Post by The Sandman on Jun 2, 2021 0:35:04 GMT -5
Chael Sonnen looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Murilo Bustamante is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 American Gangster and Bustamante move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The American Gangster has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Murilo Bustamante is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The American Gangster into his guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chael Sonnen realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Bustamante misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
The American Gangster opts to jump inside Bustamante's guard.
Bustamante didn't see that coming. Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante now.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around The American Gangster
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around The American Gangster
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Murilo Bustamante holds Chael Sonnen and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster tries to escape from closed guard...
Bustamante waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Chael Sonnen! He is reversed and nor Murilo Bustamante is on half guard!
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Bustamante is in closed guard... The American Gangster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Murilo Bustamante!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in 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 Memorial Arena (Kamloops, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
The American Gangster is connecting with a few punches
Bustamante is holding Chael Sonnen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen shows great balance while pushing away Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante leans forwards and tries to grapple with The American Gangster
The American Gangster wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Chael Sonnen takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The American Gangster throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Bustamante is holding Chael Sonnen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen shows great balance while pushing away Murilo Bustamante
Chael Sonnen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Bustamante
The American Gangster shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Murilo Bustamante tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bustamante circles out and slips free of Chael Sonnen's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Murilo Bustamante tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Bustamante studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Bustamante launches a hook to the body
Chael Sonnen moves aside looking for a counter...
Bustamante and The American Gangster circle around the center of the cage.
Murilo Bustamante tries to bring the fight to the ground
The American Gangster won't budge, forcing Bustamante to pull guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to The American Gangster's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The American Gangster tries to cover his face,
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster tries to escape from the closed guard
The American Gangster succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to The American Gangster's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The American Gangster tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Murilo Bustamante moves forward and launches a low kick.
The American Gangster blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Murilo Bustamante
Great move by The American Gangster who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Murilo Bustamante slightly pushes The American Gangster into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
The American Gangster is holding Murilo Bustamante's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Murilo Bustamante shows great balance while pushing away Chael Sonnen
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Bustamante looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chael Sonnen's punches
The American Gangster is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bustamante.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The American Gangster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Murilo Bustamante didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante is moving on the ground...
The American Gangster tries to counter Bustamante's moves on the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster tries to open up Murilo Bustamante's defense faking a few punches.
Murilo Bustamante wraps his arms around The American Gangster's arms and counters the punches.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Murilo Bustamante can't prevent his opponent from passing. The American Gangster looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bustamante
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg...
Chael Sonnen uses some of his skill by jumping out of Bustamante's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
The American Gangster positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bustamante's being punished here!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Murilo Bustamante...
Murilo Bustamante takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of The American Gangster's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The American Gangster's side.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster works on the ground with his fingers over Bustamante's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Murilo Bustamante. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Bustamante is holding Chael Sonnen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Bustamante gets a good position on the ground. ..
The American Gangster holds Murilo Bustamante arms and counters his opponent punches.
Bustamante clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
The American Gangster tries to show some ground skills
Chael Sonnen put Bustamante in half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The American Gangster measures the resilience of Bustamante's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bustamante blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen tries to turn in and scramble out. Murilo Bustamante timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Chael Sonnen slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster tries to jump to side mount.
Murilo Bustamante jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Murilo Bustamante tries to better his position on the ground...
Bustamante breaks the closed guard of Chael Sonnen and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around Bustamante
He succeeds!
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Bustamante struggles on the ground and tries to break Chael Sonnen's guard...
The American Gangster doesn't want to free his opponent and Bustamante continues in closed guard
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Good looking punches from Murilo Bustamante on the ground
deflected by The American Gangster.
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 steps backwards away from Chael Sonnen. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for some grappling action
The American Gangster has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Murilo Bustamante tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The American Gangster is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Bustamante, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The American Gangster moves backwards and Murilo Bustamante is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Murilo Bustamante's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The American Gangster.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in The American Gangster's eyes...
The American Gangster struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
The American Gangster is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The American Gangster is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bustamante misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
The American Gangster measures the resilience of Bustamante's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bustamante blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Murilo Bustamante tries to open The American Gangster's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Murilo Bustamante. The American Gangster is unable to cover himself now!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Murilo Bustamante isolates Chael Sonnen's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
The American Gangster struggles to free himself
Bustamante is locking that Arm Triangle...
Bustamante is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in The American Gangster's eyes...
Chael Sonnen is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Bustamante positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The American Gangster's being punished here!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante rolls him over and takes his back!
Bustamante is in rear mount over The American Gangster
Bustamante tries to end this with a RNC!
The American Gangster manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of The American Gangster's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The American Gangster's side.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante attempts a triangle from bottom! Chael Sonnen slips out. Bustamante quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chael Sonnen slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Murilo Bustamante. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Memorial Arena (Kamloops, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Bustamante tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bustamante is clinching with The American Gangster.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante tries to breaks Chael Sonnen's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Bustamante launches a couple of punches that leave marks in The American Gangster's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches towards The American Gangster's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Chael Sonnen receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Chael Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bustamante doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chael Sonnen embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Bustamante who put distance between them
Murilo Bustamante and The American Gangster engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chael Sonnen is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Murilo Bustamante tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The American Gangster is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster works on the ground with his fingers over Bustamante's face
Bustamante shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The American Gangster rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Murilo Bustamante. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Memorial Arena (Kamloops, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Bustamante!
Some big punches are landing!
Murilo Bustamante and The American Gangster engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Murilo Bustamante is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The American Gangster launches a stiff jab!
Bustamante ducks that one.
Murilo Bustamante fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The American Gangster is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around Bustamante
He is not able to do it
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to move on the ground and shows Murilo Bustamante a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The American Gangster's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The American Gangster rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Murilo Bustamante. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Murilo Bustamante tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The American Gangster is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
Bustamante moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The American Gangster
Murilo Bustamante isolates Chael Sonnen's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Chael Sonnen is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The American Gangster
Murilo Bustamante goes for an americana!
The American Gangster breaks free.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Murilo Bustamante fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The American Gangster is holding Murilo Bustamante's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Murilo Bustamante loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Murilo Bustamante attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster throws a few hammer fists to the face of Murilo Bustamante
Blocked by Bustamante.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
The American Gangster 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.
The American Gangster clumsily fails here and it's time for Murilo Bustamante to fight back!
Bustamante suddenly holds Chael Sonnen's arm and tries an armbar!
The American Gangster can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Murilo Bustamante!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster is moving on the ground...
Bustamante tries to counter The American Gangster's moves on the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen
Bustamante tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Murilo Bustamante controls the situation despite Chael Sonnen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Bustamante throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chael Sonnen
Solid shots!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The American Gangster is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Murilo Bustamante is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Murilo Bustamante takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chael Sonnen shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Chael Sonnen breaks that americana attempt!
The American Gangster tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chael Sonnen tries to roll on the ground...
Bustamante knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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.
Every time Chael Sonnen attempts to get inside
Bustamante fires a low kick.
A punch from Chael Sonnen
gets blocked by Bustamante.
The American Gangster clumsily fails here and it's time for Murilo Bustamante to fight back!
Murilo Bustamante shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chael Sonnen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bustamante into his guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Murilo Bustamante tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Murilo Bustamante manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Murilo Bustamante keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The American Gangster
Murilo Bustamante tries to free his leg
Murilo Bustamante uses some of his skill by jumping out of The American Gangster's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Murilo Bustamante looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Murilo Bustamante slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Murilo Bustamante rolls Chael Sonnen to his stomach and takes his back!
Bustamante is in rear mount over The American Gangster
The American Gangster has Bustamante controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Bustamante is unable to move under The American Gangster control.
The American Gangster misses a step and Murilo Bustamante sees an opportunity to counter him!
The American Gangster 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 The American Gangster with one hook in
The American Gangster 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.
Bustamante is in rear mount over The American Gangster with one hook in
The American Gangster has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The American Gangster is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Murilo Bustamante slides his arm under Chael Sonnen's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Chael Sonnen pushes up and slides Murilo Bustamante's arm over his chin.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Bustamante is in rear mount over The American Gangster with one hook in
Chael Sonnen struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Bustamante tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Murilo Bustamante isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
The American Gangster locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Murilo Bustamante unil he can pull his arm free! Bustamante lost his dominant position.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bustamante pushes Chael Sonnen and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The American Gangster wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bustamante wants nothing of that and pushes The American Gangster.
The American Gangster clumsily fails here and it's time for Murilo Bustamante to fight back!
A solid combination from Murilo Bustamante
connects with The American Gangster.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
A solid combination from Murilo Bustamante
connects with The American Gangster.
The American Gangster has a small cut in his Right cheek
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Murilo Bustamante was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bustamante fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish with a leg lock!
The American Gangster is able to break the lock.
Bustamante clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around Bustamante
He is not able to do it
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around Bustamante
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Bustamante's cheek from the guard.
Murilo Bustamante uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Murilo Bustamante tries to take advantage...
Bustamante moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The American Gangster
Bustamante tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Bustamante positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The American Gangster's being punished here!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 side mount over Chael Sonnen
Bustamante positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The American Gangster's being punished here!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante keeps control and remains in side mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Murilo Bustamante isolates Chael Sonnen's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Bustamante locks it in and circles towards The American Gangster's head. It's deep and Chael Sonnen is forced to tap out!
Winner is Murilo Bustamante by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:16 Round 5
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 3/18 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 837 s
Statistics: Murilo Bustamante
Punches 15/23 (65%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 26/38 (68%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 837 s
Murilo Bustasonnenuprealgood did well in this fight.
Murilo Bustamante is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 American Gangster and Bustamante move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The American Gangster has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Murilo Bustamante is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The American Gangster into his guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chael Sonnen realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Bustamante misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
The American Gangster opts to jump inside Bustamante's guard.
Bustamante didn't see that coming. Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante now.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around The American Gangster
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around The American Gangster
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Murilo Bustamante holds Chael Sonnen and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster tries to escape from closed guard...
Bustamante waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Chael Sonnen! He is reversed and nor Murilo Bustamante is on half guard!
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Bustamante is in closed guard... The American Gangster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Murilo Bustamante!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in 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 Memorial Arena (Kamloops, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
The American Gangster is connecting with a few punches
Bustamante is holding Chael Sonnen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen shows great balance while pushing away Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante leans forwards and tries to grapple with The American Gangster
The American Gangster wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Chael Sonnen takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The American Gangster throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Bustamante is holding Chael Sonnen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen shows great balance while pushing away Murilo Bustamante
Chael Sonnen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Bustamante
The American Gangster shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Murilo Bustamante tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bustamante circles out and slips free of Chael Sonnen's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Murilo Bustamante tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Bustamante studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Bustamante launches a hook to the body
Chael Sonnen moves aside looking for a counter...
Bustamante and The American Gangster circle around the center of the cage.
Murilo Bustamante tries to bring the fight to the ground
The American Gangster won't budge, forcing Bustamante to pull guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to The American Gangster's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The American Gangster tries to cover his face,
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster tries to escape from the closed guard
The American Gangster succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to The American Gangster's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The American Gangster tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Murilo Bustamante moves forward and launches a low kick.
The American Gangster blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Murilo Bustamante
Great move by The American Gangster who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Murilo Bustamante slightly pushes The American Gangster into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
The American Gangster is holding Murilo Bustamante's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Murilo Bustamante shows great balance while pushing away Chael Sonnen
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Bustamante looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chael Sonnen's punches
The American Gangster is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bustamante.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The American Gangster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Murilo Bustamante didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante is moving on the ground...
The American Gangster tries to counter Bustamante's moves on the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster tries to open up Murilo Bustamante's defense faking a few punches.
Murilo Bustamante wraps his arms around The American Gangster's arms and counters the punches.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Murilo Bustamante can't prevent his opponent from passing. The American Gangster looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bustamante
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg...
Chael Sonnen uses some of his skill by jumping out of Bustamante's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
The American Gangster positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bustamante's being punished here!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Murilo Bustamante...
Murilo Bustamante takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of The American Gangster's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The American Gangster's side.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster works on the ground with his fingers over Bustamante's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Murilo Bustamante. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Bustamante is holding Chael Sonnen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Bustamante gets a good position on the ground. ..
The American Gangster holds Murilo Bustamante arms and counters his opponent punches.
Bustamante clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
The American Gangster tries to show some ground skills
Chael Sonnen put Bustamante in half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The American Gangster measures the resilience of Bustamante's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bustamante blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen tries to turn in and scramble out. Murilo Bustamante timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Chael Sonnen slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster tries to jump to side mount.
Murilo Bustamante jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Murilo Bustamante tries to better his position on the ground...
Bustamante breaks the closed guard of Chael Sonnen and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around Bustamante
He succeeds!
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Bustamante struggles on the ground and tries to break Chael Sonnen's guard...
The American Gangster doesn't want to free his opponent and Bustamante continues in closed guard
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Good looking punches from Murilo Bustamante on the ground
deflected by The American Gangster.
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 steps backwards away from Chael Sonnen. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for some grappling action
The American Gangster has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Murilo Bustamante tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The American Gangster is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Bustamante, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The American Gangster moves backwards and Murilo Bustamante is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Murilo Bustamante's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The American Gangster.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in The American Gangster's eyes...
The American Gangster struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
The American Gangster is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The American Gangster is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bustamante misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
The American Gangster measures the resilience of Bustamante's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bustamante blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Murilo Bustamante tries to open The American Gangster's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Murilo Bustamante. The American Gangster is unable to cover himself now!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Murilo Bustamante isolates Chael Sonnen's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
The American Gangster struggles to free himself
Bustamante is locking that Arm Triangle...
Bustamante is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in The American Gangster's eyes...
Chael Sonnen is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Bustamante positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The American Gangster's being punished here!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante rolls him over and takes his back!
Bustamante is in rear mount over The American Gangster
Bustamante tries to end this with a RNC!
The American Gangster manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of The American Gangster's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The American Gangster's side.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante attempts a triangle from bottom! Chael Sonnen slips out. Bustamante quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chael Sonnen slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Murilo Bustamante. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Memorial Arena (Kamloops, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Bustamante tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bustamante is clinching with The American Gangster.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante tries to breaks Chael Sonnen's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Bustamante launches a couple of punches that leave marks in The American Gangster's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches towards The American Gangster's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Chael Sonnen receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Chael Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bustamante doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chael Sonnen embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Bustamante who put distance between them
Murilo Bustamante and The American Gangster engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chael Sonnen is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Murilo Bustamante tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The American Gangster is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster works on the ground with his fingers over Bustamante's face
Bustamante shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The American Gangster rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Murilo Bustamante. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Memorial Arena (Kamloops, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Bustamante!
Some big punches are landing!
Murilo Bustamante and The American Gangster engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Murilo Bustamante is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The American Gangster launches a stiff jab!
Bustamante ducks that one.
Murilo Bustamante fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The American Gangster is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around Bustamante
He is not able to do it
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to move on the ground and shows Murilo Bustamante a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The American Gangster's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The American Gangster rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Murilo Bustamante. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Murilo Bustamante tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The American Gangster is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
Bustamante moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The American Gangster
Murilo Bustamante isolates Chael Sonnen's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Chael Sonnen is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The American Gangster
Murilo Bustamante goes for an americana!
The American Gangster breaks free.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Murilo Bustamante fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The American Gangster is holding Murilo Bustamante's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Murilo Bustamante loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Murilo Bustamante attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster throws a few hammer fists to the face of Murilo Bustamante
Blocked by Bustamante.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
The American Gangster 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.
The American Gangster clumsily fails here and it's time for Murilo Bustamante to fight back!
Bustamante suddenly holds Chael Sonnen's arm and tries an armbar!
The American Gangster can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Murilo Bustamante!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster is moving on the ground...
Bustamante tries to counter The American Gangster's moves on the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Bustamante
The American Gangster is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen
Bustamante tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Murilo Bustamante controls the situation despite Chael Sonnen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Bustamante throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chael Sonnen
Solid shots!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The American Gangster is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Murilo Bustamante is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Murilo Bustamante takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chael Sonnen shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Chael Sonnen breaks that americana attempt!
The American Gangster tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chael Sonnen tries to roll on the ground...
Bustamante knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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.
Every time Chael Sonnen attempts to get inside
Bustamante fires a low kick.
A punch from Chael Sonnen
gets blocked by Bustamante.
The American Gangster clumsily fails here and it's time for Murilo Bustamante to fight back!
Murilo Bustamante shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chael Sonnen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bustamante into his guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Murilo Bustamante tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Murilo Bustamante manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Murilo Bustamante keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The American Gangster
Murilo Bustamante tries to free his leg
Murilo Bustamante uses some of his skill by jumping out of The American Gangster's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Murilo Bustamante looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Murilo Bustamante slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Murilo Bustamante rolls Chael Sonnen to his stomach and takes his back!
Bustamante is in rear mount over The American Gangster
The American Gangster has Bustamante controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Bustamante is unable to move under The American Gangster control.
The American Gangster misses a step and Murilo Bustamante sees an opportunity to counter him!
The American Gangster 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 The American Gangster with one hook in
The American Gangster 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.
Bustamante is in rear mount over The American Gangster with one hook in
The American Gangster has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The American Gangster is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Murilo Bustamante slides his arm under Chael Sonnen's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Chael Sonnen pushes up and slides Murilo Bustamante's arm over his chin.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Bustamante is in rear mount over The American Gangster with one hook in
Chael Sonnen struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Bustamante tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Murilo Bustamante isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
The American Gangster locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Murilo Bustamante unil he can pull his arm free! Bustamante lost his dominant position.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bustamante pushes Chael Sonnen and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The American Gangster wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bustamante wants nothing of that and pushes The American Gangster.
The American Gangster clumsily fails here and it's time for Murilo Bustamante to fight back!
A solid combination from Murilo Bustamante
connects with The American Gangster.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
A solid combination from Murilo Bustamante
connects with The American Gangster.
The American Gangster has a small cut in his Right cheek
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Murilo Bustamante was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bustamante fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish with a leg lock!
The American Gangster is able to break the lock.
Bustamante clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around Bustamante
He is not able to do it
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around Bustamante
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Bustamante's cheek from the guard.
Murilo Bustamante uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Murilo Bustamante tries to take advantage...
Bustamante moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The American Gangster
Bustamante tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Bustamante positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The American Gangster's being punished here!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 side mount over Chael Sonnen
Bustamante positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The American Gangster's being punished here!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Murilo Bustamante keeps control and remains in side mount.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Murilo Bustamante isolates Chael Sonnen's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Bustamante locks it in and circles towards The American Gangster's head. It's deep and Chael Sonnen is forced to tap out!
Winner is Murilo Bustamante by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:16 Round 5
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 3/18 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 837 s
Statistics: Murilo Bustamante
Punches 15/23 (65%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 26/38 (68%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 837 s
Murilo Bustasonnenuprealgood did well in this fight.
