Inoue lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runge backwards.
Runge misses with some punches.
#T2#
Inoue drops down looking for an ankle pick but Runge pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideaki Inoue. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Runge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Runge misses with a punch to the body.
Inoue tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Runge smiles and moves away.
Inoue shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Runge as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Runge rushes Inoue and presses him up against the cage.
Inoue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Runge avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Runge as Inoue tries to tie him up.
Runge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Inoue.
Runge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Inoue blocks a body shot from Runge.
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!
Runge is working Inoue over against the cage.#T3#
Runge misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Runge.
Inoue misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Inoue decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Inoue is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Inoue has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Runge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Inoue trying to control the position here.
Runge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Runge is sitting in close to Inoue's body. Inoue has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Runge is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Runge is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Inoue.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hideaki Inoue!
Steve Runge was interviewed post fight and said 'Bad things happen to everyone, but when they do, you can't just fall apart and die. You have to fight back. '.
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