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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roni Kultainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Cafuzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kultainen comes to the cage accompanied by Promoe - Svennebanan. Roni Kultainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roni Kultainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Cafuzo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kultainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kultainen slips a straight right by Cafuzo.
Cafuzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kultainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cafuzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kultainen.
Cafuzo has managed to clinch.
Cafuzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cafuzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kultainen.
A slow jab from Kultainen misses its intended target.
Kultainen misses with a body shot.
Kultainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kultainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cafuzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Kultainen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cafuzo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kultainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kultainen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cafuzo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kultainen but great work by Cafuzo.
Kultainen is looking to regain half guard here but Cafuzo keeps moving and retains side control.
Kultainen manages to get back to half guard.
Cafuzo is trying to work for a kimura but Kultainen is defending well.
Kultainen won't allow Cafuzo to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kultainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cafuzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kultainen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cafuzo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cafuzo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cafuzo tries to control but Kultainen wriggling away.
Kultainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kultainen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cafuzo working for a guillotine from mount but Kultainen is in no mood to give up.
Cafuzo wants to take Kultainen's back here but Kultainen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
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.
Cafuzo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kultainen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cafuzo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kultainen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cafuzo looks gassed!
Kultainen is looking for a sweep.
Kultainen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kultainen is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cafuzo fails to take his opponent's back.
Kultainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cafuzo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kultainen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kultainen is looking to get to half guard.
Kultainen is working hard here to advance position.
Cafuzo throws some wild stikes that Kultainen manages to avoid easily.
Cafuzo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kultainen is surviving well by controlling Cafuzo's body position as best he can.
Kultainen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kultainen wants to improve his position but Cafuzo is controlling well.
Cafuzo is trying to work for a kimura but Kultainen is defending well.
Cafuzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cafuzo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cafuzo is looking to take a break and control but Kultainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kultainen actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Cafuzo seems content to control.
Kultainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kultainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kultainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kultainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Cafuzo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kultainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kultainen sneaks back into half guard.
Cafuzo is looking for a kimura but Kultainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cafuzo to get the leverage.
Kultainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kultainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Cafuzo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kultainen misses with a few strikes there.
Kultainen scores with a punch to the head.
Kultainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cafuzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kultainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cafuzo manages to avoid it.
Cafuzo instigates a clinch.
Kultainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kultainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cafuzo has him pressed against the cage.
Kultainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cafuzo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roni Kultainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cafuzo slips under a jab from Kultainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kultainen darts in trying to clinch
and Cafuzo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kultainen's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kultainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cafuzo stands and throws Kultainen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cafuzo moves into full mount!
Cafuzo working for a submission but Kultainen is keeping him at bay.
Kultainen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cafuzo.
Cafuzo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kultainen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cafuzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kultainen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cafuzo's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kultainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kultainen manages to get to full guard.
Kultainen keeping full guard, as Cafuzo tries to pass.
Kultainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Cafuzo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cafuzo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kultainen is looking for a sweep. Cafuzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cafuzo trying to mount his opponent but Kultainen defends it.
Carl Cafuzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kultainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cafuzo is keen to just control but Kultainen is a slippery customer.
Cafuzo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kultainen is staying active underneath Cafuzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kultainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kultainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kultainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cafuzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kultainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cafuzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kultainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kultainen keeping moving, preventing Cafuzo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cafuzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cafuzo looks to throw the jab but Kultainen is out of range.
Kultainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cafuzo.
Kultainen tries to clinch up
and Cafuzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cafuzo avoids the body shot from Kultainen.
Kultainen throws a series of punches but Cafuzo avoids them all with ease.
Kultainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cafuzo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cafuzo.
Cafuzo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cafuzo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Cafuzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kultainen wants to clinch
and Cafuzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kultainen keeping moving, preventing Cafuzo from controlling successfully.
Cafuzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kultainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cafuzo manages to get himself to full guard.
Kultainen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cafuzo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cafuzo has escaped and now he's on top!
Cafuzo stands and throws Kultainen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cafuzo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kultainen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kultainen tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kultainen's face as Cafuzo controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cafuzo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kultainen!
Cafuzo looking to control but Kultainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kultainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Cafuzo tries to control but Kultainen wriggling away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cafuzo looking for a guillotine from mount but Kultainen is having none of it.
Kultainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cafuzo throwing strikes here but Kultainen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kultainen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Kultainen staying busy and making it hard for Cafuzo to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kultainen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cafuzo's guard. Nice work there by Kultainen.
Kultainen wants to pass the guard but Cafuzo is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cafuzo is on top in guard.
Kultainen wants to stand up but Cafuzo is controlling him.
Cafuzo passes Kultainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cafuzo is trying to control. Kultainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cafuzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cafuzo 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.
Kultainen actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cafuzo wants to pass to mount but Kultainen is defending the position.
Kultainen tries to get to full guard but Cafuzo has control of the leg.
Cafuzo moves nicely into side control.
Cafuzo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cafuzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kultainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carl Cafuzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cafuzo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cafuzo trying to control the position but Kultainen is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cafuzo tries for a kimura but Kultainen is defending well.
Cafuzo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kultainen is trying to escape the position but Cafuzo is controlling the position.
Cafuzo trying to control the action but Kultainen is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kultainen wants to clinch but Cafuzo slips to the side
so Cafuzo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kultainen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cafuzo!
Kultainen looking for a guillotine from mount but Cafuzo is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Cafuzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cafuzo 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Cafuzo!
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