Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 204
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Araujo pushes Lindholm up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindholm.
Lindholm tries a body shot but Araujo blocks it.
Lindholm lands a left hand.
Lindholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Araujo managing to block the knees to the body from Lindholm. #TD2#
Araujo jumps guard. #SUB2#
Araujo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lindholm escapes and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Araujo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Araujo struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo gets back to half guard.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Lindholm is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
Araujo is not content to let Lindholm control the position.#SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Lindholm has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lindholm pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Araujo trying to hold on to Lindholm's head to control him but Lindholm postures up.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Lindholm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Lindholm prevents Araujo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Araujo looking for subs from the bottom but Lindholm mounts him!
Araujo is looking to improve his position but Lindholm isn't that keen on the idea.
Lindholm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Araujo gets back to half guard.
Araujo wants to control but Lindholm is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Lindholm trying to control the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo wants to get back to full guard but Lindholm has mounted him!
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 Olli Lindholm will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Araujo pushes Lindholm up against the cage in a clinch.
Lindholm blocks an uppercut.
Lindholm has a couple of punches blocked by Araujo.
Lindholm crunches a lovely knee into Araujo's ribcage.
Lindholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lindholm gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.
A short right from Lindholm on the inside.
Araujo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Lindholm.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Araujo misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Araujo pulls guard. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a triangle here but Lindholm uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araujo is looking to regain half guard here but Lindholm keeps moving and retains side control.
Lindholm is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Araujo's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Araujo manages to get back to half guard.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lindholm pulls his head out easily.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Lindholm seems content to control.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
Araujo is trying to control but Lindholm passes into side control! #T2##SU#
Lindholm decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Araujo wants to clinch up but Lindholm keeps it at a distance.
Lindholm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Araujo on the side of the head.
Araujo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lindholm is fending him off so far but Araujo persists. Nope, Lindholm circles away and we're back to standing.
Lindholm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Olli Lindholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindholm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Lindholm lands with a big right hook that stumbles Araujo - he's out on his feet here! Lindholm follows up with another monster hook that separates Araujo from consciousness! Araujo falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Lindholm stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Olli Lindholm!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 191
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Viking misses.
Techno Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Araujo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viking using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Araujo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Araujo fails to pull guard.
Araujo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Araujo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Araujo tries a body shot but Viking blocks it.
Araujo has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
Viking swings wildly with an uppercut but Araujo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Viking holds him up against the cage and eventually Araujo drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Araujo fails to land.
Araujo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Araujo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viking lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viking lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viking just leaning against Araujo, taking a breather. #T1#
A hook to the body from Viking.
Viking misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Viking's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Araujo pulls Viking into guard.
Viking wanted to stand there but Araujo had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Viking decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Viking misses with a low kick.
Viking lands a really nice looking cross but Araujo seems unphased.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viking sprawls well. Viking wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Araujo slips a straight right by Viking.
Viking is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo. #KD2#
Viking waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Araujo. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Araujo to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#Araujo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viking's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Araujo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viking is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viking can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viking wanted to stand there but Araujo had control of the position.
Viking 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. #SUB#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Viking got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viking has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Viking is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Araujo looking for a sweep. Not yet Araujo, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Viking tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Viking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viking misses with a hook. Araujo ducked under it nicely.
Araujo ducks under a wild hook from Viking.
Araujo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viking swivels and escapes.
Araujo moves out of range of the strikes.
Araujo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Techno Viking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viking.
Araujo blocks a jab.
Viking throws out a powerful jab.
Araujo looks to clinch
and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Araujo moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Araujo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Viking's half guard.#SUB#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Techno Viking dominated that round.
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##CL#
Araujo drives through and clinches with Viking against the cage.
Viking'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.
Viking goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Araujo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Viking has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Viking fails to land.
Viking working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Viking forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Viking working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Araujo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viking lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viking lands with a light punch inside.
Viking tries to land a knee to the head but Araujo blocks with his arms.
Araujo misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Araujo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Araujo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viking throws a knee to the head but misses.
Araujo seems to have got his legs back now.
Viking throws a knee to the head but misses.
Araujo lands a left hand.
Viking working aggressively here.
Araujo is trying to break the clinch but Viking is controlling him.
Araujo digs a right hand into Viking's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viking's gas tank.
Araujo misses with some punches.
Araujo misses with a punch on the inside.
Viking lands a hook that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Viking lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Araujo lands with a light punch inside.
Araujo wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Araujo.
Araujo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viking backwards.
Araujo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Viking. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viking stalling in the clinch.
Viking misses with some punches.
Viking has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viking slowing the pace effectively.
Viking misses with some punches.
Viking lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Araujo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Araujo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viking is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Viking lands with a left to the head.
Viking taking a breather.
Araujo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Viking is keeping busy.#TD#
Araujo pulls guard. #T3#
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Viking controls the pace.#SU2#
Viking gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Viking missing with a left hand there. Araujo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Viking defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Viking into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Viking releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Araujo blocking some punches.
Viking lands a hook that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Araujo blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Viking.
Viking slows down the pace here.
Viking throws a punch but it's blocked by Araujo.
Viking is stalling here.
Viking scores with a knee to the head.
Viking has a couple of punches blocked by Araujo. #T4#
Viking lands a right hand that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Araujo takes a shot to the head.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Viking holds him up against the cage and eventually Araujo drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Araujo manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Araujo looking for subs off his back but Viking has passed one foot through into half guard.
Viking is taking a breather. Araujo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU2#
Viking stands up from half guard.
Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viking's waist but Viking gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side.
Araujo walks straight into a right hand from Viking - that's dropped him! Viking jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Araujo from any more punishment! Araujo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Techno Viking!
Our winner, Techno Viking, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 182
Date: Sep 14, 2022

#R1#
Haden keeps the fight on the outside.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Haden leaves Araujo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Araujo is defended easily by Haden.
ZaDarius Haden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Araujo slips the punch.
Haden throws a hook but Araujo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Araujo enables Haden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Araujo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Haden defends easily. #SUB2#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Araujo has an active guard here but Haden has managed to pass into half guard.
Haden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haden wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Araujo tries to roll over but Haden keeps him under control.
Haden is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it.
Araujo is staying active underneath Haden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Haden is controlling well.
Haden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Haden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Araujo defending well though. #T3#
Haden is nestled in close to Araujo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away.
Araujo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Haden is very close to passing his half guard.
Haden prevents Araujo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Haden moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Araujo.#T4#
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Haden grinds an elbow into Araujo's temple.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haden is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Araujo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Haden is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Haden moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Araujo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Haden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo is staying active underneath Haden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haden controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is not content to let Haden control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Araujo!
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Haden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Haden dominating with strikes here.
Araujo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Haden working a defensive guard but Araujo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Haden is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gunner's School of Combat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Haden stops Araujo from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haden is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Haden throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so. #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!
Haden can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo wants to control for a moment but Haden uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Araujo trying to control from half guard but Haden is working away.
Haden wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy. #T3#
Haden gets full guard.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Haden wants to sweep but no luck.
Haden keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haden misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Araujo counters with a shoot takedown. Haden fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Araujo is looking to advance position but Haden has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Araujo is desperately trying to improve his position but Haden has a good base and remains in mount.
Haden controlling the pace for now.
Haden trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Haden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haden wants it to stay on the feet.
Araujo tries to clinch but Haden is having none of it.
Haden throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Araujo counters with a takedown into side control.
Haden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haden is not content to let Araujo control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo swings around for an armbar but Haden sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Araujo's guard.#T1#
Haden wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haden won't allow Araujo to sweep him here.
Haden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haden works over Araujo with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Araujo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Haden 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.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Haden lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Araujo down.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
Araujo regains half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haden pulls his head out easily.
Haden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Haden here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Haden controlling the action here.
Haden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Well, if Haden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haden pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Haden is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
Araujo tries to roll over but Haden keeps him under control.#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.#SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haden works his way into side control.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Araujo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Haden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Haden jumps into side control!

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 ZaDarius Haden.
Well Haden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
After the big win, ZaDarius Haden made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 168
Date: Aug 08, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Araujo forces Chontamenti back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Araujo.
A head punch on the inside from Chontamenti fails to land.
Chontamenti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Araujo has a couple of punches blocked by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Chontamenti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Chontamenti throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Araujo stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Chontamenti follows into mount! #CUT#It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.
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 seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chontamenti trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Chontamenti is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Araujo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Araujo is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Chontamenti avoids the attempt from Araujo to control.
Araujo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Araujo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Araujo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Chontamenti 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.
Chontamenti keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Chontamenti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araujo looking to sit in guard and control but Chontamenti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chontamenti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chontamenti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Chontamenti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chontamenti has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Araujo wants to control but Chontamenti passes easily into half guard.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Chontamenti is controlling well.
Araujo has a hand on Chontamenti's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chontamenti takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Chontamenti working for a guillotine from mount but Araujo is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Araujo is looking to improve his position but Chontamenti isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Chontamenti looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chontamenti trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo is working to get back to half guard.
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.
Araujo has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Chontamenti's lack of action. #T4##SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chontamenti pulls his head out easily.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Chontamenti has control of the leg.
Araujo wants to control but Chontamenti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Araujo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Chontamenti. Oh but Araujo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Chontamenti goes limp - he's gone! Araujo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Araujo!

Event: CFC 497: Mataitai v Chestner
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Southall tries to sprawl but Araujo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Southall trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Araujo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Southall lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. #SUB2#
Araujo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Southall could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Araujo has cracked it and Southall is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Araujo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Araujo!

Event: CFC 488: Chestner v Tsuruta
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Araujo shoots for a double leg takedown but Valno sprawls well. He's pushed Araujo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Araujo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Valno kicks Araujo off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Araujo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Valno sneaks out the side door and pushes Araujo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valno misses with an uppercut. Araujo saw that one coming.
Valno wants to slow Araujo down by chopping away at his legs.
Araujo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valno.
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valno throws a push kick but Araujo slaps the foot to one side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Valno.#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 Valno!#SUB2#
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valno is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
The ground and pound from Araujo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Araujo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Valno works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Valno is defending well. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valno defends it well.
Araujo trying to control from Valno's half guard. Valno has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Valno keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo is pushing down on Valno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Valno is fighting to maintain full guard but Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Valno is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Araujo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Valno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage.
Valno controlling the position for now.
Araujo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Valno! #T3#
Araujo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Araujo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Valno is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Valno and Araujo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valno has escaped the position, nice work there. #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 swings around for an armbar but Valno sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Araujo's guard.
Valno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Araujo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Valno uses it to pass to side control.
Valno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araujo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Valno avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valno is aware though and is defending well.
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 Nethyn Valno will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Valno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Araujo under the eye.
Valno misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot lands for Valno.
Valno throws a nice outside leg kick.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valno but Valno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valno as he avoids it easily.
Valno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Valno.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.
Nethyn Valno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Araujo slips a straight right by Valno.
Araujo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valno.
Valno takes a swing at Araujo's ribcage but misses.
Valno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Araujo darts in looking for a takedown but Valno gets double underhooks and turns Araujo into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Araujo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Valno has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Araujo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Araujo tries to pull guard but Valno won't allow it.
Araujo fails to pull guard.
Valno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valno struggles to land a body shot inside as Araujo controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Araujo.
Araujo tries to throw a body punch but Valno avoids it by throwing Araujo back against the cage.
Araujo misses with a punch to the body.
Araujo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Araujo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valno smiles and moves away.
Valno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Araujo.
Valno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valno digs a good body shot into Araujo's ribs.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Araujo walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Araujo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valno's guard.
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!#SUB#
Valno 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there. #T2#
Valno is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Araujo pushes down on Valno's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Valno wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Araujo is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Valno as he works his way to full guard. #T3#
Araujo passes Valno's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valno sees it coming and defends easily.
Araujo is thwarting Valno's attempts to control the position.
Araujo wants to control but Valno is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Valno is defending well.
Araujo stops Valno from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valno is squirming around, avoiding Araujo's attempts to control the action.
Valno is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nethyn Valno dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Valno connects with a looping right hand.
Valno throws an overhand right that lands on Araujo's shoulder, as Araujo tries to avoid the shot.
Araujo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Valno scores with a jab to the body.
Valno looks to land a body kick but Araujo moved away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valno pinned against the cage. Valno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Araujo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Araujo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nethyn Valno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Nice defenses there by Araujo.
Valno misses with a few strikes there.
Valno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?#T1#
Valno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Araujo moves away.#TD2#
Araujo gets a double leg takedown into Valno's guard.
Valno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valno wants to get back to his feet but Araujo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valno 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.
Valno keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Araujo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valno is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Araujo, into his guard. #REVR#
Valno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Araujo's guard.
Nethyn Valno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valno defends well.#SU#
Valno gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Valno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valno.
Valno cracks Araujo with an open hand slap.
Valno misses with a wild body shot.
Valno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Araujo manages to avoid it.
Araujo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo. #T3#
Valno connects with a looping right hand.
Valno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Araujo dives in for a single leg takedown but Valno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.
Araujo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valno counters with a low kick, right behind Araujo 's knee.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Araujo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Araujo on the side of the head.
Valno jabs Araujo right on the nose. Araujo blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Araujo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valno wants to sweep here but Araujo controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Araujo with a nice head shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Araujo advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Valno has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Valno.#SU#
Valno decides to stand back up.
Araujo shoots for a double leg takedown but Valno sprawls well. He's pushed Araujo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Araujo goes for a double leg but Valno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valno continues to drive forward.
Valno misses with a hook.
Araujo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valno throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Valno misses.
Thiago Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nethyn Valno is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Valno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valno.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nethyn Valno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valno, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nethyn Valno!
Nethyn Valno thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 479: Phillips v Outlaw
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Rawse throws a right and a left that Araujo avoids nicely.
Araujo attempts a counter takedown but Rawse avoids it well and moves away.
Araujo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rawse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Araujo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rawse defends it nicely.
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rawse circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Araujo shoots in and gets a takedown into Rawse's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawse pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage.
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.#SUB#
Araujo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rawse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rawse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rawse! #REVB#
Araujo wants to control but Rawse postures up.#T1#
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard.
Rawse trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rawse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rawse scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rawse not doing much here.
Rawse trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Rawse is controlling well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawse pulls his head out easily.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rawse trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Rawse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rawse trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Rawse is trying to control the action in half guard but Araujo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Araujo taking some punishment here, with Rawse in his half guard. #T3#
Araujo wants to improve his position but Rawse is controlling well.
Rawse is trying to control. Araujo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Araujo trying to control here.
Rawse is trying to control. Araujo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rawse prevents Araujo from improving his position.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Rawse wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Rawse prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Araujo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rawse is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rawse controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rawse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Araujo dives in and grabs Rawse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rawse pushes down on Araujo's head and hops out.
Rawse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rawse wants it to stay on the feet.
Rawse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Rawse.#TD2#
Rawse shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rawse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Araujo working for a triangle but Rawse defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rawse 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 shoots in but no luck this time.
Rawse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Rawse 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.#SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rawse defends well.
Rawse advances to half guard.
Rawse with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Rawse content to control rather than advance.
Araujo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araujo.#T1#
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 looking to control.
Rawse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Rawse to get to half guard.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Rawse is controlling well.
Rawse controlling the pace.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ricky Rawse has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rawse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rawse trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Araujo has his foot on Rawse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rawse works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rawse is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Araujo pushes a forearm under Rawse's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rawse is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Araujo!

Event: CFC 474: Inarritu vs Dupree
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Araujo slips under a jab from Neves.#CL#
Neves forces Araujo back against the cage and clinches.
Araujo tries a body shot but Neves blocks it.
Neves lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Neves lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Neves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Neves connects with a nice short shot to Araujo's temple.
Neves trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Neves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Araujo!
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neves trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo can't escape the position. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Neves with the ground and pound from mount.
Neves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Neves breaks from Araujo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Neves controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo tries to hold on but Neves postures up.
Neves lands a big shot there that rocks Araujo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Araujo is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Neves controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Araujo is looking to escape.
Araujo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Araujo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Araujo working to try and regain half guard.
Neves breaks from Araujo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araujo can't escape the position.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neves wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Neves prevents Araujo from improving his position.#T3#
Neves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Neves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Araujo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Neves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Neves's back!
Araujo is trying to stick to Neves's back but Neves 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 Neves.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Neves pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Neves pushes his legs off easily.
Neves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neves wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #T4#
Neves is looking to work some ground and pound but Araujo has wrist control.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Araujo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Neves wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Neves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neves trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Neves to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo tries to roll over but Neves keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Neves dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Neves has managed to clinch.
Neves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Araujo backwards. #TD2#
Araujo decides to pull guard.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Neves from controlling successfully.
Araujo trying to keep a closed guard but Neves is proving a slippery customer.
Neves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.
Neves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Araujo working for a triangle but Neves defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Neves 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.
Neves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araujo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neves is one step ahead there.
Neves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Neves defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Neves gets to mount! Araujo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Neves pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Neves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Araujo is looking to escape.
Araujo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Araujo gets back to half guard.
Neves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Neves wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neves pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Neves wants to work for an arm triangle but Araujo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neves prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Araujo is refusing to be controlled, as Neves sits in half guard.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Neves controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neves pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.#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 wants to get back to full guard.
Bruno Neves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neves slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Neves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neves wants to free his trapped foot but Araujo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neves prevents Araujo from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Neves dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Neves misses with a body shot.
Araujo shoots in looking for a takedown but Neves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Araujo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Neves stuffs the takedown.
Neves leaves Araujo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bruno Neves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Neves connects with a single shot there.
Araujo dives in and grabs Neves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Neves pushes down on Araujo's head and hops out.#CL#
Neves gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Araujo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Araujo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Neves drives through with a takedown into guard.
Neves passes Araujo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neves moves into full mount! Araujo won't be happy about that!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neves looking to control but Araujo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Araujo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1#
Neves passes to full mount!
Araujo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Araujo throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Neves working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily. #SUB#
Neves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araujo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neves trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Araujo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Araujo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Neves looking for a guillotine here but Araujo defends easily.
Araujo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Araujo has gone for a leg lock! Neves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Araujo's guard.#REVR#
Neves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Araujo's guard.
Neves wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neves wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo is looking to control Neves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bruno Neves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neves controlling the pace.
Araujo manages to get to full guard.
Neves controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Neves's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Neves tries to pass.
Neves trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neves defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neves trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Neves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Neves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Neves!
Bruno Neves gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CFC 468: IsMore vs Araujo
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
IsMore throws a big shot that misses.
Araujo with the counter takedown but IsMore avoids it easily.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo shoots in looking for a takedown but IsMore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Araujo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and IsMore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Araujo thinking. #TD2#
Araujo shoots in and bounces IsMore off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
IsMore keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
IsMore keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but IsMore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araujo has IsMore in his guard.#REVR#
Araujo is trying to keep IsMore in close. #T1#
IsMore works over Araujo with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
IsMore 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#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Araujo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. IsMore 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IsMore advances to full mount. #T2#
IsMore controlling the pace for now.
Araujo tries to reverse the position but IsMore maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore tries to control but Araujo wriggling away.
IsMore avoids the attempt from Araujo to control.
Araujo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo regains half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
IsMore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Araujo gets full guard.#SUB2#
IsMore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, IsMore has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
IsMore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
IsMore postures up.
Araujo wants to sweep here but IsMore controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. IsMore defends it easily.#SUB2#
Araujo has an active guard here but IsMore has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Araujo is looking for a sweep. IsMore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
IsMore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but IsMore has control of the leg.
Araujo manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IsMore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

More IsMore dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around IsMore's waist but IsMore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side.
IsMore stuffs the takedown attempt from Araujo. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like IsMore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Araujo.
More IsMore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
IsMore looks to throw the jab but Araujo is out of range.
Araujo with the counter takedown but IsMore avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Araujo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? IsMore is fending him off so far but Araujo persists. Nope, IsMore circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#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 IsMore!
You can see the frustration on IsMore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Araujo swings around for an armbar but IsMore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Araujo's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. IsMore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. IsMore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from IsMore's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
IsMore pushes down on Araujo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Araujo is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
IsMore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Araujo sees it coming and defends easily.
Araujo trying to control but IsMore postures up.
IsMore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
IsMore passes to side control.
IsMore trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom. #T2#
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo is trying to control IsMore's posture but IsMore avoids it.
More IsMore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Araujo tries to buck IsMore off but IsMore is having none of it.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Araujo wants to improve his position but IsMore is controlling well.
Araujo taking some punishment here, with IsMore in his half guard.
IsMore seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T3#
IsMore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
IsMore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Araujo wants to sweep but IsMore has passed to side control!
IsMore scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
IsMore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Araujo is looking to regain half guard here but IsMore keeps moving and retains side control.
IsMore wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
IsMore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
IsMore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Araujo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IsMore lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

More IsMore dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
IsMore looks to score with a jab to the body but Araujo is just out of range.
Araujo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but IsMore avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Araujo is defended easily by IsMore.
IsMore misses with a looping right.
IsMore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Araujo feints the counter takedown.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and IsMore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
More IsMore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore misses the shot to the body.
Araujo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like IsMore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
IsMore connects with a body shot.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
IsMore jabs at Araujo's body.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. IsMore engages and cracks Araujo with a massive lead left hook - Araujo tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! IsMore is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). More IsMore!
After winning the bout, More IsMore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 456: Jimenez v Bang
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Araujo checks a leg kick.
Araujo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Araujo fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Zulu misses the target.
Zulu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Araujo as he connects with a hook.
Zulu throws out a leg kick but Araujo moves out of range and Zulu only half commits.
Araujo shoots in but Zulu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Araujo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Araujo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zulu was covering up waiting for the punch and Araujo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Araujo trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom. #T1#
Zulu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zulu is not content to let Araujo control the position.
Zulu is looking for a sweep.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Araujo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Zulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is chipping away with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Shaka Zulu has been cut.
Zulu is looking to regain half guard here but Araujo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zulu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Araujo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Araujo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zulu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Araujo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zulu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Zulu.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
Zulu wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Zulu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zulu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Araujo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Araujo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Araujo works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Zulu to get to half guard.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
Zulu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zulu prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Zulu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
Araujo is looking to control Zulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaka Zulu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Araujo darts in looking for a takedown but Zulu gets double underhooks and turns Araujo into the cage.
Zulu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Araujo blocks a jab.
Zulu misses with a looping left.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zulu as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Zulu. No joy for Araujo on that attempt.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Araujo shoots for a takedown but Zulu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zulu's waist but Zulu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side.
No luck for Araujo with that takedown attempt.
Araujo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu throws a shot from downtown. Araujo moves away and avoids it.
Araujo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zulu misses the jab.
Zulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Araujo.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Araujo fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Zulu misses its target.#T1#
Araujo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zulu.
Araujo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Araujo slips a straight right by Zulu.
Araujo staying out of range there.
Araujo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zulu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zulu scores with a jab.
Zulu is looking to chop away at Araujo's legs.
A slow jab from Zulu misses its intended target.
Araujo feints the counter takedown.
Araujo shoots in for a double leg but Zulu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Zulu does it's job there.
Zulu throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Araujo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zulu's guard.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zulu is on top in guard. #REVR#
Zulu stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position.
Zulu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Zulu trying to control the pace.
Zulu continues to stall.
Araujo trying to control here. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thiago Araujo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zulu controlling the pace. #T3#
Zulu passes to full mount!
Araujo regains half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zulu pulls his head out easily.
Zulu trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Zulu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zulu trying to mount his opponent but Araujo defends it.
Zulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Zulu has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zulu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zulu blocks the strikes from Araujo.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaka Zulu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shaka Zulu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zulu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Araujo shoots in and drives through. Zulu sprawls well.
A slow jab from Zulu misses its intended target. #TD2#
Araujo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zulu tries to bench press Araujo off him but Araujo keeps the position. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zulu is trying to control Araujo's posture but Araujo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu manages to get back to half guard.
Zulu is controlling Araujo's trapped leg to prevent Araujo from advancing to side control.
Zulu regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Araujo throws a big right hand that misses.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard.
Araujo is fighting to break Zulu's control of his arms but Zulu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zulu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zulu wants to sweep here but Araujo controlling him for the moment. #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.
Zulu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zulu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zulu lands a right hook to the body.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Zulu sprawls well.
Araujo shoots in for a double leg but Zulu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zulu is looking to counter punch.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Zulu misses with a hook.
Zulu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zulu wants it to stay on the feet.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Zulu does no damage.
Zulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Araujo.
Zulu slaps away a takedown attempt from Araujo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Zulu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Araujo.
A slow jab from Zulu misses its intended target. #TD2#
Araujo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zulu is trying to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
Araujo tries for a kimura but Zulu is defending well.
Zulu sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Zulu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Araujo throws a big elbow that misses.
Araujo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zulu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Zulu is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zulu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Araujo is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shaka Zulu.
I think Zulu 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaka Zulu!
During a confident post fight interview, Shaka Zulu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 448: Nagasaki v Da Silvia
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Boston throws out a loose jab but Araujo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Araujo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boston lands an overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Araujo or perhaps it was just good defense by Boston, which made it look bad.
Boston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Boston misses the target.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Boston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Araujo moves out of range of the strikes.
Boston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo.
Boston cracks Araujo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch lands to the side of Boston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Araujo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Boston.#TD#
Araujo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boston's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.
Boston is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boston is still trying to improve position.
Boston manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Araujo stopping the sweep attempt from Boston.
Araujo trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Boston is keeping the position.
Araujo postures up and lands a big shot to Boston's brow.
Araujo stopping the sweep attempt from Boston.
Araujo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boston wants to sweep but no luck.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Boston keeps moving.
Araujo throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Boston wants to sweep here but Araujo controlling him for the moment.
Araujo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Araujo.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Boston is keeping the position.
Araujo throws a big right hand that misses.
Araujo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Araujo passes into half guard.
Boston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Araujo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boston swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Boston has control of Araujo's left arm, preventing Araujo from doing any damage.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Boston is retaining full guard.
Boston wants to sweep but no luck.
Araujo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Araujo is looking to work some ground and pound but Boston has wrist control.
Araujo stopping the sweep attempt from Boston.
Boston is trying to control the position but Araujo postures up.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boston is pulling down on Araujo's head. It's preventing any offense from Araujo, at least for the moment.#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 will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araujo looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Boston keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Boston pulls Araujo in close to his closed guard and prevents Araujo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Boston is retaining full guard.
Araujo preventing the sweep.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Boston is retaining full guard.
Araujo preventing the sweep.
Araujo throws an elbow that misses. Boston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Araujo's guard. Nice move by Boston!#REVB##SUB#
Araujo has his foot on Boston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boston works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boston passes into half guard.
Araujo punching from the bottom.
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 Thiago Araujo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Araujo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Araujo.
Araujo fails with the takedown.#TD#
Araujo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Araujo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boston has momentary wrist control but Araujo slips an elbow through the middle.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Boston is keeping the position.
Araujo passes into half guard.
Boston wants to get back to full guard.
Boston wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo trying to mount his opponent but Boston defends it.
Araujo wants to take a breather but Boston is having none of it.
Araujo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Araujo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Araujo wants to take a breather but Boston is having none of it. #SUB#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boston sees it coming and defends easily.
Boston regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boston keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Boston keeps moving.
Araujo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Araujo won't allow Boston to sweep him here.
Araujo pushes down on Boston's leg and manages to get 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. #T2#
Araujo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Araujo is trying to control. Boston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Araujo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boston slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Araujo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boston can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Boston is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo. #T3#
Araujo is trying to control. Boston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boston trying to control from the bottom.
Araujo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boston's head. #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.
Araujo wants to pass to mount but Boston is defending the position. #SUB#
Araujo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boston is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boston avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Boston is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Araujo is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Boston to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Araujo won't allow Boston to sweep him here.
Boston is trying to keep Araujo in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo dominated that second round.
That's time! Araujo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Araujo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boston is looking for a sweep.
Araujo working away.
Araujo trying to control the action but Boston is working from the bottom.
Boston is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura but Boston is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Boston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Araujo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boston is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Araujo prevents Boston from improving his position.#SUB#
Araujo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Araujo is looking to advance position but Boston won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boston sees it coming and defends easily.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Boston is defending well.
Boston wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Araujo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boston trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up. #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 trying to control. Boston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
Araujo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boston defending well though.
Araujo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boston wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Boston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
Araujo trying to control the action but Boston is working from the bottom. #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.#SUB#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Boston is defending it quite comfortably.
Brent Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boston is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boston won't allow Araujo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Araujo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Boston reverses the position - he's now on top in Araujo's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boston is working Araujo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Araujo!

Event: CFC 442: El Toro Jr v Adrianov
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Araujo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nao digs a good hook to Araujo's body.
Nao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Araujo.
Araujo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nao takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Araujo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Araujo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Araujo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nao is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Araujo, into his guard. #REVB#
Araujo working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nao is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nao won't allow Araujo to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nao trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Araujo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nao is thwarting Araujo's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Nao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Nao has control of the leg. #T3#
Araujo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nao trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Araujo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nao passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Nao wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nao wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nao's best efforts.
Araujo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nao's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago 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#
Nao swinging wildly here.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Araujo closes the distance and clinches.
Nao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Araujo'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.
Nao tries to work over Araujo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nao works on Araujo's body with a couple of short punches.
Nao lands an uppercut.
Araujo prevents a body shot from Nao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nao swings wildly with an uppercut but Araujo uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Araujo decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nao defends it easily.
Nao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Araujo wants to improve his position but instead Nao has moved into half guard.
Nao prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard but Nao has passed into side control.
Araujo is being controlled here.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo wants to control but Nao postures up.
Thiago Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Araujo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nao's best efforts.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Araujo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Araujo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Solomon Nao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Araujo tries to control the position but Nao now has his back. #T3#
Nao really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Araujo.
Araujo trying to control the hands but Nao won't let him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nao controlling the positon.
Araujo tries to roll but Nao sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Araujo tries to break free. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
I would not like to be Araujo right now.
Nao struggling to keep hold of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nao controlling the positon.
Nao gets his hands free as Araujo looks to control.
Araujo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nao passes to full mount!
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Nao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Nao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Araujo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nao throws a jab but it's blocked by Araujo.
Araujo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Araujo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nao counters with a thumping low kick.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nao as he jumps to the side.
Nao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nao misses the jab.
Araujo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Araujo backs off Nao throws a huge counter combo but Araujo manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Araujo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nao finds it's way round the side to connect with Araujo's head.
Araujo goes for a double leg but Nao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nao continues to drive forward.
Nao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nao. #BC2#
Nao breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and Nao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD2#
Nao cracks Araujo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Araujo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nao finish him? #ROC2#Araujo is rocked!
Nao and Araujo are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Nao throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Araujo into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Nao knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Solomon Nao!
During a confident post fight interview, Solomon Nao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 438: Hackett v Trounvouche
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araujo.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Araujo misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Araujo misses with a wild body shot.
Araujo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Araujo drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Araujo trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Araujo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Araujo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Araujo throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Araujo's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVR##SUB2#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones tries to stand but Araujo is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Jones tries to stand and escape but Araujo is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Jones wants to stand but Araujo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Araujo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jones escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jones!
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Araujo down.
Jones taking a breather here. #T2#
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working. #SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Jones decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Araujo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the ropes.
Araujo is working Jones over against the ropes.
Jones taking a breather.
Araujo blocking some punches. #TD2#
Araujo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily. #T3#
Araujo has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Araujo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Araujo working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Araujo is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones won't allow Araujo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Jones prevents Araujo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Araujo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Araujo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Araujo 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 Jones!
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Bubba Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Araujo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Araujo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Araujo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo. #SUB2#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Araujo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Araujo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Araujo thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
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 Jones is a slippery customer.#T3#
Araujo throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
Araujo moves nicely into side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Araujo is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Araujo tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well. #SUB2#
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Jones.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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##TD2#
Araujo shoots in and bounces Jones off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Araujo is controlling him.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones wanted to stand there but Araujo had control of the position. #T1##SUB2#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Araujo working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Araujo has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Araujo's guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Araujo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Araujo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Araujo trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking to control. #SUB2#
Araujo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araujo has Jones in his guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Araujo tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jones wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well. #SU#
Jones decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Araujo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Araujo prevents Jones from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thiago Araujo.
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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Araujo!

Event: CFC 435B: New Genesis
Date: Oct 18, 2021

#R1#
Araujo scores with a hook to the body. Reign takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Araujo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reign is trying to defend but Araujo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Araujo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Araujo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reign is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reign has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reign!
I've been told that Reign has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Reign won't allow Araujo to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reign must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Reign postures up.
Reign stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reign gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reign sitting in guard here, content to control.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Araujo working for a triangle but Reign defends it easily. #SUB#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Reign to get to half guard. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reign pulls his head out easily.
Reign performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Araujo tries to roll over but Reign keeps him under control.#T3#
Reign with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Araujo gets full guard.#SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reign is aware though and is defending well.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reign is aware though and is defending well.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reign looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Araujo has his foot on Reign's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reign works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Araujo working for a triangle but Reign defends it easily. #SUB#
Araujo working for a triangle but Reign defends it easily.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Reign really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Araujo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Reign tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago 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#
Reign throws a jab but it's blocked by Araujo.
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reign sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Araujo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reign can do to turn this around?
Reign throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Araujo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reign wants to slow Araujo down by chopping away at his legs.
Araujo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reign lands an overhand right.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Reign fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Araujo.
Araujo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Araujo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reign trying to control but Araujo postures up. #T1#
Araujo passes to full mount! #SUB#
Araujo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reign is bucking up trying to escape but Araujo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Araujo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Araujo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reign is looking to escape. #SUB#
Araujo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reign is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Reign is working to get back to half guard.
Araujo tries to control but Reign wriggling away.
Thiago Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Araujo has hold of Reign's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reign manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Araujo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Araujo tries to control but Reign wriggling away. #SUB#
Araujo has hold of Reign's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reign manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T3##SUB#
Araujo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reign manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Araujo tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Reign is defending well. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reign is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Reign is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Reign is defending well. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Reign is defending well.
Araujo trying to control the position but Reign is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Reign's face as Araujo controls the position.
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 Thiago Araujo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Araujo lands a body shot.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Reign shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#KD2#
Reign drops Araujo with a beautiful combination! Araujo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reign is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.
Reign lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Araujo at a distance.
Araujo staying out of range there.
Reign lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Araujo is just out of range.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Araujo dives in for a single leg takedown but Reign sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Araujo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Araujo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reign walks away with a smile on his face. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reign circles away.
Reign steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Araujo.
Reign with a nice cross.#KD2#
Reign cracks Araujo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Araujo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Reign finish him? #ROC2#Araujo is rocked!
Reign throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Araujo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Araujo closes the distance and clinches up with Reign, looking for a takedown. Araujo pushes Reign against the cage but Reign circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reign lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Araujo falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Titan Reign!
Titan Reign spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SYN 836 Po vs Hopkins
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Araujo looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Araujo just gets out of the way.
Branca drops his hands momentarily and Araujo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Branca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Branca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joao Cajo Branca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Araujo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Branca but Branca pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and Branca counters with a body kick.
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Branca defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Branca into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.
Branca jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Branca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo.
Araujo tries to move into range but Branca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Branca throws a solid leg kick but Araujo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Branca.#CL2#
Araujo closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Araujo tries to pull guard but Branca won't allow it. #TD2#
Araujo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Branca uses from the top position.
Branca controlling from the top position.
Branca has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Branca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Branca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Branca stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.
Branca controls from within his opponent's guard.
Branca slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Branca is trying to control. Araujo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Branca prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Araujo wants to control but Branca is keeping busy.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branca pulls his head out easily.
Branca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Araujo on the ground.
Branca content to control rather than advance.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Branca.
Branca wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy. #T3#
Araujo gets full guard.
Branca not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Branca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Branca has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Branca scoring with punches to the head and body.
Branca stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.
Branca showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Araujo has control of Branca's left arm, preventing Branca from doing any damage.
Araujo is trying to keep Branca in close. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a triangle here but Branca uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Branca happy to just control the position for now.
Araujo tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Araujo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Branca slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Branca is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Branca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Araujo with the counter takedown but Branca avoids it easily.#TD2#
Araujo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Araujo lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branca keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Branca is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Branca manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Branca's guard.
Branca is trying to keep Araujo in close.
Branca is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Araujo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Branca is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Araujo, into his guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Branca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo wants to sweep here but Branca controlling him for the moment.
Branca sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Araujo has his foot on Branca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Branca works his way back into a safe position though.
Araujo looking to control.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Branca controls the pace.#SUB2#
Araujo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Branca escapes and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Branca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.
Branca is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Branca moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Araujo wants to control but Branca postures up.
Branca remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Araujo is not content to let Branca control the position.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Branca staying calm.
Araujo is not content to let Branca control the position.
Branca controls the position.
Araujo is not content to let Branca control the position.
Araujo gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branca pulls his head out easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Branca has control of the leg.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Branca defends it easily.#SUB2#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Branca stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Branca defends well.#SUB2#
Branca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thiago Araujo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Araujo fails to land with a series of punches.
Branca misses the shot to the body.
Araujo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Branca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Branca circles away easily
and Branca counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Araujo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Branca sprawls well initially but Araujo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thiago Araujo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Branca wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo thows a huge punch but Branca dodges it nicely.
Araujo wants to control but Branca is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Branca sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Branca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Branca is trying to stand up here but Araujo is controlling him well.
Branca is pressing down on Araujo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Branca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Branca is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Araujo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Branca is adopting a defensive guard.
Branca controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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.
Araujo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Branca is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Branca's waist but Branca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side.
Joao Cajo Branca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Branca lands a really nice looking cross but Araujo seems unphased.
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Branca circles away.
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Branca defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Branca into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Araujo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Branca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Branca scores with a sloppy right hand. Araujo should have avoided that one.
Branca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Araujo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Branca avoids it really well and circles away.
Joao Cajo Branca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo shoots and misses
and Araujo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joao Cajo Branca is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but Araujo avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Branca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branca tries a body shot but Araujo blocks it.
Branca misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Branca on the inside.
Branca tries a body shot but Araujo blocks it.
Branca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Branca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Araujo's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Branca as the two fighters clinch.
Branca tries a body shot but Araujo blocks it.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but Araujo avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Branca lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Branca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Branca wants to stall.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Branca forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Araujo trying to control the position but instead, Branca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Araujo into the cage.
Branca tries a body shot but Araujo blocks it.
Branca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Araujo fails to pull guard.
Branca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branca tries to stall but Araujo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Araujo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Branca smiles and moves away.
Araujo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Branca thuds a left hand into Araujo's body.
Araujo lands a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Cajo Branca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Branca 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SYN 828 Crosby vs. Arundel
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz Jr as he jumps to the side.
Cruz Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cruz Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Araujo.
Araujo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter punch.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Cruz Jr gets caught flat footed, as Araujo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cruz Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Araujo throws a strike but Cruz Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cruz Jr tries to stand but Araujo is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Cruz Jr stands up from Araujo's guard - Cruz Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cruz Jr gets caught flat footed, as Araujo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Cruz Jr pushes Araujo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Cruz Jr circles away easily
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Cruz Jr leaves Araujo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruz Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Araujo was just out of range.
Jorge Cruz Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz Jr as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Araujo shoots and misses #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a head kick that drops Araujo to the mat! Araujo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jorge Cruz Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Araujo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Araujo.#TD2#
Araujo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Cruz Jr kicks off Araujo and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz Jr counters with a left to the body.
Araujo looks winded!
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and Cruz Jr counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SYN 819 Dionisy vs. Jones
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Araujo darts in looking for a takedown but Branca gets double underhooks and turns Araujo into the cage.
As Araujo backs away, Branca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Araujo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
No joy there for Araujo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Branca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Araujo moves away.
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.
Branca throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Araujo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Branca wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Branca is looking to improve his position.
Branca is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branca wants to get back to his feet.
Branca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Araujo on the ground.
Branca tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Branca is defending well.
Branca trying to control but Araujo postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Branca sees it coming and defends easily.
Branca wants to get back to full guard.
Araujo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Branca defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Araujo. #SUB2#
Araujo has hold of Branca's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Branca manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Branca defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Araujo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo is landing with some decent strikes but Branca is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Araujo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thiago Araujo!

Event: SYN 810 Zulu vs. Grabber
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Araujo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Araujo preventing the sweep.
Paulin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paulin 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 works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paulin wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Paulin defends the submission attempt.
Paulin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Araujo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is pressing down on Paulin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paulin is holding on for now.
Paulin is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Paulin wants to get back to his feet.
Paulin tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.
Araujo is pressing down on Paulin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paulin is holding on for now. #SUB#
Paulin is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo.
Araujo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Paulin is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulin wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy. #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. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paulin tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Paulin defends the submission attempt.
Paulin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulin is trying to control but can't. #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.
Araujo wants to take a breather but Paulin is having none of it. #T3#
Paulin is concentrating on defense, preventing Araujo from advancing position.
Paulin is trying to control but can't.
Paulin is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araujo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Araujo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulin wants to get back to full guard.
Paulin trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Paulin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Araujo!

Event: SYN 805 Crosby vs. Toivonen II
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Mencken throws a big shot that misses.
Araujo slips under a jab from Mencken.
Mencken misses the jab.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Araujo. That snapped Mencken's head back.
Araujo shoots for a double leg takedown but Mencken sprawls well. He's pushed Araujo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mencken misses with an uppercut. Araujo saw that one coming.
Araujo lands a body shot.
Araujo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Araujo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Araujo looking to score a takedown here. Mencken is defending well but Araujo drives through and ends up in Mencken's guard.
Araujo postures up in Mencken's guard and throws a big left but Mencken blocks it.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mencken is keeping the position for now.
Mencken keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mencken is retaining full guard. #T1#
Araujo throws a big elbow that misses.
Araujo postures up in Mencken's guard and throws a big left but Mencken blocks it.
Araujo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Araujo throwing strikes from guard but Mencken blocks nicely.
Araujo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mencken utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Araujo postures up in Mencken's guard and throws a big left but Mencken blocks it.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Mencken keeps moving. #SUB2#
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Mencken is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mencken manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Mencken's guard.
Araujo stops Mencken from standing up. #T2#
Araujo is pushing down on Mencken's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mencken is fighting to maintain full guard but Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Araujo. #SUB2#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Mencken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mencken is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Mencken is defending well. #T3#
Mencken won't allow Araujo to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Araujo is trying to control. Mencken wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mencken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
Ground and pound from Araujo.
Araujo is trying to control the action in half guard but Mencken is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Araujo trying to mount his opponent but Mencken defends it. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Mencken is defending well. #SUB2#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Mencken is defending it quite comfortably.
Araujo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mencken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mencken won't allow Araujo to pass to mount.
Mencken is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Araujo scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT2#It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Araujo drops an elbow to the side of Mencken's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##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 control but Mencken is working from the bottom.
Araujo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Araujo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Araujo has gone for a leg lock! Mencken slips out almost immediately though and dives into Araujo's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mencken defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Araujo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mencken escapes and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Araujo tries to buck Mencken off but Mencken is having none of it.
Araujo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Araujo is concentrating on defense, preventing Mencken from advancing position. #SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Mencken postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Araujo to stand up.
Sloppy strikes from Mencken. Those never looked like landing. #T2##TD2#
Araujo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mencken on his heels. He'll look to pass Mencken's guard now, I'm sure.
Araujo connects with a couple of short punches.
Araujo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Araujo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Araujo trying to control but Mencken is working from the bottom.
Mencken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Araujo trying to control but Mencken is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Araujo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mencken is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Araujo, into his guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Araujo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mencken escapes and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mencken's best efforts.#SU#
Mencken stands up from half guard.
Mencken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Araujo manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Araujo or perhaps it was just good defense by Mencken, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Araujo feints and as Mencken raises his hands in defense, Araujo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4#
Araujo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#HL Mencken's cut is getting worse.#ES#
Mencken pushes Araujo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araujo.
Araujo stuns Mencken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Mencken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
HL Mencken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mencken but Mencken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mencken throws a shot from downtown. Araujo moves away and avoids it.
Mencken misses the shot to the body.
Mencken lands a jab.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Mencken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mencken dips to his left and cracks Araujo with an uppercut!
HL Mencken is winning the standup battle so far.
Mencken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo. #TD2#
Araujo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

HL Mencken dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mencken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mencken.
Mencken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Araujo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mencken loads up on a big right hand but Araujo slips the punch.
And Araujo tries to counter it with a takedown but Mencken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Araujo avoids the body shot from Mencken. #TD2#
Mencken tries to sprawl but Araujo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Araujo is just content to waste time from the top position. Mencken takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Araujo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mencken keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Araujo passes into half guard. #T1#
Araujo prevents Mencken from standing back up. #SUB2#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Araujo wants to pass to mount but Mencken is defending the position. #SUB2#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Araujo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Araujo throwing shots but Mencken is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Araujo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mencken is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thiago Araujo!

Event: ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 3
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Araujo tries for a takedown but Delsarte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Delsarte scores with a decent looking hook.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Delsarte as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo blocks the body kick.
Araujo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Delsarte as Araujo shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Delsarte. No joy for Araujo on that attempt.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Delsarte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Delsarte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Delsarte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Delsarte defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Delsarte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Delsarte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Araujo gets a double leg takedown into Delsarte's guard.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delsarte is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
Delsarte is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Araujo is looking to pass into half guard but Delsarte pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Delsarte is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Araujo looking for subs off his back but Delsarte has passed one foot through into half guard.
Araujo is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Araujo gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Delsarte passes into side control.
Araujo is trying to control Delsarte's posture but Delsarte avoids it.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delsarte wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Araujo is trying to work for a sweep but Delsarte has mounted him!#T3#
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Araujo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Delsarte really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Araujo.
Araujo trying to control the action but Delsarte just sinks the hooks in.
Delsarte has the hooks in. Araujo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo rolls, trying to escape but Delsarte keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
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#
Delsarte throws a sloppy head kick and Araujo moves out of range easily. #TD#
Araujo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
Delsarte won't allow Araujo to pass to mount.
Araujo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delsarte defends it well. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Delsarte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo wants to free his trapped foot but Delsarte is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Delsarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Delsarte is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Delsarte is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Delsarte has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Delsarte is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
Araujo wants to pass to mount but Delsarte is defending the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo is keen to just control but Delsarte is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Delsarte is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Araujo is pressing down on Delsarte's thigh, looking to free his foot. Delsarte is holding on for now.
Araujo moves into full mount! Delsarte won't be happy about that!
Araujo wants to control the pace but Delsarte is squirming around nicely.
Araujo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T3#
Delsarte bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Delsarte pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delsarte controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Delsarte advances to half guard.
Delsarte is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.
Araujo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Delsarte has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Delsarte manages to capitalize on a mistake by Araujo to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo tries to escape but Delsarte has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Delsarte is riding his opponent, not letting Araujo buck him off.
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 Thiago 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!#R3##TD#
Araujo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Araujo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Delsarte manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araujo has Delsarte in his guard.#REVB#
Araujo working a defensive guard here.
Gauthier Delsarte has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Araujo has an active guard here but Delsarte has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo wants to control but Delsarte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Delsarte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Delsarte to get to half guard.
Delsarte with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Delsarte passes into side control, despite Araujo's attempt to control the position.
Araujo regains half guard.
Araujo moves into full guard. #T2#
Delsarte advances to half guard.
Araujo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Delsarte in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Araujo throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo wants to control the action here but instead Delsarte manages to pass to full mount!
Araujo is trying to reverse the position but instead Delsarte has taken his back - oops!
Delsarte biding his time, looking for the opening.
Araujo can't escape the position.
Araujo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Delsarte avoiding Araujo 's attempts to control his hands.
Araujo is in bad spot here.
Araujo trying to control the position but Delsarte manages to sink in the hooks.
Delsarte keeps control of the position as Araujo tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Araujo right now.
Delsarte is trying to stick to Araujo's back but Araujo is turning into Delsarte. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Delsarte's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Araujo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier Delsarte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Delsarte 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ALPHA-1: A New Beginning
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Araujo blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araujo.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Araujo shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Araujo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Araujo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Araujo is now in Smith's guard.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Araujo controls the pace.#SUB#
Araujo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith! #REVB##T1##SU2#
Smith decides to stand back up.
Araujo shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Araujo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Smith sneaks out the side door and pushes Araujo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Araujo misses with a body shot.
Smith misses the jab.
Araujo slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Araujo attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Araujo moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith takes a swing at Araujo's ribcage but misses.
Araujo attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Araujo throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Araujo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.#T2#
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Araujo lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Smith has Araujo up against the cage in a clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Araujo pulls guard.
Araujo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Araujo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Araujo is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Araujo looking for a triangle here. Smith is fighting it but it looks tight! Araujo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Smith is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thiago Araujo!

Event: SMASH: Dionsy vs Archer
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Rawse gets caught napping as Araujo dives in and scores a takedown. Rawse manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Rawse is keeping the position.
Araujo is fighting to break Rawse's control of his arms but Rawse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Araujo works over Rawse with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Rawse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rawse manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Rawse's guard.
Araujo stands up over Rawse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Rawse is adopting a defensive guard.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Rawse is retaining full guard. #T1#
Araujo is looking to pass into half guard but Rawse pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rawse is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Araujo looking for a triangle here. Rawse is fighting it but it looks tight! Araujo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rawse is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thiago Araujo!

Event: PANDA 83
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Araujo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bamboo Face to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Araujo has his foot on Bamboo Face's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bamboo Face works his way back into a safe position though.
Bamboo Face stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Bamboo Face pushes his legs off easily.
Araujo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bamboo Face is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bamboo Face is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bamboo Face is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bamboo Face defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamboo Face trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araujo throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T1#
Bamboo Face content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bamboo Face showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Araujo wants to control but Bamboo Face passes easily into half guard.
Bamboo Face stalling.
Bamboo Face scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Bamboo Face is very close to passing his half guard.
Bamboo Face wants to stand up but Araujo has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Bamboo Face decides to return to a standing position.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bamboo Face gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Bamboo Face manages to pull guard.
Araujo postures up. #SUB#
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Bamboo Face is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bamboo Face manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Bamboo Face's guard.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Bamboo Face is retaining full guard. #T3#
Araujo is in close to Bamboo Face's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bamboo Face looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
Araujo throwing strikes from guard but Bamboo Face blocks nicely.
Bamboo Face keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bamboo Face is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Bamboo Face is keeping the position.
Bamboo Face trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Araujo trying to control but Bamboo Face is working from the bottom.
Bamboo Face is trying to keep Araujo in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamboo Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bamboo Face clinches. #TD#
Araujo decides to pull guard.
Bamboo Face chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bamboo Face passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Bamboo Face decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Araujo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ubungu Bamboo Face dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Bamboo Face closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Araujo quickly recovers to half guard.
Araujo is trying to control but can't.
Araujo tries to roll over but Bamboo Face keeps him under control.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo is refusing to be controlled, as Bamboo Face sits in half guard. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bamboo Face has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo tries to roll over but Bamboo Face keeps him under control.#T1#
Araujo punching from the bottom. #SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bamboo Face pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Bamboo Face is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Araujo taking some punishment here, with Bamboo Face in his half guard.
Araujo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bamboo Face's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bamboo Face's back!
Bamboo Face breaks Araujo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Araujo wants to improve his position but instead Bamboo Face has moved into half guard.
Bamboo Face is nestled in close to Araujo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo is looking to improve his position. #T2##SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bamboo Face pulls his head out easily.
Bamboo Face wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Bamboo Face wants to stand up but Araujo is controlling the position.
Bamboo Face tries to pass to full mount but Araujo defends it. #SU2#
Bamboo Face stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Bamboo Face instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bamboo Face breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Bamboo Face looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Araujo wants to control but Bamboo Face is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Araujo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bamboo Face prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Bamboo Face controlling the action here.
Araujo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bamboo Face is controlling the pace.
Bamboo Face trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Bamboo Face has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Bamboo Face seems content to control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bamboo Face doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Araujo is tightening it up a little... Bamboo Face has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bamboo Face reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bamboo Face taps out! Nice BJJ there by Araujo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thiago Araujo!

Event: PANDA 75
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Alzado moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alzado.
Alzado utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alzado throws a punch but it's blocked by Araujo.
Alzado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Alzado misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Araujo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Araujo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alzado lands a left hand.
Alzado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alzado tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Araujo takes a shot to the head.
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!
Alzado lands a good knee to the midsection. Araujo won't want to take too many of those.
Alzado throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alzado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzado with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alzado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Alzado has him pressed against the cage.
Araujo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Araujo lands with a short shot to the head. #KD2#
Alzado drops Araujo with a big knee straight up the middle! Araujo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Araujo is rocked!
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alzado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Oh Araujo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
BAM! Alzado delivers a spinning backfist that drops Araujo like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Lyle Alzado!
Lyle Alzado managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.

Event: PANDA 63
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
Bamboo Face throws a lazy right hand but Araujo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Araujo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bamboo Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Araujo dives in for a single leg takedown but Bamboo Face sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bamboo Face has Araujo pressed against the cage.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Araujo tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Bamboo Face has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Araujo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Araujo jumps guard and drags Bamboo Face to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Araujo wants to sweep here but Bamboo Face controlling him for the moment.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Araujo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bamboo Face manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Bamboo Face is keeping the position.#T1#
Bamboo Face is pulling down on Araujo's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Araujo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bamboo Face is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Araujo, into his guard. #REVB#
Bamboo Face postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Bamboo Face has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Araujo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bamboo Face is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Araujo pulls down on the head and he's put Bamboo Face to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Araujo!

Event: PANDA 52
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1##CL#
Araujo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murhapuro, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Araujo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Araujo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murhapuro looking to pass the guard.
Araujo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murhapuro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murhapuro stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Araujo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Murhapuro trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Murhapuro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Murhapuro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Araujo gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Murhapuro is controlling well.
Murhapuro wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Araujo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Araujo working for a triangle but Murhapuro defends it easily. #SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murhapuro is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Murhapuro 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. #SUB#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murhapuro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murhapuro wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murhapuro defends it easily.
Murhapuro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murhapuro trying to mount his opponent but Araujo defends it. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo is looking to control Murhapuro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking for a kimura but Araujo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murhapuro to get the leverage.
Murhapuro prevents Araujo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Araujo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murhapuro. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Araujo to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murhapuro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Araujo looking for a sweep. Not yet Araujo, not yet.
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 Thiago Araujo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murhapuro napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Araujo trying to control the action but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Murhapuro sneaks back into half guard.
Araujo prevents Murhapuro from improving his position.
Araujo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhapuro can do to turn this around?
Murhapuro taking some punishment here, with Araujo in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is pressing down on Murhapuro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murhapuro is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Araujo pulls his head out easily.
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murhapuro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Araujo trying to control the action but Murhapuro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Murhapuro is defending well.
Araujo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #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 Murhapuro is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Murhapuro is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Araujo trying to control from half guard but Murhapuro is working away.
Murhapuro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Araujo. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Araujo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Araujo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Murhapuro 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 Murhapuro defends it well. #SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murhapuro is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo trying to control the action but Murhapuro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Araujo pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murhapuro defends it well.
Murhapuro is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murhapuro avoid being mounted?
Araujo is keen to just control but Murhapuro is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murhapuro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murhapuro is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Murhapuro is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo dominated that second round.
That's time! 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#
No joy there for Murhapuro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murhapuro as he jumps to the side.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut. Araujo saw that one coming.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murhapuro pinned against the cage. Murhapuro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro looks to land a combination but Araujo avoids it well.
Araujo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhapuro.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Murhapuro sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Araujo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1##SUB#
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murhapuro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Araujo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murhapuro some visible discomfort.
Murhapuro wants to control but Araujo postures up.#SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura but Murhapuro is defending well. #SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep.
Murhapuro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Murhapuro manages to get to full guard.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Murhapuro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murhapuro manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Murhapuro's guard. #SUB2#
Murhapuro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araujo defends well.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araujo is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Araujo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #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. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araujo is aware though and is defending well.
Murhapuro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
Araujo stands up over Murhapuro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Araujo is in close to Murhapuro's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araujo works over Murhapuro with some ground and pound from guard.
Thiago Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Araujo preventing the sweep.
Araujo is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhapuro has wrist control.#T4##SUB2#
Araujo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murhapuro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Araujo has managed to get both his arms back between Murhapuro's legs - danger averted.
Murhapuro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhapuro is keeping the position for now.
Ispa Murhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Araujo postures up in Murhapuro's guard and throws a big left but Murhapuro blocks it.
Araujo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhapuro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard.

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 Thiago 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thiago Araujo!

Event: PANDA 37
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo goes for a double leg but Bullet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bullet continues to drive forward.
Bullet Throws a clean left jab. Bullet Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Araujo's chin! Araujo crumbles to the ground and Bullet follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Bullet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Bullet!

Event: PANDA 24
Date: Sep 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Araujo.
Schubert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Araujo scores with a hook.
Araujo fails to land the takedown.
Araujo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Araujo takes a swing at Schubert's ribcage but misses.
Araujo shoots in for a double leg but Schubert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Araujo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Schubert sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schubert circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo shoots for a takedown but Schubert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schubert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Araujo moves away.
Araujo lands with a shot to the body.
Schubert throws a series of punches but Araujo moves out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schubert enables Araujo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schubert manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo advances to half guard.
Schubert tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.#T1#
Araujo tries to pass to full mount but Schubert defends it.
Araujo wants to control but Schubert is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Schubert looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo trying to control from half guard but Schubert is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Araujo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Araujo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T2##SUB#
Araujo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schubert to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schubert shrugs it off.
Schubert tries to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.
Araujo working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB#
Araujo wants to finish this one by submission but Schubert is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Araujo.
Araujo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Araujo trying to control but Schubert is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Araujo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Schubert to take his back!#SUB#
Araujo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Schubert tries to escape but Araujo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Araujo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Schubert has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Schubert looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Araujo keeps control of the position as Schubert tries to break free. #SUB#
Araujo looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Araujo sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Schubert taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Araujo!

Event: PANDA 12
Date: Aug 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bullet tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bullet to the ground. Bullet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Bullet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Araujo.
Araujo darts in looking for a takedown but Bullet gets double underhooks and turns Araujo into the cage.
Araujo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bullet avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Bullet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Araujo.
Jack Bullet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.
Araujo shoots in looking for a takedown. Bullet tries to sprawl out of it but Araujo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bullet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bullet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Araujo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bullet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Araujo shoots in but Bullet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Bullet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Araujo doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Bullet counters with a crisp one two that drops Araujo! Bullet thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Araujo to his feet! Araujo is in big trouble!#ROC#Araujo is rocked!
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bullet counters with a left to the body.
Araujo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bullet finish him?
Araujo looks winded!#CL#
Bullet rushes Araujo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Araujo seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Bullet decides to pull guard.
Bullet wants to stand up but Araujo is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Bullet is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Araujo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullet tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Bullet gets control of Araujo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bullet will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Bullet keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo prevents Bullet from getting back to his feet.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullet wants to get back to his feet but Araujo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bullet stuffs the takedown.
Araujo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bullet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Araujo or perhaps it was just good defense by Bullet, which made it look bad.
It looked like Bullet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Araujo looking to score a takedown here. Bullet is defending well but Araujo drives through and ends up in Bullet's guard.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bullet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bullet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Araujo is controlling him. #SUB2#
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Bullet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bullet manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Bullet's guard.
Araujo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bullet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bullet wants to stand but Araujo is controlling the position. #T4#
Araujo trying to control but Bullet is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bullet is wriggling around but Araujo manages to pass to half guard.
Bullet wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Araujo lands a nice short elbow.
Bullet is trying to stand up here but Araujo is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Bullet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bullet looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but Bullet defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thiago Araujo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Bullet as Araujo shoots in.#CL#
Bullet drives through and clinches with Araujo against the cage. #TD2#
Araujo gets control of Bullet's arms and successfully pulls guard. Araujo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bullet would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Araujo is working an open guard so Bullet takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A big left from Bullet misses.
Araujo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bullet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Bullet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo.
Jack Bullet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.#TD2#
Araujo feints and as Bullet raises his hands in defense, Araujo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bullet keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass. #T1#
Bullet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Araujo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Bullet has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Araujo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Araujo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bullet as Araujo tries to tie him up.
Bullet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bullet pushes Araujo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bullet misses with the head strike.
Bullet lands with a left to the head.
Bullet presses Araujo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Bullet turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Bullet scores with a shot to the side of Araujo's head.
Bullet effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullet misses with some punches. #T2#
Araujo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Bullet won't allow it.
Araujo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bullet's elbow.
Bullet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Bullet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Araujo misses with the head strike. #BC#
Bullet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Araujo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bullet is looking for a counter combo.
Araujo misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Bullet counters with a nice right hand that sends Araujo toppling to the canvas! Araujo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bullet finish him?!
Araujo shoots for a double leg takedown but Bullet sprawls well. He's pushed Araujo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Araujo with that takedown attempt.
Bullet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
Araujo darts in looking for a takedown but Bullet gets double underhooks and turns Araujo into the cage.
Araujo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Bullet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Araujo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Araujo shoots and misses
and Bullet counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bullet!

Event: CFC 429
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus misses with a looping left.
Araujo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Araujo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Araujo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Araujo avoiding damage.
Araujo struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Maximus holds him up against the cage and eventually Araujo drops back down to his feet.
Maximus is trying to break the clinch but Araujo has him pressed against the cage.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Araujo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maximus is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Araujo successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Araujo working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Araujo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Maximus rolls with it to try and escape but Araujo cranks on the arm and Maximus is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Araujo!

Event: PF19 Dimitrov v Philips
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Araujo goes for a double leg but Wyatt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wyatt continues to drive forward.
Araujo shoots in but Wyatt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Wyatt. #TD#
Araujo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wyatt's guard.
Araujo trying to control but Wyatt is working from the bottom.
Araujo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wyatt trying to keep a closed guard but Araujo is proving a slippery customer.
Araujo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Wyatt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araujo is aware though and is defending well.
Wyatt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Wyatt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wyatt keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wyatt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Araujo passes Wyatt's left leg - he's now in 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 looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Araujo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wyatt tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
Wyatt tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Wyatt is defending well.
Wyatt is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araujo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wyatt defends it well. #SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Wyatt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wyatt is positioning himself well to prevent Araujo advancing to mount. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wyatt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Araujo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Wyatt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wyatt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.
Wyatt is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Araujo throws a strike but Wyatt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Araujo is fighting to break Wyatt's control of his arms but Wyatt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wyatt is retaining full guard.
Wyatt trying to keep a closed guard but Araujo is proving a slippery customer.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyatt is keeping the position for now.
Araujo passes into half guard.
Wyatt trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wyatt!
Araujo throws some wild stikes that Wyatt manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fighters circling - Wyatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Araujo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wyatt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Araujo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wyatt can do to turn this around?
Wyatt lands a right hook to the body.
Wyatt takes a swing at Araujo's ribcage but misses.
Araujo darts in looking for a takedown but Wyatt gets double underhooks and turns Araujo into the cage.
Wyatt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Araujo fails with the takedown.
Wyatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wyatt as he avoids it easily.
Araujo staying out of range there.
Araujo is looking to clinch but Wyatt is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Araujo's sensitive parts.
Wyatt wants to slow Araujo down by chopping away at his legs.
Wyatt tries to land a front kick but Araujo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Araujo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Araujo swings for the body but Wyatt moves out of range.
Araujo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWyatt.
Wyatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Araujo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Araujo just misses with a punch to the body.
Araujo closes the distance and clinches up with Wyatt, looking for a takedown. Araujo pushes Wyatt against the cage but Wyatt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wyatt throws a hook but Araujo avoids it easily.
Wyatt misses with a straight right.
Wyatt throws a sloppy head kick and Araujo moves out of range easily.
Wyatt lands with a shot to the body.
Araujo lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Araujo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Wyatt defends the submission attempt.
Araujo trying to control from half guard but Wyatt is working away.
Wyatt is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wyatt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
Wyatt trying to control from the bottom.
Wyatt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wyatt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wyatt wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wyatt won't allow Araujo to pass to mount.
Araujo is thwarting Wyatt's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Araujo wants to take a breather but Wyatt is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wyatt is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araujo throws a strike but Wyatt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wyatt working a defensive guard here.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wyatt working a defensive guard here.
Araujo trying to control but Wyatt is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wyatt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Araujo is able to avoid easily.
Araujo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wyatt sprawls and moves away.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wyatt but Wyatt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wyatt.#T4#
Wyatt misses with a hook. Araujo ducked under it nicely.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wyatt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Araujo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wyatt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Araujo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Araujo fails to land with a series of punches.
Wyatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Araujo is just out of range.
Koba Wyatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wyatt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wyatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyatt.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Araujo moves away.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wyatt pinned against the cage. Wyatt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koba Wyatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Araujo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wyatt avoids it really well and circles away.
Araujo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wyatt finds it's way round the side to connect with Araujo's head.
Wyatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wyatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Araujo.
Araujo shoots in but no luck this time.
Araujo is looking to wear down Wyatt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wyatt pinned against the cage. Wyatt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyatt stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo throws an overhand right that lands on Wyatt's shoulder, as Wyatt tries to avoid the shot.
Araujo goes for a double leg but Wyatt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wyatt continues to drive forward.
Wyatt lands a jab to Araujo's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wyatt misses with a wild body shot.
Araujo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wyatt. Wyatt obviously looking to wear him down.
Araujo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyatt.#T1#
Wyatt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wyatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo.
Wyatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Araujo sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Wyatt sends Araujo down but not out. Wyatt dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT2#It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wyatt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thiago Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo trying to control here.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
My spies in The Academy Of Catch Wrestling inform me that Wyatt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wyatt controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyatt prevents Araujo from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Wyatt is controlling well. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Wyatt trying to control the pace.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wyatt is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Araujo being controlled here, momentarily.
Wyatt tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Araujo looking for a sweep. Not yet Araujo, not yet.
Wyatt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wyatt is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Araujo has his foot on Wyatt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wyatt works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wyatt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wyatt is still trying to improve position.
Wyatt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Wyatt from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wyatt misses with a straight right.
Wyatt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo.
Wyatt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wyatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wyatt throws the left hand but Araujo avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Araujo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Araujo showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Wyatt actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wyatt has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Wyatt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wyatt 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Wyatt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Koba Wyatt made sure he mentioned Cayman Islands Clothiers, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: PF8 Ky Jr v Bush
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Araujo lands with a nice body punch.
Grace throws a body punch but Araujo moves out of range.
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grace tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grace to the ground. Grace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Araujo sets himself, and Grace steps forward looking for the clinch! Araujo avoids it this time.
Araujo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Araujo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grace but Grace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Araujo shoots for a takedown but Grace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grace throws out a counter right but Araujo avoids it with no problem.
Araujo closes the distance and clinches up with Grace, looking for a takedown. Araujo pushes Grace against the ropes but Grace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grace scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Grace throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Araujo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grace won't be happy with that.
Araujo prevents Grace from escaping the position.
Araujo advances to mount.
Araujo fails to advance to Grace's back.
Grace trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB#
Araujo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Grace to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Grace shrugs it off.
Araujo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT#
It looks like Earl Lee Grace has been cut.#SUB#
Araujo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Grace is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Grace and Araujo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Grace has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Grace.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Grace wants to stand but Araujo is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grace tries to stand but Araujo is controlling his head.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grace wants to stand but Araujo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grace pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grace wants to stand up but Araujo has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grace wants to stand up but Araujo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Grace is thwarting Araujo's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grace wants to stand but Araujo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grace takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grace pivots, looking for a leg kick but Araujo is out of range and Grace settles back down.
Grace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grace with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grace throws a low kick but Araujo avoids it.
Araujo dives in for a single leg takedown but Grace sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Grace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grace stuffs the takedown attempt from Araujo. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
Grace raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Araujo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grace is fending him off so far but Araujo persists. Nope, Grace circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grace! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Earl Lee Grace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Earl Lee Grace's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Grace as Araujo shoots in.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grace.
Araujo feinted with a counter takedown.
Grace leaves Araujo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grace misses with a combination #TD#
and Araujo counters with a single leg into guard. Grace didn't expect that.
Araujo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grace's guard. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo tries to pass to full mount but Grace defends it. #T1#
Araujo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grace keeps working.
Grace looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grace has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Araujo. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Grace defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Grace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Grace wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Grace is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Araujo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Grace reverses the position - he's now on top in Araujo's guard. #SU2#
Grace decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Araujo, up you get!
Grace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Araujo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Grace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Araujo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Grace shows good takedown defense.
Araujo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Grace counters with a crisp right hand that drops Araujo! Grace lets Araujo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.
Earl Lee Grace seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo fails with the takedown
and Grace counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Araujo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Earl Lee Grace!
Earl Lee Grace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PF5 Nti v Coco
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Greenburg throws a hook but Araujo blocks it.
Greenburg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greenburg stuffs the takedown.
Greenburg throws a hook to the side of Araujo's head but Araujo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greenburg takes a swing at Araujo's ribcage but misses.
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greenburg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greenburg pinned against the cage. Greenburg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo misses with a body shot.
Greenburg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo.
Greenburg scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Greenburg misses the jab.
Greenburg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Araujo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chester Greenburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greenburg throws a hook but Araujo blocks it.
Greenburg slips under a jab from Araujo.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greenburg pinned against the cage. Greenburg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greenburg digs a good hook to Araujo's body. #TD#
Araujo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Araujo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Greenburg is trying to control Araujo's posture but Araujo avoids it.
Greenburg is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Greenburg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Araujo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Greenburg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Araujo's guard! Nice work there by Greenburg!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo working a defensive guard here.
Greenburg wants to stand but Araujo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greenburg trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Greenburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Greenburg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Araujo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Greenburg stacks Araujo 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 Greenburg!
Greenburg trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Greenburg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Greenburg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Greenburg has control of the leg.
Greenburg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Greenburg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Araujo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt - Greenburg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and Greenburg counters with a left to the body.
Greenburg misses with a straight left.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Greenburg. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Araujo jabs Greenburg right on the nose. Greenburg blinks but takes it well.
Greenburg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Araujo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chester Greenburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greenburg avoids the body shot from Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt - Greenburg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greenburg lands with a straight right. Araujo didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greenburg as he jumps to the side.
Greenburg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab lands there for Greenburg.
Araujo fails with the takedown.
Greenburg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greenburg leaves Araujo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Greenburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Araujo is just out of range.
A jab from Greenburg does it's job there.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Greenburg's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Araujo falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chester Greenburg!
After winning the bout, Chester Greenburg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PF2 Nti v Nikil Jr
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Biscuit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Araujo dives in and grabs Biscuit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biscuit pushes down on Araujo's head and hops out.
Biscuit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been informed that Araujo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Biscuit scores with a jab to the body.
Araujo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biscuit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.
Schmorgen Biscuit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Araujo walks into a left hand.
Biscuit misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Biscuit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Araujo tries to roll over but Biscuit keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Biscuit trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away.
Biscuit throwing shots but Araujo is blocking nicely. #T1#
Araujo trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biscuit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Biscuit lands a nice short elbow.
Biscuit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Araujo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Biscuit is controlling well.
Biscuit wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biscuit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Biscuit trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Araujo taking some punishment here, with Biscuit in his half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biscuit pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Araujo missing with punches from the bottom.
Biscuit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Biscuit is nestled in close to Araujo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Biscuit tries to pass to full mount but Araujo defends it.
Araujo is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biscuit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Biscuit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biscuit has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biscuit is aware though and is defending well.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biscuit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Biscuit is working Araujo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Biscuit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Biscuit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #T4#
Biscuit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Biscuit 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.
Biscuit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Araujo's head.
Biscuit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Araujo's head.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Biscuit pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Araujo has his foot on Biscuit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biscuit works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biscuit with a nice head shot there.
Biscuit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Araujo throws a jab but it's blocked by Biscuit.
Biscuit stalks Araujo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Araujo's face. Araujo staggers backwards, shaken.
Araujo shoots in looking for a takedown but Biscuit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Araujo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biscuit throws a body punch but Araujo moves out of range. #TD2#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Biscuit napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Biscuit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Araujo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Biscuit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Biscuit tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.
Biscuit is not content to let Araujo control the position.
Schmorgen Biscuit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Biscuit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Araujo wants to take a breather but Biscuit is having none of it. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Biscuit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biscuit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biscuit wants to sweep but no luck.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Biscuit is retaining full guard.
Araujo forces his way into half guard.
Biscuit is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Biscuit is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo.
Biscuit 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!
Biscuit is working the ground and pound. Can Araujo escape?
Biscuit is landing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Araujo trying to control the hands but Biscuit breaks the grip. #T2#
Araujo breaks Biscuit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Biscuit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Biscuit looking for a sweep. Not yet Biscuit, not yet.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Biscuit keeps moving.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Biscuit is retaining full guard.
Araujo scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo being controlled here momentarily.
Biscuit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Araujo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Biscuit has picked Araujo up and slammed him! Araujo can't keep hold of the triangle and Biscuit manages to pass to side control!
Biscuit is working Araujo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Biscuit in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Biscuit lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Araujo down.
Biscuit landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Biscuit scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Araujo to see if he's OK.#T3#
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Biscuit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Biscuit working the head with strikes.
Biscuit trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo tries to buck Biscuit off but Biscuit is having none of it.
Biscuit cracks Araujo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Biscuit in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Biscuit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Biscuit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working. #SUB#
Biscuit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Araujo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Biscuit working the head and body with strikes.
Biscuit is putting a hurting on Araujo here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#
Araujo is rocked!#T4#
Araujo taking a bit of punishment here - Biscuit scoring with strikes.
Araujo is still in real trouble! Can Biscuit finish him?
Araujo is looking to regain half guard here but Biscuit keeps moving and retains side control.
Araujo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Araujo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Araujo looks to move to half guard but instead Biscuit has passed into mount! Damn!
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biscuit unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Araujo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Biscuit lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Araujo quite badly. Araujo pulls Biscuit in close trying to recover. Biscuit postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Araujo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Araujo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schmorgen Biscuit!
An out of breath and clearly excited Schmorgen Biscuit thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TR14: ARAUJO VS. MULLER
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Araujo has a takedown stuffed.
Muller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Araujo scores with a hook to the body. Muller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Araujo tries to move into range but Muller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Muller as Araujo shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Araujo.
Araujo with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller defending well as Araujo loads up on a big left hand.
Araujo thuds his right hand into Muller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Muller does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Araujo blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo.
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Araujo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Muller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Araujo is in Muller's guard.
Araujo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Muller is retaining full guard.
Araujo throwing strikes but missing.
Muller pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage.
Muller is trying to control the position but Araujo postures up.
Muller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Muller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Muller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Araujo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Muller pulls Araujo in to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Muller is trying to control the position but Araujo postures up.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Muller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muller manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Muller's guard.
Muller pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage.
Muller told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Araujo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Araujo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muller has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown attempt by Araujo or perhaps it was just good defense by Muller, which made it look bad.
Muller looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Araujo throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Araujo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Araujo throws out a powerful jab.
Nicolas Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Muller sprawls well.
Muller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Araujo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Muller instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Araujo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Araujo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Muller has him pressed against the ropes.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.#TD#
Araujo gets control of Muller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Araujo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Muller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicolas Muller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thiago Araujo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Muller lands a big right hand that sends Araujo crashing to the mat! Muller stays standing though and waves Araujo back to his feet!#ROC2#
Araujo is rocked!
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.
Araujo goes for a double leg but Muller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Muller continues to drive forward.
Araujo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Araujo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Muller as Araujo shoots in.
Araujo staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Araujo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Muller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Muller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage. #T1#
Muller holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
Araujo is looking to stall here but Muller recovers full guard.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Muller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Muller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Araujo is controlling him.
Muller keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Muller looking to control.
Muller is pulling down on Araujo's head. It's preventing any offense from Araujo, at least for the moment.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##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 Muller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thiago Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Muller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Muller is looking to improve his position.
Muller works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Araujo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving.
Muller keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Araujo postures up and lands a big shot to Muller's brow.
Muller wants to stand up but Araujo is controlling him.
Araujo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Araujo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Muller 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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Araujo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
Araujo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Araujo drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Muller has his feet on Araujo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.
Araujo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Muller misses.
Araujo darts in looking for a takedown but Muller gets double underhooks and turns Araujo into the ropes.
Araujo misses with a body shot. #TD#
Araujo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Muller's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Muller is retaining full guard.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
Araujo forces his way 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. #T1#
Muller is pressing down on Araujo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Muller is pulling down on Araujo's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Araujo won't allow Muller to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Araujo distracts Muller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Muller controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo is looking to work some ground and pound but Muller has wrist control.
Araujo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Araujo trying to control but Muller is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nice cross by Muller.
Muller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Araujo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Araujo blocks the low kick.
Muller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nicolas Muller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Araujo throws a poor cross that misses
and Muller counters with a nice body shot.
Araujo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muller counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muller thows a leg kick but Araujo checks it #TD#
and Araujo counters with a single leg into guard. Muller didn't expect that.
Muller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muller pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo postures up.
Muller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Muller is keeping the position.
Muller trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicolas Muller.
I've got Muller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CACC 32
Date: Dec 21, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 1816 p4p, 194 weight class) and Harry Hirsch (ranked 2531 p4p, 245 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

193 cm
27 yrs
285 lbs

200 cm
29 yrs
256 lbs

Araujo

Hirsch

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Thiago Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Araujo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Araujo (4) vs (0) Hirsch
Araujo working away.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep.

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!
Hirsch 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hirsch tries to buck Araujo off but Araujo is having none of it.
Hirsch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hirsch gets full guard.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Hirsch is trying to control the position but Araujo postures up.
Araujo trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (7) vs (0) Hirsch

Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hirsch has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Hirsch is looking to regain half guard here but Araujo keeps moving and retains side control.
Hirsch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
Araujo passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (10) vs (0) Hirsch

Araujo tries for a kimura but Hirsch is defending well.

Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hirsch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hirsch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hirsch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hirsch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Hirsch looking for submissions off his back.

Araujo is working for a kimura but Hirsch is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is trying to control but can't.
Hirsch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hirsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo stands and throws Hirsch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (13) vs (0) Hirsch

Araujo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hirsch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Araujo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Araujo wants to control but Hirsch is keeping him busy.

Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hirsch, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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!
Hirsch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hirsch is trying to control but can't.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Araujo passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (16) vs (0) Hirsch

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Araujo laying and praying for a moment but Hirsch takes advantage and regains half guard.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is defending well.
Araujo prevents Hirsch from improving his position.

Hirsch actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo trying to mount his opponent but Hirsch defends it.

Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.

Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch keeping hold of Araujo's head, controlling as best he can.
Hirsch wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hirsch is pressing down on Araujo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Araujo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (19) vs (0) Hirsch

Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hirsch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Araujo working away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is looking to regain half guard here but Araujo keeps moving and retains side control.
Hirsch is still trying to improve position.

Araujo tries for a kimura but Hirsch is defending well.
Hirsch is trying to get back to half guard.
Hirsch is trying to control Araujo's posture but Araujo avoids it.

Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hirsch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hirsch, who protects the arm well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Hirsch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hirsch is trying to improve his position.

Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hirsch, who protects the arm well.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hirsch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Araujo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.

Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Hirsch is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo.
Hirsch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is keen to just control but Hirsch is a slippery customer.

Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hirsch has managed to free his arm - good work.

Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Hirsch is defending well.
Araujo is thwarting Hirsch's attempts to control the position.

Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Hirsch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch manages to get to full guard.
Araujo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hirsch's guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.

Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hirsch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.
Hirsch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Araujo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working.

Araujo is looking for a kimura here.

Araujo is working for a kimura but Hirsch is defending it quite comfortably.
Araujo trying to mount his opponent but Hirsch defends it.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Araujo moves into full mount! Hirsch won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (22) vs (0) Hirsch
Araujo wants to control the pace but Hirsch is squirming around nicely.
Hirsch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

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.
Araujo is keen to just control but Hirsch is a slippery customer.
Hirsch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Araujo (22) vs (4) Hirsch

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hirsch's guard. Nice work there by Araujo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (24) vs (4) Hirsch
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
Araujo advances to half guard.

Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hirsch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.

Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.

Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Hirsch is defending well.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch manages to get to full guard.
Araujo is pushing down on Hirsch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hirsch is fighting to maintain full guard but Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hirsch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Araujo passes Hirsch's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hirsch!
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (27) vs (4) Hirsch

And that's the end of the fight!
Araujo takes the fight on points by 27 to 4.

Event: CACC 25
Date: Nov 30, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 22012 p4p, 476 weight class) and Thiago Araujo (ranked 1706 p4p, 190 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Cajun Puto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cajun Puto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

189 cm
25 yrs
233 lbs

193 cm
27 yrs
285 lbs

Puto

Araujo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Thiago Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Puto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Araujo
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.

Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto sitting in guard here, content to control.

Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Puto defends easily.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.

Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Araujo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Puto uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Puto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Araujo looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
Puto is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.

Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puto pulls his head out easily.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Puto is trying to control the action in half guard but Araujo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Araujo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Puto. Oh but Araujo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Puto goes limp - he's gone! Araujo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Araujo!

Event: CACC 18
Date: Nov 16, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 5224 p4p, 404 weight class) and Thiago Araujo (ranked 1627 p4p, 186 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

173 cm
24 yrs
225 lbs

193 cm
27 yrs
285 lbs

Frank

Araujo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Frank rushes Araujo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Frank to keep the fight standing.
Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Frank wants the takedown. Araujo is fighting it off but Frank persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Araujo's guard against the ropes.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo is trying to control the position but Frank postures up.
Frank pushes down on Araujo's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Frank is working for a submission of some sort.
Frank has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Frank is stalling here. Araujo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Frank 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.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frank (2) vs (4) Araujo
Frank gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but Frank defending well.
Frank is trying to control but can't.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.

Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frank doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank is concentrating on defense, preventing Araujo from advancing position.
Frank trying to control from the bottom.
Frank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frank defends it well.
Frank tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg.
Frank wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Frank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Frank 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: Frank (4) vs (4) Araujo
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck.

Araujo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frank has passed into half guard!
Frank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Araujo is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Frank is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
Well, if Frank is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Frank is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Frank controlling the action here.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.
Araujo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frank's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (4) vs (6) Araujo

Frank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Frank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araujo stopping the sweep attempt from Frank.

Frank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

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.
Frank 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 postures up.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Frank trying to control the position.
Frank is controlling Araujo's posture.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now.
Frank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Araujo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (6) vs (6) Araujo

Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frank gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frank's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.
Frank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frank preventing the sweep.
Araujo is trying to control the position but Frank postures up.
Frank advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (9) vs (6) Araujo
Araujo is trying to improve his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Frank politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Frank prefers to stall for the moment though.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Frank trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Frank politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Frank prefers to stall for the moment though.
Frank trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Frank is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Araujo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Frank advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Frank (11) vs (6) Araujo
Araujo working to try and regain half guard.
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
Araujo can't escape the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is squirming around, avoiding Frank's attempts to control the action.
Frank controlling his opponent.
Frank seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Araujo is holding on tight.
Frank tries to control but Araujo wriggling away.
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Frank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Araujo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (11) vs (8) Araujo

Araujo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Frank is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Frank has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (13) vs (8) Araujo
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frank is stalling in the full guard.

Frank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frank content to stall in guard here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank passes into half guard.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Frank is controlling well.
Frank controlling the action here.
Araujo is looking to get back to full guard here but Frank has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (16) vs (8) Araujo
Araujo is trying to improve his position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank taking a breather here.
Frank wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo tries to buck Frank off but Frank is having none of it.
Araujo is not content to let Frank control the position.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Araujo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Frank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Frank controlling the action here.
Araujo is looking to get back to full guard here but Frank has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (19) vs (8) Araujo
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Araujo won't allow Frank to pass to mount.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frank passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (22) vs (8) Araujo
Frank is looking to work his way around to Araujo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Araujo is trying to escape the mount.
Frank is trying to take his opponent's back.
Araujo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Frank trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
Connor Frank 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: CACC 13
Date: Nov 02, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 1571 p4p, 178 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1519 p4p, 172 weight class). Sparxx has chosen Thug Life - Lugz as his entrance music. Thiago Araujo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

193 cm
27 yrs
285 lbs

194 cm
24 yrs
260 lbs

Araujo

Sparxx

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Araujo dives in and grabs Sparxx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparxx pushes down on Araujo's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.

Sparxx throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Araujo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparxx is in Araujo's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Sparxx

Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparxx is aware though and is defending well.

Sparxx 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: Araujo (4) vs (2) Sparxx
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.

Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Sparxx is defending well.
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Araujo tries for a kimura but Sparxx is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.

Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sparxx has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sparxx tries to bench press Araujo off him but Araujo keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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 looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Araujo trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo working away.
Araujo wants to take a breather but Sparxx manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Araujo.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.

Sparxx working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily.
Araujo stands and throws Sparxx's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (7) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.

Araujo is looking for a kimura but Sparxx is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage.

Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Sparxx is defending well.
Araujo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Araujo 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 control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sparxx sees it coming and defends easily.

Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparxx has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx gets back to full guard.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.

Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araujo is aware though and is defending well.
Araujo won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (7) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparxx is aware though and is defending well.
Sparxx pushing down on Araujo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Araujo gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Araujo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (9) vs (4) Sparxx
Araujo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (12) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx 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.
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.

Araujo tries for a kimura but Sparxx is defending well.
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.
Araujo works to advance to full mount. Sparxx defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Araujo (14) vs (4) Sparxx

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Araujo avoids the attempt from Sparxx to control.
Sparxx gets back to half guard.
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.

Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sparxx defends it well.
Sparxx moves into full guard.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.

Sparxx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Sparxx working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx pulls Araujo in to control the position.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Araujo advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (17) vs (4) Sparxx

Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sparxx, who protects the arm well.
Sparxx manages to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.

Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.
Sparxx is pressing down on Araujo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Araujo passes into half guard.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Araujo prevents Sparxx from improving his position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Araujo wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.

Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sparxx defends it well.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Sparxx is still trying to improve position.

Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Sparxx defends the submission attempt.
Sparxx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Araujo (17) vs (8) Sparxx

Sparxx tightening his grip on Araujo, looking for the choke.
Araujo rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sparxx's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Sparxx patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is really stuck here.
Araujo wants to control his opponent's hands but Sparxx gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sparxx's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Sparxx working for a choke but Araujo is defending well.

Sparxx has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Sparxx is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Araujo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Araujo tries to control the position but Sparxx now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Araujo (17) vs (11) Sparxx
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Araujo tries to break free.
Araujo trying to control the action but Sparxx just sinks the hooks in.

Araujo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sparxx.
Araujo trying to control the action but Sparxx just sinks the hooks in.

Sparxx working for a choke but Araujo is defending well.

Sparxx is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Araujo is defending well though. Sparxx let's go of the attempt for now.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Araujo just trying to survive but Sparxx is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Araujo tries to escape the position.

Sparxx is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sparxx is hanging on to Araujo's back as he tries to escape.
Sparxx tries to get the hooks in deep but Araujo pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparxx's guard. Nice work there by Araujo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (19) vs (11) Sparxx
Araujo looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Araujo takes the fight on points by 19 to 11.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'.

Event: CACC 7
Date: Oct 19, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 1513 p4p, 184 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1574 p4p, 188 weight class). Bok is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Give It Revolution. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

193 cm
27 yrs
285 lbs

182 cm
36 yrs
285 lbs

Araujo

Bok

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Thiago Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Bok 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.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Bok
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.

Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Bok 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.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok postures up.
Bok passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (5) Bok
Araujo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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) Bok
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Araujo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bok gets full guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Araujo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Araujo has managed to get both his arms back between Bok's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Araujo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Araujo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bok manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araujo has Bok in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (7) Bok
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok passes Araujo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Araujo actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Araujo defends it.

Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bok pulls his head out easily.
Bok 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: Araujo (2) vs (10) Bok
Araujo regains half guard.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Araujo defends it.

Bok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well.

Araujo looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Bok keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bok is trying to control. Araujo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Araujo is defending the position.

Araujo actively working from the bottom here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Araujo moves into full guard.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.

Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Araujo working for a triangle but Bok defends it easily.
Bok trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Bok is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok 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.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.

Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bok is aware though and is defending well.
Bok wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.

Bok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bok has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.

Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (2) vs (13) Bok

Bok is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Araujo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bok trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bok passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (2) vs (16) Bok
Araujo working to try and regain half guard.
Bok wants to control the pace but Araujo is squirming around nicely.
Araujo is trying to escape the mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bok is trying to take his opponent's back.
Araujo working to try and regain half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok is trying to take his opponent's back.
Araujo is trying to reverse the position but instead Bok has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Araujo (2) vs (19) Bok

Bok looking for the RNC.

Bok tightening his grip on Araujo, looking for the choke.
Bok is hanging on to Araujo's back as he tries to escape.
Araujo just trying to survive but Bok is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Araujo tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Araujo staying busy and making it hard for Bok to control.
Araujo can't escape the position.
Araujo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bok.
Bok not allowing Araujo to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bok trying to control momentarily.

Araujo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bok gets his hands free as Araujo looks to control.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is in bad spot here.
Araujo breaks Bok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (4) vs (19) Bok
Bok keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Bok is trying to control the position but Araujo postures up.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.
Bok wants to sweep here but Araujo controlling him for the moment.
Araujo is pushing down on Bok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bok is fighting to maintain full guard but Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bok moves into full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo slips nicely into half guard.
Bok gets back to full guard.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Araujo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (4) vs (21) Bok
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
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.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (6) vs (21) Bok
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Bok defends the submission attempt.

Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Bok defends the submission attempt.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Bok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok trying to get back to full guard but Araujo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (9) vs (21) Bok

Araujo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bok is surviving well by controlling Araujo's body position as best he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 21 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Marceau
Date: Sep 27, 2019

#R1##CL#
Murhaa has Araujo up against the cage in a clinch.
Araujo jumps guard but Murhaa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Araujo avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Araujo blocks it.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Araujo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Araujo's head.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araujo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A short left from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Murhaa won't allow it.
Mike Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Araujo avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Murhaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Araujo drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Araujo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Araujo gets control of Murhaa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Araujo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Murhaa has passed into side control.
Murhaa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Murhaa landing a few strikes.
Murhaa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa is chipping away with strikes.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Murhaa connects with a decent elbow. #ROC#
Araujo is rocked!
Murhaa cracks Araujo with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Murhaa immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Araujo is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Murhaa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Murhaa!

Event: EMP Araujo vs Lemieux 3
Date: Sep 06, 2019

#R1##CL#
Araujo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Araujo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lemieux lands a right hand.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux is working Araujo over against the cage.#TD#
Araujo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Araujo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lemieux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Araujo pulls Lemieux in close to his closed guard and prevents Lemieux from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lemieux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lemieux 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.
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Lemieux avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lemieux passes into side control. #T1#
Araujo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Lemieux is controlling well. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Araujo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araujo.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Araujo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lemieux has passed into half guard!
Lemieux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Araujo tries to roll over but Lemieux keeps him under control.
Lemieux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet.
Araujo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Lemieux is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Lemieux has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Araujo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Araujo.
Lemieux throws a hook but Araujo blocks it.
Lemieux misses with the combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lemieux counters with a series of strikes. Araujo will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Araujo with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lemieux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Araujo misses with a takedown
and Lemieux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Araujo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Araujo.
Lemieux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and Lemieux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Araujo ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Lemieux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Araujo throws a strike but Lemieux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Araujo controls Lemieux momentarily but Lemieux frees himself. #SUB#
Araujo working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Lemieux is looking to stand up but Araujo won't let him.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
Lemieux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Araujo trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Araujo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lemieux puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lemieux slows the pace down in half guard.
Araujo trying to control but Lemieux postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Vincent Lemieux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lemieux not doing much here.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Araujo working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Araujo wants to control but Lemieux passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemieux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Araujo is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Araujo trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Araujo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lemieux uses it to pass to side control.
Araujo tries to bench press Lemieux off him but Lemieux keeps the position.
Araujo wants to control but Lemieux postures up.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Lemieux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lemieux's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lemieux moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Araujo.
Lemieux working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lemieux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lemieux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.#CL2#
Lemieux clinches up with Araujo and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Araujo has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux works on Araujo's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Lemieux - that landed with a thud.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lemieux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Lemieux. #T1#
Araujo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lemieux digs a right hand underneath Araujo's ribcage. Araujo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lemieux lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Araujo is rocked!
Lemieux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Araujo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemieux lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Araujo to his knees! Lemieux keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: EMP Ispa vs Toivonen
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1##TD#
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nekele quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nekele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo. #SUB#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
Nekele is staying active underneath Araujo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nekele won't allow Araujo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Araujo lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Araujo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nekele wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Araujo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nekele looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nekele looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nekele! #REVB#
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nekele's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Araujo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nekele wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo gets back to full guard. #T2#
Nekele not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Araujo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nekele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nekele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nekele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nekele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nekele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Nekele sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Nekele avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nekele defends well.
Nekele controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nekele trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nekele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Araujo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nekele controls the pace.#SUB#
Araujo has his foot on Nekele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nekele works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nekele slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Araujo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura but Nekele is defending well.
Araujo tries to move to mount but Nekele blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nekele, who protects the arm well.
The ground and pound from Araujo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
I wouldn't like to be where Nekele is right now.
Araujo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nekele knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Araujo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nekele takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nekele struggling a bit here.
Nekele felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nekele has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Nekele.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nekele wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thiago Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Araujo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom.
Araujo tries to roll over but Nekele keeps him under control.
Araujo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nekele jumps into side control!#T3#
Nekele wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nekele perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Araujo tries to roll over but Nekele keeps him under control.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Nekele controlling the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo wants to control but Nekele is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nekele moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Araujo.
Nekele is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Nekele misses.
A slow jab from Nekele misses its intended target.
Nekele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Araujo on the side of the head.
Araujo fails with the takedown.
Araujo shoots in but Nekele avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Nekele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nekele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Nekele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Araujo.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nekele is keeping the position for now.
Araujo is looking to advance position but Nekele has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Araujo is looking to get to half guard.
Araujo tries to hold on but Nekele pushes him away.
Araujo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nekele keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully. #T2#
Araujo pushes down on Nekele's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nekele sees it coming and defends easily.
Araujo moves into full mount! Nekele won't be happy about that!
Araujo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nekele because Araujo loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Araujo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nekele is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araujo working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nekele is aware though and is defending well.
Nekele sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Araujo working a defensive guard here.
Nekele looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Nekele pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nekele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nekele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nekele defends well.#SUB#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nekele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nekele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nekele looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Araujo!

Event: EMPLA8
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Koniu stuffs the takedown attempt from Araujo. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Koniu pushes Araujo up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Koniu.
Araujo stalling in the clinch.
Araujo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koniu has him pressed against the cage.
Koniu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Araujo's elbow.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Koniu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Koniu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
A short left from Koniu.
Koniu lands a body punch.
Koniu can't find room to land a body shot as Araujo controls the action.
Araujo misses with a hook to the ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Araujo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koniu obliges.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Koniu has him pressed against the cage.
Japa Koniu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.#TD2#
Araujo successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Koniu gets to his feet - Araujo follows without any prompting.
Araujo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koniu counters with a body kick.
Araujo looks winded!#T1#
Koniu cracks Araujo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koniu lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Koniu forces Araujo back against the cage and clinches.
Koniu lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koniu to keep the fight standing.
Koniu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Koniu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Koniu.
A knee to the head by Koniu.
Koniu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Araujos head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koniu.
Koniu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koniu lands a nice knee to the body.
Koniu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Araujo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Koniu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Araujo up against the cage.
Koniu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Koniu scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Koniu crunches a lovely knee into Araujo's ribcage.
Koniu landing knees to the body.
Koniu lands a shot to the body.
Koniu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koniu crunches a lovely knee into Araujo's ribcage.
Araujo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koniu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koniu digs a right hand into Araujo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Araujo's gas tank.
Koniu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koniu tries to throw a body punch but Araujo avoids it by throwing Koniu back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Koniu - that landed with a thud.
Koniu slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Koniu.
Stalling in the clinch from Koniu.
Koniu lands with a short shot to the head.
Araujo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koniu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Koniu landing knees to the body.
Araujo prevents a body shot from Koniu.
Koniu leaning against his opponent.
Araujo swings wildly with an uppercut but Koniu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koniu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Araujo.
Koniu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Araujo fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koniu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Araujo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koniu walks away with a smile on his face. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've been told by Koniu's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Araujo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Araujo is rocked!
Japa Koniu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koniu scores with a nice body kick.
Araujo is still on wobbly legs! Can Koniu finish him?
Koniu lands a leg kick that knocks Araujo off balance momentarily.
Araujo seems to have recovered his senses.
Koniu swinging wildly here. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Koniu.
Koniu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koniu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Koniu.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koniu.
Koniu taking a breather.
Koniu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koniu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Koniu.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koniu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koniu scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Japa Koniu dominated that round.
That's time! Koniu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Koniu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koniu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koniu is looking to counter punch.
Araujo wants to stay close but Koniu steps back to make room for something. Araujo seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Koniu and Araujo drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Japa Koniu!
An out of breath Japa Koniu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EMP Kansalainen Vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Piano defends it nicely.#TD#
Araujo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Piano gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araujo goes for an armbar but Piano turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Piano . #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Araujo working for a triangle but Piano defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo trying to control the position.
Piano 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.#T1##SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Araujo looking for a sweep. Not yet Araujo, not yet. #SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Piano 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. #SUB#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Piano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #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.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Araujo has his foot on Piano 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Piano works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piano defends well.
Piano stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Piano avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Araujo looking to control.
Araujo trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Piano defends easily. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Piano works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo tries to roll over but Piano keeps him under control.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Piano wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Piano pulls his head out easily.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
letting Piano counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.
Araujo defending well as Piano loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Piano takes the fight into the clinch.
Araujo takes an elbow to the temple.
Piano misses with an elbow strike.
Piano tries a body shot but Araujo blocks it.
Piano tries to work over Araujo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Araujo manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Araujo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Piano uses it to pass to side control.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Piano has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Araujo is desperately trying to improve his position but Piano has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Piano controlling the pace for now.
Piano wants to control the pace but Araujo is squirming around nicely.
Araujo tries to reverse the position but Piano maintains control.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Piano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Piano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Araujo is looking to control Piano 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?
Piano prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Araujo trying to control here.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3##SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Piano stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Piano clinches up with Araujo and pushes him back against the cage.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Piano to keep the fight standing.
Piano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Araujo is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Araujo.
Piano lands a shot to the body.
Araujo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Piano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Araujo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Piano up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Piano . #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Piano .
Piano pushes Araujo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Piano .
Nice elbow from Piano .
A short body shot lands from Piano as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Piano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Piano .
Piano pushes Araujo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Piano . #CUT2#
Thiago Araujo's cut is getting worse.
A short left from Piano .
Nice elbow from Piano . #ROC2#
Araujo is rocked!
Piano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Araujo.
Oh Araujo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Piano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Piano creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Araujo! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Piano .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EMP Araujo vs Lemieux
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
Lemieux lands a nice shot that snaps Araujo's head back.
No luck for Araujo with that takedown attempt. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Lemieux has knocked Araujo down with a huge combo! Lemieux steps away and waves a wobbly Araujo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Araujo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.
Lemieux connects with a stiff jab that staggers Araujo - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: EMP Mumu vs Arendse
Date: Apr 12, 2019

#R1#
Butabi jabs Araujo right on the nose. Araujo blinks but takes it well.
Araujo slips a straight right by Butabi.
Good exchange - Butabi coming out on top.
Butabi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Butabi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Araujo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butabi's corner calls for a 1-2. Butabi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Butabi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Butabi gets caught napping as Araujo dives in and scores a takedown. Butabi manages to retain guard.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Butabi is retaining full guard.
Butabi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Araujo.
Araujo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Butabi keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo passes to full mount!
Araujo misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Araujo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Butabi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Butabi and Araujo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Butabi wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Butabi is defending well.
An elbow from Araujo crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Butabi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Araujo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Butabi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Araujo's guard! Nice work there by Butabi! #T2#
Araujo controls Butabi momentarily but Butabi frees himself.
Araujo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Butabi has passed into side control.
Araujo wants to control but Butabi postures up.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Butabi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Butabi gets to mount! Araujo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Araujo tries to reverse the position but Butabi maintains control.
Araujo regains half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo moves into full guard.
Butabi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butabi defends well.
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Araujo has an active guard here but Butabi has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Butabi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for subs off his back but Butabi has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steve Butabi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Araujo. That snapped Butabi's head back. #CL#
Butabi drives through and clinches with Araujo against the cage.
Butabi misses with a punch on the inside.
Butabi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Araujo. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Butabi has been cut.#BC#
Butabi manages to break the clinch.
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Butabi defends it nicely.
Butabi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo tries to clinch but Butabi is having none of it.
Butabi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Butabi. No joy for Araujo on that attempt.
Butabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butabi stuffs the takedown attempt from Araujo. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve Butabi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Butabi misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Butabi stuffs the takedown attempt from Araujo. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Butabi pinned against the cage. Butabi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Araujo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butabi.
Butabi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Butabi tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Butabi to the ground. Butabi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #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 Butabi!#SUB2#
Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butabi, who protects the arm well.
Araujo lands an elbow.
Butabi is not content to let Araujo control the position.
Butabi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Araujo asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Araujo trying to control the action but Butabi is working from the bottom.
Araujo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Araujo working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Butabi slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Araujo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Butabi reverses the position - he's now on top in Araujo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butabi is looking to stand up but Araujo won't let him.
Butabi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Butabi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Butabi 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. Butabi is looking to defend but Araujo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Butabi! Araujo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Butabi taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Araujo!

Event: EMP Jones vs Marley
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1##TD#
Araujo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Megaton's guard.
Araujo throwing strikes from guard but Megaton blocks nicely.
Megaton controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Araujo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Megaton to regain full guard.
Megaton controlling the position.
Megaton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Araujo postures up in Megaton's guard and throws a big left but Megaton blocks it. #T1#
Megaton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Araujo is trying to keep Megaton in close.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Megaton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Megaton defends it easily.
Megaton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Araujo pushes a forearm under Megaton's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Megaton is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Araujo!

Event: EMP Steve vs Gonza
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Grabber shows good takedown defense.
Araujo has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body punch from Araujo.
Good shot there by Araujo.
Araujo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Grabber counters with a crisp right hand that drops Araujo! Grabber lets Araujo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Araujo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grabber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crotch Grabber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Grabber misses with a looping right.
Araujo throws a body shot but no joy.
Araujo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grabber counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crotch Grabber!
Crotch Grabber made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

Event: EMP OWF Bunyasarn v Paddington
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Koniu swinging wildly here.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koniu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Koniu misses with a few strikes there.
We've been told by Koniu's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Araujo misses with a takedown
and Koniu counters with a right hand to the body.
Koniu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koniu motions for Araujo to come forward. Koniu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koniu thumps Araujo with a low kick.
Koniu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Araujo.
Koniu slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo checks the leg kick.
Araujo throws a series of strikes that have Koniu backpedaling.
Koniu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Araujo dives in and grabs Koniu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koniu pushes down on Araujo's head and hops out.
Japa Koniu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koniu throws the left hand but Araujo avoids the punch easily.
Araujo tries to clinch but Koniu moves away
and Koniu counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Koniu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Araujo.
Araujo shoots for a double leg takedown but Koniu sprawls well. He's pushed Araujo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koniu lands a two punch combo.
Koniu delivers a nice body kick.
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koniu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koniu swats away the attempt to clinch by Araujo.
Koniu thumps Araujo with a low kick.#TD2#
Araujo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Araujo showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Koniu is trying to stand up here but Araujo is controlling him well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Araujo on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Araujo prevents Koniu from standing back up. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koniu looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Araujo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Koniu is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thiago Araujo!

Event: EMP Mumu vs Thomas 3
Date: Jan 06, 2019

#R1#
Araujo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pripyat swivels and escapes.
Pripyat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Pripyat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Araujo on his heels. He'll look to pass Araujo's guard now, I'm sure.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pripyat landing with the ground and pound.
Pripyat is working Araujo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pripyat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pripyat chips away with some ground and pound.
Araujo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pripyat manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Araujo sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Pripyat doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Araujo paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Pripyat - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karelin Pripyat!
Karelin Pripyat seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IFCXS3: Hammerfall v Araujo
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Araujo with a poor takedown
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammerfall is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Hammerfall closes the distance and pushes Araujo back into the cage.
Hammerfall lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.
Hammerfall tries to throw a body punch but Araujo avoids it by throwing Hammerfall back against the cage.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Hammerfall won't allow it.
UberThor Hammerfall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo prevents a body shot from Hammerfall.
Araujo looking to stall.
Araujo jumps guard but Hammerfall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Araujo jumps guard but Hammerfall stands there with Araujo around his waist. Araujo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Araujo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammerfall lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Araujo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Hammerfall.
Araujo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammerfall just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Araujo jumps into guard, dragging Hammerfall to the mat.
Hammerfall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hammerfall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammerfall has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammerfall is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfall 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. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Hammerfall pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammerfall defends well.
Araujo is trying to control the position but Hammerfall postures up.
Hammerfall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammerfall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammerfall defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Araujo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Hammerfall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammerfall has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Araujo working for a triangle but Hammerfall defends it easily. #SUB2#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hammerfall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Araujo working for a triangle but Hammerfall defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that UberThor Hammerfall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thiago Araujo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Araujo thuds his right hand into Hammerfall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Araujo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hammerfall defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Hammerfall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Araujo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
UberThor Hammerfall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.#TD2#
Araujo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hammerfall on his heels. He'll look to pass Hammerfall's guard now, I'm sure.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Hammerfall keeps moving. #SUB2#
Araujo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hammerfall looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hammerfall looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hammerfall! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Hammerfall is trying to control the action in half guard but Araujo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thiago Araujo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfall is taking a breather. Araujo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Araujo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hammerfall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hammerfall's back!
Hammerfall is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London BALLS OF STEEL, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for the choke from the back position but Hammerfall is controlling his hands well.
Will Araujo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Araujo punches the canvas rather than the man.
Well, with Araujo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hammerfall is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Hammerfall is in a bad position with Araujo working for a choke. Hammerfall manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB2#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Hammerfall pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammerfall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammerfall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Hammerfall pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Araujo working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammerfall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfall content to stall in guard here.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Araujo trying to strike off his back.
Hammerfall 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#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Hammerfall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.#SUB2#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammerfall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammerfall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hammerfall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Araujo's cut.
That's time! 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#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammerfall but Hammerfall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammerfall swings for the body but Araujo moves out of range.
Araujo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Araujo misses with a hook
enabling Hammerfall to counter with a crisp jab.
Araujo is looking to clinch.
Araujo tries to clinch up but Hammerfall circles away and keeps his distance.
Araujo fails with the takedown
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Araujo is defended easily by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Araujo manages to circle out of the way.
UberThor Hammerfall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Araujo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammerfall. #CL#
Araujo tries to keep at a distance but Hammerfall has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Araujo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammerfall works on Araujo's body with a couple of short punches.
Araujo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hammerfall.
Araujo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hammerfall smiles and moves away.
Araujo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammerfall is fending him off so far but Araujo persists. Nope, Hammerfall circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammerfall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hammerfall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammerfall sprawls well. Hammerfall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammerfall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Araujo manages to circle out of the way.
Araujo swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Hammerfall to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hammerfall thuds his right hand into Araujo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hammerfall defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Hammerfall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hammerfall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Araujo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammerfall manages to avoid it.
Hammerfall stuffs the takedown attempt from Araujo. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and Hammerfall counters with a nice body shot.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Hammerfall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfall misses with a punch to the body.
Hammerfall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hammerfall lands with a right to the head.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Hammerfall has him pressed against the cage.
Araujo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hammerfall smiles and moves away.
UberThor Hammerfall is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Araujo with a poor takedown
and Hammerfall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Araujo ducks under a wild hook from Hammerfall.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammerfall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Araujo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Araujo throws a big shot that misses.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammerfall as he jumps to the side.
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammerfall defends it nicely.
Araujo misses with a wild body shot.
Hammerfall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Araujo misses
and Hammerfall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Araujo thinking.
Araujo shoots and misses
and Hammerfall counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Hammerfall lands a big right hand that sends Araujo crashing to the mat! Hammerfall stays standing though and waves Araujo back to his feet!#ROC#
Araujo is rocked!#T4#
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!
Hammerfall lands a brutal uppercut that launches Araujo off his feet! Araujo tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). UberThor Hammerfall!
After the big win, UberThor Hammerfall made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Top Nutrition 160Q200$ 140Q150$ 100Q50$ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: IFC81: S.Heavyweight v Impaler
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that Araujo avoids nicely.
Araujo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lemieux sprawls and moves away.
Araujo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Lemieux stuffs the takedown.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lemieux defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Araujo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lemieux prevents Araujo from moving into mount. #SUB#
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lemieux struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Lemieux is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lemieux striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Lemieux is trying to get back to his feet.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Araujo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lemieux is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Araujo!

Event: IFCFN1: Thomas vs Mayer
Date: Nov 09, 2018

#R1#
Araujo fails with the takedown
and Murha counters with a straight right hand.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Araujo closes the distance and clinches.
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.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Murha won't allow it.
Araujo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murha just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murha.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murha to keep the fight standing.
Araujo fails to pull guard.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Murha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Araujo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murha just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha stalling.
Araujo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murha walks away with a smile on his face. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Araujo fails with the takedown
enabling Murha to counter with a crisp jab.
Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murha's waist but Murha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side. #T1#
Araujo ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Araujo cracks Murha with a good jab.
Araujo slips a jab from Murha.
Jab from Araujo.
Araujo staying out of range there.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Murha circles away easily
enabling Murha to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Araujo drives through with a takedown into Murha's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murha wants to stand up but Araujo is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Murha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murha swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Murha is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Murha is retaining full guard.
Araujo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murha's guard. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Murha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murha defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murha is pressing down on Araujo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Araujo slips nicely into half guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but Murha defending well. #T3#
Murha is concentrating on defense, preventing Araujo from advancing position.
Araujo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Araujo trying to control but Murha is having none of it.
Murha is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Murha has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Murha! #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murha stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Araujo has an active guard here but Murha has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Murha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Araujo shoots in but Murha avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murha enables Araujo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murha manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo trying to control but Murha is working from the bottom.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Araujo thows a huge punch but Murha dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Murha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage.
Murha is doing well to control the position and prevent Araujo from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Murha is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Araujo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo trying to control from Murha's half guard. Murha has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araujo is fighting to break Murha's control of his arms but Murha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Araujo postures up in Murha's guard and throws a big left but Murha blocks it.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Murha is keeping the position.
Murha pulls Araujo in to control the position.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Murha keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Araujo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murha! But no joy.
Murha throws a looping overhand right but Araujo ducks down to avoid it.
Murha lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Araujo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murha is fending him off so far but Araujo persists. Nope, Murha circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murha throws out a counter right but Araujo avoids it with no problem.
Big Murha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Murha sprawls well.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and Murha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Araujo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murha is looking for the big counter here.
Araujo avoids the body shot from Murha.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Murha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Araujo throws a lazy uppercut
and Murha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Araujo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Murha ducks under a wild hook from Araujo.
Araujo dives in and grabs Murha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murha pushes down on Araujo's head and hops out.
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murha defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Murha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murha feints a counter leg kick.
Araujo shoots in and drives through. Murha sprawls well.
Murha just misses with a punch to the body.
Murha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Araujo.
Big Murha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and Murha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice cross by Murha.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murha counters with a big right hand! Oh Araujo is in trouble here! Murha follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Murha!
Big Murha managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.

Event: IFC 73: Mayer vs Chugman
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Van Rooy as Araujo shoots in.#TD#
Araujo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Rooy did well to prevent Araujo getting side control.
Araujo is thwarting Van Rooy's attempts to control the position.
Araujo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Rooy is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Rooy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Araujo thows a huge punch but Van Rooy dodges it nicely.
Araujo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Van Rooy 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.#SUB#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Rooy sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Van Rooy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Araujo!

Event: IFC 70: Fischer v Warholm
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nekele tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nekele to the ground. Nekele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nekele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nekele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Nekele.
Araujo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Araujo takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Araujo closes the distance and clinches up with Nekele, looking for a takedown. Araujo pushes Nekele against the cage but Nekele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Nekele. No joy for Araujo on that attempt. #TD#
Araujo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nekele has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1##SUB#
Araujo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nekele manages to get back to half guard.
Araujo is trying to control. Nekele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nekele told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nekele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nekele.#SUB#
Araujo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nekele looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nekele looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nekele! #REVB#
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Araujo manages to get back to half guard.
Araujo tries to roll over but Nekele keeps him under control.
Araujo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nekele throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Araujo's body to avoid the submission. Araujo has instead reached around Nekele's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Araujo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Araujo!

Event: CCF 35
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1##TD#
Butler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Butler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Araujo's guard. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Butler is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butler prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Araujo wants to control but Butler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Araujo moves into full guard.
Butler throwing strikes from guard but Araujo blocks nicely.
Butler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Araujo working for a triangle but Butler defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Butler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Butler has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Butler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Araujo is trying to control but can't.
Butler works his foot free and advances to mount.
Araujo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Butler trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Butler is landing with some decent strikes but Araujo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Araujo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butler is keeping the position for now.
Araujo throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Araujo is working Butler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Butler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Butler looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Araujo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Butler has picked Araujo up and slammed him! Araujo can't keep hold of the triangle and Butler manages to pass to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Araujo tries to buck Butler off but Butler is having none of it.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Butler moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Araujo!
Butler with good strikes from the mount here!
Butler lands a big shot there that rocks Araujo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Araujo can't escape the position.
Butler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Araujo hang on?#T3#
Butler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Araujo is looking to escape.
Araujo is trying desperately to improve position.
Butler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Butler breaks from Araujo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Araujo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Butler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Araujo?
Araujo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Butler slips a nice elbow through Araujo's hands, connecting with Araujo's forehead.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Butler pulls his head out easily.
Butler winds up and cracks Araujo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Butler is nestled in close to Araujo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Butler 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butler trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Butler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Araujo hang on?
Araujo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Butler landing strikes from the mount.
Butler connects with a bit shot that sees Araujo covering up! More strikes from Butler and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Butler is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Butler!
A very excited looking Jake Butler 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: CCF 32
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Araujo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hound looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Araujo wants to clinch up but The Hound keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Araujo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Hound knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on The Hound's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Hound, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but The Hound is defending well.
Araujo trying to control the position but The Hound is working away. #T1#
The Hound is looking to reverse the position.
The Hound wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Araujo trying to control the position but The Hound is working away. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Hound has escaped the position, nice work there.
Araujo working the ground and pound.
The Hound is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The Hound is looking for a sweep.
Araujo throws a strike aimed at the side of The Hound's head but The Hound avoids it well.
Araujo grinds an elbow into The Hound's temple. #CUT#
It looks like Ben The Hound has been cut.
The Hound 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.#T2##SUB#
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo trying to control the position but The Hound is working away.
The Hound is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Araujo advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Hound tries to lock up and control but Araujo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Araujo works his way to his opponent's back.
The Hound is in bad spot here. #SUB#
The Hound is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Araujo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
The Hound trying to get back to his feet but Araujo is in full control for now. #SUB#
Araujo looking for the RNC. #SUB#
The Hound 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! #SUB#
Araujo is cranking The Hound's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for The Hound! He's tightened the choke and The Hound is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Araujo!

Event: CCF FN 29:Rojas vs Donde
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Araujo gets a double leg takedown into Max's guard.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Max is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Araujo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Araujo seems to have locked his on tight now - Max screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Araujo, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thiago Araujo!
Blaze Max spoke after the fight, saying 'Not a G'day mate...'.

Event: CCF FN 26:Vinyard vs Sityodton
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Araujo just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Butler 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler working the head and body with strikes.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Butler landing a few strikes.
Butler looks up at the clock and then as Araujo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Butler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Butler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Butler tries to advance to mount but Araujo denies him.
Butler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Araujo tries to bench press Butler off him but Butler keeps the position.
Araujo wants to control but Butler postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butler scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Butler cracks Araujo with a big right hand but Araujo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#
Araujo is rocked!
Araujo is trying to improve his position.
Butler trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Araujo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Araujo tries to roll over but Butler keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Butler is controlling well.
Butler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Butler is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Butler lands a nice short elbow.
Butler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Araujo tries to reverse the position but Butler maintains control.#T2#
A nice elbow there by Butler.
Butler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Butler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Araujo is still in real trouble! Can Butler finish him?
Butler postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Araujo bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Butler and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Butler!
A victorious Jake Butler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCF 24:Butler vs Cobb
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Miller misses with an uppercut. Araujo saw that one coming.
Araujo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Araujo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miller gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
Araujo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Araujo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Araujo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape. #SUB#
Araujo quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Araujo but it's paid off an Miller is forced to tap! Nice work by Araujo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Araujo!

Event: CCF FN 21:McKane vs Dayne
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1#
Ruas throws a looping overhand right but Araujo ducks down to avoid it.
Araujo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Araujo tries to clinch but Ruas moves out of range. #TD#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Araujo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura but Ruas is defending well.
Ruas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Ruas is defending it quite comfortably.
Ruas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ruas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruas is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Ruas keeps trying to improve his position.
Araujo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruas defends it well. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Ruas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #SUB#
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Ruas to get to half guard.
Araujo won't allow Ruas to pass to mount.
Araujo is looking to control Ruas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?#T3#
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Araujo wants to control but Ruas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Araujo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruas's back!#SUB#
Araujo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ruas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ruas for a finish.
I really don't envy Ruas right now.
Araujo is not going to allow Ruas to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Ruas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Araujo's guard. Nice work there by Ruas.
Araujo looking to control.
Araujo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ruas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruas is aware though and is defending well.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Araujo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Araujo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Araujo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruas, pushing him back against the cage.
Araujo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ruas up against the cage.
Ruas lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Ruas decides to pull guard.
Ruas wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruas 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#
Ruas moves into full mount! Araujo won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo regains half guard.
Araujo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araujo.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Ruas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Ruas pushes down on Araujo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruas is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it. #SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo is pressing down on Ruas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Araujo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Araujo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruas defending well though. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ruas tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg. #T2#
Araujo is keen to just control but Ruas is a slippery customer.
Thiago Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruas is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruas avoid being mounted?
Ruas wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Ruas taking some punishment here, with Araujo in his half guard.
Araujo uses his free foot to push down on Ruas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ruas.
Ruas is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Araujo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ruas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T3#
Araujo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ruas? #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas wants to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.#SUB#
Araujo has control of Ruas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ruas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ruas is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Araujo looking for a guillotine from mount but Ruas is having none of it.
Ruas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ruas 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!#SUB2#
Ruas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Araujo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Ruas looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Araujo tries to escape but Ruas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Araujo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ruas. #SUB2#
Ruas looking for the RNC.
Ruas keeps control of the position as Araujo tries to break free.
Ruas tries to get the hooks in deep but Araujo pushed the leg off.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform us that Ruas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Ruas looking for the choke but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Ruas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Araujo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Ruas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ruas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Araujo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Ruas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruas.
Araujo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruas tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruas to the ground. Ruas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Araujo needs to keep his hands up - Ruas had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Araujo looking to score a takedown here. Ruas is defending well but Araujo drives through and ends up in Ruas's guard.
Araujo postures up in Ruas's guard and throws a big left but Ruas blocks it.
Araujo is pushing down on Ruas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruas is fighting to maintain full guard but Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas manages to get to full guard.
Ruas wants to sweep but no luck.
Araujo slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Ruas moves into full guard.
Araujo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruas's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruas is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Ruas passes into half guard.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Ruas has control of the leg.
Araujo trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up. #T2##SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Ruas 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.
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Ruas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Araujo gets back to half guard.
Ruas is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Ruas is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now. #T3#
Araujo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruas's back!#SUB#
Ruas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Araujo's arms.
Araujo controlling well, preventing Ruas from escaping the position.
Araujo controls the action.#SUB#
Ruas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Araujo.
Ruas turns into Araujo and is now in his guard.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
Ruas passes Araujo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Ruas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Araujo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Araujo has an active guard here but Ruas has managed to pass into half guard.
Araujo is refusing to be controlled, as Ruas sits in half guard.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.
Araujo is not content to let Ruas control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Carlos Ruas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Ruas slips under a jab from Araujo.
Ruas with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruas pinned against the cage. Ruas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ruas misses with a hook.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Araujo needs to keep his hands up - Ruas had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Araujo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruas was covering up waiting for the punch and Araujo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Ruas keeps moving.
Ruas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there. #T1#
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araujo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Araujo trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Ruas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruas, not yet.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Ruas keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruas is on top in guard. #REVB#
Araujo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruas looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruas defends it easily.
Ruas postures up. #T3#
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruas pushing down on Araujo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruas wants to pass to mount but Araujo is defending the position.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araujo trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up.
Ruas 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.
Araujo is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruas has a good base and remains in mount.
Araujo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ruas passes to side control. #T4##SUB2#
Ruas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is trying to improve his position.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ruas wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Ruas connects with a looping right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araujo.
Ruas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Araujo.
Ruas scores with a nice strike.
Ruas stuffs the takedown.
Araujo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruas throws out the jab.
Araujo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Araujo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Araujo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Araujo misses with some punches.
Ruas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Araujo is trying to drag Ruas to the mat but Ruas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Ruas. #CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.#T1#
Ruas misses with an elbow over the top.
Araujo can't find room to land a body shot as Ruas controls the action.
Ruas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Ruas gets underhooks to prevent Araujo's takedown attempt.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruas to keep the fight standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ruas taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Ruas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Ruas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ruas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruas.
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Araujo feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Ruas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Ruas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Araujo is not content to let Ruas control the position. #T2#
Araujo tries to buck Ruas off but Ruas is having none of it.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ruas off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araujo trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Araujo looking for the choke from the back.
Ruas turns into Araujo and is now in his guard. #T3##SUB#
Araujo has his foot on Ruas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruas works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Araujo striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Araujo wants to control but Ruas postures up.
Araujo is looking to regain half guard here but Ruas keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruas has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ruas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Araujo is squirming around, avoiding Ruas's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Ruas wants to finish this one by submission but Araujo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ruas. #T4#
Araujo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
Araujo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruas's best efforts.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruas trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo moves into full guard.
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.
Thiago Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Ruas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruas is still trying to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ruas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!
Carlos Ruas is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: CCF FN 17:Overflow vs Araujo
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Araujo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Overflow counters with a stiff right hand.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Overflow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
It seemed like Overflow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Araujo pushes Overflow up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Overflow has him pressed against the cage.
Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overflow blocks a body shot from Araujo. #TD#
Araujo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Overflow uses from the top position. #SUB#
Overflow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Overflow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Araujo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Overflow throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Araujo's body to avoid the submission. Araujo has instead reached around Overflow's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Araujo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Araujo!
Thiago Araujo is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: CCF FN 11:Butler vs Svendetee
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Araujo shoots in for a double leg but IsMore Ii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Araujo tries to clinch up
enabling IsMore Ii to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. IsMore Ii quickly recovers to half guard.
Araujo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
It looks like More IsMore Ii has been cut.
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. IsMore Ii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but IsMore Ii defends the submission attempt.
Araujo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
IsMore Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo stops IsMore Ii from getting back to his feet.
IsMore Ii is doing well to control the position and prevent Araujo from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB#
IsMore Ii throws strikes from the bottom but it's allowed Araujo to grab hold of an arm and go for an armbar! It's tiiiiiiiiight! IsMore Ii is forced to tap! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Araujo!

Event: CCF FN 08:Butler vs van Morin
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1##CL#
Araujo forces Overflow back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Overflow.
Araujo stalling in the clinch but Overflow improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Overflow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Araujo's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Araujo looking to stall. #BC2#
Overflow breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo throws a lazy head kick
and Overflow counters with a straight right hand.
Araujo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Araujo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Araujo throws a leg kick that misses.
Overflow swats away the attempt to clinch by Araujo.#T1#
Araujo darts in trying to clinch
and Overflow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Araujo looks to land a body kick but Overflow moved away.
Araujo wants to clinch but Overflow slips to the side
and Overflow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Araujo shoots in for a double leg but Overflow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Overflow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Overflow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo.
Massive Overflow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo needs to keep his hands up - Overflow had a free shot at his head there.
Araujo tries to clinch
and Overflow counters with a stiff right hand.
Overflow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Araujo momentarily.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Overflow counters with a nice right hand that sends Araujo toppling to the canvas! Araujo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Overflow finish him?!#ROC2#
Araujo is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Araujo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Overflow lands a brutal uppercut that launches Araujo off his feet! Araujo tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Massive Overflow!
Massive Overflow is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: CCF FN 05:Calvero v Willian Jr
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Araujo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Ruas gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ruas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruas tries to pass to full mount but Araujo defends it.
Ruas is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
Ruas wants to pass to mount but Araujo is defending the position.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
Ruas wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo tries to buck Ruas off but Ruas is having none of it.#T1#
Araujo stops Ruas from passing to mount.
Ruas advances to mount.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Araujo is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing that Ruas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ruas trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Ruas fails to take his opponent's back.
Ruas wants to control the pace but Araujo is squirming around nicely.
Ruas is trying to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.
Ruas prevents Araujo from getting the reversal.
Araujo is squirming around, avoiding Ruas's attempts to control the action.
Ruas is looking to work his way around to Araujo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ruas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Araujo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo regains half guard.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ruas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
Ruas stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Araujo is looking to regain half guard here but Ruas keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Ruas has control of the leg.
Ruas is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now. #T4##SUB#
Ruas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well. #SUB#
Ruas is looking for a kimura here.
Ruas is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Ruas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Araujo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Araujo tries to bench press Ruas off him but Ruas keeps the position.
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.
Araujo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Araujo is holding on to half guard well.
Ruas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
Ruas is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it.
Ruas is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruas pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Ruas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Araujo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Araujo has given up his back here. Will Ruas look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Ruas looking for the choke from the back.
Araujo breaks Ruas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Ruas is keeping the position.
Araujo is looking to pass into half guard but Ruas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ruas is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ruas avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Ruas is pushing down on Araujo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Araujo is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruas is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Araujo!
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 wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Araujo turns into Ruas and is now in his guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruas is retaining full guard.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Araujo working for a triangle but Ruas defends it easily. #SUB2#
Araujo working for a triangle but Ruas defends it easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
Ruas stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Araujo moves out of range as Ruas strikes.
Araujo wants to counter with a clinch but Ruas pushes him away.
Araujo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ruas throws the left hand but Araujo avoids the punch easily.
Ruas misses with a looping left.
Araujo moves out of range as Ruas strikes.#TD2#
Araujo gets a double leg takedown into Ruas's guard.
Ruas wants to sweep here but Araujo controlling him for the moment.
Ruas has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position.
Araujo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas is trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo throws a strike aimed at the side of Ruas's head but Ruas avoids it well.#SUB2#
Araujo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ruas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Araujo!

Event: CCF FN:02 Woods vs Tielemans
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Joshua.#TD2#
Joshua looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Araujo is not content to let Joshua control the position.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo is pulling down on Joshua's head to control his posture.
Araujo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
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! Joshua has his hands clasped together but Araujo extends and breaks Joshua's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Araujo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Araujo!

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 12949 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Araujo (ranked 5757 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

187 cm
37 yrs
212 lbs

193 cm
18 yrs
285 lbs

Starseed

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 3 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Araujo wants to clinch.
Starseed appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Araujo tries to clinch

and Starseed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (0) Araujo
Starseed prevents Araujo from improving his position.

Araujo actively working from the bottom here.

Starseed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Araujo has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Starseed is thwarting Araujo's attempts to control the position.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Starseed has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Starseed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Starseed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.
Starseed advances to half guard.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard but Starseed has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (5) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard but Starseed has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (8) vs (0) Araujo

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controlling the pace for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Starseed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Araujo wants to hold on but Starseed pushes him away.
Araujo is desperately trying to improve his position but Starseed has a good base and remains in mount.
Starseed sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Araujo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.
Starseed controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Starseed wants to finish this one by submission but Araujo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Starseed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying desperately to improve position.
Starseed controlling from mount.
Starseed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Araujo is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to hold on but Starseed pushes him away.

Starseed jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Araujo manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Starseed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Starseed is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Araujo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Starseed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Araujo is looking to regain half guard here but Starseed keeps moving and retains side control.

Starseed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Araujo wants to control but Starseed postures up.
Starseed advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Starseed (10) vs (0) Araujo
Starseed controlling from mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Araujo working to try and regain half guard.

Starseed looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Araujo regains half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Starseed 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.

Starseed 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. Starseed eventually gives up the hold.

Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Araujo!
Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (13) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo regains half guard.
Araujo manages to get to full guard.
Araujo can't keep his opponent in guard - Starseed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Starseed is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.

Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Starseed pulls his head out easily.
Araujo tries to roll over but Starseed keeps him under control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is looking to control Starseed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Starseed frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (16) vs (0) Araujo

Starseed jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Araujo manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Starseed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Araujo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Araujo is trying to improve his position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Starseed working away.
Araujo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Starseed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Araujo has escaped the position, nice work there.

Starseed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Araujo struggling a bit here.
Araujo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Starseed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Starseed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.

Starseed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Starseed with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Starseed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Araujo sees it coming and defends easily.
Starseed trying to mount his opponent but Araujo defends it.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.

Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Starseed pulls his head out easily.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Starseed wants to work for an arm triangle but Araujo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Araujo wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Starseed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Araujo tries to roll over but Starseed keeps him under control.

Araujo is defending against the submission attempts here by Starseed.
Araujo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Starseed has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (19) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Araujo is defending against the submission attempts here by Starseed.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo manages to get to full guard.
Starseed stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Starseed takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
As Indigo Starseed got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Man first off I want to say thank you to the creator for allowing me to show you all my true potential tonight, and then I would like to thank Broken Halo Pride! You are my blood and my family! I also want to say Garfield, your a a beast man, if you would have just laced off the lasagna I might no'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017

#R1#
Sanders blocks a head kick by Araujo.
Araujo moves to clinch but Sanders breaks away #TD#
and Sanders counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Araujo!
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
Araujo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Araujo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanders's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanders's back!#SUB2#
Sanders fending off the submission attempt from Araujo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Araujo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1#
Sanders tries to roll but Araujo sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Sanders is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sanders might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Araujo looking to hold on to the position here but Sanders rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Sanders is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanders trying to control the position.
Araujo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard.
Araujo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Lawrence Sanders has been cut.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Sanders is keeping the position.
Araujo trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Araujo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Araujo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sanders 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.
Araujo is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Sanders lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face as Sanders controls the position.
Sanders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo is trying to control Sanders's posture but Sanders avoids it.
Araujo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
Araujo is keen to just control but Sanders is a slippery customer.
Araujo works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Araujo working for a submission but Sanders is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Araujo fails to advance to Sanders's back. #SUB2#
Araujo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sanders has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Araujo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sanders is surviving well by controlling Araujo's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Araujo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Araujo throwing strikes here but Sanders is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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!#SUB2#
Araujo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lawrence Sanders's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Araujo shoots for a takedown but Sanders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Araujo moves in looking to clinch but Sanders pushes him off.#CL#
Sanders forces Araujo back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Sanders looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanders wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Araujo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Sanders pushes his legs off easily.
Sanders stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Sanders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanders has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Araujo is looking to sweep but instead, Sanders has passed into half guard.
Sanders prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Sanders trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Araujo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanders's guard. #REVB#
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard.
Sanders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanders keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Araujo forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Araujo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Araujo trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Sanders trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Araujo advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanders is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Sanders is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanders is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.
Araujo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Araujo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sanders has worked his arm free - good work by Sanders!
Sanders prevents Araujo from moving into mount. #T4##SUB2#
Araujo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sanders rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Araujo's guard! Nice work there by Sanders! #SUB2#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thiago Araujo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanders can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanders really is a fat lump.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanders defends it easily.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Sanders pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lawrence Sanders's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Araujo misses #CL#
and Sanders holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Sanders manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Sanders shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Araujo is trying to defend but Sanders finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sanders controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanders lands a nice short elbow.
Araujo tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is trying to control but Sanders passes into side control!
Sanders misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Araujo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanders's best efforts.#T1##SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Sanders is controlling well. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanders perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Sanders is controlling well. #SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanders scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2##SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Sanders knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Araujo on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Araujo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Araujo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sanders 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.
Araujo tries to bench press Sanders off him but Sanders keeps the position. #T3##SUB#
Sanders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Araujo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Sanders is controlling well.
Sanders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Sanders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araujo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araujo.#T4#
Sanders wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Araujo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanders manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sanders 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanders is adopting a defensive guard.
Lawrence Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Sanders showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Araujo!

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