Igor Araújo (born 6 December 1980) is a Brazilian professional

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currently competing in the

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division. A professional competitor since 2004, Araújo has formerly competed for the

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, KSW, and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson.

Background

Originally from

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, Brazil, Araújo competed in football until the age of 19 when he began turning his focus to

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. 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.

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.

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. Araújo defeated Nic Herron-Webb in the quarterfinals via majority decision. Araújo then faced eventual season winner

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in the semifinals, and was defeated via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Araújo made his official debut at UFC Fight Night 29 on 9 October 2013 against

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. Araújo won via unanimous decision. Araújo made his next appearance on 8 March 2014 at

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against Danny Mitchell. Araújo won via unanimous decision. Araújo faced George Sullivan on 13 September 2014 at UFC Fight Night 51 on 13 September 2014. Araújo lost via knockout in the second round. Araújo faced

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on 15 July 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Some months after this loss, he was cut from the UFC.

Mixed martial arts record

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References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Araujo, Igor 1980 births Living people Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu Brazilian male mixed martial artists Light heavyweight mixed martial artists Middleweight mixed martial artists Welterweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Martial artists from Brasília 21st-century Brazilian sportsmen