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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Maurizio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Orellana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurizio comes into the arena with NMH2: No More Riot blaring out of the sound system. Orellana has chosen Black Betty as his entrance music. Mick Maurizio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mick Maurizio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franklin Orellana!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Maurizio or perhaps it was just good defense by Orellana which made him look bad.
Maurizio clinches up against the cage.
Orellana tries to break the clinch but Maurizio is controlling the position.
Orellana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Orellana can't get the takedown.
Maurizio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orellana's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maurizio working Orellana over with knees to the body.
Maurizio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maurizio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maurizio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orellana's waist but Orellana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maurizio off to one side.
Orellana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maurizio takes the fight into the clinch.
Maurizio takes an elbow to the temple.
Orellana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maurizio keeps control of Orellana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orellana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orellana working hard to break the clinch.
Maurizio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orellana's efforts to push away.
Orellana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maurizio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Orellana tries to circle away but Maurizio has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orellana is trying to break free.
Orellana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maurizio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orellana.
Maurizio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maurizio moves into the clinch.
Orellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franklin Orellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maurizio rushes Orellana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maurizio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orellana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Maurizio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maurizio looking to stall.
Maurizio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Orellana can't break the clinch.
Orellana is trying to break the clinch but Maurizio is controlling him.
Orellana breaks from the clinch.
Maurizio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orellana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maurizio somewhat.
Orellana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maurizio circles away.
Orellana looks gassed!
Orellana throws an overhand right that lands on Maurizio's shoulder, as Maurizio tries to avoid the shot.
Maurizio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orellana defends it nicely.
Orellana motions for Maurizio to come forward. Orellana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orellana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maurizio avoids the head kick by Orellana.
Maurizio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orellana's calf.
Orellana misses with a double jab.
Maurizio misses with a takedown attempt - Orellana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maurizio scores with a takedown into Orellana's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maurizio won't allow Orellana to get back to his feet.
Maurizio wants to control from the top but Orellana keeps moving.
Maurizio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maurizio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maurizio trying to control but Orellana is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio drops back looking for a leg! Orellana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orellana manages to kick Maurizio off! Maurizio jumps back into Orellana's guard.
Orellana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maurizio is controlling him.
Maurizio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orellana is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orellana has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maurizio wants to sweep here but Orellana controlling him for the moment.
Maurizio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maurizio is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maurizio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maurizio has his hands on Orellana's head, controlling the position.
Orellana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orellana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maurizio is keeping the position for now.
Maurizio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Orellana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maurizio managing to control the position.
Orellana stopping the sweep attempt from Maurizio.
Orellana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Maurizio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Orellana throws a jab when Maurizio was well out of range.
Orellana wants to clinch up but Maurizio keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Orellana.
Maurizio shoots in looking for a takedown. Orellana tries to sprawl out of it but Maurizio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orellana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maurizio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orellana but Orellana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orellana tries to clinch but Maurizio moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orellana!
It looks like Mick Maurizio has been cut.
Orellana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maurizio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maurizio pulls guard effortlessly.
Orellana lands a couple of elbows.
Orellana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orellana stands up over Maurizio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maurizio is trying to control the position but Orellana postures up.
Orellana wants to pass the guard but Maurizio is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orellana throwing strikes but missing.
Maurizio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orellana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maurizio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orellana throws a leg kick
and Maurizio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maurizio advances position into side control!
Maurizio trying to control the action but Orellana is working from the bottom.
Orellana tries to escape but Maurizio is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio decides to stand back up. Maurizio steps back and let's Orellana get back to his feet.
Mick Maurizio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orellana moves in looking to clinch but Maurizio pushes him off.
Orellana throws a series of punches but Maurizio moves out of range.
Maurizio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maurizio trying to control from half guard but Orellana is working away.
Orellana won't allow Maurizio to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orellana is trying to stand back up but Maurizio is controlling him
Maurizio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maurizio is working for a submission of some sort.
Orellana pushes Maurizio off looking to stand but Maurizio dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orellana is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Maurizio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orellana defends it well.
Orellana is trying to stand up here but Maurizio is controlling him well.
Maurizio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maurizio works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maurizio takes a little break here. Orellana wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Maurizio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orellana, who protects the arm well.
Maurizio trying to control the position but Orellana is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maurizio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orellana, who protects the arm well.
Orellana is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Franklin Orellana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mick Maurizio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maurizio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orellana.
Maurizio avoids the body shot from Orellana.
Orellana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orellana misses with a double jab
and Maurizio counters with a takedown into side control.
Maurizio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orellana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orellana wants to get back to his feet but Maurizio drags him back down.
Maurizio advances nicely into full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maurizio looking to control but Orellana is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orellana defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maurizio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurizio working for a guillotine from mount but Orellana is in no mood to give up.
Orellana tries to buck Maurizio off but he can't manage it.
Maurizio goes for an armbar but Orellana turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Orellana.
Maurizio kicks Orellana off and gets to his feet.
Orellana looks to land a right hand but Maurizio moved out of range.
Orellana tries to clinch
and Maurizio counters by moving into the clinch.
Orellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maurizio moves in looking to clinch but Orellana pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orellana scores with a leg kick.
Maurizio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orellana tries to clinch but Maurizio moves out of range.
Orellana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orellana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orellana closes the distance and clinches.
Orellana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maurizio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orellana.
Orellana can't break the clinch.
Orellana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maurizio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orellana's waist but Orellana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maurizio off to one side.
Maurizio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orellana. Orellana obviously looking to wear him down.
Orellana scores with a body shot.
Orellana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orellana throws a chopping leg kick but Maurizio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick by Orellana misses
and Maurizio counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orellana is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maurizio has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maurizio in side control lands a decent elbow.
Orellana pushes Maurizio away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maurizio gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Maurizio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maurizio goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Orellana has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maurizio but great work by Orellana.
Orellana throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Maurizio wants to control but Orellana postures up.
Orellana is looking to take a break and control but Maurizio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Orellana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orellana throws an elbow but Maurizio slips to the side and avoids it well.
Maurizio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orellana's best efforts.
Maurizio manages to get to full guard.
Orellana is fighting to break Maurizio's control of his arms but Maurizio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maurizio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Orellana thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orellana distracts Maurizio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maurizio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maurizio pulls Orellana in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Maurizio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maurizio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Maurizio!
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energy
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hype
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