Post by The Sandman on Dec 23, 2021 2:18:04 GMT -5
Wanderlei Silva is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland).
Murilo Bustamante looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Wanderlei Silva 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
Murilo Busta Rhymes is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Wanderlei Silva spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Murilo Busta Rhymes's chin!
The Spider studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Murilo Busta Rhymes is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Murilo Bustamante moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shovel hook by Murilo Bustamante
tags The Spider.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The Spider goes to the body...
He punishes Murilo Busta Rhymes's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Murilo Bustamante!
The Spider ducks under...
Murilo Busta Rhymes clumsily fails here and it's time for Wanderlei Silva to fight back!
Wanderlei Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Murilo Bustamante! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Murilo Bustamante!
The Spider is going to have a big headache after that blow!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Murilo Busta Rhymes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The Spider
Murilo Busta Rhymes moves on the ground
Murilo Bustamante moves to side mount
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to The Spider
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
The Spider launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Murilo Busta Rhymes's ribs.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
The Spider breaths deeply while on the ground
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Murilo Bustamante looks to pass to mount...
Murilo Busta Rhymes slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Wanderlei Silva.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Murilo Bustamante tries to better his position on the ground...
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Murilo Busta Rhymes
Murilo Busta Rhymes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Spider's ribs.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Murilo Busta Rhymes
The Spider is in closed guard... Murilo Busta Rhymes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Murilo Bustamante takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Wanderlei Silva shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Wanderlei Silva breaks that americana attempt!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Spider is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva moves to half guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The Spider
The Spider is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The Spider
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The Spider
Murilo Busta Rhymes tries to open up The Spider with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and The Spider is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The Spider
The Spider launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Murilo Busta Rhymes's ribs.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The Spider
Murilo Busta Rhymes is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Murilo Bustamante!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll on the ground...
The Spider knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The Spider is trying to counter now!
Pitty-pat punches from The Spider
They're bothering Murilo Busta Rhymes even though they aren't hurting him.
Murilo Busta Rhymes has a small cut in his Left cheek
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Murilo Bustamante goes with a looping right hand while Wanderlei Silva jumps back and jabs
The Spider seems staggered and Murilo Bustamante runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Murilo Busta Rhymes is holding Wanderlei Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The Spider
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to Murilo Busta Rhymes's ribs.
That hit Murilo Busta Rhymes who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The Spider
Murilo Busta Rhymes is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Murilo Bustamante!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Busta Rhymes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Murilo Busta Rhymes
Wanderlei Silva pushes Murilo Busta Rhymes's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Spider who is in full mount! Murilo Busta Rhymes is in trouble now!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Wanderlei Silva sits high on Murilo Bustamante's chest and pulls his leg underneath Murilo Busta Rhymes's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Murilo Busta Rhymes tries to roll out. He's too quick for Wanderlei Silva and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by The Spider and it cost him top position.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The Spider
The Spider is taking this opportunity to rest.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The Spider
Murilo Busta Rhymes is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Murilo Bustamante!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Busta Rhymes measures the resilience of The Spider's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Spider's side.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Wanderlei Silva rolls Murilo Bustamante to his stomach and takes his back!
The Spider is in rear mount over Murilo Busta Rhymes
Murilo Busta Rhymes tries to stand up!
The Spider doesn't allow him!
The Spider is in rear mount over Murilo Busta Rhymes
Murilo Busta Rhymes has The Spider controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Spider is unable to move under Murilo Busta Rhymes control.
Murilo Busta Rhymes misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Murilo Busta Rhymes has given his back to Wanderlei Silva who is trying to get one hook in!
Wanderlei Silva has one hook in!
The Spider is in rear mount over Murilo Busta Rhymes with one hook in
The Spider has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murilo Busta Rhymes.
Nicely done! The Spider now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Spider is in rear mount over Murilo Busta Rhymes with two hooks in
Murilo Bustamante is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Murilo Busta Rhymes has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Murilo Bustamante uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
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 3:25 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Murilo Busta Rhymes and The Spider circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A right hand from Wanderlei Silva
makes Murilo Busta Rhymes stumble back!
Wanderlei Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
The Spider throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Murilo Busta Rhymes tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Spider moves backwards and circles around Murilo Bustamante.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The Spider pushes Murilo Bustamante and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Murilo Busta Rhymes moves backwards and Wanderlei Silva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Murilo Bustamante and The Spider engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Wanderlei Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Murilo Busta Rhymes's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A high kick from Wanderlei Silva
grazes Murilo Busta Rhymes's head, but he seems okay.
The Spider looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Murilo Bustamante's punches
Murilo Busta Rhymes is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Spider.
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Murilo Bustamante
Great move by The Spider who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Murilo Busta Rhymes doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Wanderlei Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Wanderlei Silva pushes Murilo Busta Rhymes forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
The Spider launches a few hard punches to Murilo Bustamante's ribs!
Murilo Bustamante's ribs shows the damage! Wanderlei Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Spider takes a break to breathe while holding Murilo Bustamante.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
The Spider decides to launch some tentative punches
Wanderlei Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Murilo Busta Rhymes's Chin is beginning to swell
The Spider jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Wanderlei Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Murilo Bustamante pushes away The Spider trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Spider doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Murilo Bustamante
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Murilo Busta Rhymes hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Murilo Bustamante pushes away The Spider trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Spider doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Busta Rhymes seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fighters are clinching.
The Spider struggles and launches a few punches to Murilo Busta Rhymes's head
Those punches are hitting! Murilo Busta Rhymes covers his head!
The ref pulls off Wanderlei Silva! Murilo Busta Rhymes seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Murilo Bustamante's Right eye
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by TKO (Punches) at 2:00 Round 3
Statistics: Murilo Bustamante
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/13 (62%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 343 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 17/22 (77%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/12 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 343 s
Wanderlei is trying to fight to form, but he is just not getting the upgrades. He should have denominated this one.
Murilo Bustamante looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Wanderlei Silva 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
Murilo Busta Rhymes is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Wanderlei Silva spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Murilo Busta Rhymes's chin!
The Spider studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Murilo Busta Rhymes is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Murilo Bustamante moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shovel hook by Murilo Bustamante
tags The Spider.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The Spider goes to the body...
He punishes Murilo Busta Rhymes's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Murilo Bustamante!
The Spider ducks under...
Murilo Busta Rhymes clumsily fails here and it's time for Wanderlei Silva to fight back!
Wanderlei Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Murilo Bustamante! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Murilo Bustamante!
The Spider is going to have a big headache after that blow!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Murilo Busta Rhymes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over The Spider
Murilo Busta Rhymes moves on the ground
Murilo Bustamante moves to side mount
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to The Spider
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
The Spider launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Murilo Busta Rhymes's ribs.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
The Spider breaths deeply while on the ground
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Murilo Bustamante looks to pass to mount...
Murilo Busta Rhymes slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Wanderlei Silva.
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Murilo Bustamante tries to better his position on the ground...
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Murilo Busta Rhymes
Murilo Busta Rhymes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Spider's ribs.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Murilo Busta Rhymes
The Spider is in closed guard... Murilo Busta Rhymes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Murilo Bustamante takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Wanderlei Silva shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Wanderlei Silva breaks that americana attempt!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Murilo Bustamante tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Spider is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva moves to half guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The Spider
The Spider is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over The Spider
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The Spider
Murilo Busta Rhymes tries to open up The Spider with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and The Spider is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The Spider
The Spider launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Murilo Busta Rhymes's ribs.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The Spider
Murilo Busta Rhymes is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Murilo Bustamante!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll on the ground...
The Spider knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The Spider is trying to counter now!
Pitty-pat punches from The Spider
They're bothering Murilo Busta Rhymes even though they aren't hurting him.
Murilo Busta Rhymes has a small cut in his Left cheek
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Murilo Bustamante goes with a looping right hand while Wanderlei Silva jumps back and jabs
The Spider seems staggered and Murilo Bustamante runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Murilo Busta Rhymes is holding Wanderlei Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The Spider
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to Murilo Busta Rhymes's ribs.
That hit Murilo Busta Rhymes who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The Spider
Murilo Busta Rhymes is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Murilo Bustamante!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Busta Rhymes tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Murilo Busta Rhymes
Wanderlei Silva pushes Murilo Busta Rhymes's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Spider who is in full mount! Murilo Busta Rhymes is in trouble now!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Wanderlei Silva sits high on Murilo Bustamante's chest and pulls his leg underneath Murilo Busta Rhymes's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Murilo Busta Rhymes tries to roll out. He's too quick for Wanderlei Silva and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by The Spider and it cost him top position.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The Spider
The Spider is taking this opportunity to rest.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over The Spider
Murilo Busta Rhymes is in closed guard... The Spider tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Murilo Bustamante!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Busta Rhymes measures the resilience of The Spider's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Spider's side.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Wanderlei Silva rolls Murilo Bustamante to his stomach and takes his back!
The Spider is in rear mount over Murilo Busta Rhymes
Murilo Busta Rhymes tries to stand up!
The Spider doesn't allow him!
The Spider is in rear mount over Murilo Busta Rhymes
Murilo Busta Rhymes has The Spider controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Spider is unable to move under Murilo Busta Rhymes control.
Murilo Busta Rhymes misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Murilo Busta Rhymes has given his back to Wanderlei Silva who is trying to get one hook in!
Wanderlei Silva has one hook in!
The Spider is in rear mount over Murilo Busta Rhymes with one hook in
The Spider has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murilo Busta Rhymes.
Nicely done! The Spider now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Spider is in rear mount over Murilo Busta Rhymes with two hooks in
Murilo Bustamante is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Murilo Busta Rhymes has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Murilo Bustamante uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
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 3:25 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Murilo Busta Rhymes and The Spider circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A right hand from Wanderlei Silva
makes Murilo Busta Rhymes stumble back!
Wanderlei Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
The Spider throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Murilo Busta Rhymes tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Spider moves backwards and circles around Murilo Bustamante.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The Spider pushes Murilo Bustamante and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Murilo Busta Rhymes moves backwards and Wanderlei Silva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Murilo Bustamante and The Spider engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Wanderlei Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Murilo Busta Rhymes's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A high kick from Wanderlei Silva
grazes Murilo Busta Rhymes's head, but he seems okay.
The Spider looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Murilo Bustamante's punches
Murilo Busta Rhymes is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Spider.
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Murilo Bustamante
Great move by The Spider who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Murilo Busta Rhymes doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Wanderlei Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Wanderlei Silva pushes Murilo Busta Rhymes forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
The Spider launches a few hard punches to Murilo Bustamante's ribs!
Murilo Bustamante's ribs shows the damage! Wanderlei Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Spider takes a break to breathe while holding Murilo Bustamante.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
The Spider decides to launch some tentative punches
Wanderlei Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Murilo Busta Rhymes's Chin is beginning to swell
The Spider jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Wanderlei Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Murilo Bustamante pushes away The Spider trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Spider doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Murilo Bustamante
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Murilo Busta Rhymes hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Murilo Bustamante pushes away The Spider trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Spider doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Busta Rhymes seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fighters are clinching.
The Spider struggles and launches a few punches to Murilo Busta Rhymes's head
Those punches are hitting! Murilo Busta Rhymes covers his head!
The ref pulls off Wanderlei Silva! Murilo Busta Rhymes seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Murilo Bustamante's Right eye
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by TKO (Punches) at 2:00 Round 3
Statistics: Murilo Bustamante
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/13 (62%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 343 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 17/22 (77%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/12 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 343 s
Wanderlei is trying to fight to form, but he is just not getting the upgrades. He should have denominated this one.
