GMA member Igor Araujo has a MMA fight scheduled this Saturday, October 15th.

The leader of Gracie Barra Switzerland will face Ivica Truscek as one of the main events of the Lions FC, in Neuchatel.

According to Sherdog.com, Truscek has a MMA record of 15-8, and have won his last three fights.

Igor has a 20-6 record and have won nine out his last 10 fights.

The black belt wrote about the fight on his Facebook page: “Tomorrow is another battle in my war, weight is done, ready for one more, my work was done! Now is to fight again and if it is the will of God, to make proud those who love me. Thank you, Lord.”

For more info, go to igoraraujo.com

His son Renzo has just arrived with, 3,640kg and 54cm.

The baby boy received the name of the Gracie black belt.

Congratulations to Igor and his wife Mariana.

For more info on Gracie Barra Switzerland, go to igoraraujo.com.

His son Renzo has just arrived with, 3,640kg and 54cm.

Igor and Renzo Araujo

The baby boy received the name of the Gracie black belt.

Congratulations to Igor and his wife Mariana.

For more info on Gracie Barra Switzerland, go to igoraraujo.com.

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He is a black belt since 2005, when he was promoted by his master Aldo “Caveirinha” Januario in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Soon thereafter Igor decided to leave Brazil in search of new career opportunities, but unlike many Jiu-Jitsu practioners, he decided to go to Europe instead of the USA.

Igor after his last MMA victory

On the old continent Igor stopped by Germany and Holland before settling in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2006.

In Geneva Igor was able to devote himself to two of his passions: competing in MMA and teaching and practicing Jiu-Jitsu.

Four years later the school is a success and he holds a 18W-5L record and is riding a  seven-fight unbeaten streak.

Find out more about Igor Araujo at igoraraujo.com.

Here’s a highlight of his MMA action:

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Igor in action in Europe. Photo: Personal archive

Gracie Barra Switzerland representative Igor Araújo continues his march of victory in MMA. This Saturday he added his 18^th win in the style to his tally, at Noite dos Sports de Combat 6, in Spain.

“I won a judges’ decision. I fought Raymond Jaman, a Dutchman well known in these parts. I stood and traded with the guy, a striker from Mike’s Gym, the same team where K-1 star Badr Hari and Melvin Manhoef train. I nearly got the knockout, his face got really messed up,” says Igor, who has a solid string of wins under his belt.

“I also won the Strength and Honor Championship belt two weeks ago. I beat Lithuania’s Vaidas Valencius, who was undefeated in MMA in seven fights,” adds the fighter, who trains with Professor Fabio Januario, of Gracie Barra Belo Horizonte.

“I’m going to take some rest and go to the United States for the Jiu-Jitsu Worlds,” Igor reveals.

Another Gracie Barra fighter who did well in Spain is Fabiano Araujo, who made his MMA debut with a submission.