Murrieta standout Anthony “Alchemist” Orozco shines in Cage Warriors victory over Luan “Hands of Stone” Duarte

When the judges read unanimously in his favor, Anthony Orozco raised a victory roar: “I earned that scream, most exhausted I've ever been after a fight,” he said. Valley News/ Courtesy photo
Inland Empire’s own and former 2x National Champion college wrestler Anthony Orozco (7-0) scored a hard-fought unanimous decision over Brazil’s Luan “Mão de Pedra” Duarte (14-11) at Cage Warriors 192 in London, England on July 12. With this clinched victory, the Murrieta-native has improved his record to 7-0 as a pro, with all wins coming either from TKO (4) or unanimous decision (3). Duarte, a seasoned 14–11 veteran, fell to Orozco shortly after coming off a victory back on February 25 against Otacilio Cena by way of TKO.From wrestler to MMA contenderOrozco is a former standout from Vista Murrieta High School and according to Menlo University Athletics' record, he continued to thrive on the mats. Through his college tenure, he earned the 2018 Menlo College Don Baike Mal
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