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Event: DFC Asylum 24     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
Araujo punishes Larratt's body with a nice straight punch.
Araujo connects with a body shot that sends Larratt's belly button to the back.
Araujo just misses with a punch to the body.
Larratt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Araujo misses with a body shot.
Larratt with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Larratt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Araujo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larratt is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Araujo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Araujo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Larratt has picked Araujo up and slammed him! Araujo can't keep hold of the triangle and Larratt manages to pass to side control!
Araujo is trying to work for a sweep but Larratt has mounted him!
Larratt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Araujo wants to hold on but Larratt pushes him away.
Araujo is trying desperately to improve position.
Araujo tries to hold on but Larratt postures up.
Araujo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Araujo tries to get out of the position.
Larratt content just to control the position here. #T2#
Araujo tries to hold on but Larratt postures up.
Larratt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Araujo is looking to escape.
Larratt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Araujo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Larratt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larratt is trying to control here but Araujo has managed to regain half guard.
Araujo wants to sweep but Larratt has passed to side control!#T3#
Larratt tries to stand but Araujo is controlling his head.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Larratt tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Araujo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Larratt prevents Araujo from getting the reversal.
Larratt content just to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Larratt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larratt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Araujo is trying desperately to improve position.
Araujo 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.#SU2#
Larratt escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larratt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Araujo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larratt scrambles back to his feet.
Araujo throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larratt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shannon Larratt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Araujo connects with a body shot.
Araujo misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Araujo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Larratt is aware though and is defending well.
Larratt wanted to stand there but Araujo had control of the position. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larratt postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Araujo's head.#SUB#
Araujo looking for subs off his back but Larratt has passed one foot through into half guard.
Larratt prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Araujo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Petersen's Party Place, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Larratt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Araujo is pressing down on Larratt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Larratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Araujo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Larratt escapes and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Araujo is letting Larratt control him for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Araujo looking for a sweep but Larratt has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Larratt trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Larratt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Araujo is working to get back to half guard.
Araujo 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.#T3##SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom.
Araujo gets full guard.#SUB#
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Larratt to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larratt in particular looking to stall.
Araujo is holding on to half guard well.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Larratt has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Araujo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Araujo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Larratt has passed into half guard!
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Shannon Larratt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larratt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Larratt wants to stand but Araujo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shannon Larratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Araujo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Araujo looks to land a right hand but Larratt moved out of range.
Shannon Larratt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Araujo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Araujo.
Larratt with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo takes a swing at Larratt's ribcage but misses.
Larratt feints the counter takedown.
Araujo throws a big shot that misses.
Larratt dodges the punch combination from Araujo.
Araujo misses with a wild body shot.
Araujo swings for the body but Larratt moves out of range.
Larratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Araujo misses.
Araujo misses with a wild body shot.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joao Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Araujo.
Larratt with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.#T1#
Larratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but Araujo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Araujo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larratt feints the counter takedown.
Araujo misses the shot to the body.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Araujo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larratt.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larratt defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Larratt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Araujo defends it well.
Araujo misses the shot to the body.
Araujo looks to score with a jab to the body but Larratt is just out of range.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Araujo misses with a body shot.
Larratt with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larratt as he avoids it easily.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Araujo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Araujo duly obliges.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araujo.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Araujo defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Araujo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larratt moves away.#T2#
Araujo swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Araujo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larratt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Araujo wants to control but Larratt postures up.
Larratt wants to control for a moment but Araujo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Larratt content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Larratt is thwarting Araujo's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Joao Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo moves into full guard. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larratt passes into side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Larratt controlling the position from side mount.
Araujo tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Araujo taking a bit of punishment here - Larratt scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larratt just content to control the position.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joao Araujo.
I think Larratt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Larratt!

 

Event: DFC Asylum 21     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Taquses feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Araujos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Joao Araujo has been cut.
Taquses misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Araujo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taquses changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Araujo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taquses pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Araujo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Araujo lands with an uppercut that bounces Taquses off the cage and back into range.
Taquses shoots in looking for a takedown. Araujo tries to sprawl out of it but Taquses keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Araujo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taquses fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo lands with a good body shot.
Taquses looks to throw the jab but Araujo is out of range. #T1#
Taquses misses with a looping right.
Araujo misses the body punch #CL#
and Taquses counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taquses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taquses. #TD2#
Araujo pulls guard successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Araujo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taquses defends well.
Taquses tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Araujo pulls Taquses in close to his closed guard and prevents Taquses from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taquses passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Araujo wants to control but Taquses postures up.#T2#
Taquses tries to advance to mount but Araujo denies him.
Araujo is not content to let Taquses control the position.
Araujo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Taquses advances to full mount. #SUB#
Taquses swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oliver Taquses!
Oliver Taquses retains his featherweight title!
Oliver Taquses decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: DFC Asylum 16     
Date:   Dec 02, 2016
#R1#
Storm throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Araujo counters with a single leg into guard. Storm didn't expect that. #SUB#
Araujo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Storm is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Araujo, into his guard. #REVB#
Storm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Storm wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #SU2#
Storm gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Araujo moves out of range easily.
Storm throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hale Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Storm.
It looked like Araujo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Araujo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Storm.#T1#
Storm scores with a push kick.
Araujo avoids the head kick by Storm.
Araujo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Araujo fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Storm has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Hale Storm has been cut.
A head kick misses from Storm.
Hale Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Araujo misses its target.
Storm delivers a nice body kick.
Araujo lands with a cross.
Storm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#
Storm is rocked!
A head kick from Storm lands but Araujo takes it in his stride.
Storm is still on wobbly legs! Can Araujo finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araujo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Storm seems to have recovered his senses.
Araujo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
A head kick by Storm misses #TD#
and Araujo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Storm tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.
Storm tries to kick Araujo off but Araujo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Araujo is controlling the pace.
Storm trying to control from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Storm sees it coming and defends easily.
Storm is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Storm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Storm is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo.
Araujo stops Storm from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Storm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Storm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Araujo 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. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Storm is defending well. #SUB#
Storm is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo. #SUB#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Storm is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
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 Joao Araujo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hale Storm's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Storm.
Storm throws a push kick but Araujo slaps the foot to one side.
Araujo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Araujo misses its intended target.
Storm throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Araujo counters with a shoot takedown. Storm fights it but they end up in guard.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Storm is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Araujo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Storm is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Storm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Araujo is trying for a kimura here. Storm looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Araujo wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Araujo!
Joao Araujo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: DFC Asylum 13     
Date:   Nov 11, 2016
#R1#
Concen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Araujo throws out a counter right but Concen avoids it with no problem.
Concen dips to his left and cracks Araujo with an uppercut!
Concen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Concen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Concen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo.
Araujo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Araujo throws a right hand that Concen ducks under and follows up with a left that Concen also avoids with ease.
Concen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Araujo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Concen throws out the jab.
Araujo unleashes a big counter combination but Concen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Concen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen lands with a cross.
Concen throws the left hand but Araujo avoids the punch easily.
Araujo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Araujo with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Concen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Araujo! But no joy.#T1#
Concen misses the jab.
Concen misses with a body shot.
Concen avoids the body shot from Araujo.
Concen slips under a jab from Araujo.
Concen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Araujo's coach down at Petersen's Party Place was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Araujo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheers as Araujo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Concen doesn't seem phased though.
Victor Concen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Concen just misses with a punch to the body.
Concen jabs at Araujo's body.
Araujo lands with a shot to the body.
Concen throws an off balance right hand
letting Araujo counter with a right hand.
Concen fails to land with a series of punches.
Araujo connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Concen lands with an overhand left.
Concen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Araujo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Concen.
Araujo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Concen.
Concen is looking to counter the offense by Araujo and move into the clinch.
Concen throws a shot to the body.
Concen throws a combination that misses
and Araujo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Araujo throws an overhand right that lands on Concen's shoulder, as Concen tries to avoid the shot.
Concen tries to bum rush Araujo with a series of wild strikes but Araujo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Concen misses the target.
Concen throws a body punch but Araujo moves out of range. #T3#
Concen catches Araujo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Concen slips a jab from Araujo.
Concen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Araujo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Araujo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Concen on the side of the head.
Araujo dodges the punch combination from Concen.
Araujo lands with a straight right. Concen didn't see that one coming.
Concen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Concen. #T4#
Araujo connects with a single shot there.
Araujo staying out of range there.
Araujo looks to throw the jab but Concen is out of range.
Concen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Araujo sprawls and moves away.
Concen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Concen. That snapped Araujo's head back.
Araujo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Concen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Concen.
Araujo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Concen throws a big shot that misses.
Concen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 Victor Concen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Araujo looks to land a left hand but Concen moved out of range nicely.
Concen misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Araujo! But no joy.
Concen cracks Araujo with an open hand slap.
Araujo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Concen finds it's target.
Araujo misses with a few strikes there.
Concen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Concen swings for the body but Araujo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen misses with a hook.
Araujo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Concen throws out the jab.
Concen throws out a loose jab but Araujo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Concen cracks Araujo with an open hand slap.
Araujo moves out of range as Concen strikes.
Concen misses with a left hand
and Araujo counters with a left to the body.
Araujo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Concen attempts a counter takedown but Araujo avoids it well and moves away.
Concen throws a right hand that misses
and Araujo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Araujo drives through with a takedown into Concen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araujo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying for a kimura here. Concen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Araujo wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Araujo!
A less than humble Joao Araujo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: DFC Asylum 11     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
Taquses throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taquses jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Araujo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Araujo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taquses.
Taquses tries for a takedown but Araujo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taquses has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Taquses on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taquses misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Araujo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Araujo looks to land a left hand but Taquses moved out of range nicely.
Araujo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taquses.
Taquses fails with a takedown attempt.
As Taquses looks to move away, Araujo throws a big counter combo but Taquses just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Taquses has Araujo up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Araujo jumps into guard, dragging Taquses to the mat. #T1#
Taquses forces his way into half guard.
Araujo is trying to control but Taquses passes into side control!
Taquses is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taquses's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Araujo wants to control but Taquses is keeping busy.
Taquses trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Taquses is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Taquses is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taquses not doing much here. #SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taquses pulls his head out easily.
Araujo is trying to control but can't.
Araujo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taquses on the ground.#SUB2#
Taquses is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Araujo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Taquses performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Taquses seems to be working for a kimura but Araujo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Taquses wants to work for an arm triangle but Araujo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Taquses wants to work for an arm triangle but Araujo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Taquses is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well. #SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taquses pulls his head out easily.
Araujo wants to control the action here but instead Taquses manages to pass to full mount!
Taquses looking to control but Araujo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Araujo is trying to reverse the position but instead Taquses has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Araujo is trying to defend against the choke here but Taquses has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Taquses Tightens the hold and Araujo taps out furiously! Taquses displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oliver Taquses!
A very excited looking Oliver Taquses rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: LKO Fight Night 9     
Date:   Sep 07, 2016
#R1#
Aki connects with a crisp jab.
Aki catches Araujo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Araujo misses with a shot to the body
and Aki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Araujo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Araujo counters with a nice uppercut.
Aki moves away from the strike by Araujo.
Aki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Araujo throws a hook to the side of Aki's head but Aki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Araujo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aki's guard.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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!
Aki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Araujo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Araujo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Araujo trying to control but Aki is working from the bottom.
Araujo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Araujo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Araujo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Araujo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aki can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The strikes coming from Araujo are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aki struggling a bit here.#T3#
Araujo throws a strike aimed at the side of Aki's head but Aki avoids it well.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Aki is defending well. #SUB#
Aki wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Araujo has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Aki's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Aki is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Araujo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joao Araujo!
Joao Araujo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: LKO14 Armagedon     
Date:   Aug 06, 2016
#R1#
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sable circles away.
Sable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sable.
Joao Araujo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Sable.
Nice takedown defense from Araujo. No joy for Sable on that attempt.
Araujo is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sable tries for a takedown but Araujo circles away easily
and Araujo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Araujo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sable fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Araujo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Araujo. Sable does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sable is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Araujo looks to land a right hand but Sable moved out of range.
Sable feints the counter takedown.
Araujo stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sable or perhaps it was just good defense by Araujo, which made it look bad.
A big right from Araujo misses.
Nice sprawl there from Araujo as Sable shoots in.#T2##CL#
Araujo rushes Sable and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sable has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Araujo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Araujo has picked Sable up - he's going for a ride! Araujo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Araujo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sable could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Araujo has cracked it and Sable is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Araujo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Araujo!
Joao Araujo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: LKO4 Trials     
Date:   Jul 01, 2016
#R1##CL2#
De Leon forces Araujo back against the cage and clinches.
Araujo tries a body shot but De Leon blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Araujo fails to land.
De Leon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Leon tries to work over Araujo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Araujo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Leon throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
De Leon manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
De Leon moves into the clinch.
Araujo misses with the head strike.
Araujo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
De Leon manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
De Leon moves into range and clinches up with Araujo.#BC2#
De Leon breaks the clinch. #T1##CL2#
De Leon forces Araujo back against the cage and clinches.
De Leon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Araujo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Leon misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Leon swings wildly with an uppercut but Araujo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Araujo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Leon is defending well.
Araujo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Leon has him pressed against the cage.
Araujo is trying to break free.
De Leon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Leon.
De Leon lands an uppercut.#T2#
Nice body punch from De Leon - that landed with a thud.
De Leon scores with a shoulder strike.
Araujo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Araujo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Leon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from De Leon.
De Leon misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Leon misses with an elbow strike.
De Leon lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo takes a shot to the head.
De Leon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
De Leon lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for De Leon.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Araujo tries to pull guard but De Leon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Leon.
De Leon tries to land a knee to the head but Araujo blocks with his arms.
De Leon avoiding damage as Araujo throws knees to the body. #BC#
Araujo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
De Leon moves into the clinch successfully.
De Leon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Leon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by De Leon.
De Leon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
A right hand to the body from De Leon. #T4#
De Leon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Leon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Leon lands a shot to the body.
De Leon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC2#
De Leon manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
De Leon takes the fight into the clinch.
De Leon lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Araujo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Joao Araujo has been cut.
De Leon lands with a left to the head.
Oh Araujo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Araujo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Leon just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Araujo fails to land.
Araujo seems to have got his legs back now.
De Leon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Leon avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto De Leon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Araujo's cut.
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.
#R2##CL2#
De Leon has closed the distance and engaged Araujo in a clinch.
Araujo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Leon walks away with a smile on his face. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Leon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#KD2#
De Leon lands a left and a right that send Araujo crashing to the mat, dazed. De Leon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
De Leon works Araujo's body with a nice hook.
De Leon misses with a combination #TD#
and Araujo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Araujo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo prevents De Leon from getting back to his feet.
Araujo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Araujo stops De Leon from standing up.
De Leon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Araujo dives into side control. #SUB#
Araujo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Araujo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
De Leon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Araujo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
De Leon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Araujo working the ground and pound but De Leon is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Leon, who protects the arm well.
Araujo trying to control the action but De Leon is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Araujo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Araujo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Leon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Leon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Araujo happy to just control the position for now.
De Leon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Araujo is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
De Leon is not content to let Araujo control the position. #SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura but De Leon is defending well.
Araujo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Araujo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Leon has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
The ground and pound from Araujo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Araujo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Araujo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De Leon is trying to buck Araujo off.
Araujo trying to control the position but De Leon is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Araujo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joao Araujo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Leon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Leon is looking to clinch.
De Leon wants to clinch up but Araujo keeps it at a distance.
Araujo wants to clinch.
De Leon tries to clinch but Araujo moves out of range.
Roberto De Leon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Leon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Araujo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Araujo fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Leon moves in looking to clinch but Araujo pushes him off.
Araujo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Araujo gets tackled into the cage by De Leon. De Leon maintains the clinch.
De Leon keeps control of Araujo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Leon taking a breather.
De Leon lands a body shot. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from De Leon.
De Leon stalling.
De Leon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Araujos head.
Araujo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Leon tries a knee to the head but Araujo blocks it. #BC2#
De Leon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Leon doesn't manage to clinch there - Araujo circles away.
Araujo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Leon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Leon wants to counter with a clinch but Araujo pushes him away.#CL2#
De Leon has Araujo up against the cage in a clinch.
De Leon misses with a knee to the head. #T2##BC2#
De Leon breaks the clinch.
Roberto De Leon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from De Leon lands.
De Leon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
A left lands for De Leon.#CL2#
De Leon has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
De Leon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from De Leon misses.
Araujo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Leon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Leon moves in looking to clinch but Araujo pushes him off.
Roberto De Leon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
De Leon moves into the clinch successfully.
Araujo stalling in the clinch but De Leon improves position.
De Leon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Leon. #T3#
De Leon lands a left hand.
Araujo has De Leon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Leon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Leon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Araujo backwards. #BC2#
De Leon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Leon fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Leon doesn't manage to clinch there - Araujo circles away.
Araujo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
De Leon takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
De Leon breaks the clinch.
De Leon moves in looking to clinch but Araujo pushes him off.
De Leon avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
De Leon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
De Leon misses with a knee strike.
De Leon struggles to land a body shot inside as Araujo controls his hands.
Araujo misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Leon with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
De Leon breaks the clinch. #CL2#
De Leon closes the distance and clinches.
De Leon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Leon tries to work over Araujo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Araujo wants to break free but De Leon has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Leon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Araujo jumps guard but De Leon stands there with Araujo around his waist. Araujo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto De Leon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Leon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto De Leon!

 

Event: QFC Tournament 628 Round 4     
Date:   Jun 03, 2016
#R1#
Breezy keeps the fight on the outside.
Breezy scores with a body shot.
Araujo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Araujo wants to clinch up but Breezy keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Araujo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Araujo controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Breezy defends the submission attempt.
Breezy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Araujo on the ground.
Araujo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Breezy defending well though. #T1##SUB2#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Breezy sees it coming and defends easily.
Breezy trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Araujo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Breezy wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Breezy is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Breezy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Araujo!

 

Event: QFC Tournament 628 Round 3     
Date:   Jun 02, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Branco darts in and clinches Araujo up against the cage.
Araujo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Araujo jumps guard but Branco stands there with Araujo around his waist. Araujo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Branco digs a right hand into Araujo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Araujo's gas tank.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Araujo looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco lands with a left to the head.
Branco lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Araujo jumps guard but Branco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Araujo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Branco uses from the top position. #SUB#
Araujo looking for a triangle here. Branco is fighting it but it looks tight! Araujo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Branco is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joao Araujo!

 

Event: QFC Tournament 628 Round 2     
Date:   Jun 01, 2016
#R1#
Araujo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McDonald.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Araujo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDonald connects with a jab.
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jack McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Araujo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald jabs Araujo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Araujo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Araujo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDonald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1##BC#
Araujo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Araujo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald throws a right hand that Araujo ducks under and follows up with a left that Araujo also avoids with ease.#TD#
Araujo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDonald!
Araujo taking a breather here. #SUB#
Araujo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McDonald is trying to escape and Araujo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McDonald is forced to tap! Nice work there by Araujo! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Araujo!

 

Event: QFC Tournament 628 Round 1     
Date:   May 31, 2016
#R1#
Lizotte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Araujo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Araujo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lizotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lizotte with a jab.
Lizotte lands a nice hook to Araujo's body. Araujo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lizotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Araujo clinches with his opponent.
Lizotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Araujo controls his hands.
Araujo working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lizotte.
Lizotte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lizotte avoiding damage as Araujo throws knees to the body.
Lizotte is leaning against Araujo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lizotte is trying to stall. #T1##BC#
Araujo manages to break the clinch.
Lizotte with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Araujo darts in and clinches Lizotte up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lizotte.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Araujo as Lizotte tries to tie him up.
Araujo tries to throw a body punch but Lizotte avoids it by throwing Araujo back against the cage.
Araujo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Araujo prevents a body shot from Lizotte. #BC#
Araujo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lizotte does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Araujo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stephan Lizotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lizotte connects with a single shot there.
Lizotte with a nice cross.#T2#
Araujo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lizotte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lizotte lands a slapping body shot.
Lizotte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Araujo.
Lizotte lands a really nice looking cross but Araujo seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lizotte, as that shot connected.
Araujo checks a low kick from Lizotte.
Araujo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Lizotte.
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lizotte swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Araujo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lizotte tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Araujo is in Lizotte's guard.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Araujo advances position into side control!#T3##SUB#
Araujo has hold of Lizotte's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lizotte tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Araujo cranks the arm and Lizotte screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lizotte, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joao Araujo!

 

 
 
 
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