Igor Araújo

Igor Araújo (born December 6, 1980) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2004, Araújo has formerly competed for the UFC, M-1 Global, Shooto, KSW, and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson.

Igor Araújo
BornIgor Araújo
(1980-12-06) December 6, 1980
Brasilia, Brazil
ResidenceAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
NationalityBrazilian
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach77 in (200 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
TeamJackson-Wink MMA
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] under Aldo "Caveirinha" Januário[3]
Years active2004-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total36
Wins25
By knockout1
By submission17
By decision7
Losses10
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision4
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Originally from Brasilia, Brazil, Araújo competed in football until the age of 19 when he began turning his focus to mixed martial arts. Araújo also holds an accomplished background in Brazilian jiu-jitsu; Araújo is a black belt and has won numerous titles in the sport including the European and Brazilian championships.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Araújo made his professional MMA debut in 2004 and compiled a record of 23-6 before invited to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson.[4]

The Ultimate Fighter

Araújo defeated Cortez Coleman in the entry round via triangle choke submission in a "sudden death" overtime and was picked 13th overall by Team Carwin.[5]

Araújo defeated Nic Herron-Webb in the quarterfinals via majority decision.[6] Araújo then faced eventual season winner Colton Smith in the semifinals, and was defeated via unanimous decision.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Araújo made his official debut at UFC Fight Night 29 on October 9, 2013 against Ildemar Alcântara.[8] Araújo won via unanimous decision.[9]

Araújo made his next appearance on March 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 37 against Danny Mitchell.[10] Araújo won via unanimous decision.[11]

Araújo faced George Sullivan on September 13, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 51 on September 13, 2014.[12] Araújo lost via knockout in the second round.[13]

Araújo faced Sean Strickland on July 15, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71.[14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[15] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Some months after this loss, he was cut from the UFC.[16]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
36 matches 25 wins 10 losses
By knockout 1 4
By submission 17 2
By decision 7 4
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 25–10 (1) Gerardo Nunez KO (punches) AFL 14: Outbreak March 17, 2018 1 2:43 Canary Islands, Spain
Loss 25–9 (1) Marvin Vettori Submission (guillotine choke) Venator FC 3 May 21, 2016 1 1:13 Milan, Italy Middleweight bout.
Loss 25–8 (1) Sean Strickland Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee July 15, 2015 3 5:00 San Diego, California, United States
Loss 25–7 (1) George Sullivan KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Arlovski September 13, 2014 2 2:31 Brasília, Brazil
Win 25–6 (1) Danny Mitchell Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa March 8, 2014 3 5:00 London, England
Win 24–6 (1) Ildemar Alcântara Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields October 9, 2013 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 23–6 (1) Nic Herron-Webb Decision (unanimous) Flawless FC 3: California Love May 18, 2013 5 5:00 Inglewood, California, United States Won the Flawless FC Welterweight Championship.
Win 22–6 (1) Uriel Loutina Submission (arm-triangle choke) WUFC: Memorial 7 November 15, 2011 2 4:10 Martigny, Switzerland
Win 21–6 (1) Ivica Truscek Submission (rear-naked choke) Lions FC: Lions Fighting Championship October 15, 2011 2 4:44 Neuchatel, Switzerland
Win 20–6 (1) Vitaliy Ostrovskiy Submission (rear-naked choke) RF: Real Fight-FC March 25, 2011 3 4:12 Minsk, Belarus
Loss 19–6 (1) Rashid Magomedov Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 21: Guram vs. Garner October 28, 2010 3 5:00 St. Petersburg, Russia
Win 19–5 (1) Dejan Milosevic Submission (armbar) SHC 3: Carmont vs. Zahariev September 18, 2010 1 2:50 Geneva, Switzerland
Win 18–5 (1) Raymond Jarman Decision (unanimous) Yamabushi: Combat Sport Night 6 May 1, 2010 2 5:00 Geneva, Switzerland
Win 17–5 (1) Vaidas Valancius Submission (arm-triangle choke) SHC 2: Battle for the Belt April 10, 2010 1 0:47 Geneva, Switzerland
Win 16–5 (1) Wilhelm Ott Submission (arm-triangle choke) VFN: Fabulous Las Vegas January 24, 2010 1 1:42 Vienna, Austria
Win 15–5 (1) Karim Mammar Submission (armbar) SHC 1: Angels or Demons September 26, 2009 1 4:50 Geneva, Switzerland
Win 14–5 (1) Michele Verginelli Decision (majority) XC 1: Xtreme MMA Championship June 18, 2009 3 5:00 Rome, Italy
Win 13–5 (1) Lopez Owonyebe KO (knee) Yamabushi: Combat Sport Night 5 May 2, 2009 1 1:29 Geneva, Switzerland
Win 12–5 (1) Vener Galiev Submission (armbar) UF: Universal Fighter December 12, 2008 1 0:57 Ufa, Russia
Loss 11–5 (1) Jim Wallhead TKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 7: UK September 27, 2008 1 1:19 Nottingham, England
Loss 11–4 (1) Vladimir Yushko Decision (unanimous) FEFoMP: World Pankration Championship 2008 May 24, 2008 2 5:00 Khabarovsk, Russia
Win 11–3 (1) Islam Merzhaev Submission (armbar) FEFoMP: World Pankration Championship 2008 May 24, 2008 2 1:26 Khabarovsk, Russia
Win 10–3 (1) Sascha Kress Submission (armbar) FFC: All or Nothing September 30, 2007 1 0:42 Leipzig, Germany
Win 9–3 (1) Apo Gatta Gome Submission (armbar) Fight Fiesta: Deluxe 2 September 15, 2007 1 N/A Luxemburg
Win 8–3 (1) Bastiaan Rejen Decision (unanimous) UG 4: 20 Years Anniversary September 2, 2007 2 5:00 Deventer, Netherlands
Win 7–3 (1) Marcin Krysztofiak Submission (triangle choke) FFL: Fight Fiesta de Luxe June 2, 2007 2 0:50 Luxemburg
Win 6–3 (1) Sascha Kress Submission (armbar) FFC: Big Bad Boyz April 29, 2007 1 3:30 Leipzig, Germany
Win 5–3 (1) Tomas Stone Submission (choke) Shooto: Switzerland 5 October 28, 2006 1 N/A Zurich, Switzerland
Loss 4–3 (1) Krzysztof Kulak Submission (rear-naked choke) KSW 6: Konfrontacja October 14, 2006 2 3:25 Warsaw, Poland Light Heavyweight bout.
Loss 4–2 (1) Jean-Francois Lenogue TKO (punches) WFC: Europe vs. Brazil May 20, 2006 3 2:19 Koper, Slovenia
NC 4–1 (1) Boris Jonstomp No Contest CE: Championnat D'Europe May 6, 2006 2 5:00 Geneva, Switzerland
Win 4–1 Hans Stringer Submission (triangle choke) Shooto Holland: Playing With Fire April 2, 2006 1 1:27 Ede, Netherlands
Win 3–1 Santa Rita Submission (kneebar) Juiz de Fora: Fight 2 April 16, 2005 1 0:32 Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Loss 2–1 Edgard Castaldelli Filho Decision (unanimous) GOF: Goiania Open Fight 1 March 19, 2005 3 5:00 Goiânia, Brazil
Win 2–0 João Takeshita Submission (kneebar) GOF: Goiania Open Fight 1 March 19, 2005 1 0:49 Goiânia, Brazil
Win 1–0 Murilo Rosa Filho Decision (unanimous) CTR: Coliseu Tres Rios December 11, 2004 3 5:00 Belo Horizonte, Brazil

References

  1. "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Mir vs. Duffee". UFC.com. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  2. "Igor Araujo - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  3. Guillaume "Gile" Huni (February 4, 2015). "Family First: Igor Araujo Steps Back from UFC to Help Wife in Battle with Cancer". UFC.com.
  4. Brian Knapp (2012-09-13). "Meet the 'TUF 16' Cast". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
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