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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gray The Bully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Augusto Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Augusto Araujo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gray The Bully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Augusto Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bully shoots for a takedown but Araujo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Bully shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Araujo defends it nicely.
The Bully uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Araujo.
Araujo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Bully.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray The Bully. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Araujo.
The Bully misses with a wild combination.
Araujo lands an overhand right.
It looks like Gray The Bully has been cut.
The Bully shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Araujo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Bully, pushing him back against the cage.
Araujo lands an uppercut.
Araujo manages to break the clinch.
Araujo misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Araujo.
Araujo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Bully tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Araujo swivels and escapes.
Araujo lands a nice shot to the body.
Araujo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Bully is breathing heavily.
Araujo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Bully moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Bully avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Araujo.
Araujo has managed to clinch.
The Bully has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Araujo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Bully is working for takedown but Araujo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Araujo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Bully backwards.
The Bully has Araujo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Araujo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Araujo manages to break the clinch.
The Bully shoots in but Araujo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jose Augusto Araujo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Araujo is looking to clinch.
Araujo looks to land a combination. The Bully sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Araujo wants to clinch up but The Bully keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Araujo does no damage.
Araujo tries to clinch but The Bully is having none of it.
Araujo tries to clinch but The Bully is having none of it.
Araujo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Araujo scores with a decent looking hook.
Araujo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Araujo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Araujo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bully has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Araujo looks to land a combination. The Bully sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for The Bully. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice body punch from Araujo.
The Bully shoots in for a takedown but Araujo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Araujo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Bully has time to react.
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!
The Bully fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oooh a lovely combination from Araujo sends The Bully down but not out. Araujo dives into side control looking to finish.
The Bully is rocked!
Gray The Bully's cut is getting worse.
Araujo decides to stand back up.
The Bully fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Araujo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Bully shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Araujo defends it nicely.
Araujo moves into the clinch successfully.
Araujo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Araujo lands a body punch.
The Bully drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Bully tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Araujo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Bully is trying to break the clinch but Araujo is controlling him.
Araujo breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Augusto Araujo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gray The Bully's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Araujo scores with a body shot.
The Bully looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Araujo is fending him off so far but The Bully persists. Nope, Araujo circles away and we're back to standing.
The Bully is trying hard to land a takedown here. Araujo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Araujo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Araujo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Araujo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Bully takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo has managed to clinch.
Araujo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Bully paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Araujo doesn't manage to clinch there - The Bully circles away.
The Bully tries to move into range but Araujo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Araujo has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Bully fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray The Bully. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bully fails to land the takedown.
Araujo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Araujo stuffs the takedown.
Araujo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Bully.
Araujo tries to clinch up but The Bully circles away and keeps his distance.
Araujo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Bully rather than just go for the knockout.
The Bully shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Bully has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Araujo moves in looking to clinch but The Bully pushes him off.
Araujo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Bully, pushing him back against the cage.
The Bully drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Araujo slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo manages to break the clinch.
Araujo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Bully shoots in for a double leg but Araujo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Araujo lands with a straight right. The Bully didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Araujo.
Araujo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Araujo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Bully was well out of range. Poor timing from Araujo.
Araujo scores with a hook to the body. The Bully takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Bully has a takedown stuffed.
Araujo throws a shot to the body.
Araujo lands a jab to The Bully's midsection.
Araujo tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo lands with a shot to the body.
Araujo throws a series of punches but The Bully moves out of range.
The Bully shoots in for a double leg but Araujo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Araujo tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Araujo. No joy for The Bully on that attempt.
Araujo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Bully stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Araujo moves in looking to clinch but The Bully pushes him off.
The Bully fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Araujo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Araujo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Bully takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Araujo finds it's way through The Bully's defenses.
Araujo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Bully moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Bully shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Araujo as he avoids it easily.
Gray The Bully is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Bully shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Araujo as he jumps to the side.
Araujo wants to clinch up but The Bully keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Araujo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Araujo.
The Bully shoots in for a double leg but Araujo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Bully circles away from the clinch attempt.
Araujo lands with an overhand left.
Araujo lands a with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Augusto Araujo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gray The Bully's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Araujo. No joy for The Bully on that attempt.
The Bully shoots in but Araujo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Araujo!
The Bully takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Araujo lands with an overhand left.
Araujo lands with an uppercut that bounces The Bully off the cage and back into rage.
Araujo misses with a two punch combination.
Araujo wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Araujo. No joy for The Bully on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray The Bully. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo tries to clinch there but The Bully circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bully shoots for a takedown but Araujo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jose Augusto Araujo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Araujo does no damage.
The Bully shoots in for a double leg but Araujo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Bully avoids the body shot from Araujo.
Araujo jabs at The Bully's body.
Araujo scores with a hook to the body. The Bully takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Bully looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Araujo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Araujo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Araujo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Araujo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horrible takedown by The Bully or perhaps it was just good defense by Araujo which made him look bad.
The Bully dodges the punch combination from Araujo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo closes the distance and pushes The Bully back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Araujo.
Araujo lands a left hand.
Araujo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Araujo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Bully has him pressed against the cage.
Araujo slowing the pace effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araujo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Araujo slaps away a takedown attempt from The Bully, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Bully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bully takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Bully is trying hard to land a takedown here. Araujo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Araujo thows a body shot but no joy.
Araujo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Araujo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Bully changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Araujo tries to avoid it but The Bully manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Araujo to the ground. Araujo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Araujo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Araujo.
Araujo tries to bum rush The Bully with a series of wild strikes but The Bully uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Bully shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Araujo pinned against the cage. Araujo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Araujo misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo checks a leg kick.
Araujo throws a right hand that The Bully ducks under and follows up with a left that The Bully also avoids with ease.
Jose Augusto Araujo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Bully throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Araujo as The Bully shoots in.
Araujo wants to clinch up but The Bully keeps it at a distance.
The Bully scores a takedown into full mount!
The Bully trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Augusto Araujo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Araujo 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Augusto Araujo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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