Igor Araújo
Introduction
Igor Araújo (born December 6, 1980) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2004, Araújo has also formerly competed for M-1 Global, Shooto, KSW, and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson.
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.
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 Colton Smith in the semifinals, and was defeated via unanimous decision.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Araújo made his official debut at UFC Fight Night 29 on October 9, 2013 against Ildemar Alcântara. Araújo won via unanimous decision.
Araújo made his next appearance on March 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 37 against Danny Mitchell. Araújo won via unanimous decision.
Araújo faced George Sullivan on September 13, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 51 on September 13, 2014. Araújo lost via knockout in the second round.
Araújo faced Sean Strickland on July 15, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Some months after this loss, he was cut from the UFC.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 34 matches | 25 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 3 |
| By submission | 17 | 1 |
| By decision | 7 | 4 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 25–9 (1) | Marvin Vettori | Submission (guillotine choke) | Venator FC III | May 21, 2016 | 1 | 1:13 | Milan, Italy | |
| 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 |