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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artie Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lange kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ACDC-You Shook Me(All Night Long). Phuttharaksa has chosen TP outro as his entrance music. Artie Lange had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 137.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be fireworks!
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149 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artie Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lange is looking to clinch.
Phuttharaksa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lange sprawls well initially but Phuttharaksa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Phuttharaksa stops Lange from getting back to his feet.
Lange is controlling Phuttharaksa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Phuttharaksa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Phuttharaksa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phuttharaksa is thwarting Lange's attempts to control the position.
Phuttharaksa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lange sees it coming and defends easily.
Lange is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phuttharaksa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lange is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa is trying to work for a kimura but Lange is defending well.
Phuttharaksa is looking for a kimura but Lange is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phuttharaksa to get the leverage.
Phuttharaksa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lange wants to control but Phuttharaksa is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phuttharaksa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lange!
Phuttharaksa working for a guillotine from mount but Lange is in no mood to give up.
Phuttharaksa goes for an armbar but Lange turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lange.
Phuttharaksa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lange manages to pass to side control.
Lange moves into full mount! Phuttharaksa won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange content just to control the position here.
Lange lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Phuttharaksa hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lange really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lange lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lange swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Phuttharaksa is now in Lange's guard. A big mistake from Lange there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuttharaksa looking to pass the guard.
Lange has his foot on Phuttharaksa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phuttharaksa works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Artie Lange will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lange shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lange showed some decent athleticism there.
Lange looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Phuttharaksa won't allow Lange to pass to mount.
Lange is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lange wants to free his trapped foot but Phuttharaksa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange trying to control the action but Phuttharaksa is working from the bottom.
Phuttharaksa wants to get back to his feet.
Lange takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phuttharaksa is trying to stand back up but Lange is controlling him
Lange is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phuttharaksa has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange is trying to control. Phuttharaksa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lange is looking for a kimura but Phuttharaksa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lange to get the leverage.
Lange is keen to just control but Phuttharaksa is a slippery customer.
Lange escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lange shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lange showed some decent athleticism there.
Phuttharaksa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange tries to sprawl but Phuttharaksa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Phuttharaksa seems to be working for a kimura but Lange defends the submission attempt.
Phuttharaksa wants to work for an arm triangle but Lange is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lange manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Phuttharaksa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lange looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lange looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lange!
Lange working the head and body with strikes.
Phuttharaksa is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange trying to control the action but Phuttharaksa is working from the bottom.
Lange is trying to get an arm triangle but Phuttharaksa is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lange stands up and beckons Phuttharaksa to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Lange dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Phuttharaksa gets a double leg takedown into Lange's guard.
Phuttharaksa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lange looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lange looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lange!
Lange stands up.
Phuttharaksa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lange manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Phuttharaksa is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa seems to be looking for submissions.
Lange is pressing down on Phuttharaksa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lange pulls Phuttharaksa in close to his closed guard and prevents Phuttharaksa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Phuttharaksa has gone for a leg lock! Lange slips out almost immediately though and dives into Phuttharaksa's guard.
Phuttharaksa keeping full guard, as Lange tries to pass.
Artie Lange overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange 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.
Lange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phuttharaksa is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Phuttharaksa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lange is trying to defend but Phuttharaksa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Phuttharaksa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lange has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lange kicks Phuttharaksa off and gets back to his feet.
Artie Lange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lange looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Phuttharaksa!
Lange controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange stands up and beckons Phuttharaksa to his feet.
Phuttharaksa pushes Lange up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lange's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuttharaksa gets caught flat footed, as Lange shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lange passes Phuttharaksa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artie Lange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lange, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artie Lange!
After the big win, Artie Lange made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors DJs Locker and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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