Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 48
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Chaiyachue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Araujo sets himself, and Chaiyachue steps forward looking for the clinch! Araujo avoids it this time.#TD#
Araujo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chaiyachue to the mat! Chaiyachue manages to get full guard.
Chaiyachue controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Araujo is keen to just control but Chaiyachue is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chaiyachue is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Araujo works his way into full mount! #T1#
Araujo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaiyachue stops Araujo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Araujo working for a guillotine from mount but Chaiyachue is in no mood to give up.
Chaiyachue 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.
Chaiyachue tries to reverse the position but Araujo maintains control.#SUB#
Araujo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Chaiyachue is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Araujo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Araujo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathas Araujo!
Jonathas Araujo retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Jonathas Araujo 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.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue spoke after the fight, saying 'I wanna thank the fans who watch our fight today, I didn't get the win today but I will be back stronger on my next fight.'.

Event: MFC - 45
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1##TD#
Nastula gets caught flat footed, as Araujo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nastula wants to reverse the position here. Araujo has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Nastula is forced to tap! Nastula looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jonathas Araujo!
Jonathas Araujo retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Jonathas Araujo 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.

Event: MFC - 40
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Hall clinches up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Araujo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Hall successfully pulls guard.
Araujo advances to half guard. #SUB#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.
Hall trying to control but Araujo postures up. #SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Hall gets back to full guard.
Araujo stands and throws Hall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Araujo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hall's legs.
Araujo trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
Hall is trying to improve his position.
Hall stops Araujo from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hall sneaks back into half guard.
Araujo is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Araujo defends easily.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Araujo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hall can't fight it off and eventually Araujo manages to take the fight to the floor. Hall looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathas 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#
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Araujo gets caught flat footed, as Hall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Araujo uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Hall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Araujo's guard.
Araujo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Araujo controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Araujo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Araujo keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck.
Araujo wants to control the position but Hall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Araujo gets full guard.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall 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.
Jonathas Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall trying to move into half guard but instead Araujo has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Araujo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Araujo has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
Hall pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage.
Araujo passes Hall'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 Hall is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
Araujo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Hall manages to get to full guard.
Hall keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Araujo is pushing down on Hall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hall is fighting to maintain full guard but Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Araujo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Araujo controlling from mount. #SUB#
Araujo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hall has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hall!
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo is pulling down on Hall's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jonathas Araujo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##TD2#
Hall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Araujo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hall trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hall tries for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
Hall trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position. #T1#
Araujo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Araujo wants to hit a sweep here but Hall passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Araujo there!
Araujo is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB2#
Hall swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Araujo is now in Hall's guard. A big mistake from Hall there, giving up the dominant position! #T2#
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo passes into half guard. #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 trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hall 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.#T3#
Hall is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo.
Araujo trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araujo passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Araujo is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#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 is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathas Araujo clearly takes 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.#R4##TD2#
Hall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Araujo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Hall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Araujo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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 can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Araujo, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Araujo gets back to half guard.
Hall prevents Araujo from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Araujo keeping hold of Hall's head, controlling as best he can.
Hall prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Araujo trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Araujo is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Hall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Araujo's guard.

Araujo wriggles free and stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Araujo or perhaps it was just good defense by Hall, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Araujo gets caught flat footed, as Hall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Hall passes into half guard.
Araujo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Araujo manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jonathas Araujo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Hall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Araujo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Hall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Araujo wants to control but Hall postures up.
Araujo tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
Araujo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Hall moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Hall 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. #SUB2#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Araujo defends it easily.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Araujo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hall prevents Araujo from moving into mount.
Hall is trying to control Araujo's posture but Araujo avoids it.
Hall tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Araujo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
Araujo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Araujo's guard. Nice work there by Hall.
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall.
Araujo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back!#T4##SUB#
Araujo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Hall showing good submission defense here.
Hall breaks Araujo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Araujo looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo is adopting a defensive guard.
Richard Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonathas Araujo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonathas Araujo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Araujo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathas Araujo!
Jonathas Araujo retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Jonathas Araujo 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.

Event: MFC - 36
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hall is stalling here. Araujo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Araujo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hall's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Araujo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall 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 passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hall!
Araujo avoids the attempt from Hall to control.#T1#
Araujo is stalling here but it's allowed Hall to get half guard.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg.
Hall trying to get back to full guard but Araujo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hall tries to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.
Araujo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Araujo takes Hall's back. #T2#
Hall breaks Araujo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Araujo managing to control the position.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Araujo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Araujo advances to half guard.
Araujo is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Araujo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Araujo is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo.
Araujo is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathas Araujo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Hall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Araujo's thigh. Araujo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard. #T1#
Araujo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard. #REVB#
Araujo trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araujo postures up.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araujo advances position into side control!#T2#
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Araujo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
Hall is trying to control Araujo's posture but Araujo avoids it. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Araujo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hall is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathas Araujo!
Jonathas Araujo is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Jonathas Araujo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MFC - 31
Date: Nov 14, 2024

#R1##TD#
Leonard tries to sprawl but Araujo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Araujo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Leonard could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Araujo has cracked it and Leonard is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Araujo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathas Araujo!
After winning the bout, Jonathas Araujo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MFC - 29
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Araujo gets caught napping as Nastula dives in and scores a takedown. Araujo manages to retain guard.
Araujo controlling Nastula's posture.
Nastula looking to sit in guard and control but Araujo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Araujo is pushing down on Nastula's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nastula is fighting to maintain full guard but Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
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#
Nastula is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo passes to full mount! #SUB#
Nastula has left one of his arms exposed and Araujo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Nastula screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathas Araujo!
Jonathas Araujo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFC - 26
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Araujo won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Araujo trying to control here.
Araujo gets full guard.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Araujo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo controlling the position for now.#T1##SUB#
Hall 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. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Araujo trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Araujo keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Hall is working for a kimura but Araujo is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Araujo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Araujo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Araujo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall wants to clinch.
Araujo throws a counter combo.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hall.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Araujo, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Araujo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Araujo gets back to full guard.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo looking to control.
Hall passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo.
Hall stuffs the takedown.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Araujo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Araujo is pushing down on Hall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hall is fighting to maintain full guard but Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to control here. #T1#
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall gets full guard.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo pushes down on Hall's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
Jonathas Araujo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #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.#SUB2#
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo.
Hall 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!
Hall is hanging on to Araujo's back as he tries to escape.
Hall doesn't have the hooks in and Araujo manages to turn into his guard.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araujo defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Araujo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araujo has Hall in his guard.#REVR#
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall postures up.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Araujo has Hall pulled in close to control his posture.
Araujo is continuing to stall.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonathas Araujo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##TD#
Hall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Araujo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hall won't allow Araujo to pass to mount. #T1##SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Araujo passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Araujo working for a submission but Hall is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Araujo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hall is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hall and Araujo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T2#
Hall looking for a sweep but Araujo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hall manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Araujo passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araujo defends well.
Araujo forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathas Araujo really dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Araujo shoots and misses #TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Araujo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well.
Araujo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall is really struggling to control Araujo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Araujo wants to control the position but Hall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Araujo trying to control but Hall postures up.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Hall scores with a takedown into Araujo's guard.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Hall 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#
Hall tries to buck Araujo off but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo working away.
Hall is not content to let Araujo control the position.
Araujo has knee on belly momentarily but Hall bucks him off and regains half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
Araujo is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Richard Hall will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Araujo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Araujo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it. #SUB#
Araujo makes his way to full guard, as Hall worked for a kimura. #T1#
Araujo looking for a sweep. Not yet Araujo, not yet.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hall looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Araujo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hall to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Araujo is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Araujo's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Araujo holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Hall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Araujo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Hall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo preventing the sweep.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo is looking to pass into half guard but Hall pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hall is in guard.#REVR#
Hall being controlled here momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Richard Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MFC - 23
Date: Oct 10, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Chaiyachue has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Araujo blocks a body shot from Chaiyachue.
Araujo managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chaiyachue has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Chaiyachue has him pressed against the cage.
Araujo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chaiyachue is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Araujo has clasped his hands together around Chaiyachue's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Araujo staying calm.
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. He might have it! No, Chaiyachue has escaped the position, nice work there. #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 working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB#
Araujo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Chaiyachue is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Araujo yanks on the arm and Chaiyachue is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Araujo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathas Araujo!
An out of breath Jonathas Araujo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue was interviewed post fight and said 'I wanna thank the fans who watch our fight today, I didn't get the win today but I will be back stronger on my next fight.'.

Event: MFC - 20
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1#
Araujo misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Hall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Araujo to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Araujo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hall working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo postures up. #T1#
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hall wants to sweep here but Araujo controlling him for the moment.
Araujo trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Araujo passes Hall's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Araujo thows an elbow strike that misses. Hall gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Araujo doesn't seem too bothered but Hall quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Araujo is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Araujo really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
Richard Hall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFC - 18
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1##TD#
Araujo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bebok's guard.#SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bebok can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Araujo is pressing down on Bebok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bebok is holding on for now.
Araujo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Araujo quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Araujo but it's paid off an Bebok is forced to tap! Nice work by Araujo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathas Araujo!
After winning the bout, Jonathas Araujo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF Fight Night 39
Date: Aug 28, 2024

#R1#
Blades scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Jonathas Araujo has been cut.#TD2#
Araujo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blades keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Blades is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Araujo trying to control but Blades is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Blades is keeping the position.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Blades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Araujo misses with a looping right.
Blades throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Araujo.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Blades sprawls well.
Pablo Blades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo shoots in but Blades avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and Blades counters with a left to the body.
Pablo Blades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathas Araujo.
Blades misses with a jab, cross combination.
Araujo fails with the takedown
and Araujo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Araujo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Araujo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blades sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blades throws a nice looking combination but Araujo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Blades connects with the punch.
Blades slips a straight right by Araujo.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blades as he avoids it easily.
Araujo shoots in but Blades avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Blades counter with a right hand.
Blades misses with a few strikes there.
Jonathas Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blades counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Araujo misses the target.
Araujo fails to land the takedown.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blades fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Araujo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Araujo looks to clinch but Blades throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Araujo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pablo Blades!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Blades started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: NYF 77: Traumen vs Hopson
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burton circles away.
Burton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Jonathas Araujo has been cut.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Burton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burton lands a body shot.
Araujo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Burton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Burton 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! Araujo rolls with it to try and escape but Burton cranks on the arm and Araujo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Burton!

Event: NYF 72: Deiveredo vs Ruma
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Hicks defending well as Araujo loads up on a big left hand.
Araujo avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Hicks as he connects with a hook.
Hicks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Araujo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks cracks Araujo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Araujo ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
A jab lands there for Hicks.
Araujo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Araujo with that takedown attempt.
Hicks stuffs the takedown attempt from Araujo. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
Hicks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hicks misses with a body punch
and Araujo counters with a stiff right hand.
Hicks connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Araujo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hicks swivels and escapes.
Lyman Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathas Araujo.#T1#
Hicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hicks throws a hook but Araujo blocks it.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Araujo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Araujo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hicks clobbers Araujo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hicks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hicks tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo looking to take Hicks's back but Hicks rolls and after a scramble, Hicks ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Hicks to escape a tricky position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hicks throws a big elbow that misses.
Araujo managing to control the position.
Hicks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Araujo is pulling down on Hicks's head to control his posture.
Hicks won't allow Araujo to sweep him here. #T3#
Araujo is adopting a defensive guard.
Hicks controlling from the top position.
Araujo controls Hicks momentarily but Hicks frees himself.
Hicks wants to stand but Araujo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Araujo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Araujo controlling the position.#T4#
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.
Hicks looking to sit in guard and control but Araujo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
Hicks wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hicks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks 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#
Hicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt - Hicks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hicks misses with a body shot
and Araujo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Hicks. That snapped Araujo's head back.
Hicks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Hicks's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hicks misses with a hook. Araujo ducked under it nicely.
Hicks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Hicks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hicks cracks a nice hook into Araujo's ribs.
Araujo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hicks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hicks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Araujo on the side of the head.
Hicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Araujo.
Lyman Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathas Araujo.
Araujo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Araujo misses with a combination
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lyman Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hicks holds on and takes a little breather.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.
Hicks wants to control but Araujo passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hicks is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Hicks is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hicks avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Hicks defends the submission attempt.
Araujo wants to free his trapped foot but Hicks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jonathas Araujo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
Hicks is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Hicks defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Hicks is defending well. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Hicks has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Araujo is in a lot of trouble! Hicks is straining to finish and he's done it! Araujo taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks made sure to mention his sponsor, 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview.

Event: NYF 68: Dandrakulo vs Zigaro
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Araujo slips under a jab.#TD2#
Araujo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Peterson is doing well to control the position and prevent Araujo from advancing to side control.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but Peterson defending well. #SUB2#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Peterson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB2#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peterson sees it coming and defends easily.
Araujo is looking to pass Peterson's guard but actually Peterson recovers to full guard.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Araujo forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peterson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Araujo is just content to waste time from the top position. Peterson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Araujo advances to half guard.
Araujo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Araujo fails to take his opponent's back.
Peterson is trying to escape the mount. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Peterson is now in Araujo's guard. A big mistake from Araujo there, giving up the dominant position!
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.
Araujo pulls Peterson in close to prevent any damage.
Peterson trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Peterson trying to move into half guard but instead Araujo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Araujo pushing down on Peterson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Peterson reverses the position - he's now on top in Araujo's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Araujo is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathas Araujo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Araujo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Peterson sprawls well initially but Araujo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Peterson won't allow Araujo to pass to mount.
Araujo trying to control from Peterson's half guard. Peterson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jonathas Araujo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Peterson looking for a guillotine here but Araujo defends easily.
Araujo passes Peterson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Araujo tries to pass to full mount but Peterson defends it.
Araujo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Peterson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peterson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Peterson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Araujo wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Peterson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Peterson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Araujo wants to control but Peterson postures up.#T3#
Araujo tries to buck Peterson off but Peterson is having none of it.
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.
Araujo sneaks back into half guard.
Araujo trying to control but Peterson postures up.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Peterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peterson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Araujo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Peterson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo tries to hold on but Peterson pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonathas Araujo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Peterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Araujo goes for a takedown attempt but Peterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Araujo circles away. #TD#
Peterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peterson trying to control the position but Araujo is working away. #T1#
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peterson tries to score with some ground and pound. Araujo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Peterson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Araujo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Peterson but great work by Araujo.
Peterson prevents Araujo from moving into mount.
Peterson wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Peterson prevents Araujo from improving position. #T2##SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Araujo tries to advance to mount but Peterson denies him. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Peterson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Peterson.
Araujo is being controlled here.
Peterson trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Casey Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Peterson stalling. #T4#
Araujo keeping hold of Peterson's head, controlling as best he can.
Peterson is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jonathas Araujo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Casey Peterson.
I think Araujo 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathas Araujo!
A very excited looking Jonathas Araujo 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.

Event: NYF 64: Tucker vs Carter II
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Yordan connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Jonathas Araujo has been cut.
Araujo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yordan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Araujo. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Yordan.
Yordan cracks Araujo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt - Yordan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yordan clobbers Araujo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yordan leaves Araujo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yordan feinted with a counter takedown.
Araujo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yordan with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yordan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Araujo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Araujo looks to throw the jab but Yordan is out of range.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Yordan lands with a cross.
Yordan lands a right hook to the body.
Yordan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Araujo momentarily.
Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yordan's waist but Yordan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathas Araujo.
Yordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Araujo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Araujo shoots in and drives through. Yordan sprawls well.
Araujo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yordan.
Araujo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yordan is fending him off so far but Araujo persists. Nope, Yordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Yordan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Araujo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yordan throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yordan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Araujo tries to keep at a distance but Yordan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Araujo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yordan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yordan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yordan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Yordan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Araujo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yordan! #T3#
Araujo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daud Yordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo looks to land a right hand but Yordan moved out of range.
Yordan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Araujo at a distance.
Araujo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yordan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Araujo.
Araujo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yordan to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Araujo is rocked!
Araujo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Yordan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daud Yordan!
Daud Yordan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: NYF Fight Night Rio
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Burton misses with a double jab #CL#
and Araujo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Araujo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burton working aggressively here.
Araujo blocks an uppercut.
Burton gets underhooks to prevent Araujo's takedown attempt.
Burton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Araujo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burton misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've been hearing reports that Araujo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathas Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Araujos head.
Araujo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Burton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burton tries to throw a body punch but Araujo avoids it by throwing Burton back against the cage. #BC2#
Burton breaks the clinch.
Burton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
Burton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Araujo is looking to counter punch.
Burton misses with a few strikes there.
Burton misses with a wild combination.
Araujo throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Araujo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Araujo.
Burton misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Burton as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Burton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo misses with a series of wild punches.
Burton is looking to clinch. #TD#
Araujo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burton is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.
Araujo tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it. #SUB2#
Burton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Burton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Araujo is trying to control. Burton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Araujo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Araujo stopping the sweep attempt from Burton.
Araujo trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Araujo wants to free his trapped foot but Burton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
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 is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burton!
Araujo prevents Burton from getting the reversal.
Araujo looking to control but Burton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burton is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Araujo has taken his back.
You can see the frustration on Burton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Araujo looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for the choke from the back position but Burton is controlling his hands well.
Araujo gets his hands free as Burton looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Araujo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathas 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#
Burton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Araujo manages to avoid it.
Daniel Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Araujo scores with a takedown into Burton's guard.
Araujo trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Burton working a defensive guard here.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Burton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Araujo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Araujo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burton can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo is stalling here. Burton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Araujo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Burton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Burton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Araujo! #T2#
Araujo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burton wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Burton is just content to waste time from the top position. Araujo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burton is aware though and is defending well.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Araujo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jonathas Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burton controls the pace.
Burton trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo pulls Burton in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Araujo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Araujo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burton jabs at Araujo's body.
Burton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Araujo on the side of the head.
Araujo loads up on a big right hand but Burton slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Burton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Araujo or perhaps it was just good defense by Burton, which made it look bad. #TD#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton tries to bench press Araujo off him but Araujo keeps the position. #SUB#
Araujo has hold of Burton's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Burton tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Araujo cranks the arm and Burton screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Burton, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jonathas Araujo!
Jonathas Araujo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF Fight Night 23
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Hopson digs a good hook to Araujo's body.
Hopson lands with a nice body punch.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hopson pinned against the cage. Hopson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hopson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Araujo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
Hopson misses with a wild body shot.
Hopson looks to land a left hand but Araujo moved out of range nicely.
Araujo falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Hopson counters with a takedown into side control.
Araujo tries to escape but Hopson is in control.
Hopson working away.
Hopson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Araujo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Hopson working away.
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.
Hopson trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Hopson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Araujo is avoiding damage well.
Hopson controls the position.
Hopson trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A lull in the action here as Hopson stalls from top position.
Hopson trying to control the position but Araujo is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.#TD#
Araujo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hopson's guard.
Araujo slips nicely into half guard.
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hopson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
Hopson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Hopson is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Araujo pushing down on Hopson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Araujo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hopson defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Araujo wants to stand up but Hopson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Araujo moves nicely into side control.
Hopson 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.
Hopson manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Hopson is in trouble now - Araujo has advanced to mount!
Hopson tries to reverse the position but Araujo maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araujo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hopson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Araujo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson tries to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jonathas Araujo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hopson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Araujo.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and Hopson counters with a stiff right hand.
Araujo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Hopson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Araujo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hopson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson pulls Araujo in close to his closed guard and prevents Araujo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Araujo is looking to advance position but Hopson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Araujo is in a horrible position here. Hopson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Araujo tries to hold on but Hopson pushes him away.
Hopson trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Hopson controlling the position easily from mount.
Hopson is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Hopson cracks Araujo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hopson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hopson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Jesse-James Hopson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Araujo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hopson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Araujo looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Hopson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Araujo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hopson is working away from the top position though.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Araujo is looking to control Hopson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson wants to free his trapped foot but Araujo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Araujo has a hand on Hopson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hopson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse-James Hopson 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#
Hopson scores with a nice right hand.
Araujo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Hopson misses the target.
Araujo shoots in and drives through. Hopson sprawls well.
Araujo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Hopson sprawls well.
Araujo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Araujo is defended easily by Hopson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathas Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo throws an off balance right hand
and Araujo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopson but Hopson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopson throws a looping overhand right but Araujo ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Araujo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopson scores with a shot to the body.
Hopson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hopson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Araujo momentarily.
Araujo throws a hook but Hopson avoids it easily.
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hopson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopson lands a nice hook to Araujo's body. Araujo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hopson lands a nice shot to the body.
Araujo walks into a jab.
Hopson cracks Araujo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hopson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Hopson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jesse-James Hopson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Araujo throws a hook to the side of Hopson's head but Hopson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt - Hopson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Hopson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Hopson dives in and scores a takedown into Araujo's guard.
Hopson landing with the ground and pound.
Hopson postures up and lands a big shot to Araujo's brow.
Hopson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Hopson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hopson is continuing to stall.
Hopson tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hopson leaves Araujo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
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 tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopson defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Hopson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Hopson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hopson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopson looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse-James Hopson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopson 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse-James Hopson!
Jesse-James Hopson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF Fight Night 20
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Araujo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Araujo lands in his opponent's guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Arnolds is trying to push Araujo off with his feet but Araujo grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Arnolds's ankles and Arnolds is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Jonathas Araujo!
After winning the bout, Jonathas Araujo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Alan Arnolds had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: NYF 46: Traumen vs Garcia
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##CL#
Araujo gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
Araujo wants to break free but Peterson has control.
Peterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Araujo.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peterson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Jonathas Araujo has been cut.
Peterson lands an elbow that stopped Araujo in his tracks for a moment.
Peterson lands a damaging elbow.
Araujo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peterson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Araujo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Araujo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Peterson regains guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araujo is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Araujo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Araujo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peterson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Araujo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peterson being controlled here momentarily.
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. #REVB#
Peterson gets full guard.#SUB2#
Araujo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Peterson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Peterson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Peterson! #REVR#
Peterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working. #T3#
Peterson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Araujo's legs.
Araujo seems a little lost for a moment, as Peterson dominates the positioning.
Peterson continues to stall.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Peterson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Araujo! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Araujo is squirming around, avoiding Peterson's attempts to control the action.
Araujo wants to control but Peterson is having none of it.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson avoids the attempt from Araujo to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Peterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathas Araujo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peterson quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Peterson is defending well.
Peterson trying to control here. #SUB#
Peterson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peterson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Araujo avoids the attempt from Peterson to control.
Araujo tries to take Peterson's back but instead Peterson uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Peterson looking for submissions off his back.
Peterson trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Araujo is trying to control the action in half guard but Peterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peterson is in trouble now - Araujo has advanced to mount!
Araujo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peterson is looking to escape.
Araujo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Peterson is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Araujo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Peterson turns into him and now he's in Araujo's guard.
Araujo pulls Peterson in close to his closed guard and prevents Peterson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Peterson wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Araujo wants to sweep here but Peterson controlling him for the moment.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Araujo is controlling Peterson's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathas Araujo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonathas Araujo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson tries to clinch there but Araujo circles away. #CL#
Peterson moves into range and clinches up with Araujo.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Araujo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Araujo's brow.
Araujo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
Peterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Araujo takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with an elbow over the top.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peterson.
Casey Peterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Peterson cracks Araujo with a nice body shot.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike.
Araujo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Casey Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathas Araujo.
No luck for Araujo with that takedown attempt.
Casey Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson tries to clinch but Araujo is having none of it.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
Peterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Araujo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Araujo shoots for a double leg takedown but Peterson sprawls well. He's pushed Araujo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Araujo dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Araujo's head and hops out.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Araujo moves forwards but Peterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peterson to the ground. Peterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Araujo against the cage.
Peterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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 blocks an elbow strike.
Araujo avoids a wild elbow strike from Peterson.
Peterson lands an elbow that stopped Araujo in his tracks for a moment.
Peterson stops a takedown attempt from Araujo.
Araujo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Peterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Araujo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Peterson.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Peterson manages to get underhooks.
Peterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Araujo's elbow.
Peterson misses with an elbow strike.
Peterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peterson throws an elbow but misses.
Peterson misses with an elbow over the top.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Peterson misses with an elbow strike.
Peterson misses with an elbow over the top.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Araujo's brow.
Peterson lands an elbow inside that Araujo shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peterson.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Araujo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Araujo wants to free his trapped foot but Peterson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peterson trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Casey Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peterson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Peterson!

Event: SPFT #7
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
Yamamoto tries to clinch up.
Araujo misses with a two punch combination.
Araujo shoots in but no luck this time.
Araujo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYamamoto.
Araujo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Araujo swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Araujo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Araujo keeps it at a distance.
Araujo keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Araujo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Araujo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Araujo swinging wildly here.
Araujo thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Araujo tries to keep at a distance but Yamamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Araujo shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Jonathas Araujo has been cut.#T2#
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Araujo blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Araujo takes an elbow to the temple.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto presses Araujo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Araujo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Araujo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Araujo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Yamamoto - that landed with a thud.
Araujo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yamamoto prevents it.
Araujo blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Araujo avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Araujo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yamamoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathas Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Araujo shrugs off.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Araujo in his tracks for a moment.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Araujo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Araujo avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Araujo shrugs off. #CUT2#Jonathas Araujo's cut is getting worse.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yamamoto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Araujo blocks the elbow strike.
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!
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Araujo's brow.
Araujo avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Araujo's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yamamoto. #CUT2#Jonathas Araujo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Araujo blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Araujo in his tracks for a moment.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Araujo blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio Yamamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathas Araujo's cut.
That's time! Araujo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Araujo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Araujo swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Yamamoto. No joy for Araujo on that attempt.
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Araujo.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Araujo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Araujo throwing a counter right hand but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Araujo swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch but Araujo is avoiding it.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Araujo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Araujo missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Araujo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamamoto stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathas Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Araujo moves out of range.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Araujo circles away and keeps his distance.
Araujo throws a big counter combination but Yamamoto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Yamamoto rushes Araujo and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Araujo in his tracks for a moment.
Araujo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yamamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Araujo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamamoto sprawls well. Yamamoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
Araujo fails with the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a solid body kick. #T2##CL2#
Yamamoto instigates a clinch.
Araujo wants to take the fight to the mat but Yamamoto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Araujo avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Araujo blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Araujo prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Rogerio Yamamoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Araujo goes for a takedown attempt but Yamamoto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a thumping low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Araujo throws out the jab.
Yamamoto thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Yamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Araujo throws a right hand that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Araujo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Araujo blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Jonathas Araujo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamamoto has Araujo pressed against the cage, preventing Araujo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Araujo 's eye.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jonathas Araujo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rogerio Yamamoto!
Rogerio Yamamoto very nearly forgot to thank NARCOS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SPFT #3
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Araujo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yelisey 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. #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!
Yelisey prevents Araujo from moving into mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yelisey can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Araujo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Yelisey looks calm but he's in trouble here. Araujo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Yelisey is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Araujo lets go of the hold and Yelisey can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathas Araujo!
Jonathas Araujo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPFT #1
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Soto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Araujo throws out the jab.
Soto wants to counter with a clinch but Araujo pushes him away.#CL2#
Soto has closed the distance and engaged Araujo in a clinch.
Araujo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soto gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Soto drags the fight down to the ground.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Araujo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araujo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Soto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Soto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Soto from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Araujo trying to keep a closed guard but Soto is proving a slippery customer.
Araujo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Araujo pulls Soto in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Soto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Araujo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Soto, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Araujo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soto is trying to control Araujo's posture but Araujo avoids it. #SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Araujo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Soto is avoiding damage well.
Soto is looking to regain half guard here but Araujo keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Soto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Araujo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Araujo prevents Soto from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Araujo wants to finish this one by submission but Soto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Araujo. #SUB#
Araujo goes for an armbar but Soto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Soto.
Soto trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soto 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! #REVR#
Soto is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Araujo swings around for an armbar but Soto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Araujo's guard.
Araujo wants to sweep here but Soto controlling him for the moment.
Araujo working a defensive guard here.
Soto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Soto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Araujo dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Soto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araujo is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Soto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Araujo stacks Soto 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!#SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jonathas Araujo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Araujo scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soto quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Soto is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo. #SUB2#
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Soto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Araujo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Araujo!#T1##SUB#
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soto keeps working.
Araujo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Soto!
Araujo throwing strikes here but Soto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB#
Araujo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Soto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Soto and Araujo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Soto is defending well. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Soto is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Soto is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Soto is defending well.
Araujo works to advance to full mount. Soto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Soto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soto tries to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.
Araujo trying to control but Soto is having none of it.
Araujo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soto can do to turn this around?
Araujo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Soto is in real trouble.
Jonathas Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Soto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Araujo looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Araujo looking to break Soto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Soto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Araujo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Araujo is trying to stick to Soto's back but Soto is turning into Araujo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Araujo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soto.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soto wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Araujo looking for a sweep. Not yet Araujo, not yet. #T4#
Soto looking to pass the guard.
Araujo pulls Soto in to control the position.
Soto stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo is looking to regain half guard here but Soto keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Soto tries for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathas Araujo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Araujo throws out a loose jab but Soto uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Soto closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Soto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Soto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Araujo defends it easily.#SUB#
Araujo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Araujo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Araujo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Soto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soto wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy. #T1#
Soto won't allow Araujo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soto sees it coming and defends easily.
Araujo is pressing down on Soto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soto is holding on for now.
Soto trying to control but Araujo postures up. #SUB2#
Soto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soto defends it well.
Araujo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rafael Soto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Araujo fails to advance to Soto's back.
Araujo controlling the position easily from mount.
Araujo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Araujo tightening his grip on Soto, looking for the choke.
Soto wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Araujo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T3#
Araujo struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Soto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Soto showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for the choke from the back position but Soto is controlling his hands well.
Soto can't escape the position. #SUB#
Soto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Araujo's arms. #SUB#
Araujo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4##SUB#
Araujo is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #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, Soto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Soto is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Soto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Soto tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Araujo looking to break Soto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Soto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Araujo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathas Araujo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Araujo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathas Araujo!
Our winner, Jonathas Araujo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jab from Araujo.#TD#
Inday drives through with a takedown into guard.
Inday won't allow Araujo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Araujo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Inday is defending well. Araujo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Inday has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Araujo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathas Araujo!
A victorious Jonathas Araujo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SSG Thanksgiving
Date: Nov 27, 2022

166 cm
19 yrs
140 lbs

192 cm
18 yrs
214 lbs

Araujo

Azhur

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Jonathas Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maksim Azhur!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Araujo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Azhur is working for takedown but Araujo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Azhur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Araujo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Azhur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Araujo is defending well.
Jonathas Araujo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Azhur.#TD#
Araujo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Azhur preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azhur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Azhur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Azhur defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Azhur frees his head nicely. Oh but Araujo has switched to an armbar! Azhur is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

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

Event: Stepping Stone 63
Date: Nov 06, 2022

181 cm
21 yrs
162 lbs

166 cm
18 yrs
140 lbs

Barnes

Araujo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and pushes Araujo back into the cage.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Araujo jumps into guard, dragging Barnes to the mat.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Araujo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (0) vs (4) Araujo
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.
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Araujo mounts Barnes! Really nice guard pass there! #T1#
Araujo is trying to control here but Barnes has managed to regain half guard.
Barnes trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
Araujo is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Araujo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (7) Araujo#T2#
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Barnes tries to buck Araujo off but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Araujo 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 working away.#T4#
Araujo wants to take a breather but Barnes manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Araujo. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Araujo pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Barnes trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Barnes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well. #T6#
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Araujo is proving a slippery customer.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T7#
Araujo is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Araujo is now in half guard.
Araujo is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here. #T8#
Araujo prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Araujo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Araujo trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is looking to improve his position. #T9#
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
Araujo stalling.
Araujo wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T10#
Araujo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Araujo is looking to stall here but Barnes recovers full guard.
Barnes has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily. #T11#
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Araujo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12##SUB#
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily. #T13#
Barnes trying to control the position. #SUB#
Barnes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Araujo escapes and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (10) Araujo#SUB2#
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Barnes.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (10) Araujo
Araujo tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.#T14#
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
I wouldn't like to be where Araujo is right now.
Barnes trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Araujo is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
Barnes working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Araujo wins on points by 10 to 4.

Event: Stepping Stone 58
Date: Oct 30, 2022

166 cm
18 yrs
140 lbs

206 cm
23 yrs
270 lbs

Araujo

Island

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Jonathas Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Island shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Araujo sets himself, and Island steps forward looking for the clinch! Araujo avoids it this time.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Araujo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Island gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Island has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathas Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Island gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Island
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Island got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Island has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Island 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. #T1#
Island trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo has his hands on Island's head, controlling the position.
Araujo working a defensive guard but Island manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (5) Island
Araujo wants to control but Island postures up.
The referee asks Island politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Island prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
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) Island
Araujo is taking a breather. Island 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 prevents Island from improving his position.#SUB#
Araujo is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Island as he works his way to full guard. #SUB2#
Island throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Island keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Island pulls Araujo in to control the position.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Island has Araujo pulled in close to control his posture.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
Araujo 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. #T4##SUB2#
Island looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Island has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Araujo 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 Island.
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (5) vs (5) Island
Island tries to buck Araujo off but Araujo is having none of it.#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!
Araujo trying to control the position but Island is working away. #T5#
Island is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Island is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Island's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Araujo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Island manages to get back to half guard.
Island desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Araujo is working for an americana but Island has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Araujo was thinking about the submission.
Island looking to control. #T7#
Araujo wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
Island being controlled here, momentarily.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Island is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Island seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Island keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Island is retaining full guard.
Araujo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Island looking for a guillotine here but Araujo defends easily. #T9#
Araujo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Island keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Araujo passes into half guard.
Island preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T10##SUB#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Island doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
Island slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Island seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Araujo advances to half guard.
Island is staying active underneath Araujo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Island has managed to free his arm - good work.
Island trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T12##SUB2#
Island actively working from the bottom here.
Island tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg.
Araujo is trying to control the action in half guard but Island is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Island has his hands clasped together around Araujo's back. He's all about the action.#T13#
Araujo works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (8) vs (5) Island
Island is squirming around, avoiding Araujo's attempts to control the action.
Araujo prevents Island from getting the reversal.
Island is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Araujo trying to control but Island is having none of it. #T14#
Island regains half guard.
Araujo wants to take a breather but Island is having none of it.
Araujo is really struggling to control Island but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Island is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
Island tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Araujo takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.

Event: Stepping Stone 52
Date: Oct 23, 2022

166 cm
18 yrs
140 lbs

185 cm
18 yrs
194 lbs

Araujo

Carlier

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Jonathas Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tuur Carlier!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Carlier has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Araujo pulls guard.
Araujo pulls Carlier in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlier from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Carlier 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. Carlier is looking to defend but Araujo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carlier! Araujo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carlier taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonathas Araujo!

Event: Stepping Stone 44
Date: Oct 09, 2022

180 cm
25 yrs
179 lbs

166 cm
18 yrs
140 lbs

Chudwell

Araujo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tristan Chudwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Araujo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chudwell!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chudwell (0) vs (4) Araujo
A lull in the action here.
Chudwell is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Araujo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chudwell gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chudwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Chudwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Araujo controlling the action here.
Chudwell trying to control here.
Chudwell wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Chudwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chudwell is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araujo works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chudwell (0) vs (7) Araujo
Chudwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Araujo content just to control the position here.
Araujo avoids the attempt from Chudwell to control.
Chudwell is squirming around, avoiding Araujo's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Chudwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Araujo controlling from the full mount.
Araujo avoids the attempt from Chudwell to control.
Chudwell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chudwell is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chudwell is trying to control but Araujo passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chudwell (0) vs (10) Araujo
Chudwell is trying to control Araujo's posture but Araujo avoids it. #T4#
Araujo trying to control the position but Chudwell is working away.
Araujo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chudwell's legs.
Araujo controls the position from side control.
Chudwell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chudwell manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Araujo is trying to control the action in half guard but Chudwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Araujo slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Chudwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo stalling away here and it's allowed Chudwell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chudwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chudwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chudwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Chudwell is retaining full guard.
Chudwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araujo advances to half guard.
Araujo is thwarting Chudwell's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Araujo is keen to just control but Chudwell is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Chudwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chudwell is staying active underneath Araujo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chudwell manages to get to full guard.
Chudwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chudwell (2) vs (10) Araujo#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Araujo wants to improve his position but instead Chudwell has moved into half guard. #T8#
Araujo is controlling Chudwell's trapped leg to prevent Chudwell from advancing to side control.
Chudwell wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Chudwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araujo trying to control but Chudwell postures up.
Araujo is not content to let Chudwell control the position.
Chudwell is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T9#
Araujo trying to control the position.
Chudwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chudwell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Araujo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chudwell 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: Chudwell (5) vs (10) Araujo
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
Chudwell is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Chudwell trying to control the position but Araujo is working away. #T11#
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Chudwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Araujo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Chudwell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Araujo struggling a bit here.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Araujo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chudwell off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chudwell (5) vs (14) Araujo
Araujo struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Araujo has got his arm under Chudwell's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Chudwell has spun round into Araujo's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chudwell (7) vs (14) Araujo
Chudwell wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #SUB#
Chudwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chudwell wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #T13#
Chudwell stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chudwell (10) vs (14) Araujo
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chudwell advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Chudwell (12) vs (14) Araujo#SUB#
Chudwell goes for an armbar but Araujo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Araujo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chudwell (12) vs (16) Araujo#T14#
Araujo advances to half guard.
Araujo trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo wants to pass to mount but Chudwell is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Araujo wins on points by 16 to 12.

Event: Stepping Stone 41
Date: Oct 02, 2022

190 cm
18 yrs
299 lbs

166 cm
18 yrs
140 lbs

Waterman

Araujo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Waterman tries to keep at a distance but Araujo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Waterman jumps guard but Araujo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Waterman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Araujo pulls guard.
Waterman won't allow Araujo to sweep him here.
Araujo is trying to keep Waterman in close.
Waterman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck.
Waterman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Waterman passes Araujo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Waterman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Araujo trying to control but Waterman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Waterman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well.
Waterman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araujo is looking to control Waterman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?
Waterman wants to pass the guard but Araujo is defending well.
Waterman 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.
Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (3) vs (0) Araujo#SUB#
Waterman quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Waterman but it's paid off an Araujo is forced to tap! Nice work by Waterman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Waterman!
Our winner, Henry Waterman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Stepping Stone 37
Date: Sep 25, 2022

185 cm
25 yrs
178 lbs

166 cm
18 yrs
140 lbs

Cahute

Araujo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute drives through with a takedown into Araujo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo is trying to control the position but Cahute postures up.
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Cahute forces his way into half guard.
Araujo trying to control but Cahute postures up. #SUB#
Cahute is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cahute is working for a kimura but Araujo is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Cahute is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Araujo sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Cahute trying to advance position but Araujo counters by regaining guard.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass.
Cahute is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Cahute drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Araujo dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Araujo
Cahute has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Araujo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cahute working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Araujo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Araujo wants to pass to mount but Cahute is defending the position.
Cahute trying to control here.
Cahute is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Cahute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cahute sees it coming and defends easily.
Cahute is pressing down on Araujo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cahute pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage.
Araujo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (2) vs (5) Araujo
Cahute tries to bench press Araujo off him but Araujo keeps the position.
Araujo wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Cahute is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Araujo trying to control the position but Cahute is working away.
Cahute manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (5) Araujo
Cahute will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araujo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
Araujo is trying to keep Cahute in close. #SUB2#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cahute can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cahute thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.#T5#
Cahute looking to sit in guard and control but Araujo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (7) Araujo
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Araujo 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.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo is stalling in the full guard.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Araujo preventing the sweep.
Araujo looking to sit in guard and control but Cahute gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (6) vs (7) Araujo
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Cahute postures up. #SUB#
Cahute 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!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (6) vs (11) Araujo
Cahute wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Araujo takes a little break here. Cahute wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cahute tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7##SUB2#
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cahute is looking to regain half guard here but Araujo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Araujo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Araujo controlling the position from side mount.
Cahute tries to buck Araujo off but Araujo is having none of it.#T8#
Araujo is staying tight to Cahute's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cahute sneaks back into half guard.
Cahute is staying active underneath Araujo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cahute controlling the position for now.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working.
Araujo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Cahute has his hands clasped together around Araujo's back. He's all about the action.
Araujo is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.#T10##SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo trying to control from half guard but Cahute is working away.
Araujo is controlling the pace.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Cahute trying to control here.
Araujo controlling the action here.#T11#
Cahute regains full guard. Nicely done.
Araujo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo won't allow Cahute to sweep him here.
Cahute seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Araujo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cahute is pulling down on Araujo's head. It's preventing any offense from Araujo, at least for the moment.#T12#
Cahute 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.
Araujo controlling from the top position.
Cahute looking to control.
Araujo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T13#
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cahute 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.
Cahute is breathing heavily.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard.
Cahute can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Araujo controls the pace.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Cahute is keeping the position.
Cahute controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Cahute 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.#T14#
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute seems keen to control Araujo's posture.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position.
Cahute 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Araujo wins on points by 11 to 6.

Event: Stepping Stone 32
Date: Sep 18, 2022

189 cm
20 yrs
225 lbs

166 cm
18 yrs
140 lbs

Gerbandi

Araujo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Araujo fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Gerbandi gets a clinch. #TD2#
Araujo has clasped his hands together around Gerbandi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (4) Araujo
Araujo tries to move to full mount but Gerbandi actually manages to regain half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerbandi avoid being mounted?
Gerbandi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but Gerbandi defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Araujo in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is just content to waste time from the top position. Gerbandi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gerbandi managing to control the position.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gerbandi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (4) Araujo#T2##SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Gerbandi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Araujo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gerbandi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Araujo pulls down on the head and he's put Gerbandi to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonathas Araujo!

Event: Stepping Stone 31
Date: Sep 11, 2022

166 cm
18 yrs
140 lbs

183 cm
18 yrs
170 lbs

Araujo

Peyton

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Peyton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peyton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Araujo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Peyton takes the fight into the clinch.
Araujo is pressed up against the cage. Peyton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Araujo down to the mat. Araujo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peyton quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard.
Peyton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peyton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Peyton keeps moving.
Araujo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Peyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araujo is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Peyton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peyton's guard.
Araujo trying to control the pace.
Peyton wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
Peyton is in trouble now - Araujo has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (5) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton tries to hold on but Araujo postures up.#SUB#
Araujo looking to secure an arm triangle but Peyton defends it well.
Peyton tries to lock up and control but Araujo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Araujo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Araujo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Peyton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Peyton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Peyton wants to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.
Araujo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peyton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Araujo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peyton is looking to escape. #T3#
Peyton regains half guard.
Araujo controlling the action here.
Araujo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Araujo prevents Peyton from improving his position.
Peyton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.
Araujo moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (8) vs (0) Peyton#T4#
Araujo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo working away.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peyton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peyton being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Araujo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5#
Peyton is not content to let Araujo control the position.
Araujo advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Araujo (10) vs (0) Peyton
Araujo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Araujo controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Araujo avoids the attempt from Peyton to control.
Araujo controlling the position easily from mount.
Araujo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Peyton is holding on tight.
Peyton tries to reverse the position but Araujo maintains control.
Peyton is trying to reverse the position but instead Araujo has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Araujo (13) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Araujo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7##SUB#
Araujo looking for a guillotine from mount but Peyton is having none of it.
Peyton is trying desperately to improve position.
Peyton tries to hold on but Araujo postures up.
Peyton is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Araujo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Araujo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T8#
Araujo prevents Peyton from getting the reversal.
Araujo controlling from the full mount.
Peyton is trying desperately to improve position.
Araujo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Araujo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Peyton is surviving well by controlling Araujo's body position as best he can.
Araujo wants to take his opponent's back but Peyton doesn't allow it. #T9#
Peyton is looking to get to half guard.
Araujo controlling from the full mount.
Peyton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peyton wants to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Araujo (16) vs (0) Peyton
Araujo keeps control of the position easily here as Peyton tries to buck him off. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Peyton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Peyton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Araujo controlling well, preventing Peyton from escaping the position. #SUB#
Araujo working for a choke but Peyton is defending well.
Peyton tries to roll but Araujo sticks to his back. #SUB#
Peyton 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 Araujo gets his way! #T11##SUB#
Araujo is persistently looking for the submission but Peyton is defending it well. #SUB#
Peyton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Araujo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Peyton.#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, Peyton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Araujo looking to break Peyton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Peyton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Araujo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T12#
Peyton is keeping busy.
Peyton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Peyton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Peyton tries to improve his position but instead Araujo has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Araujo (19) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton tries to escape the position.
Peyton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Peyton looks winded!#SUB#
Araujo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Peyton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T13#
Peyton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Araujo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Araujo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Araujo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Peyton is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Araujo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathas Araujo!

Event: Stepping Stone 26
Date: Sep 04, 2022

166 cm
18 yrs
140 lbs

180 cm
21 yrs
180 lbs

Araujo

Gaul

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Araujo moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Gaul has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Araujo regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo being controlled here, momentarily.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gaul content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Araujo has locked up a guillotine! Araujo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gaul is holding on here and Araujo must be using up a lot of energy. Gaul has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Araujo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonathas Araujo!

Event: Stepping Stone 24
Date: Aug 28, 2022

176 cm
18 yrs
147 lbs

166 cm
18 yrs
140 lbs

Hartwell

Araujo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Araujo gets a clinch. #TD2#
Araujo successfully pulls guard.
Hartwell trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo is pulling down on Hartwell's head to control his posture.
Hartwell looking to sit in guard and control but Araujo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (0) vs (2) Araujo
Hartwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
Araujo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Hartwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
Hartwell being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hartwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Hartwell trying to keep a closed guard but Araujo is proving a slippery customer.
Hartwell being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hartwell looking for subs off his back but Araujo has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Araujo in particular looking to stall.
Araujo moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (5) Araujo
Araujo controls the position.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hartwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Araujo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hartwell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hartwell prevents Araujo from moving into mount.
Araujo is trying to move to mount but Hartwell reverses beautifully and ends up in Araujo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (5) Araujo
Hartwell controlling from the top position.
Hartwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hartwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Araujo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (7) Araujo
Araujo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Araujo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (10) Araujo
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartwell keeps working. #T6#
Hartwell tries to bench press Araujo off him but Araujo keeps the position.
Hartwell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Araujo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hartwell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hartwell trying to control the position.
Araujo stays in close to Hartwell's body and controls the position.
Hartwell keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass. #T7#
Araujo won't allow Hartwell to sweep him here.
Araujo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Hartwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araujo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Hartwell 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.#T8##SUB2#
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Hartwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hartwell manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Hartwell's guard. #SUB#
Hartwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Araujo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Araujo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hartwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (4) vs (10) Araujo
Hartwell trying to advance position but Araujo counters by regaining guard.
Hartwell pushes down on Araujo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Hartwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araujo.#SUB2#
Araujo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hartwell has his hands clasped together but Araujo extends and breaks Hartwell's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Araujo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathas Araujo!

Event: Stepping Stone 22
Date: Aug 21, 2022

166 cm
18 yrs
140 lbs

178 cm
18 yrs
165 lbs

Araujo

Lake

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cole Lake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lake rushes Araujo and presses him up against the cage.
Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Lake lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Lake
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.
Lake wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lake has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Araujo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lake is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Araujo pulls down on the head and he's put Lake to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonathas Araujo!

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