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Event:
CSW 022 Aguilar vs Clark
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Araujo darts in trying to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Araujo.
Araujo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barbosa sprawls well. Barbosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Araujo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Araujo will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Araujo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Araujo backing up. Araujo nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Jose Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Araujo.
Araujo throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Araujo shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbosa tries to sprawl out of it but Araujo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barbosa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but Araujo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Araujo misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Araujo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barbosa pinned against the cage. Barbosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barbosa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Barbosa leaves Araujo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but Araujo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Araujo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Araujo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Araujo has taken the fight into the clinch.
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#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Araujo looks to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Araujo will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Araujo throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Araujo swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Araujo works over Barbosa's head and body with a nice combination.
Carlos Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Araujo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Araujo looks winded!
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Araujo will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbosa is looking for a counter combo.
Araujo tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.
Araujo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt - Barbosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Araujo will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Barbosa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Araujo shoots in looking for a takedown but Barbosa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Araujo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Barbosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jose Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Araujo wants to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Araujo tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Araujo.
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Araujo looks to move away, Barbosa throws a big counter combo but Araujo just gets out of the way.
Jose Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Araujo.#TD2#
Araujo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barbosa did well to prevent Araujo getting side control.
Araujo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Araujo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Araujo is trying to control. Barbosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Araujo stops Barbosa from getting back to his feet.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg.
Barbosa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barbosa trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Araujo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Araujo shoots in for a double leg but Barbosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barbosa is looking for a counter combo.
Araujo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barbosa swivels and escapes.
It looked like Barbosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown attempt from Araujo. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Araujo tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Jose Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Araujo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Araujo misses with a body kick.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
Araujo wants to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Araujo.
Barbosa is working the combinations to good effect here.#T4#
Araujo with a poor takedown
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Araujo backing up. Araujo nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Araujo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araujo tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Araujo has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jose Barbosa!
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Event:
CSW 016 Firetribe vs De Notebo
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Neo misses with a double jab.
Neo feints a jab promting Araujo to slip. Neo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Araujo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Neo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Neo slaps away a takedown attempt from Araujo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Araujo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taiwei Neo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Araujo.
Araujo is looking to clinch.
Neo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Araujo back to the cage. Neo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Araujo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Araujo doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Neo counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Neo holds him up against the cage and eventually Araujo drops back down to his feet.
Araujo is trying to stall.
#T1##BC#
Neo manages to break the clinch.
Neo throws a combination. Araujo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Araujo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neo throws a combination. Araujo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Araujo throws a low kick but Neo avoids it.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Neo.
Taiwei Neo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Araujo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Araujo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Neo lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#
Araujo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo loses concentration momentarily and Neo pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Araujo crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Neo finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taiwei Neo!
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Event:
CSW 011 Attano vs Compton
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Araujo closes the distance and clinches up with Cave, looking for a takedown. Araujo pushes Cave against the cage but Cave circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cave throws a head kick but Araujo moves out of range.
Cave misses with the combination.
Cave punishes Araujo's body with a nice straight punch.
Cave circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cave lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cave moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cave lands a jab to the head.
Araujo shoots for a double leg takedown but Cave sprawls well. He's pushed Araujo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Araujo throws a combination that misses
and Cave counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cave connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nick Cave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Araujo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cave changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cave connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Araujo to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Cave!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Cave!
Post fight, Nick Cave stared into the camera and said 'i amost thought about retire after my last fight but i will keep on a little more!'.
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Event:
CSW 007 Hardacre vs Speed
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Abendroth throws a series of punches but Araujo moves out of range.
Araujo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abendroth misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Araujo counters by moving into the clinch.
Abendroth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Araujo walks away with a smile on his face. Abendroth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abendroth shoots in looking for a takedown but Araujo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abendroth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Abendroth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abendroth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Araujo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo. #TD2#
Araujo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Araujo wants to control but Abendroth is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Araujo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Abendroth is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Araujo yanks on the arm and Abendroth is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Araujo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Araujo!
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Event:
CSW 002 Bravie vs Malek
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shinawatra as he jumps to the side.
Araujo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinawatra was well out of range. Poor timing from Araujo.#TD#
Araujo gets a double leg takedown into Shinawatra's guard.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Shinawatra is keeping the position.
Shinawatra is pulling down on Araujo's head. It's preventing any offense from Araujo, at least for the moment.#SU#
Araujo stands up and waves to Shinawatra to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinawatra connects with a jab.#T1#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shinawatra sprawls well. Shinawatra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
Shinawatra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Araujo wants to clinch
and Shinawatra counters with a straight right hand.
Shinawatra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jaidee Shinawatra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Shinawatra. No joy for Araujo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinawatra circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Araujo to the canvas! Araujo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Shinawatra keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaidee Shinawatra!
A victorious Jaidee Shinawatra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SP ICON: The Aftermath
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Araujo misses. #TD2#
Araujo gets the takedown into side control.
Funk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Araujo's best efforts.
Funk wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Funk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Funk is trying to get back to full guard.
Funk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg.
Funk gets full guard.#SUB#
Funk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Araujo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Funk is proving hard to escape from.
Funk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Funk cracks Araujo with a solid left hand.
Funk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Funk is working Araujo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Funk from controlling successfully.
Funk is in close to Araujo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Araujo is trying to control the position but Funk postures up. #T2#
Funk trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Funk chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Araujo is rocked!
Funk 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.
Funk postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Araujo covers up, he's hurt! Funk keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Funk and the ref steps in to end the fight! Funk can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Funk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Araujo wants to clinch but Crime slips to the side#TD2#
and Crime counters with a single leg into guard. Araujo didn't expect that.
Araujo has control of Crime's left arm, preventing Crime from doing any damage.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crime controls the pace.
Araujo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crime keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crime lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Crime stops Araujo from standing up. #T1#
Crime keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Araujo's head.#SUB#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crime defends it easily.
Crime must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crime content to stall in guard here.
Crime postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crime would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Crime is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Araujo trying to control the position here.
Crime controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crime lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crime is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crime defends it easily.
Araujo controls Crime momentarily but Crime frees himself.
Crime distracts Araujo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3##ES#
Araujo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Araujo tries to break free but Crime pushes him back against the cage.
Crime drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Araujo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crime looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Araujo has Crime pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crime manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Araujo has Crime pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crime manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crime wants to take the fight to the mat but Araujo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Crime keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Araujo's efforts to push away.#T4##TD#
Araujo decides to pull guard.
Araujo is trying to keep Crime in close.
Crime with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crime stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crime controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crime is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Octopus Crime will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Crime tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Araujo swivels and escapes.
Araujo lands with a kick to the temple. Crime shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Crime drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Crime controlling from the top position.
Araujo trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crime stands up over Araujo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Crime sitting in guard here, content to control.
Araujo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crime wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Araujo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crime passes Araujo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crime is breathing heavily.
Crime prevents Araujo from standing back up.
Crime is thwarting Araujo's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Crime 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.
#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.
Araujo trying to control but Crime postures up.
Octopus Crime has got the better of the ground game so far.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Crime is controlling well.
Araujo is refusing to be controlled, as Crime sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crime looks to land a left hand but Araujo moved out of range nicely.
Crime stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crime wants it to stay on the feet.
Crime with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Crime shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Araujo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Crime closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard.
Crime wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo struggling a bit here.#T4#
Araujo is trying to improve his position.
Crime has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Araujo!
Crime takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crime's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Crime looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crime sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crime controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Crime goes for an armbar but Araujo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Araujo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octopus Crime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Araujo is looking to clinch.
Araujo fails with the takedown.
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crime defends it nicely.
Araujo fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Crime shows good takedown defense.
Crime with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crime pinned against the cage. Crime gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Araujo wants to clinch up but Crime keeps it at a distance.
Araujo tries to clinch up.
And Crime tries to counter it with a takedown but Araujo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Araujo tries to sprawl but Crime drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crime is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Araujo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crime in particular looking to stall.
Araujo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crime scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Crime controlling the pace.
Crime is thwarting Araujo's attempts to control the position.
Crime is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Araujo is not content to let Crime control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Crime slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Crime drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3##ES#
Araujo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Araujo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Araujo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crime manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Crime pushes Araujo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Araujo shoots for a takedown but Crime saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Araujo tries for a takedown but Crime sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Crime gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crime stops Araujo from getting back to his feet.
Crime is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
Crime throwing shots but Araujo is blocking nicely.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo trying to control here.
Carlos Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Octopus Crime is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octopus Crime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crime has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octopus Crime!
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Event:
RFL 003 Muller vs Vinci
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Araujo misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodrigues! But no joy.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodrigues throws the kick towards the body but Araujo avoids it.
As Rodrigues tries to get set, Araujo tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodrigues manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodrigues fails with the takedown.
Araujo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Araujo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
Araujo looks to land a combination. Rodrigues sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Araujo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodrigues is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Araujo both land. Nice combination.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodrigues as he jumps to the side.
Rodrigues is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodrigues napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodrigues looking for a sweep but Araujo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Araujo tries to control but Rodrigues wriggling away.
Araujo avoids the attempt from Rodrigues to control.
Rodrigues is desperately trying to improve his position but Araujo has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodrigues blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Rodrigues tries to reverse the position but Araujo maintains control.
Rodrigues is trying to stand.
Rodrigues 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 is keen to just control but Rodrigues is a slippery customer.
Araujo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rodrigues is trying to escape the mount.
Araujo content just to control the position here. #T3#
Rodrigues holds of for dear life.
Rodrigues is trying to reverse the position but instead Araujo has taken his back - oops!
Rodrigues covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Araujo trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Rodrigues. #T4#
Can Rodrigues hold on?! Araujo is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Araujo looking for the choke from the back.
Araujo lands a shot to the head.
Araujo is punishing Rodrigues with strikes - can he finish him?!
You can see the frustration on Rodrigues's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Araujo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Rodrigues fending off the submission attempt from Araujo.
Rodrigues is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos 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#
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Araujo. #TD#
Araujo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodrigues was covering up waiting for the punch and Araujo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodrigues can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodrigues looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigues, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo won't allow Rodrigues to sweep him here. #T1#
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rodrigues is stalling in the full guard.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Araujo trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Rodrigues pushes his legs off easily.
Rodrigues stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodrigues wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Rodrigues wants to stand but Araujo is controlling his arm.#T3#
Rodrigues working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Rodrigues is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Araujo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Araujo wants to control but Rodrigues postures up.
Rodrigues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Araujo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Araujo is not content to let Rodrigues control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Araujo shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl out of it but Araujo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlos Araujo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rodrigues has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Araujo enables Rodrigues to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Araujo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rodrigues moves into range and clinches up with Araujo.
Rodrigues wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodrigues is working for takedown but Araujo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Araujo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodrigues is defending well.#TD#
Araujo drags the fight down to the ground.
Carlos Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodrigues controls the pace.
Rodrigues cracks Araujo with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo looking for a sweep. Not yet Araujo, not yet.
Rodrigues passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Rodrigues prevents Araujo from improving his position.#T1#
Rodrigues wants to stand up but Araujo has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Rodrigues blocks the strikes from Araujo.
Still in half guard, Rodrigues seems content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#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.
Rodrigues is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodrigues misses with a head kick.
Araujo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodrigues tests Araujo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Araujo scores with a head kick.
Rodrigues misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Araujo gets the takedown into side control. #T3##SU#
Araujo stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Rodrigues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodrigues goes for a takedown attempt but Araujo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Rodrigues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Araujo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodrigues quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Araujo trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Araujo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodrigues keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Araujo slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodrigues is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diogo Rodrigues.
I think Rodrigues has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Rodrigues!
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Event:
AMC 004 Villamora vs Weston
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Paez throws a low kick, looking for Araujo's leg but Araujo calmly moves out of range.
Araujo shoots in and drives through. Paez sprawls well.#TD#
Paez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Paez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Paez seems to be looking for submissions.
Araujo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paez is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Paez 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 Paez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Paez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Araujo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Araujo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Araujo! #REVB#
Paez is looking for a sweep.
Araujo gets to mount! Paez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Paez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paez is working hard here to advance position.
Paez is squirming around, avoiding Araujo's attempts to control the action.
Paez tries to lock up and control but Araujo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paez can't escape the position.
Araujo wants to control the pace but Paez is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Araujo blocks Paez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Paez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paez tries to improve his position but instead Araujo has taken his back!
Paez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Araujo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Paez doesn't escape.
Paez tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Araujo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Araujo's guard. Nice work there by Paez.
#T3##SUB#
Paez 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! #REVB##SUB#
Araujo is sitting in close to Paez's body. Paez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Araujo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Araujo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Paez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paez Paez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Aldo throws a head kick but Araujo moves out of range.
Aldo jabs Araujo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Araujo has a takedown stuffed.
Aldo scores with a decent looking hook.
Aldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws a hook but Araujo avoids it easily.#CL#
Araujo closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aldo as Araujo tries to tie him up.
Aldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Aldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Araujos head.
Araujo is trying to maintain a safe position but Aldo gets an underhook and turns Araujo into the cage.
Aldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aldo lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Araujo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Araujo wants to take the fight to the mat but Aldo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Aldo.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Aldo pushes Araujo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aldo digs a right hand underneath Araujo's ribcage. Araujo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Araujo tries to stall but Aldo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Aldo scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Aldo scores with a hook to the body.
Aldo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Araujo up against the cage.
Aldo is working Araujo over against the cage.
Aldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo pushes Araujo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aldo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Aldo as the two fighters clinch.
Aldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body.
Aldo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aldo pushes Araujo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aldo pushes Araujo against the cage. Aldo is working some dirty boxing. Aldo pushes off with a quick right hook! Araujo goes down! Araujo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Aldo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Aldo!
A victorious Jose Aldo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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