Post by The Sandmen on May 10, 2016 9:31:35 GMT -5
Rickson Gracie raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Murilo Bustamante looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante throws up a triangle attempt!
Rickson Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson tries to escape from the closed guard
Rickson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante looks to be in very good shape.
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Rickson Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Rickson tries to get a side mount...
Bustamante wraps his leg around Rickson Gracie leg and prevents him from moving.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie looks to posture up and open Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Rickson Gracie forces Murilo Bustamante to open his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Rickson is in open guard over Bustamante... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Bustamante rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rickson Gracie gets sloppy and Murilo Bustamante tries to take advantage...
Bustamante reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rickson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rickson Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Body kick by Murilo Bustamante...
just grazes his opponent.
Rickson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bustamante can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Murilo Bustamante tries a hook to the body
but Rickson manages to dodge it
Bustamante steps backwards away from Rickson Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rickson Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bustamante is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Murilo Bustamante's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Bustamante holds Rickson Gracie's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson tries to escape from closed guard...
Bustamante waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rickson Gracie! He is reversed and nor Murilo Bustamante is on half guard!
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Rickson
Murilo Bustamante goes for an americana!
Rickson breaks free.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Bustamante looks to be in very good shape.
Murilo Bustamante goes with a looping right hand while Rickson Gracie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rickson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
A punch from Murilo Bustamante
grazes Rickson's left cheek.
Rickson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Bustamante throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Bustamante throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Rickson has a small cut in his Chin
Rickson Gracie fires an unorthodox punch to Bustamante's torso
that hits its mark.
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Murilo Bustamante's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bustamante clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Murilo Bustamante holds Rickson Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson tries to escape from closed guard...
Bustamante waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rickson Gracie! He is reversed and nor Murilo Bustamante is on half guard!
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Bustamante is trying to counter now!
Bustamante launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rickson Gracie rolls over himself and stands up while Murilo Bustamante rolls on his back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 1:40 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rickson
Bustamante shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rickson gets hold of a leg and trips Bustamante to the mat!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Rickson Gracie passes momentarily but Murilo Bustamante regains full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Rickson Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rickson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Rickson shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Bustamante pushes Rickson Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Rickson
Bustamante is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bustamante is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Bustamante's body! He's holding his side
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Bustamante's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rickson
Rickson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie isolates Murilo Bustamante's right arm looking for an armbar...
Murilo Bustamante manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rickson Gracie lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Rickson
Murilo Bustamante is cooling the fight on the ground
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Murilo Bustamante realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Bustamante moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rickson with a double overhooks!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as 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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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A right hand from Murilo Bustamante
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson tries to grapple
Bustamante moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Bustamante shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bustamante dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Rickson from the ground!
Murilo Bustamante tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson goes down.
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Rickson
Bustamante moves on the ground
Murilo Bustamante moves to side mount
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson looks to be in very good shape.
Rickson works on the ground with his fingers over Bustamante's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
1:06 Round 3 and Bustamante is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bustamante shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Rickson pushes Murilo Bustamante forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Murilo Bustamante gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Murilo Bustamante has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Bustamante tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rickson struggles and frees his leg!
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Bustamante spins out, but Rickson Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Bustamante is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Murilo Bustamante opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson didn't see that coming. Bustamante is in open guard over Rickson now.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Bustamante!
Some big punches are landing!
Rickson steps forward
Murilo Bustamante catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Murilo Bustamante shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Bustamante wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Rickson was not ready to fight a fighter of Murilo Bustamante caliber.
Rickson Gracie shoots and grab one of Murilo Bustamante's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Bustamante lose his balance and falls to the mat
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie pushes Bustamante's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Bustamante rolls and he's now on half guard over Rickson Gracie. Nice reversal.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie tries to close the guard.
Rickson put Murilo Bustamante in closed guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Rickson
Murilo Bustamante tries to better his position on the ground...
Bustamante breaks the closed guard of Rickson Gracie and moves to half guard
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Murilo Bustamante goes for an americana!
Rickson breaks free.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Rickson Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Rickson
Bustamante shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Rickson pushes Murilo Bustamante forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bustamante leans and gets Rickson Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Nice punches from Murilo Bustamante.
Rickson staggers backwards. Bustamante wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Rickson Gracie's Right eye
Rickson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lightning fast low kick from Rickson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Solid low kick from Murilo Bustamante.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Rickson Gracie is a bloody mess!
Rickson tries to grapple
He puts Bustamante in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson Gracie fakes a punch to Murilo Bustamante ribs and the tries to trip him
Murilo Bustamante loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson doesn't stop bleeding.
Murilo Bustamante isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rickson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Bustamante's guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to close the guard.
Bustamante put Rickson Gracie in closed guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Murilo Bustamante...
Rickson Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rickson pulls his arm out of danger.
Bustamante misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rickson is countered by Murilo Bustamante.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Bustamante measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Murilo Bustamante shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Bustamante goes to the body...
his punches graze Rickson's arm.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rickson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Bustamante struggles and launches a few punches to Rickson's head
Nothing from this... Murilo Bustamante seems frustrated.
Rickson Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rickson circles out and slips free of Murilo Bustamante's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Rickson Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bustamante fires low kicks
punishing Rickson's legs repeatedly.
Rickson Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rickson and Bustamante circle around the center of the cage.
Rickson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rickson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Rickson blocks Murilo Bustamante's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante is cooling the fight on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson tries to escape from the closed guard
Rickson Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
You can see Rickson's blood making stains in the mat.
Rickson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bustamante leans and gets Rickson Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rickson Gracie gets sloppy and Murilo Bustamante tries to take advantage...
Bustamante reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rickson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie tries to free his leg...
Rickson Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Bustamante's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
You can see Rickson's blood making stains in the mat.
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Murilo Bustamante...
Murilo Bustamante sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bustamante moves forward looking for some action
Murilo Bustamante shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Rickson's blood making stains in the mat.
Rickson tries to take Murilo Bustamante to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Bustamante is with his back on the ground now.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Murilo Bustamante isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rickson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Bustamante's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Murilo Bustamante can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rickson looks to work from half guard.
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 got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rickson Gracie is a bloody mess!
Murilo Bustamante shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rickson Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bustamante is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Bustamante's body! He's holding his side
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Rickson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante works on the ground with his fingers over Rickson's face
Rickson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Stand up! This is what Bustamante's cornermen are shouting. Rickson Gracie is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rickson Gracie hooks Bustamante's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Murilo Bustamante manages to kick Rickson away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Rickson doesn't stop bleeding.
Rickson Gracie tries to free his leg...
Rickson Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Bustamante's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Rickson Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Rickson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Murilo Bustamante.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Rickson Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bustamante tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rickson Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Herb Dean 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 Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
You can see Rickson's blood making stains in the mat.
Rickson is holding Murilo Bustamante's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Murilo Bustamante loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Rickson Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Rickson goes for an armbar!
Murilo Bustamante breaks the lock and pushes away Rickson Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
You can see Rickson's blood making stains in the mat.
Murilo Bustamante attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Murilo Bustamante didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rickson Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson cartwheels towards Bustamante!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Murilo Bustamante.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante has seen better days.
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Murilo Bustamante...
Rickson Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Rickson Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bustamante launches a few weak punches
Rickson blocks them effectively.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Rickson Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Bustamante is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Herb Dean 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.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Murilo Bustamante by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 988 s
Statistics: Murilo Bustamante
Punches 16/23 (70%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 8/34 (24%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 988 s
These two fought decent early, but then around the 2nd, there was a complete deadlock of basically no-damage being done until the 5th, when Murilo, more gassed than RIckson, dug deep and did some offence. That might have been the differencemaker.
Murilo Bustamante looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante throws up a triangle attempt!
Rickson Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson tries to escape from the closed guard
Rickson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante looks to be in very good shape.
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Rickson Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Rickson tries to get a side mount...
Bustamante wraps his leg around Rickson Gracie leg and prevents him from moving.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie looks to posture up and open Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Rickson Gracie forces Murilo Bustamante to open his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Rickson is in open guard over Bustamante... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Bustamante rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rickson Gracie gets sloppy and Murilo Bustamante tries to take advantage...
Bustamante reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rickson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Murilo Bustamante manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rickson Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Body kick by Murilo Bustamante...
just grazes his opponent.
Rickson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bustamante can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Murilo Bustamante tries a hook to the body
but Rickson manages to dodge it
Bustamante steps backwards away from Rickson Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rickson Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bustamante is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Murilo Bustamante's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Bustamante holds Rickson Gracie's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson tries to escape from closed guard...
Bustamante waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rickson Gracie! He is reversed and nor Murilo Bustamante is on half guard!
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Rickson
Murilo Bustamante goes for an americana!
Rickson breaks free.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Bustamante looks to be in very good shape.
Murilo Bustamante goes with a looping right hand while Rickson Gracie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rickson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
A punch from Murilo Bustamante
grazes Rickson's left cheek.
Rickson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Bustamante throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Bustamante throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Rickson has a small cut in his Chin
Rickson Gracie fires an unorthodox punch to Bustamante's torso
that hits its mark.
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Murilo Bustamante's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bustamante clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Murilo Bustamante holds Rickson Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson tries to escape from closed guard...
Bustamante waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rickson Gracie! He is reversed and nor Murilo Bustamante is on half guard!
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Bustamante is trying to counter now!
Bustamante launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rickson Gracie rolls over himself and stands up while Murilo Bustamante rolls on his back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 1:40 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rickson
Bustamante shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rickson gets hold of a leg and trips Bustamante to the mat!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Rickson Gracie passes momentarily but Murilo Bustamante regains full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Rickson Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rickson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Rickson shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Bustamante pushes Rickson Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Rickson
Bustamante is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bustamante is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Bustamante's body! He's holding his side
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Bustamante's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rickson
Rickson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie isolates Murilo Bustamante's right arm looking for an armbar...
Murilo Bustamante manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rickson Gracie lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Rickson
Murilo Bustamante is cooling the fight on the ground
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Murilo Bustamante realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Bustamante moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rickson with a double overhooks!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as 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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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A right hand from Murilo Bustamante
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson tries to grapple
Bustamante moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Bustamante shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bustamante dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Rickson from the ground!
Murilo Bustamante tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson goes down.
Murilo Bustamante is in open guard over Rickson
Bustamante moves on the ground
Murilo Bustamante moves to side mount
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson looks to be in very good shape.
Rickson works on the ground with his fingers over Bustamante's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
1:06 Round 3 and Bustamante is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bustamante shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Rickson pushes Murilo Bustamante forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Murilo Bustamante gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Murilo Bustamante has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson is in closed guard... Bustamante tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard...
Murilo Bustamante keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Bustamante tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rickson struggles and frees his leg!
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Bustamante spins out, but Rickson Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Bustamante is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Murilo Bustamante opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson didn't see that coming. Bustamante is in open guard over Rickson now.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Bustamante!
Some big punches are landing!
Rickson steps forward
Murilo Bustamante catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Murilo Bustamante shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Bustamante wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Rickson was not ready to fight a fighter of Murilo Bustamante caliber.
Rickson Gracie shoots and grab one of Murilo Bustamante's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Bustamante lose his balance and falls to the mat
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Murilo Bustamante's guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie pushes Bustamante's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Bustamante rolls and he's now on half guard over Rickson Gracie. Nice reversal.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie tries to close the guard.
Rickson put Murilo Bustamante in closed guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Murilo Bustamante is in closed guard over Rickson
Murilo Bustamante tries to better his position on the ground...
Bustamante breaks the closed guard of Rickson Gracie and moves to half guard
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Murilo Bustamante goes for an americana!
Rickson breaks free.
Murilo Bustamante is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Murilo Bustamante in his guard.
Rickson Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Murilo Bustamante is in half guard over Rickson
Bustamante shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Rickson pushes Murilo Bustamante forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bustamante leans and gets Rickson Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Nice punches from Murilo Bustamante.
Rickson staggers backwards. Bustamante wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Rickson Gracie's Right eye
Rickson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lightning fast low kick from Rickson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Solid low kick from Murilo Bustamante.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Rickson Gracie is a bloody mess!
Rickson tries to grapple
He puts Bustamante in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson Gracie fakes a punch to Murilo Bustamante ribs and the tries to trip him
Murilo Bustamante loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson doesn't stop bleeding.
Murilo Bustamante isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rickson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Bustamante's guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to close the guard.
Bustamante put Rickson Gracie in closed guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Murilo Bustamante...
Rickson Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rickson pulls his arm out of danger.
Bustamante misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rickson is countered by Murilo Bustamante.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Bustamante measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Murilo Bustamante shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Bustamante goes to the body...
his punches graze Rickson's arm.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rickson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Bustamante struggles and launches a few punches to Rickson's head
Nothing from this... Murilo Bustamante seems frustrated.
Rickson Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rickson circles out and slips free of Murilo Bustamante's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Rickson Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bustamante fires low kicks
punishing Rickson's legs repeatedly.
Rickson Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rickson and Bustamante circle around the center of the cage.
Rickson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rickson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Rickson blocks Murilo Bustamante's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante is cooling the fight on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
Rickson tries to escape from the closed guard
Rickson Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Bustamante
You can see Rickson's blood making stains in the mat.
Rickson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bustamante leans and gets Rickson Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rickson Gracie gets sloppy and Murilo Bustamante tries to take advantage...
Bustamante reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rickson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie tries to free his leg...
Rickson Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Bustamante's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
You can see Rickson's blood making stains in the mat.
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Murilo Bustamante...
Murilo Bustamante sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bustamante moves forward looking for some action
Murilo Bustamante shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Rickson's blood making stains in the mat.
Rickson tries to take Murilo Bustamante to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Bustamante is with his back on the ground now.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Murilo Bustamante isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rickson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Bustamante's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Murilo Bustamante can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rickson looks to work from half guard.
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 got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rickson Gracie is a bloody mess!
Murilo Bustamante shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rickson Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bustamante is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Bustamante's body! He's holding his side
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Rickson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Rickson Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Bustamante works on the ground with his fingers over Rickson's face
Rickson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Stand up! This is what Bustamante's cornermen are shouting. Rickson Gracie is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rickson Gracie hooks Bustamante's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Murilo Bustamante manages to kick Rickson away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Murilo Bustamante looks to counter!
Murilo Bustamante attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Bustamante
Rickson doesn't stop bleeding.
Rickson Gracie tries to free his leg...
Rickson Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Bustamante's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Rickson Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Rickson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Murilo Bustamante.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Rickson Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bustamante tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rickson Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Herb Dean 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 Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
You can see Rickson's blood making stains in the mat.
Rickson is holding Murilo Bustamante's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Murilo Bustamante loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Rickson Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Rickson goes for an armbar!
Murilo Bustamante breaks the lock and pushes away Rickson Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. 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 Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
You can see Rickson's blood making stains in the mat.
Murilo Bustamante attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Murilo Bustamante didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Bustamante
Bustamante throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rickson Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson cartwheels towards Bustamante!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Murilo Bustamante.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Murilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante has seen better days.
Murilo Bustamante launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Murilo Bustamante...
Rickson Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Rickson Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bustamante launches a few weak punches
Rickson blocks them effectively.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Bustamante measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Murilo Bustamante
Rickson Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Bustamante is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Herb Dean 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.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Murilo Bustamante by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 988 s
Statistics: Murilo Bustamante
Punches 16/23 (70%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 8/34 (24%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 988 s
These two fought decent early, but then around the 2nd, there was a complete deadlock of basically no-damage being done until the 5th, when Murilo, more gassed than RIckson, dug deep and did some offence. That might have been the differencemaker.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!