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Murilo Bustamante

Training Style

Murilo says his training consists of, "100% Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu."

UFC History

Murilo made his UFC debut at UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3. He defeated Japanese fighter Yoji Anjo by side choke in round 1

UFC 33 Victory in Vegas

Chuck Liddell def. M. Bustamante - Unanimous Decision

UFC 35: Throw Down - Murilo defeated Dave Menne by KO (punch) at :43 of round 2 to become the NEW UFC middleweight champion

UFC 37: High Impact - Murilo defended his belt for the first time over Matt Lindland, Matt tapping 1:33 in the Third Round

More Information

At the Martial Arts Reality Superfighting show November 22, 1996 in Birmingham, AL Murilo defeated Chris Haseman in 1:06, defeated Juan Mott in 1:09 and went to a draw with super heavyweight wrestler Tom Erickson after forty minutes. Murilo gave up eighty pounds to Erickson. At Pentagon Combat September 27, 1997 in Brazil, Murilo defeated Lion's Den fighter Jerry Bohlander by KO from a kick from the guard to the face in 5:39.