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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estefan Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Orellana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DMX- What's my name. Orellana has chosen Black Betty as his entrance music. Franklin Orellana is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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206 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Estefan Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franklin Orellana!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orellana is looking to land body kicks.
Orellana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santiago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orellana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santiago somewhat.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Orellana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Orellana works Santiago's body with a nice hook.
Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orellana is fending him off so far but Santiago persists. Nope, Orellana circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Estefan Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orellana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santiago.
Orellana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orellana stops a takedown attempt from Santiago.
Orellana lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Estefan Santiago has been cut.
Nice body punch from Orellana - that landed with a thud.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
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!
Orellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orellana moves into range and clinches up with Santiago.
Santiago blocks an elbow strike.
Orellana connects with a knee to the head.
Orellana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orellana has hold of one of Santiago's legs. Santiago is fighting the takedown attempt but Orellana gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Orellana is looking to stand up but Santiago won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orellana throwing strikes but missing.
Orellana trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orellana with a nice head shot there.
Orellana connects with a couple of short punches.
Orellana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orellana slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Orellana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orellana wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Orellana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orellana decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santiago, up you get!
Orellana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago avoids the head kick by Orellana.
Franklin Orellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orellana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orellana tries to clinch but Santiago is having none of it.
A leg kick checked by Santiago.
No luck for Santiago with that takedown attempt.
Orellana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santiago, pushing him back against the cage.
Orellana misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Orellana.
Orellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orellana throws a nice looking combination but Santiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orellana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body kick there by Orellana.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orellana doesn't manage to clinch there - Santiago circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Orellana. That snapped Santiago's head back.
Estefan Santiago's cut is getting worse.
Orellana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Santiago is squirming around, avoiding Orellana's attempts to control the action.
Santiago taking shots to the head.
Orellana has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Santiago's face.
Orellana is landing with some decent strikes but Santiago is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Orellana with shots to the head and body - Santiago looks very uncomfortable down there.
Orellana prevents Santiago from getting the reversal.
Orellana lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santiago hang on?
Santiago tries to hold on but Orellana postures up.
Orellana raining down shots from the mount!
Orellana prevents Santiago from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Orellana.
Orellana landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orellana landing shots from mount.
Orellana landing strikes from the mount.
Santiago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Orellana connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Orellana has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Santiago's face.
Santiago in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orellana content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Orellana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Orellana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Estefan Santiago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Orellana shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santiago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Franklin Orellana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santiago struggling a bit here.
Orellana cracks Santiago with a big elbow.
Santiago is working to avoid the ground and pound but Orellana connects with a decent elbow.
Santiago being controlled for a moment.
Santiago taking punishment in the form of punches.
Santiago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orellana cracks Santiago with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Orellana's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Santiago taking punishment in the form of punches.
Santiago takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Santiago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orellana lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Orellana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santiago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Orellana looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Santiago is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago pushes Orellana away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Orellana gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Orellana wants to control but Santiago is keeping him busy.
Orellana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santiago has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orellana working the ground and pound.
Orellana working the ground and pound from side control.
Santiago regains half guard.
Santiago trying to control from the bottom.
Orellana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Orellana stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Orellana closes the distance and clinches.
Orellana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Orellana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Santiago. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orellana breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Orellana does no damage.
Orellana lands a slapping body shot.
Orellana looks for a takedown but Santiago sprawls well.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Santiago stands and steps away. Orellana gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Orellana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santiago.
Orellana scores with a takedown into Santiago's guard.
Orellana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santiago is keeping the position for now.
Orellana decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orellana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orellana finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Orellana moves into range and clinches up with Santiago.
Orellana stalls.
Orellana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orellana pushes off an throws an elbow but Santiago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santiago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Estefan Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orellana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Orellana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Estefan Santiago's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Orellana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orellana wants to clinch.
Santiago takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orellana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Orellana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Santiago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santiago is trying to stand.
Orellana breaks from Santiago's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Orellana lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santiago hang on?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orellana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Orellana cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orellana landing strikes from the mount and Santiago is in trouble!
Orellana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santiago working to try and regain half guard.
Orellana lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Orellana cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Orellana with good strikes from the mount here!
Santiago takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Santiago is rocked!
Santiago tries to lock up and control but Orellana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santiago is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orellana looking to finish Santiago with some ground and pound. This is bad for Santiago!
Franklin Orellana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orellana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santiago is looking to improve his position but Orellana isn't that keen on the idea.
Santiago tries to buck Orellana off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orellana content just to control the position here.
Santiago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orellana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santiago is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Orellana content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Orellana has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Franklin Orellana just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orellana throws a sloppy head kick and Santiago moves out of range easily.
Orellana lands a with a good body shot.
Orellana closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santiago did well to prevent Orellana getting side control.
Orellana trying to control the pace.
Orellana stands up from half guard.
Estefan Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orellana drives through and clinches with Santiago against the cage.
Orellana prevents a body shot from Santiago.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Orellana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orellana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Orellana!
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hype
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