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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Araujo misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Araujo rushes Dela Rosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dela Rosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Araujo tries to land knees in the clinch but Dela Rosa avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Dela Rosa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Araujo can't fight it off and eventually Dela Rosa manages to take the fight to the floor. Araujo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Araujo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dela Rosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dela Rosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dela Rosa wants to stand but Araujo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araujo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Araujo is controlling Dela Rosa's posture.#T1#
Dela Rosa wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Dela Rosa pushes his legs off easily.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dela Rosa wants to stand but Araujo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dela Rosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Araujo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Dela Rosa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Araujo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dela Rosa is looking to defend but Araujo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dela Rosa! Araujo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dela Rosa taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Hardy (ranked 2237 p4p, 261 weight class) and Luiz Araujo (ranked 3165 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Araujo's choice of entrance music: Who Shot Ya?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Brian Hardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Luiz Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hardy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Araujo on his heels. He'll look to pass Araujo's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hardy (2) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy slips nicely into half guard.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardy wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Hardy moves into full mount! Araujo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (5) vs (0) Araujo
Hardy prevents Araujo from getting the reversal.
Araujo tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Hardy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Araujo can't escape the position.
Araujo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hardy (8) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hardy is riding his opponent, not letting Araujo buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking for the RNC.
Hardy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Araujo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Araujo breaks Hardy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardy (8) vs (2) Araujo
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy is pulling down on Araujo's head to control his posture.
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Hardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardy manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Hardy's guard.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Araujo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Araujo is proving a slippery customer.
Araujo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardy's guard.
Hardy is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo tries to pass to full mount but Hardy defends it.
Hardy keeping control of the position.
Hardy is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo.
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Araujo stacks Hardy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Araujo! Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (8) vs (5) Araujo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy sneaks back into half guard.
Hardy keeping hold of Araujo's head, controlling as best he can.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Araujo escapes and throws Hardy's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (8) vs (8) Araujo
Hardy wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Araujo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardy, who protects the arm well.
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hardy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy gets full guard.
Hardy controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Hardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardy manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Hardy's guard.
Hardy 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hardy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Araujo has managed to get both his arms back between Hardy's legs - danger averted.
Hardy managing to control the position.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hardy is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardy avoid being mounted?
Hardy moves into full guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hardy tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardy is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardy avoid being mounted?
Hardy manages to get to full guard.
Araujo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hardy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hardy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hardy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hardy (12) vs (8) Araujo
Araujo gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is working for a kimura but Araujo is defending it quite comfortably.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardy wants to pass to mount but Araujo is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Araujo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araujo.
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardy is aware though and is defending well.
Araujo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hardy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (15) vs (8) Araujo
Araujo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hardy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hardy (15) vs (12) Araujo
Hardy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hardy tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardy is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
Hardy gets back to full guard.
Araujo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Araujo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardy controlling the position well.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Hardy is defending well.
Hardy looking for submissions off his back.
Hardy is doing well to control the position and prevent Araujo from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardy takes the fight on points by 15 to 12.
A relieved looking Brian Hardy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 2755 p4p, 271 weight class) and Borys Mankowski (ranked 8040 p4p, 587 weight class). Araujo comes to the ring accompanied by Who Shot Ya?. Mankowski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kękę -Wyjebane. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Luiz Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Borys Mankowski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mankowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (0) Mankowski
Mankowski working for submissions but it's allowed Araujo to get to half guard.
Araujo wants to control but Mankowski is keeping him busy.
Araujo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Araujo prevents Mankowski from improving his position.
Mankowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mankowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mankowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araujo defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski 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.
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Araujo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo advances to half guard.
Araujo prevents Mankowski from improving his position.
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mankowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mankowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mankowski manages to get to full guard.
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski has his foot on Araujo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Araujo works his way back into a safe position though.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Araujo pushes his legs off easily.
Mankowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Araujo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Araujo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Araujo pushes his legs off easily.
Mankowski looking for subs off his back but Araujo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mankowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Araujo (2) vs (4) Mankowski
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski gets his hands free as Araujo looks to control.
Araujo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mankowski is looking for the choke from the back position but Araujo is controlling his hands well.
Mankowski is trying to stick to Araujo's back but Araujo is turning into Mankowski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mankowski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Araujo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (4) vs (4) Mankowski
Mankowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Araujo stacks Mankowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Araujo! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (7) vs (4) Mankowski
Araujo moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Araujo (9) vs (4) Mankowski
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Araujo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mankowski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Araujo working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Mankowski looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Araujo! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo 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. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 2
Date: May 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 2474 p4p, 267 weight class) and Aspen Springfield (ranked 4688 p4p, 469 weight class). Araujo comes to the ring accompanied by Who Shot Ya?. Aspen Springfield is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Luiz Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Araujo clinches.
Springfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Springfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Araujo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo is working for takedown but Springfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Araujo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Springfield is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Araujo to the mat. Araujo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Springfield
Springfield looking to pass the guard.
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Araujo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Araujo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (2) Springfield
Araujo won't allow Springfield to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Springfield is looking for a triangle but Araujo pushes his legs off easily.
Springfield wants to control the position but Araujo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Springfield wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Springfield is defending well.
Araujo trying to mount his opponent but Springfield defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Araujo (2) vs (6) Springfield
Springfield has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Araujo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Springfield fails to advance to Araujo's back.
Araujo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Springfield tries to control but Araujo wriggling away.
Araujo tries to hold on but Springfield pushes him away.
Springfield seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Araujo is holding on tight.
Springfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Springfield is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Araujo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo working to try and regain half guard.
Araujo wants to control but Springfield is having none of it.
Springfield with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Araujo has given up his back. Will we see Springfield going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Araujo (2) vs (9) Springfield
Araujo trying to control the hands but Springfield breaks the grip.
Springfield is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Araujo is defending well though. Springfield let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is really stuck here.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Springfield has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Araujo trying to control the position but Springfield manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Springfield go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Araujo is trying to break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Araujo showing good submission defense here.
Springfield controlling well, preventing Araujo from escaping the position.
Springfield looking to break Araujo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Araujo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Springfield will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Springfield looking to break Araujo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Araujo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Springfield will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Springfield is working for a rear naked choke. Araujo is not defending it well and Springfield has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Araujo refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Araujo's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aspen Springfield!
A relieved looking Aspen Springfield thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Penduko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Araujo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Penduko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Araujo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penduko is fighting to break Araujo's control of his arms but Araujo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Penduko postures up in Araujo's guard and throws a big left but Araujo blocks it. #SUB#
Araujo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Penduko doesn't defend quickly enough and Araujo has managed to lock this one up! Can Penduko escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Araujo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
SNCC 1
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vasilli Drakov (ranked 7169 p4p, 703 weight class) and Luiz Araujo (ranked 2686 p4p, 350 weight class). Araujo has chosen Who Shot Ya? as his entrance music. Luiz Araujo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Vasilli Drakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Luiz Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Araujo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drakov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Araujo is in Drakov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drakov (0) vs (2) Araujo
Araujo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drakov keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drakov is keeping the position for now.
Drakov working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Drakov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Araujo passes into half guard.
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drakov sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.
Araujo is just content to waste time from the top position. Drakov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Drakov looking for subs off his back but Araujo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Drakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Araujo pulls his head out easily.
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo wants to free his trapped foot but Drakov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Drakov is looking to improve his position.
Drakov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Araujo passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (0) vs (5) Araujo
Drakov is trying to improve his position.
Drakov prevents Araujo from moving into mount.
Drakov tries to bench press Araujo off him but Araujo keeps the position.
Araujo taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looks to move to half guard but instead Araujo has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drakov (0) vs (7) Araujo
Araujo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Drakov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Drakov (0) vs (10) Araujo
Araujo controlling well, preventing Drakov from escaping the position.
Araujo has got one arm under Drakov's chin. This could be trouble... Drakov trying to control the other hand but Araujo gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Drakov has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
EMP 6
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 2354 p4p, 310 weight class) and Flavius Odoacer (ranked 4695 p4p, 541 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Araujo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Who Shot Ya?. Luiz Araujo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Luiz Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Flavius Odoacer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Odoacer clinches.
Odoacer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Araujo is looking for a takedown.
Odoacer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Odoacer
Odoacer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Odoacer has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Odoacer tries to pass.
Odoacer trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Odoacer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odoacer trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odoacer tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Odoacer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to control the position but Odoacer postures up.
Odoacer stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position.
Odoacer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.
Odoacer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Odoacer sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Odoacer is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Odoacer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Araujo is trying to control the position but Odoacer postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Odoacer tries to pass.
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.
Odoacer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Odoacer has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Odoacer content to stall in guard here.
Odoacer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.
Araujo looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Odoacer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Odoacer advances to half guard.
Odoacer wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Odoacer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Odoacer moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (5) Odoacer
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Odoacer works to advance to full mount. Araujo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Araujo (0) vs (7) Odoacer
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Araujo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Odoacer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Araujo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Odoacer.
Odoacer 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.
Araujo trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is taking a breather. Araujo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Odoacer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Odoacer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Araujo is just riding it out for now. Odoacer eventually gives up the hold.
Araujo moves into full guard.
Odoacer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Odoacer defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Odoacer from controlling successfully.
Odoacer wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
Araujo being controlled here, momentarily.
Odoacer postures up.
Odoacer won't allow Araujo to sweep him here.
Odoacer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Odoacer has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Odoacer pushes his legs off easily.
Odoacer passes Araujo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Odoacer is taking a breather. Araujo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
Odoacer passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (10) Odoacer
Araujo is squirming around, avoiding Odoacer's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer looking to secure an arm triangle but Araujo defends it well.
Araujo is looking to get to half guard.
Odoacer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Odoacer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Araujo wants to hold on but Odoacer pushes him away.
Odoacer is trying to control here but Araujo has managed to regain half guard.
Odoacer trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Odoacer wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it.
Odoacer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Araujo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Odoacer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Araujo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is still trying to improve position.
Araujo trying to hold on to Odoacer's head to control him but Odoacer postures up.
Odoacer is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Odoacer pulls his head out easily.
Odoacer wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Odoacer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Odoacer is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odoacer trying to mount his opponent but Araujo defends it.
Odoacer passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (13) Odoacer
Odoacer content just to control the position here.
Odoacer tries to control but Araujo wriggling away.
Well,Araujo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
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.
Araujo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Odoacer has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (16) Odoacer
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer content just to control the position here.
Odoacer avoids the attempt from Araujo to control.
Araujo is looking to get to half guard.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
Araujo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Odoacer wants to pass the guard but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo is staying active underneath Odoacer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to roll over but Odoacer keeps him under control.
Odoacer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo is not content to let Odoacer control the position.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odoacer works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (19) Odoacer
Odoacer looking to secure an arm triangle but Araujo defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odoacer wins on points by 19 to 0.
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Event:
MMMA Fright Night vol 1
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Araujo throws a chopping leg kick but Ataman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and Ataman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Araujo tries a low kick but Ataman avoids it.
Ataman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ataman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Araujo fails with the takedown.
Ataman keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for Ataman.
Araujo doesn't manage to clinch there - Ataman circles away.
Ataman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Araujo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ataman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ataman cracks Araujo with a good jab.
Ataman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ataman lands a lovely overhand right.
Araujo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Araujo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ataman throws out a powerful jab.
Ataman misses with a wild combination.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ataman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Ataman throws the left hand but Araujo avoids the punch easily.
Araujo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ataman.
Ataman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ataman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Araujo throws a nice looking combination but Ataman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ataman lands a leg kick that knocks Araujo off balance momentarily.
Araujo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ataman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ataman throws a right hand that Araujo ducks under and follows up with a left that Araujo also avoids with ease.
Sergiusz Ataman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Araujo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Ataman kicks off Araujo and gets to his feet. #T2#
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 big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ataman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Araujo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Araujo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ataman.
Ataman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Araujo. That did some damage!
Araujo misses with a wild combination.
Ataman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Ataman sprawls well.
Ataman moves out of range of the body kick from Araujo.
Ataman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Araujo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luiz Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo tries to clinch up but Ataman circles away and keeps his distance.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Ataman circles away easily
and Ataman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Araujo wants to clinch.
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ataman tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ataman to the ground. Ataman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ataman's corner calls for a 1-2. Ataman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3##CL#
Araujo darts in and clinches Ataman up against the cage.
Ataman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Araujo breaks the clinch.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ataman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Ataman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Ataman has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ataman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ataman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Ataman.
Ataman lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ataman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Araujo wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Araujo is trying to trip Ataman. He has hold of a leg but Ataman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Araujo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Ataman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Araujo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo has had enough of the clinch but Ataman keeps him there for the moment.
Ataman lands a right hand.
Ataman lands with a light punch inside.
Ataman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ataman.
Araujo throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ataman. #BC#
Araujo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ataman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ataman keeps the fight on the outside.
Ataman scores with a decent looking hook.
Ataman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ataman blocks a head kick by Araujo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ataman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ataman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Ataman. Those never looked like landing.
Araujo tries to clinch but Ataman moves away
and Araujo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiusz Ataman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Araujo shoots in but no luck this time.
Ataman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#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 Ataman!
Ataman parries the strikes from Araujo easily there. Araujo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ataman to escape.
Ataman struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee asks Araujo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Araujo prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Araujo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Araujo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ataman turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Araujo off and cradles Ataman's limp body as Araujo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
MMMA 58 Bestarsson vs Man
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Metaxas defends it nicely.
Metaxas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Araujo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Araujo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Araujo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Araujo is looking to clinch but Metaxas is avoiding it.
Metaxas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Metaxas closes the distance and clinches.
Metaxas lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Metaxas.
Metaxas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Metaxas gets underhooks to prevent Araujo's takedown attempt.
Araujo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Metaxas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo is looking for a takedown.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Metaxas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Metaxas lands a nice uppercut.
Metaxas lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metaxas stops a takedown attempt from Araujo.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Metaxas to keep the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Metaxas.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Metaxas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Araujo backwards. #T1#
Metaxas taking a breather.
Metaxas lands an elbow inside that Araujo shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Luiz Araujo has been cut.
Metaxas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Metaxas to keep the fight standing.
Araujo has Metaxas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Metaxas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Araujo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metaxas lands an elbow just above Araujo 's eye. #BC2#
Metaxas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Araujo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Araujo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metaxas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metaxas delivers a nice body kick.
Metaxas connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Araujo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo misses with a takedown
and Metaxas counters with a leg kick.
Metaxas lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atlas Metaxas!
After the fight, Atlas Metaxas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
MMMA 53 Kelly vs Garbutt 2
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dela Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luiz Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Araujo misses.
Araujo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dela Cruz's head backwards.#TD2#
Araujo shoots in and bounces Dela Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz looking to control but Araujo passes into half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Araujo working Dela Cruz over with strikes.
Araujo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dela Cruz tries to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.
Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Araujo unloads with some shots from mount but Dela Cruz bucks and avoids them well.
Dela Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Araujo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dela Cruz has worked his arm free - good work by Dela Cruz!
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Araujo working the head with strikes.
Dela Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Araujo stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Araujo enables Dela Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Araujo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3##SUB#
Dela Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Araujo's brow.
Araujo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Araujo working for a triangle but Dela Cruz defends it easily.
Dela Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Araujo tries to bench press Dela Cruz off him but Dela Cruz keeps the position.
Dela Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Araujo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dela Cruz is controlling him well.
Dela Cruz has control of an arm but Araujo manages to advance to Dela Cruz's back!
Dela Cruz breaks Araujo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Araujo is trying to hold Dela Cruz in close to prevent damage but Dela Cruz has managed to pass into half guard.
Araujo wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping busy.
Dela Cruz wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Araujo has hold of Dela Cruz's hands but Dela Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Araujo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Dela Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Araujo sees it coming and defends easily.
Dela Cruz uses his free foot to push down on Araujo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Araujo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luiz Araujo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dela Cruz circles away.
Araujo tries to clinch up.#TD#
Dela Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Dela Cruz has control of the leg.
Dela Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Araujo is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dela Cruz is tapping! Great win for Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MMMA 44 Gray vs Juravlev
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Araujo goes for a double leg but Eliasson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Eliasson continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Eliasson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Araujo tries to clinch up
and Eliasson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Araujo misses with a combination
and Araujo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Araujo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Eliasson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Araujo is defended easily by Eliasson.
It seemed like Eliasson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eliasson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo fails with the takedown
and Eliasson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Araujo thinking.
Luiz Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD#
Araujo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eliasson's guard.
Araujo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eliasson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Araujo has passed into side control.
Araujo misses with the ground and pound.
Araujo blocks the strikes from Eliasson.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Eliasson is not content to let Araujo control the position.
Araujo throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##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. Eliasson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Araujo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eliasson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Araujo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Araujo working the ground and pound but Eliasson is defending the strikes.
Araujo working away.
A control attempt from Eliasson but he's now mounted!
Araujo landing strikes from the mount and Eliasson is in trouble!
Araujo looking to ground and pound but Eliasson is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Araujo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Eliasson manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
The strikes coming from Araujo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Araujo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Eliasson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eliasson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Araujo's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eliasson is in trouble now - Araujo has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Araujo 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.
#R2#
Eliasson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Eliasson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Araujo is looking to clinch.
Araujo wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Eliasson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Araujo shoots in but Eliasson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Araujo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eliasson can do to turn this around?
Araujo shoots and misses
and Eliasson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Araujo both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Eliasson does no damage.
Eliasson throws a big shot that misses.
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and Eliasson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Araujo tries to clinch
and Eliasson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Araujo clinches.
Eliasson taking a breather.
Eliasson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Eliasson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eliasson lands a hook that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Eliasson.
Araujo takes a shot to the head.
Eliasson stalling against the cage.
Eliasson has Araujo pressed against the cage.
Eliasson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eliasson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eliasson scores with a shot to the side of Araujo's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eliasson as Araujo tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Eliasson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##BC2#
Eliasson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Araujo misses with a takedown
and Eliasson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Araujo shoots in and drives through. Eliasson sprawls well.
Eliasson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and Araujo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Araujo walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Eliasson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Erland Eliasson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Erland Eliasson thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
MMMA 38 Steve vs Legstrong
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Araujo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laar.
Araujo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Araujo thuds a left hand into Laar's body.
Laar throws a front kick aimed at Araujo's knee but Araujo avoids it well.
Araujo throwing a counter right hand but Laar manages to avoid it.
Laar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo.
Laar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laar connects with a leg kick. Araujo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laar misses with a low kick as Araujo jumps back.#TD#
Araujo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laar sprawls well initially but Araujo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laar wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Laar actively working from the bottom here.
Laar is trying to stand back up but Araujo is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Araujo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Laar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Araujo pulls his head out easily.
Araujo wants to free his trapped foot but Laar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laar is trying to get back to full guard.
Araujo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Araujo is keen to just control but Laar is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Laar looking for subs from the bottom but Araujo mounts him!#T2#
Araujo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laar is looking to escape.
Laar is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Araujo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Laar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Laar!
Araujo lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Laar trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Laar advances position into side control!
A control attempt from Araujo but he's now mounted!
Araujo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Araujo regains half guard.
Araujo lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Araujo is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Laar is working for a submission of some sort.
Araujo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laar's back!#T4##SUB#
Araujo tightening his grip on Laar, looking for the choke.
Laar is trying to get back to his feet but Araujo has full control of the position and if anything, Laar has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Araujo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Laar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Araujo struggling to keep hold of the position.
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 Luiz Araujo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Laar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Araujo is out of range and Laar settles back down.
Laar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Araujo.
Laar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Araujo. Laar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Araujo shoots in and bounces Laar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Araujo forces his way into half guard.
Laar tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is nestled in close to Laar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laar keeps working. #T1#
Laar has a hand on Araujo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Araujo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Araujo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Luiz Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laar is trying to stand.
Araujo lands with some strikes.
Araujo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Araujo looking to control but Laar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Laar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Araujo.
Araujo lands a couple of good shots and Laar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2##SUB#
Laar is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Araujo manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo 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.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hugo Lewis and Luiz Araujo. Araujo has chosen Who Shot Ya? as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hugo Lewis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Luiz Araujo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Araujo rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.
Lewis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Araujo can't fight it off and eventually Lewis manages to take the fight to the floor. Araujo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lewis (2) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewis defends well.
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Lewis defends easily.
Araujo working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily.
Lewis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (5) vs (0) Araujo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis continues to stall.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo gets back to half guard.
Lewis is thwarting Araujo's attempts to control the position.
Lewis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (8) vs (0) Araujo
Lewis content just to control the position here.
Lewis forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lewis (11) vs (0) Araujo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis has the hooks in. Araujo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lewis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
More hug and hope from Lewis.
Lewis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo rolls, trying to escape but Lewis keeps control of the position.
Lewis controls the position.
Araujo is in bad spot here.
Lewis trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Araujo doesn't escape.
Araujo is trying to break free.
Lewis has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Araujo's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to break free.
Lewis really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Araujo.
Araujo is in bad spot here.
Araujo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lewis is not going to allow Araujo to sit and survive in this position.
Lewis has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Araujo's body.
Araujo is really stuck here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Araujo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Lewis seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lewis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Araujo. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (14) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo wants to control but Lewis postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Araujo keeps Lewis under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Lewis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo is still trying to improve position.
Lewis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Araujo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lewis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Araujo struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Araujo tries to bench press Lewis off him but Lewis keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo is trying to escape the position but Lewis is controlling the position.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face as Lewis controls the position.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Lewis stalls from top position.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Lewis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lewis prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lewis working away.
Lewis is staying tight to Araujo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lewis trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Lewis controls the position from side control.
Araujo tries to buck Lewis off but Lewis is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Lewis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lewis prefers to stall for the moment though.
Araujo tries to bench press Lewis off him but Lewis keeps the position.
Araujo struggling a bit here.
Lewis trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Lewis working away.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to buck Lewis off but Lewis is having none of it.
Araujo struggling a bit here.
Araujo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lewis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lewis controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Araujo being controlled for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is not content to let Lewis control the position.
Lewis is really struggling to control Araujo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Araujo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (14) vs (2) Araujo
Lewis is concentrating on defense, preventing Araujo from advancing position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is working for a kimura but Lewis is defending it quite comfortably.
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Araujo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lewis wants to get back to full guard but Araujo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (14) vs (5) Araujo
Araujo tries to control but Lewis wriggling away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lewis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Araujo.
Araujo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lewis is looking to escape.
Araujo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lewis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lewis shrugs it off.
Araujo fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo trying to control but Lewis is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
Hugo Lewis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luiz Araujo and Tiyaro Feitsora. Araujo's entrance music is Who Shot Ya?. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Luiz Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tiyaro Feitsora!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Araujo moves into the clinch.
Feitsora gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Araujo.
Feitsora lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Feitsora
Araujo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Araujo being controlled here, momentarily.
Araujo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Feitsora is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Araujo. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (5) Feitsora
Araujo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (5) Feitsora
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Feitsora is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Feitsora works his way to full guard. Good work.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Feitsora is retaining full guard.
Feitsora looking for a guillotine here but Araujo defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Feitsora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Araujo advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Feitsora has managed to free his arm - good work.
Feitsora is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Araujo (2) vs (9) Feitsora
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Araujo is trying to break free.
Feitsora is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Araujo trying to control the hands but Feitsora breaks the grip.
Araujo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Feitsora gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control the hands but Feitsora breaks the grip.
Good control from Feitsora.
Feitsora patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Feitsora wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
Araujo wants to escape the position.
Araujo defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (4) vs (9) Feitsora
Araujo passes Feitsora's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Araujo is looking to pass Feitsora's guard but actually Feitsora recovers to full guard.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feitsora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Feitsora trying to control the position.
Araujo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Feitsora manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araujo has Feitsora in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (4) vs (11) Feitsora
Araujo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Feitsora looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo trying to control the position.
Feitsora is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Araujo looking for a triangle here. Feitsora is fighting it but it looks tight! Araujo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Feitsora is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luiz Araujo!
In his post fight interview, Luiz Araujo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC 316 Alves vs Holgersson
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Clawnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Clawnes as Araujo shoots in.#TD#
Araujo shoots in and bounces Clawnes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Araujo is standing up over Clawnes. Clawnes looks to escape but Araujo dives into side control.
#REVB#
Araujo working away.
Araujo is trying to ground and pound but Clawnes uses the momentary lack of control by Araujo to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes won't allow Araujo to pass to mount.
Araujo wants to take a breather but Clawnes is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
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.
Clawnes is not content to let Araujo control the position.#SUB#
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.
#ES2#
Clawnes kicks Araujo off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Clawnes swings for the body but Araujo moves out of range.
#CL#
Araujo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Clawnes jumps guard and drags Araujo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo throws a big elbow that misses.
Araujo throws an elbow that misses. Clawnes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Araujo's guard. Nice move by Clawnes!#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clawnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clawnes postures up.
#T3#
Clawnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clawnes defends well.
Araujo trying to control the position.
Clawnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clawnes is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Clawnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clawnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Araujo's head.
Clawnes landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Clawnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clawnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Clawnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clawnes defends it easily.#SUB#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clawnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Araujo is tightening it up a little... Clawnes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Clawnes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Clawnes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo 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.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 17: Bloody Night
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Araujo avoids the body shot from Webb.
Webb misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Araujo forces Webb back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Araujo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Webb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Araujo tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Araujo tries to advance to mount but Webb denies him. #T1#
Webb is looking for a sweep.
Araujo wants to control but Webb is keeping him busy.
Webb is trying to improve his position.
Araujo scores with punches from side control.
Webb is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Araujo crashes against the mat.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Webb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Araujo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Araujo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Araujo stands up and beckons Webb to his feet.
Araujo misses with a takedown
and Webb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Webb throws out a loose jab but Araujo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Webb counters with a nice uppercut.
Webb lands a jab.#T3#
Webb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Araujo. Araujo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Webb to counter with a crisp jab.
Christopher Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Araujo.
Webb leaves Araujo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Araujo looks winded!
Araujo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Araujo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Webb tests Araujo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Araujo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Webb is fending him off so far but Araujo persists. Nope, Webb circles away and we're back to standing.
Webb drops Araujo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Araujo! Webb dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Webb!
Christopher Webb spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 14: Reborn
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Araujo fails with the takedown.
Luiz Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zimmerman wants it to stay on the feet.
Frankie Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Araujo.
Zimmerman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Araujo's head.
Zimmerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo. #CL2#
Araujo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimmerman, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
Zimmerman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Araujo throws a leg kick but Zimmerman sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman throws a hook but Araujo blocks it.
Araujo throws a right and a left that Zimmerman avoids nicely.
Araujo throws a front kick aimed at Zimmerman's knee but Zimmerman avoids it well.
Araujo misses with a takedown
and Zimmerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Zimmerman coming out on top.#T1#
Zimmerman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Araujo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Araujo with that takedown attempt.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Zimmerman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zimmerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Araujo.
Zimmerman lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Zimmerman.
Araujo looks to clinch
and Zimmerman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Araujo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zimmerman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Araujo throws a big shot that misses.
Zimmerman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Araujo manages to circle out of the way.
Araujo tries to clinch but Zimmerman is having none of it.
Zimmerman takes a swing at Araujo's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Zimmerman looks for the body kick but Araujo saw that one coming.
Zimmerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Zimmerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Araujo is just out of range.
Araujo tries to clinch there but Zimmerman circles away.
Araujo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zimmerman throws a body punch but Araujo moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zimmerman digs a good hook to Araujo's body.
Zimmerman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zimmerman thuds his right hand into Araujo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Araujo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Araujo wants to clinch.
Zimmerman lands a jab to Araujo's midsection.#T3#
Araujo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zimmerman is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Araujo clinches.
Araujo wants a takedown.
Araujo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
Zimmerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Araujo is just out of range.
Zimmerman lands with a right hand.
Zimmerman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo.
Zimmerman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zimmerman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zimmerman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Araujo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frankie Zimmerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zimmerman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Araujo.
Zimmerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Araujo tries to counter with a clinch but Zimmerman shakes him off and moves away.
We've been informed that Araujo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zimmerman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo. #T4#
Zimmerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zimmerman throws out a powerful jab.
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!#CL2#
Araujo moves into the clinch successfully.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Zimmerman manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
Zimmerman is looking to wear down Araujo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zimmerman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zimmerman circles away.
Zimmerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zimmerman scores with a jab.
Araujo doesn't manage to clinch there - Zimmerman circles away.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman shows good takedown defense.
Zimmerman takes a swing at Araujo's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.
Zimmerman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Araujo with a poor takedown
and Zimmerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Araujo is looking to clinch but Zimmerman is avoiding it.
Zimmerman is looking to counter the offense by Araujo and move into the clinch.
Araujo fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Zimmerman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zimmerman throws a body punch but Araujo moves out of range.
Zimmerman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zimmerman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Araujo doesn't seem bothered though.
Araujo moves in looking to clinch but Zimmerman pushes him off.
Frankie Zimmerman is winning the standup battle so far.
Araujo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zimmerman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#TD#
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zimmerman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zimmerman slows the pace down. #SU#
Zimmerman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Zimmerman keeps the fight on the outside.
Zimmerman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Araujo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zimmerman sprawls well. Zimmerman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Araujo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Araujo closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zimmerman. #TD2#
Araujo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zimmerman can't fight it off and eventually Araujo manages to take the fight to the floor. Zimmerman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Araujo trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom. #ES#
Zimmerman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zimmerman.
Jab from Zimmerman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a nice shot to the body.
Araujo is breathing heavily.#T2#
Zimmerman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#
Araujo is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Zimmerman throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Araujo is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frankie Zimmerman!
A very excited looking Frankie Zimmerman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 9: Warriors
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Hammouche.
No luck for Araujo with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Araujo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hammouche's guard.
Araujo stops Hammouche from standing up.
Hammouche is looking to stand back up but Araujo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hammouche.
Hammouche is looking to escape.
Hammouche is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is trying to control. Hammouche wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Araujo wants to free his trapped foot but Hammouche is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hammouche is trying to stand.
Araujo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Hammouche is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammouche getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Araujo slips a jab and a cross from Hammouche.
Araujo misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araujo.
Araujo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammouche.
A punch lands to the side of Araujo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Araujo staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araujo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Araujo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammouche stops a takedown attempt from Araujo.
#TD2#
Hammouche has hold of one of Araujo's legs. Araujo is fighting the takedown attempt but Hammouche gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo tries to strike from the bottom.
Araujo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Araujo has his foot on Hammouche's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammouche works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammouche is looking to stand up but Araujo won't let him. #SUB#
Hammouche got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammouche has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Hammouche is looking to stand up but Araujo won't let him.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Araujo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Hammouche decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Araujo, up you get!
Araujo looks for a takedown but Hammouche sprawls well.#T3#
Hammouche misses with a kick to the body.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt - Hammouche sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammouche works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Araujo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Araujo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hammouche on his heels. He'll look to pass Hammouche's guard now, I'm sure.
Araujo won't allow Hammouche to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Hammouche has his feet on Araujo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Araujo shoots in but Hammouche avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Hammouche on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and Hammouche counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Luiz Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Araujo is just out of range.#CL#
Araujo pushes Hammouche up against the cage in a clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Hammouche turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Hammouche breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Araujo dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammouche sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Hammouche as Araujo shoots in.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Hammouche avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Araujo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammouche finds it's way round the side to connect with Araujo's head.
Araujo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hammouche with a hook.#ROC2#
Araujo is rocked!
Araujo tries to get into range but Hammouche steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Araujo! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hammouche scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Djamel Hammouche!
Djamel Hammouche spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 4: Next Level
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Asikainen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Araujo kicks Asikainen off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Asikainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Asikainen showed some decent athleticism there.
Asikainen prevents Araujo from standing back up.
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!
Araujo tries to roll over but Asikainen keeps him under control.
Araujo landing a few short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Araujo is controlling Asikainen's trapped leg to prevent Asikainen from advancing to side control.#ES#
Araujo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Asikainen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Araujo manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Araujo!
#TD2#
Araujo gets caught flat footed, as Asikainen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Araujo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Araujo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asikainen's head.
Araujo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Asikainen is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Asikainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Araujo not doing much here.
#T2#
Asikainen wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Araujo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Araujo throwing shots but Asikainen is blocking nicely.
Araujo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Asikainen is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Asikainen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Araujo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asikainen defends it well.
Araujo winds up and cracks Asikainen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Asikainen 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.#T3#
Asikainen is not content to let Araujo control the position.
Araujo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Araujo is nestled in close to Asikainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Araujo is taking a breather. Asikainen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Asikainen is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asikainen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
Araujo trying to mount his opponent but Asikainen defends it.
Araujo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Araujo dominated that round.
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##TD#
Araujo gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Araujo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Asikainen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Araujo has cracked it and Asikainen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luiz Araujo!
A less than humble Luiz Araujo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE: First War
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Skidopolopolous manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Araujo on his heels. He'll look to pass Araujo's guard now, I'm sure.
Skidopolopolous throws a big elbow that misses.
Skidopolopolous knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Araujo on the ground.
Araujo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Skidopolopolous has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Araujo has his foot on Skidopolopolous's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skidopolopolous works his way back into a safe position though.
Araujo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skidopolopolous throws an elbow that misses. Araujo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skidopolopolous's guard. Nice move by Araujo!#REVB#
Skidopolopolous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo wants to stand but Skidopolopolous has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Skidopolopolous tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skidopolopolous wants to stand up but Araujo is controlling him.
Araujo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Skidopolopolous wants to stand but Araujo is controlling the position.
Araujo throws a strike but Skidopolopolous rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Skidopolopolous from controlling successfully.
Skidopolopolous won't allow Araujo to get back to his feet.
Skidopolopolous connects with a couple of short punches.
Skidopolopolous throwing strikes from guard but Araujo blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Araujo is pulling down on Skidopolopolous's head to control his posture. #T2#
Skidopolopolous is looking to work some ground and pound but Araujo has wrist control.#SUB2#
Skidopolopolous got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skidopolopolous has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Araujo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Skidopolopolous controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Skidopolopolous is keeping the position.
Skidopolopolous avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Skidopolopolous has momentary wrist control but Araujo slips an elbow through the middle.
Araujo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Araujo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Araujo stops Skidopolopolous from standing up.
Araujo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Araujo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skidopolopolous wants to stand and escape but Araujo is having none of it.
Skidopolopolous preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Araujo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Araujo is working Skidopolopolous over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Araujo working some strikes from top position.
Skidopolopolous pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage.
Araujo connects with a couple of short punches.
Araujo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Skidopolopolous could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Araujo has cracked it and Skidopolopolous is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luiz Araujo!
A very excited looking Luiz Araujo 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.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez and Luiz Araujo. Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Araujo has chosen Who Shot Ya? as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Luiz Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dominguez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dominguez (4) vs (0) Araujo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo is letting Dominguez control him for a moment.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Dominguez controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dominguez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Dominguez happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez working away.
Dominguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Araujo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Araujo is trying to control Dominguez's posture but Dominguez avoids it.
Dominguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Araujo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dominguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Dominguez taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control but Dominguez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dominguez (7) vs (0) Araujo
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dominguez controlling the positon.
Araujo trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dominguez is staying active.
Araujo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Araujo trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Araujo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Araujo for as long as he can get away with.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Dominguez stalling.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Araujo wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominguez pulls his head out easily.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Araujo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araujo is trying to control but can't.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Araujo working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dominguez stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position.
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform us that Araujo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominguez is aware though and is defending well.
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dominguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control the position.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Araujo trying to control the position.
Araujo wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dominguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dominguez has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Dominguez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
Dominguez passes Araujo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Araujo trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez stalling.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Dominguez prevents Araujo from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dominguez is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Pablo Dominguez made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luiz Araujo and Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva. Chooooooooon! I think Araujo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Who Shot Ya?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Luiz Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Araujo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Araujo (4) vs (0) DeSilva
DeSilva wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Araujo has ideas of his own. He's got hold of DeSilva'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! DeSilva 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 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luiz Araujo!
After the fight, Luiz Araujo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HFC 298 Dickens vs Simmons
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Silvennoinen does it's job there.
Luiz Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvennoinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silvennoinen as he avoids it easily.
Silvennoinen keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Silvennoinen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silvennoinen landing strikes.
Araujo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silvennoinen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvennoinen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Silvennoinen cracks Araujo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Silvennoinen scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvennoinen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silvennoinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silvennoinen lands a few punches from side control.
Araujo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silvennoinen connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Araujo is rocked!#T1#
Silvennoinen lands a strong strike to the head of Araujo. That's dazed him! Silvennoinen looking to finish here. Araujo is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Silvennoinen lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Silvennoinen!
A very excited looking Seppo Silvennoinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
HFC 297 Taylor vs Prime
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Proctor looks to land a right hand but Araujo moved out of range.
Araujo is looking to counter the offense by Proctor and move into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Araujo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Araujo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Araujo tries to clinch but Proctor is having none of it.
A slow jab from Proctor misses its intended target.
Proctor checks a leg kick nicely.
Proctor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Proctor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Araujo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Proctor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proctor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Araujo is controlling him. #T1#
Araujo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Proctor pulls Araujo in close to his closed guard and prevents Araujo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Proctor is looking to stand up but Araujo isn't so interested in that idea.
Araujo trying to control but Proctor is working from the bottom.
Araujo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Proctor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Araujo.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Proctor keeps moving.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo trying to control but Proctor is working from the bottom.
Proctor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Araujo with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Proctor has Araujo pulled in close to control his posture.
Araujo trying to control but Proctor is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Proctor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Araujo dodges the punch combination from Proctor.
Araujo fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Proctor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Araujo doesn't manage to clinch there - Proctor circles away.
Araujo blocks a jab.#TD#
Araujo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Araujo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Proctor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Araujo trying to control from half guard but Proctor is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Proctor is trying is best to control the position here.
Proctor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Araujo stops Proctor from getting back to his feet.
Araujo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Proctor's head.
Araujo wants to take a breather but Proctor is having none of it. #SUB#
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Proctor defends the submission attempt.
Proctor is looking to improve his position.
Proctor pushes Araujo off looking to stand but Araujo dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Proctor trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Proctor won't allow Araujo to pass to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo stops Proctor from getting back to his feet.
Proctor keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Proctor is trying to control Araujo's posture. Araujo takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Proctor! Araujo is rotating here... this could be the end... Proctor is out! Araujo has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luiz Araujo!
In his post fight interview, Luiz Araujo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hemfsford Jowars and Luiz Araujo. Araujo has chosen Who Shot Ya? as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Hemfsford Jowars! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Luiz Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jowars gets tackled into the cage by Araujo. Araujo maintains the clinch.
Araujo jumps guard.
Jowars wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Araujo pulls Jowars in close to his closed guard and prevents Jowars from doing any damage or advancing position.
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jowars really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jowars controls the pace.
Jowars passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (3) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo is not content to let Jowars control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jowars trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Araujo controlling the position well.
Jowars controlling the pace.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jowars is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom.
Jowars wants to free his trapped foot but Araujo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control here.
Jowars prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Araujo is trying to control but can't.
Jowars trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Araujo is refusing to be controlled, as Jowars sits in half guard.
Jowars is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Araujo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jowars wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo is positioning himself well to prevent Jowars advancing to mount.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Jowars's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo controls Jowars momentarily but Jowars frees himself.
Jowars passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (6) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo struggling a bit here.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Jowars wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Jowars controls the position.
Araujo is not content to let Jowars control the position.
Araujo manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom.
Jowars looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jowars sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jowars's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jowars prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Jowars wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
Jowars takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jowars moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (9) vs (0) Araujo
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to improve his position.
Jowars 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 Jowars's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jowars seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to hold on to Jowars's head to control him but Jowars postures up.
Jowars will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jowars tries to pass to full mount but Araujo defends it.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jowars pulls his head out easily.
Jowars trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jowars slips nicely into half guard.
Jowars tries to pass the half guard into mount. Araujo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jowars controlling from the top position.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Jowars from controlling successfully.
Jowars works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jowars is thwarting Araujo's attempts to control the position.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Jowars is controlling well.
Araujo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Jowars has control of the leg.
Jowars trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Araujo is positioning himself well to prevent Jowars advancing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Jowars trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Araujo trying to hold on to Jowars's head to control him but Jowars postures up.
Araujo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Araujo trying to control here.
Jowars wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo is looking to control Jowars's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?
Jowars wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jowars content to control rather than advance.
Jowars wants to free his trapped foot but Araujo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Araujo looking to control.
Jowars avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo has his hands on Jowars's head, controlling the position.
Jowars works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jowars wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jowars is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo is controlling Jowars's trapped leg to prevent Jowars from advancing to side control.
Jowars tries to pass the half guard into mount. Araujo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jowars wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo is looking to control Jowars's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?
Jowars is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jowars content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Araujo trying to control here.
Jowars trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Jowars keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jowars has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (12) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jowars trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jowars fails to move to back control.
Araujo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jowars is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jowars avoids the attempt from Araujo to control.
Jowars prevents Araujo from getting the reversal.
Jowars controlling his opponent.
Araujo is trying to escape the mount but Jowars keeps good control and instead manages to take Araujo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jowars (15) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo trying to control the action but Jowars just sinks the hooks in.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jowars is trying to stick to Araujo's back but Araujo is turning into Jowars. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jowars's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Araujo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jowars (15) vs (2) Araujo
Jowars trying to control the position.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Jowars keeps moving.
Jowars not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo won't allow Jowars to sweep him here.
Jowars is working hard here to advance position.
Jowars not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Jowars keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jowars trying to control the position.
Araujo passes Jowars's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Jowars is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage.
Jowars trying to control but Araujo postures up.
Jowars makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jowars.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jowars looking for a sweep. Not yet Jowars, not yet.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jowars is keeping the position for now.
Jowars trying to keep a closed guard but Araujo is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
HFC 289 Viceroy vs Huey II
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Araujo moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Araujo tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown scores with a kick to the body.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Araujo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Araujo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Brown sets himself, and Araujo steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Araujo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Dave Brown has been cut.
Araujo 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.#CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Araujo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown. #BC2#
Araujo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Araujo goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Brown wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Araujo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Araujo has a takedown stuffed.
Dave Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Araujo.
Araujo dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown scores with a head kick. Araujo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Brown rushes Araujo and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Araujo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown wants to stand but Araujo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SUB2#
Araujo has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Araujo on the ground.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Araujo controlling the position.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Araujo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Araujo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Araujo trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Araujo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brown doesn't defend quickly enough and Araujo has managed to lock this one up! Can Brown escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Araujo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 86
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clawnes's waist but Clawnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side.
Clawnes throws a head kick that Araujo semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Clawnes tries to sprawl but Araujo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Araujo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clawnes tries to kick Araujo off but Araujo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Clawnes kicks off Araujo and gets to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Araujo or perhaps it was just good defense by Clawnes, which made it look bad.
Jab, jab by Clawnes - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Clawnes has closed the distance and engaged Araujo in a clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Clawnes has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas Clawnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Araujo.
Araujo wants to get back to striking at distance but Clawnes won't allow it.
Clawnes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Araujo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Araujo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clawnes but Clawnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clawnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clawnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Clawnes misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Araujo slips a jab and a cross from Clawnes.
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clawnes tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clawnes to the ground. Clawnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clawnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Araujo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clawnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clawnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clawnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clawnes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Clawnes tries to bum rush Araujo with a series of wild strikes but Araujo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Araujo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clawnes manages to avoid it.
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clawnes circles away.
Araujo looks to land a combination. Clawnes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clawnes defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Clawnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clawnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Araujo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Araujo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clawnes looks to land a combination. Araujo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Araujo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clawnes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.
Clawnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clawnes. That's going to slow Araujo down. #T2#
Clawnes dodges the punch combination from Araujo.
Araujo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Clawnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clawnes lands an elbow just above Araujo 's eye.
Clawnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Clawnes on the inside.
Clawnes lands with a light punch inside.
Clawnes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clawnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Araujo's face.
Nice elbow from Clawnes. #ROC#
Araujo is rocked!
Clawnes lands an elbow that stopped Araujo in his tracks for a moment.
Araujo is still on wobbly legs! Can Clawnes finish him?
Clawnes creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Araujo! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Clawnes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Clawnes!
After the big win, Thomas Clawnes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
HFC 279 Derksen vs Malone
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Araujo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Araujo getting side control.
Araujo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Araujo is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Araujo wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brown with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Araujo lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Araujo prevents Brown from improving his position.
Araujo is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
#SU2#
Araujo stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Araujo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Araujo in a clinch.
Araujo tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Araujo jumps guard and drags Brown to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Araujo trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown postures up in Araujo's guard and throws a big left but Araujo blocks it. #T3#
Araujo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Araujo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Araujo is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
HFC 274 Steal The Thunder
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoo's waist but Hoo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side.
Hoo slaps away a takedown attempt from Araujo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hoo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Araujo defends it well.
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Hoo as Araujo shoots in.
Hoo with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hoo as Araujo shoots in.
Hoo thinks about the counter body kick.
Araujo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Araujo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoo throws a sloppy head kick and Araujo moves out of range easily.
Hoo scores with a hook.
Araujo shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoo sprawls well. He's pushed Araujo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and Hoo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Araujo tries to sprawl but Hoo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Araujo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hoo pushes past his half guard into mount!
The referee warns Araujo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Araujo regains half guard.#T1#
Hoo stalling.
Hoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Hoo there. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hoo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoo pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Hoo slips a nice elbow through Araujo's hands, connecting with Araujo's forehead.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Hoo drops an elbow to the side of Araujo's head. #SUB#
Araujo with the active half guard here but Hoo passes nicely into side control.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Hoo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Araujo down.
Hoo is chipping away with strikes.
Hoo is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
Araujo trying to remain calm as Hoo controls from the top position.#T3#
Hoo working the ground and pound.#ROC2#
Araujo is rocked!
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Oh Araujo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Araujo taking a bit of punishment here - Hoo scoring with strikes.
Hoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoo scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Araujo is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hoo can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ajai Hoo!
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Event:
HFC 270 Bloody Crusade
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Leija thuds his right hand into Araujo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Araujo with a poor takedown
and Leija counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Araujo darts in and clinches Leija up against the cage.#TD#
Araujo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Araujo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leija is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Araujo, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Leija avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Leija got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leija has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Araujo working for a triangle but Leija defends it easily.
Araujo has a closed guard, preventing Leija from standing up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SU2#
Leija stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Araujo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Araujo staying out of range there.
Araujo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leija counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leija lands a nice looking body shot.
Araujo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Araujo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leija stuffs the takedown attempt from Araujo. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo dives in for a single leg takedown but Leija sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leija fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Araujo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leija lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
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!
Leija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Araujo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Araujo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leija getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Araujo is defended easily by Leija .
Leija bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Araujo's head backwards.
Leija throws a shot to the body.
Araujo misses with a takedown
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Araujo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Leija is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Araujo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Araujo bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Leija comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Araujo falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Araujo was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfredo Leija !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alfredo Leija waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Araujo on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Biggs quickly recovers to half guard.
Biggs is trying to get back to full guard.
Biggs is controlling Araujo's trapped leg to prevent Araujo from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Biggs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Biggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Biggs is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Biggs defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
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.
#T1##SUB#
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 looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Biggs is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Biggs defends it well. #SUB#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Biggs wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Biggs defends it well.
Araujo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Biggs tries to hold on but Araujo postures up.
Biggs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Biggs defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Araujo. #SUB#
Araujo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Biggs has worked his arm free - good work by Biggs!
#SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Biggs is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biggs, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura but Biggs is defending well. #SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura but Biggs is defending well.
Biggs 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.#SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Biggs has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Araujo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Biggs quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
Luiz Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
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.
Biggs desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Biggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Biggs trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Biggs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Biggs is defending well.
Araujo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biggs can do to turn this around?#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 guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Biggs is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Biggs is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Araujo is thwarting Biggs's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Araujo is working for an americana but Biggs has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Araujo was thinking about the submission.
Biggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Araujo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Biggs's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Biggs defends it well. #SUB#
Biggs is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo.
Biggs trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Araujo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Araujo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Biggs on his heels. He'll look to pass Biggs's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Araujo has gone for a leg lock! Biggs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Araujo's guard.#REVB#
Biggs slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Biggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biggs pulls his head out easily.
Araujo is staying active underneath Biggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Araujo is staying active underneath Biggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo is refusing to be controlled, as Biggs sits in half guard. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo is staying active underneath Biggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Araujo gets back to full guard.
Biggs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biggs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biggs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Araujo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Biggs rolls with it to try and escape but Araujo cranks on the arm and Biggs is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Araujo!
In his post fight interview, Luiz Araujo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hederson sprawls well. Hederson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Araujo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Araujo lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Hederson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hederson manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Hederson's guard. #SUB2#
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hederson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Araujo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Hederson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araujo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Araujo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Araujo seems to have locked his on tight now - Hederson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Araujo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Luiz Araujo!
A less than humble Luiz Araujo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Mike Hederson had this to say: 'Win some,lose others,that's life'.
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Event:
L.A.C.A. 12 - Boyd VS. Jones 2
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Araujo gets a takedown into half guard.
Bezoink wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bezoink defends it well. #SUB#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bezoink manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Araujo passes Bezoink's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bezoink is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezoink tries to kick Araujo off but Araujo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Bezoink is looking to improve his position.
Bezoink is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Bezoink 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.#SUB#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
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 working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Bezoink is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage.
Bezoink is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bezoink doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Bezoink trying to control from the bottom.
Bezoink tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Bezoink is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bezoink wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Bezoink is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
Bezoink wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bezoink tries to kick Araujo off but Araujo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bezoink is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Bezoink defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Bezoink is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage. #SUB#
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.
Bezoink trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bezoink might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Araujo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Araujo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bezoink misses with a two punch combination.
Araujo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bezoink just manages to avoid it.
Bezoink ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Araujo moves away.
Araujo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Araujo shoots in and drives through. Bezoink sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Bezoink's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Araujo fails to land the takedown.
Bezoink lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bezoink stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezoink misses with a double jab.
Luiz Araujo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Araujo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bezoink.
#TD#
Araujo gets the takedown into side control.
Bezoink is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bezoink is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bezoink tries to buck Araujo off but Araujo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bezoink, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araujo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Araujo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bezoink can do to turn this around?
What's Bezoink going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Bezoink tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bezoink knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura but Bezoink is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bezoink tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Araujo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bezoink gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bezoink wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
Bezoink wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Bezoink defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
Bezoink slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bezoink is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Araujo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bezoink manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araujo has Bezoink in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bezoink defends well.#T4#
Araujo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bezoink's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bezoink is in close to Araujo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bezoink lands a couple of digs.
Bezoink with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bezoink has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bezoink must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bezoink landing with the ground and pound.
Bezoink postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Bezoink defends easily.
Bezoink throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bezoink chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Bezoink avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ernie Bezoink will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bezoink catches Araujo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bezoink throws a quick inside leg kick.
Araujo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bezoink swivels and escapes.
Bezoink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Bezoink. Those never looked like landing.
Araujo shoots in but Bezoink avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bezoink throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezoink throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bezoink swinging wildly here.
Araujo dives in and grabs Bezoink's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bezoink pushes down on Araujo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Araujo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bezoink pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, jab by Bezoink - just one landing. #CL#
Araujo moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bezoink breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bezoink throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#
Araujo is rocked!
Bezoink connects with a stiff jab that staggers Araujo - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ernie Bezoink!
During a confident post fight interview, Ernie Bezoink thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
L.A.C.A. 8 - Boyd VS. Kaleva
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Araujo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Araujo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maximov throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Maximov closes the distance and pushes Araujo back into the cage.
Maximov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Araujo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Araujo breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Maximov clinches.
Maximov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Araujo's elbow.
Maximov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maximov lands a nice uppercut.
Maximov with a knee to the head.
Maximov scores with a shot to the side of Araujo's head. #T1#
A body shot lands from Maximov.
Maximov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Araujo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Maximov is working Araujo over against the cage.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Araujo avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
Maximov lands a nice uppercut.
Maximov effectively controlling the action here.
Maximov tries a body shot but Araujo blocks it.
Maximov scores with a hook to the body.
Maximov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Araujo or not.
Maximov lands a right hand.
Maximov is leaning against Araujo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maximov gets through Araujo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maximov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Araujo backwards. #T2#
Maximov tries to land knees in the clinch but Araujo avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araujo tries to score a body lock takedown but Maximov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maximov lands a left hand.
Maximov blocking some punches.
Araujo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximov throws a powerful right kick. Araujo tried to block low but the kick was high! Araujo was taken right off of his feet! Maximov jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Drago Maximov!
During a confident post fight interview, Drago Maximov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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