Post by The Sandmen on Mar 29, 2017 21:26:26 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Bustamante while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Romero while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Bustamante and Romero move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Yoel Romero tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Yoel Romero who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Romero takes a break to breathe while holding Murilo Bustamante.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Romero has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Romero tries to grapple
He puts Bustamante in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante launches a few hard punches to Yoel Romero's ribs!
Yoel Romero's ribs shows the damage! Murilo Bustamante is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante launches a few hard punches to Yoel Romero's ribs!
Yoel Romero's ribs shows the damage! Murilo Bustamante is working his opponent ribs!
Romero ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante grab one of Yoel Romero's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Yoel Romero landed hard on his back
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Bustamante is standing while Romero is on the ground on his back
Yoel Romero doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Yoel Romero is on his feet again.
Yoel Romero fakes a move and moves laterally.
Romero launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Bustamante's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give Bustamante time to recover. Murilo Bustamante seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Murilo Bustamante launches a rapid series of punches
taking Romero from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Bustamante launches a furious hook!
That hits Romero's chin like a wrecking ball! Romero loses balance and goes to the mat.
Bustamante is standing while Romero is on the ground on his back
Bustamante decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Romero's guard.
Romero tries to fight back with his feet and Bustamante just needs another plan now.
Bustamante is standing while Romero is on the ground on his back
Yoel Romero doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Yoel Romero is on his feet again.
Yoel Romero fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Murilo Bustamante
that forces Romero to try and defend better.
Romero has a small cut in his Mouth
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Yoel Romero catches Murilo Bustamante's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Romero.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Romero blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Romero pulls his arm out of danger.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante is taking this opportunity to rest.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Romero struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Romero is trying to counter now!
Romero tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Bustamante from the side mount!
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Bustamante measures the resilience of Romero's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Romero blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
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.
Good front kick from Bustamante!
Yoel Romero blocks
Murilo Bustamante gets sloppy and Yoel Romero tries to take advantage...
Romero grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Yoel Romero
Bustamante ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Yoel Romero realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Yoel Romero is standing now.
Romero is standing while Bustamante is on the ground on his back
Romero decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Bustamante's guard.
Bustamante did not see that coming! Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bustamante now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bustamante
Yoel Romero pushes Murilo Bustamante against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Murilo Bustamante struggles not allowing Yoel Romero improve his position.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Romero
He succeeds!
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Yoel Romero realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Yoel Romero is standing now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Romero is standing while Bustamante is on the ground on his back
Murilo Bustamante launches an up-kick intended for Yoel Romero's head...
It lands flush with Yoel Romero's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Murilo Bustamante. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Bustamante climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Bustamante is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Bustamante showing excellent timing, blasts Yoel Romero with a right hand.
Great hook by Murilo Bustamante! Yoel Romero is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Bustamante is standing while Romero is on the ground on his back
Yoel Romero doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Yoel Romero is on his feet again.
Yoel Romero fakes a punch and launches himself over Bustamante!
Nice move by Romero who clinches and pushes Bustamante against the cage
Josh Rosenthal 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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Bustamante is holding Yoel Romero's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yoel Romero shows great balance while pushing away Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Romero with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante leans forwards and tries to grapple with Romero
Bustamante shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante grapple with Yoel Romero and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Yoel Romero managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Bustamante clumsily fails here and it's time for Yoel Romero to fight back!
Yoel Romero tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bustamante goes down.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Romero
He succeeds!
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bustamante
Romero is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Romero struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Bustamante clumsily fails here and it's time for Yoel Romero to fight back!
Romero tries to escape from closed guard...
Bustamante waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Yoel Romero! He is reversed and nor Murilo Bustamante is on half guard!
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Romero
Yoel Romero 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.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Romero
Not a desiderable position that Bustamante is in now. Yoel Romero is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Romero measures the resilience of Bustamante's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bustamante's side.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Romero
Murilo Bustamante pushes Romero's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Romero wraps his legs while he holds Murilo Bustamante's head... Tight guard!
Bustamante misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
Yoel Romero 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.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Romero
Yoel Romero launches a few punches to Bustamante's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bustamante tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Romero
Murilo Bustamante isolates Yoel Romero's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Yoel Romero is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Murilo Bustamante gets sloppy and Yoel Romero tries to take advantage...
Yoel Romero tries to close the guard.
Romero put Murilo Bustamante in closed guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Romero
Bustamante tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Murilo Bustamante fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Romero
Yoel Romero tries to close the guard.
Romero put Murilo Bustamante in closed guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Romero
Murilo Bustamante is looking to pass Yoel Romero's guard...
Yoel Romero has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Romero
Romero works on the ground with his fingers over Bustamante's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Romero
Good looking punches from Murilo Bustamante on the ground
They could take their toll on Romero.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Romero
Bustamante use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Rose Center (Portland, Oregon) is cheering him!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Murilo Bustamante goes for an americana!
Romero breaks free.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Murilo Bustamante goes for an americana!
Romero breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Yoel Romero looks to counter!
Yoel Romero attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Yoel Romero manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Romero
Yoel Romero is cooling the fight on the ground
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Romero
Bustamante use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Rose Center (Portland, Oregon) is cheering him!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Bustamante steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Murilo Bustamante looks to mount Yoel Romero...
Yoel Romero takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Romero
Bustamante sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Murilo Bustamante tries to pass Yoel Romero's guard...
Murilo Bustamante passes momentarily but Yoel Romero regains full guard.
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.
Some nice shots from Murilo Bustamante
that stun Romero.
Romero moves backwards and Murilo Bustamante is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Romero launches a hook to the body
Murilo Bustamante moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Murilo Bustamante just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Romero quickly defends.
Bustamante grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Romero struggles... Murilo Bustamante is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Yoel Romero looks to counter!
Romero launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Bustamante's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Yoel Romero catches Murilo Bustamante's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Romero.
Hard blow to Bustamante's mid-section, he seems hurt
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Romero grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bustamante
Yoel Romero storms over Bustamante with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Romero doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Bustamante's face with his elbows!
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bustamante
Romero moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Romero's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Romero's side.
That brutal impact left Romero laid out on the mat! Murilo Bustamante's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Murilo Bustamante by KO (Strikes from guard) at 0:52 Round 3
Statistics: Murilo Bustamante
Punches 17/23 (74%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/7 (71%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 328 s
Statistics: Yoel Romero
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/17 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 351 s
Yoel was winning quite handily. His health was almost literally full when this flash KO came about. He loses the fight and is unconcious on the mat, with a 98% full health bar. Gotta love MMA.
Ferocious staredown by Romero while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Bustamante and Romero move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Yoel Romero tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Yoel Romero who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Romero takes a break to breathe while holding Murilo Bustamante.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Romero has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Romero tries to grapple
He puts Bustamante in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante launches a few hard punches to Yoel Romero's ribs!
Yoel Romero's ribs shows the damage! Murilo Bustamante is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante launches a few hard punches to Yoel Romero's ribs!
Yoel Romero's ribs shows the damage! Murilo Bustamante is working his opponent ribs!
Romero ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante grab one of Yoel Romero's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Yoel Romero landed hard on his back
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Bustamante is standing while Romero is on the ground on his back
Yoel Romero doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Yoel Romero is on his feet again.
Yoel Romero fakes a move and moves laterally.
Romero launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Bustamante's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give Bustamante time to recover. Murilo Bustamante seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Murilo Bustamante launches a rapid series of punches
taking Romero from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Bustamante launches a furious hook!
That hits Romero's chin like a wrecking ball! Romero loses balance and goes to the mat.
Bustamante is standing while Romero is on the ground on his back
Bustamante decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Romero's guard.
Romero tries to fight back with his feet and Bustamante just needs another plan now.
Bustamante is standing while Romero is on the ground on his back
Yoel Romero doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Yoel Romero is on his feet again.
Yoel Romero fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Murilo Bustamante
that forces Romero to try and defend better.
Romero has a small cut in his Mouth
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Yoel Romero catches Murilo Bustamante's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Romero.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Romero blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Romero pulls his arm out of danger.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante is taking this opportunity to rest.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Romero struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Romero is trying to counter now!
Romero tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Bustamante from the side mount!
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Bustamante measures the resilience of Romero's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Romero blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
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.
Good front kick from Bustamante!
Yoel Romero blocks
Murilo Bustamante gets sloppy and Yoel Romero tries to take advantage...
Romero grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Yoel Romero
Bustamante ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Yoel Romero realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Yoel Romero is standing now.
Romero is standing while Bustamante is on the ground on his back
Romero decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Bustamante's guard.
Bustamante did not see that coming! Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bustamante now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bustamante
Yoel Romero pushes Murilo Bustamante against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Murilo Bustamante struggles not allowing Yoel Romero improve his position.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Romero
He succeeds!
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Yoel Romero realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Yoel Romero is standing now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Romero is standing while Bustamante is on the ground on his back
Murilo Bustamante launches an up-kick intended for Yoel Romero's head...
It lands flush with Yoel Romero's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Murilo Bustamante. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Bustamante climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Bustamante is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Bustamante showing excellent timing, blasts Yoel Romero with a right hand.
Great hook by Murilo Bustamante! Yoel Romero is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Bustamante is standing while Romero is on the ground on his back
Yoel Romero doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Yoel Romero is on his feet again.
Yoel Romero fakes a punch and launches himself over Bustamante!
Nice move by Romero who clinches and pushes Bustamante against the cage
Josh Rosenthal 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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Bustamante is holding Yoel Romero's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yoel Romero shows great balance while pushing away Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Romero with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante leans forwards and tries to grapple with Romero
Bustamante shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bustamante grapple with Yoel Romero and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Yoel Romero managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Bustamante clumsily fails here and it's time for Yoel Romero to fight back!
Yoel Romero tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bustamante goes down.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Romero
He succeeds!
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bustamante
Romero is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Romero struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Bustamante clumsily fails here and it's time for Yoel Romero to fight back!
Romero tries to escape from closed guard...
Bustamante waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Yoel Romero! He is reversed and nor Murilo Bustamante is on half guard!
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Romero
Yoel Romero 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.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Romero
Not a desiderable position that Bustamante is in now. Yoel Romero is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Romero measures the resilience of Bustamante's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bustamante's side.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Romero
Murilo Bustamante pushes Romero's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Romero wraps his legs while he holds Murilo Bustamante's head... Tight guard!
Bustamante misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
Yoel Romero 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.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Romero
Yoel Romero launches a few punches to Bustamante's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bustamante tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Romero
Murilo Bustamante isolates Yoel Romero's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Yoel Romero is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Murilo Bustamante gets sloppy and Yoel Romero tries to take advantage...
Yoel Romero tries to close the guard.
Romero put Murilo Bustamante in closed guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Romero
Bustamante tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Murilo Bustamante fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Romero
Yoel Romero tries to close the guard.
Romero put Murilo Bustamante in closed guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Romero
Murilo Bustamante is looking to pass Yoel Romero's guard...
Yoel Romero has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Romero
Romero works on the ground with his fingers over Bustamante's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Romero
Good looking punches from Murilo Bustamante on the ground
They could take their toll on Romero.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Romero
Bustamante use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Rose Center (Portland, Oregon) is cheering him!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Murilo Bustamante goes for an americana!
Romero breaks free.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Murilo Bustamante goes for an americana!
Romero breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Yoel Romero looks to counter!
Yoel Romero attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Yoel Romero manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Romero
Yoel Romero is cooling the fight on the ground
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Romero
Bustamante use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Rose Center (Portland, Oregon) is cheering him!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Bustamante steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Murilo Bustamante looks to mount Yoel Romero...
Yoel Romero takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Romero
Bustamante sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Murilo Bustamante tries to pass Yoel Romero's guard...
Murilo Bustamante passes momentarily but Yoel Romero regains full guard.
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.
Some nice shots from Murilo Bustamante
that stun Romero.
Romero moves backwards and Murilo Bustamante is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Romero launches a hook to the body
Murilo Bustamante moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Murilo Bustamante just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Romero quickly defends.
Bustamante grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Romero struggles... Murilo Bustamante is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Yoel Romero looks to counter!
Romero launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Bustamante's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Yoel Romero catches Murilo Bustamante's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Romero.
Hard blow to Bustamante's mid-section, he seems hurt
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Romero grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bustamante
Yoel Romero storms over Bustamante with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Romero doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Bustamante's face with his elbows!
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bustamante
Romero moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Romero's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Romero's side.
That brutal impact left Romero laid out on the mat! Murilo Bustamante's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Murilo Bustamante by KO (Strikes from guard) at 0:52 Round 3
Statistics: Murilo Bustamante
Punches 17/23 (74%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/7 (71%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 328 s
Statistics: Yoel Romero
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/17 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 351 s
Yoel was winning quite handily. His health was almost literally full when this flash KO came about. He loses the fight and is unconcious on the mat, with a 98% full health bar. Gotta love MMA.