Post by The Sandman on Apr 25, 2021 1:04:48 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Ronaldo Souza chants all around the place!
Murilo Bustamante looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Ronaldo Souza looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Murilo Bustamante tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ronaldo Souza jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Murilo Bustamante tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jacare is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Jacare
Bustamante moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Jacare
Bustamante launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bustamante is countered by Ronaldo Souza.
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
Jacare decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Bustamante's guard.
Bustamante did not see that coming! Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Bustamante now.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Jacare tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ronaldo Souza fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Ronaldo Souza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Jacare pulls his arm out of danger.
Murilo Bustamante gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Ronaldo Souza passes momentarily but Murilo Bustamante regains half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante works on the ground with his fingers over Jacare's face
Jacare shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Jacare launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jacare is countered by Murilo Bustamante.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Ronaldo Souza passes momentarily but Murilo Bustamante sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bustamante looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ronaldo Souza's punches
Bustamante is on the receiving end of a great combo by Jacare.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Bustamante and Jacare circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Murilo Bustamante!
Jacare ducks under...
Jacare is trying to counter now!
Ronaldo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Murilo Bustamante is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Jacare into his guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante breaths deeply while on the ground
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante is moving on the ground...
Jacare tries to counter Bustamante's moves on the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Jacare tries to escape from closed guard...
Jacare struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries an armbar from the bottom!
Ronaldo Souza breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Jacare tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jacare sits over his knees and pushes away Bustamante's leg!
Bustamante closes his legs around Ronaldo Souza's leg. Jacare is not able to move away now!
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Ronaldo Souza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Ronaldo Souza hooks Bustamante's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Murilo Bustamante manages to kick Jacare away and scrambles on top!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jacare moves backwards and Murilo Bustamante is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Murilo Bustamante fires an unorthodox punch to Jacare's torso
that hits its mark.
Hard blow to Jacare's mid-section, he seems hurt
Bustamante moves backwards and Ronaldo Souza is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Jacare pushes Murilo Bustamante and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jacare looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Murilo Bustamante's punches
Jacare is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bustamante.
Bustamante wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bustamante moves forward and holds Jacare
Ronaldo Souza pushes away Bustamante trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bustamante doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ronaldo Souza
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Murilo Bustamante tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Jacare is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Bustamante misses a step and Ronaldo Souza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ronaldo Souza locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Murilo Bustamante brings Ronaldo Souza down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Jacare
Murilo Bustamante tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Murilo Bustamante manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza attempts to move to full guard
Ronaldo Souza manages to switch to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Murilo Bustamante has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Murilo Bustamante!
Jacare is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A punch from Murilo Bustamante
grazes Jacare's left cheek.
Ronaldo Souza is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jacare is holding Murilo Bustamante's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Murilo Bustamante loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante tries to show some ground skills
Murilo Bustamante put Jacare in half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
Jacare launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bustamante is covering himself! Jacare tries to force the situation and Bustamante clumsily gives his back!
Jacare is in rear mount over Bustamante
Jacare tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Bustamante! Jacare has one hook in and keeps working!
Jacare is in rear mount over Bustamante with one hook in
Ronaldo Souza slides his arm under Murilo Bustamante's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Murilo Bustamante pushes up and slides Ronaldo Souza's arm over his chin.
Jacare is in rear mount over Bustamante with one hook in
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Jacare tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jacare is in rear mount over Bustamante with one hook in
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Jacare tries to cover his face,
Jacare is in rear mount over Bustamante with one hook in
Jacare has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Bustamante.
Nicely done! Jacare now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Jacare is in rear mount over Bustamante with two hooks in
Bustamante is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Bustamante holds Ronaldo Souza's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Murilo Bustamante looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Murilo Bustamante slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to escape from the full mount...
Murilo Bustamante is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Murilo Bustamante looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Murilo Bustamante slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante catch Ronaldo Souza's right arm and tries a kimura
Ronaldo Souza holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare launches a few weak punches
Bustamante blocks them effectively.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Jacare is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante suddenly holds Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Murilo Bustamante!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Jacare is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jacare tries to escape from the full mount...
Murilo Bustamante is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Murilo Bustamante looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Murilo Bustamante slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Murilo Bustamante takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ronaldo Souza shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Jacare's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Jacare struggles to free himself
Ronaldo Souza breaks that americana attempt!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Murilo Bustamante controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Jacare's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Murilo Bustamante.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Jacare tries to move to full mount!
Bustamante won't allow him to take this position easily.
Bustamante tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Murilo Bustamante attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Jacare is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Bustamante's moves.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Murilo Bustamante controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Murilo Bustamante.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A high kick from Murilo Bustamante
grazes Jacare's head, but he seems okay.
Bustamante moves forward looking for some action
Murilo Bustamante shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ronaldo Souza is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Murilo Bustamante who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
Murilo Bustamante pushes away Jacare trying to keep the fight at striking range
Jacare stumbles backwards and Murilo Bustamante circles to get the center of the cage
Bustamante wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bustamante moves forward and holds Jacare
Jacare doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Murilo Bustamante embrace and tries to move away...
Murilo Bustamante pushes Jacare forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante tries to breaks Ronaldo Souza's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Bustamante launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Jacare's ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Jacare takes a break to breathe while holding Murilo Bustamante.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Murilo Bustamante throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Jacare.
Bustamante pushes Ronaldo Souza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Murilo Bustamante was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jacare decides to launch some tentative punches
Bustamante launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Jacare with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Jacare launches a stiff jab!
Bustamante ducks that one.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jacare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bustamante sprawls and remains on his feet.
Bustamante tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bustamante tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bustamante is clinching with Jacare.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ronaldo Souza pushes away Bustamante trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bustamante doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ronaldo Souza
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ronaldo Souza pushes away Bustamante trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bustamante doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ronaldo Souza
The fighters are clinching.
Jacare gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Jacare gets hold of a leg and trips Bustamante to the mat!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Ronaldo Souza doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Bustamante's moves.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Jacare is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll on the ground...
Bustamante knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Murilo Bustamante rolls Ronaldo Souza to his stomach and takes his back!
Bustamante is in rear mount over Jacare
Bustamante tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Jacare! Bustamante has one hook in and keeps working!
Bustamante is in rear mount over Jacare with one hook in
Ronaldo Souza looks rather shattered.
Jacare tries to stand up!
Bustamante doesn't allow him!
Bustamante is in rear mount over Jacare with one hook in
Murilo Bustamante slides his arm under Ronaldo Souza's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Ronaldo Souza pushes up and slides Murilo Bustamante's arm over his chin.
Jacare is trying to counter now!
Jacare has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Jacare is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Bustamante is in rear mount over Jacare with one hook in
Jacare has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Jacare is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Jacare misses a step and Murilo Bustamante sees an opportunity to counter him!
Murilo Bustamante slides his arm under Ronaldo Souza's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Ronaldo Souza pulls down on Murilo Bustamante's hand and staves off danger
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ronaldo Souza takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jacare steps backwards away from Murilo Bustamante. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Bustamante.
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Round 4
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Ronaldo Souza and Bustamante engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Murilo Bustamante fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Jacare's chin
There is a small laceration on Ronaldo Souza's Chin
Ronaldo Souza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Murilo Bustamante throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Jacare.
Ronaldo Souza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Murilo Bustamante is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jacare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bustamante sprawls and remains on his feet.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ronaldo Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bustamante won't budge, forcing Jacare to pull guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Jacare
Bustamante is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Murilo Bustamante uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Murilo Bustamante looks to posture up and open Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Murilo Bustamante forces Ronaldo Souza to open his guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Bustamante
He is not able to do it
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Jacare
Bustamante breaths deeply while on the ground
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Jacare
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish with a leg lock!
Jacare is able to break the lock.
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Jacare
Bustamante looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish with a leg lock!
Jacare is able to break the lock.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Jacare seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Jacare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bustamante sprawls and remains on his feet.
Ronaldo Souza is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Murilo Bustamante!
Jacare is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bustamante is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Jacare's thigh
Brilliant combination from Murilo Bustamante
that forces Jacare to try and defend better.
Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Murilo Bustamante was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bustamante tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bustamante tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bustamante is clinching with Jacare.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante struggles and launches a few punches to Jacare's head
Those punches are hitting! Jacare covers his head!
Jacare doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Murilo Bustamante embrace and tries to move away...
Murilo Bustamante pushes Jacare forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ronaldo Souza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bustamante is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Murilo Bustamante tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bustamante circles out and slips free of Ronaldo Souza's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Murilo Bustamante takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Murilo Bustamante shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ronaldo Souza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bustamante into his guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Jacare
Murilo Bustamante hovers above Jacare
Good punches to Jacare's body.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Murilo Bustamante.
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Round 5
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Ronaldo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Murilo Bustamante sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Body kick by Murilo Bustamante...
just grazes his opponent.
Murilo Bustamante tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jacare is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Jacare
Deep breaths from Ronaldo Souza who tries a hammer punch to Bustamante's ribs.
Bustamante blocks those punches
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Jacare
Bustamante tries to jump to side mount.
Ronaldo Souza closed his guard around Murilo Bustamante.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Murilo Bustamante looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Murilo Bustamante slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Murilo Bustamante aggressively and repeatedly punches Jacare.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Murilo Bustamante controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Jacare is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bustamante clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll on the ground...
Bustamante knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to stand up!
Bustamante doesn't allow him!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare hold his own hand and breaks Bustamante's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Murilo Bustamante.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante is getting frustrated here.
Bustamante tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Murilo Bustamante attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Bustamante
Ronaldo Souza doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Bustamante's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bustamante looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ronaldo Souza's punches
Jacare is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bustamante.
Ronaldo Souza throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Jacare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bustamante sprawls and remains on his feet.
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Murilo Bustamante to fight back!
Bustamante moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Jacare with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Bustamante moves forward looking for some action
Murilo Bustamante shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Jacare doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Murilo Bustamante embrace and tries to move away...
Murilo Bustamante pushes Jacare forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Ronaldo Souza pushes away Bustamante trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bustamante doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Murilo Bustamante locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Ronaldo Souza brings Murilo Bustamante down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Jacare is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante catch Ronaldo Souza's right arm and tries a kimura
Ronaldo Souza holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Murilo Bustamante rolls Ronaldo Souza to his stomach and takes his back!
Bustamante is in rear mount over Jacare
Jacare has given his back to Murilo Bustamante who is trying to get one hook in!
Murilo Bustamante has one hook in!
Bustamante is in rear mount over Jacare with one hook in
Jacare is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Bustamante tries to use some of his tricky moves but Bustamante's is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Bustamante tries to end this with a RNC!
Jacare manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Jacare is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Murilo Bustamante doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Murilo Bustamante has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Murilo Bustamante by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Murilo Bustamante
Punches 20/25 (80%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 11/17 (65%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 781 s
Statistics: Ronaldo Souza
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/11 (27%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 781 s
Souza tired first and I think that played a factor. Bustamante was agble to get some stuff done before the end of the fight, as Souza was riding 0 stamina into the last bell, Bustarhymes did some work in there.
Murilo Bustamante looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Ronaldo Souza looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Murilo Bustamante tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ronaldo Souza jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Murilo Bustamante tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jacare is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Jacare
Bustamante moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Jacare
Bustamante launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bustamante is countered by Ronaldo Souza.
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
Jacare decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Bustamante's guard.
Bustamante did not see that coming! Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Bustamante now.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Jacare tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ronaldo Souza fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Ronaldo Souza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Jacare pulls his arm out of danger.
Murilo Bustamante gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Ronaldo Souza passes momentarily but Murilo Bustamante regains half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante works on the ground with his fingers over Jacare's face
Jacare shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Jacare launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jacare is countered by Murilo Bustamante.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Ronaldo Souza passes momentarily but Murilo Bustamante sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bustamante looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ronaldo Souza's punches
Bustamante is on the receiving end of a great combo by Jacare.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Bustamante and Jacare circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Murilo Bustamante!
Jacare ducks under...
Jacare is trying to counter now!
Ronaldo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Murilo Bustamante is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Jacare into his guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante breaths deeply while on the ground
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante is moving on the ground...
Jacare tries to counter Bustamante's moves on the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Jacare tries to escape from closed guard...
Jacare struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries an armbar from the bottom!
Ronaldo Souza breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Jacare tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jacare sits over his knees and pushes away Bustamante's leg!
Bustamante closes his legs around Ronaldo Souza's leg. Jacare is not able to move away now!
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Ronaldo Souza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Ronaldo Souza hooks Bustamante's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Murilo Bustamante manages to kick Jacare away and scrambles on top!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jacare moves backwards and Murilo Bustamante is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Murilo Bustamante fires an unorthodox punch to Jacare's torso
that hits its mark.
Hard blow to Jacare's mid-section, he seems hurt
Bustamante moves backwards and Ronaldo Souza is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Jacare pushes Murilo Bustamante and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jacare looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Murilo Bustamante's punches
Jacare is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bustamante.
Bustamante wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bustamante moves forward and holds Jacare
Ronaldo Souza pushes away Bustamante trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bustamante doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ronaldo Souza
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Murilo Bustamante tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Jacare is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Bustamante misses a step and Ronaldo Souza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ronaldo Souza locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Murilo Bustamante brings Ronaldo Souza down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Jacare
Murilo Bustamante tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Murilo Bustamante manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza attempts to move to full guard
Ronaldo Souza manages to switch to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Murilo Bustamante has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Murilo Bustamante!
Jacare is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A punch from Murilo Bustamante
grazes Jacare's left cheek.
Ronaldo Souza is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jacare is holding Murilo Bustamante's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Murilo Bustamante loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante tries to show some ground skills
Murilo Bustamante put Jacare in half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
Jacare launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bustamante is covering himself! Jacare tries to force the situation and Bustamante clumsily gives his back!
Jacare is in rear mount over Bustamante
Jacare tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Bustamante! Jacare has one hook in and keeps working!
Jacare is in rear mount over Bustamante with one hook in
Ronaldo Souza slides his arm under Murilo Bustamante's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Murilo Bustamante pushes up and slides Ronaldo Souza's arm over his chin.
Jacare is in rear mount over Bustamante with one hook in
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Jacare tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jacare is in rear mount over Bustamante with one hook in
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Jacare tries to cover his face,
Jacare is in rear mount over Bustamante with one hook in
Jacare has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Bustamante.
Nicely done! Jacare now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Jacare is in rear mount over Bustamante with two hooks in
Bustamante is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Bustamante holds Ronaldo Souza's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Murilo Bustamante looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Murilo Bustamante slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to escape from the full mount...
Murilo Bustamante is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Murilo Bustamante looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Murilo Bustamante slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante catch Ronaldo Souza's right arm and tries a kimura
Ronaldo Souza holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare launches a few weak punches
Bustamante blocks them effectively.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Jacare is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante suddenly holds Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Murilo Bustamante!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Jacare is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jacare tries to escape from the full mount...
Murilo Bustamante is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Murilo Bustamante looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Murilo Bustamante slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Murilo Bustamante takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ronaldo Souza shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Jacare's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Jacare struggles to free himself
Ronaldo Souza breaks that americana attempt!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Murilo Bustamante controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Jacare's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Murilo Bustamante.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Jacare tries to move to full mount!
Bustamante won't allow him to take this position easily.
Bustamante tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Murilo Bustamante attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Jacare is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Bustamante's moves.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Murilo Bustamante controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Murilo Bustamante.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A high kick from Murilo Bustamante
grazes Jacare's head, but he seems okay.
Bustamante moves forward looking for some action
Murilo Bustamante shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ronaldo Souza is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Murilo Bustamante who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
Murilo Bustamante pushes away Jacare trying to keep the fight at striking range
Jacare stumbles backwards and Murilo Bustamante circles to get the center of the cage
Bustamante wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bustamante moves forward and holds Jacare
Jacare doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Murilo Bustamante embrace and tries to move away...
Murilo Bustamante pushes Jacare forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante tries to breaks Ronaldo Souza's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Bustamante launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Jacare's ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Jacare takes a break to breathe while holding Murilo Bustamante.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Murilo Bustamante throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Jacare.
Bustamante pushes Ronaldo Souza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Murilo Bustamante was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jacare decides to launch some tentative punches
Bustamante launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Jacare with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Jacare launches a stiff jab!
Bustamante ducks that one.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jacare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bustamante sprawls and remains on his feet.
Bustamante tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bustamante tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bustamante is clinching with Jacare.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ronaldo Souza pushes away Bustamante trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bustamante doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ronaldo Souza
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ronaldo Souza pushes away Bustamante trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bustamante doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ronaldo Souza
The fighters are clinching.
Jacare gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Jacare gets hold of a leg and trips Bustamante to the mat!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Ronaldo Souza doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Bustamante's moves.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Jacare is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll on the ground...
Bustamante knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Murilo Bustamante rolls Ronaldo Souza to his stomach and takes his back!
Bustamante is in rear mount over Jacare
Bustamante tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Jacare! Bustamante has one hook in and keeps working!
Bustamante is in rear mount over Jacare with one hook in
Ronaldo Souza looks rather shattered.
Jacare tries to stand up!
Bustamante doesn't allow him!
Bustamante is in rear mount over Jacare with one hook in
Murilo Bustamante slides his arm under Ronaldo Souza's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Ronaldo Souza pushes up and slides Murilo Bustamante's arm over his chin.
Jacare is trying to counter now!
Jacare has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Jacare is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Bustamante is in rear mount over Jacare with one hook in
Jacare has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Jacare is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Jacare misses a step and Murilo Bustamante sees an opportunity to counter him!
Murilo Bustamante slides his arm under Ronaldo Souza's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Ronaldo Souza pulls down on Murilo Bustamante's hand and staves off danger
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ronaldo Souza takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jacare steps backwards away from Murilo Bustamante. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Bustamante.
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Round 4
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Ronaldo Souza and Bustamante engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Murilo Bustamante fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Jacare's chin
There is a small laceration on Ronaldo Souza's Chin
Ronaldo Souza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Murilo Bustamante throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Jacare.
Ronaldo Souza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Murilo Bustamante is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jacare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bustamante sprawls and remains on his feet.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ronaldo Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bustamante won't budge, forcing Jacare to pull guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Jacare
Bustamante is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Murilo Bustamante uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Murilo Bustamante looks to posture up and open Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Murilo Bustamante forces Ronaldo Souza to open his guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Bustamante
He is not able to do it
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Jacare
Bustamante breaths deeply while on the ground
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Jacare
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish with a leg lock!
Jacare is able to break the lock.
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Jacare
Bustamante looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish with a leg lock!
Jacare is able to break the lock.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Jacare seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Jacare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bustamante sprawls and remains on his feet.
Ronaldo Souza is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Murilo Bustamante!
Jacare is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bustamante is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Jacare's thigh
Brilliant combination from Murilo Bustamante
that forces Jacare to try and defend better.
Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Murilo Bustamante was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bustamante tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bustamante tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bustamante is clinching with Jacare.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante struggles and launches a few punches to Jacare's head
Those punches are hitting! Jacare covers his head!
Jacare doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Murilo Bustamante embrace and tries to move away...
Murilo Bustamante pushes Jacare forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ronaldo Souza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bustamante is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Murilo Bustamante tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bustamante circles out and slips free of Ronaldo Souza's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Murilo Bustamante takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Murilo Bustamante shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ronaldo Souza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bustamante into his guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Jacare
Murilo Bustamante hovers above Jacare
Good punches to Jacare's body.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Murilo Bustamante.
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Round 5
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Ronaldo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Murilo Bustamante sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Body kick by Murilo Bustamante...
just grazes his opponent.
Murilo Bustamante tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jacare is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Jacare
Deep breaths from Ronaldo Souza who tries a hammer punch to Bustamante's ribs.
Bustamante blocks those punches
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Jacare
Bustamante tries to jump to side mount.
Ronaldo Souza closed his guard around Murilo Bustamante.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Murilo Bustamante looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Murilo Bustamante slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Murilo Bustamante aggressively and repeatedly punches Jacare.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Murilo Bustamante controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Jacare is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bustamante clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll on the ground...
Bustamante knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to stand up!
Bustamante doesn't allow him!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare hold his own hand and breaks Bustamante's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Murilo Bustamante.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante is getting frustrated here.
Bustamante tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Murilo Bustamante attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Bustamante
Ronaldo Souza doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Bustamante's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bustamante looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ronaldo Souza's punches
Jacare is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bustamante.
Ronaldo Souza throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Jacare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bustamante sprawls and remains on his feet.
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Murilo Bustamante to fight back!
Bustamante moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Jacare with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Bustamante moves forward looking for some action
Murilo Bustamante shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Jacare doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Murilo Bustamante embrace and tries to move away...
Murilo Bustamante pushes Jacare forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Ronaldo Souza pushes away Bustamante trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bustamante doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Murilo Bustamante locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Ronaldo Souza brings Murilo Bustamante down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Jacare is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Bustamante catch Ronaldo Souza's right arm and tries a kimura
Ronaldo Souza holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Murilo Bustamante rolls Ronaldo Souza to his stomach and takes his back!
Bustamante is in rear mount over Jacare
Jacare has given his back to Murilo Bustamante who is trying to get one hook in!
Murilo Bustamante has one hook in!
Bustamante is in rear mount over Jacare with one hook in
Jacare is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Bustamante tries to use some of his tricky moves but Bustamante's is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Bustamante tries to end this with a RNC!
Jacare manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Bustamante
Jacare is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Murilo Bustamante doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Murilo Bustamante has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Murilo Bustamante by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Murilo Bustamante
Punches 20/25 (80%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 11/17 (65%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 781 s
Statistics: Ronaldo Souza
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/11 (27%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 781 s
Souza tired first and I think that played a factor. Bustamante was agble to get some stuff done before the end of the fight, as Souza was riding 0 stamina into the last bell, Bustarhymes did some work in there.
