Best fights of Murilo Bustamante
Over 21 years as a professional, Murilo Bustamante has compiled a 15-8-1 (11) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Murilo Bustamante KOs Dave Menne
On January 11, 2002 Murilo Bustamante fought Dave Menne for the UFC middleweight title. Bustamante was 35 years old with a record of 7-1-1, and Menne was 27 with a record of 31-7-2. Bustamante was coming off a loss, while Menne was coming off a win. Bustamante stopped Dave Menne via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Murilo Bustamante KOs Ikuhisa Minowa
On September 25, 2005 Murilo Bustamante faced Ikuhisa Minowa in a welterweight bout. Bustamante was 39 years old with a record of 11-4-1, and Minowa was 29 with a record of 30-21-8. Both Bustamante and Minowa were on a 2-fight winning streak. Bustamante stopped Ikuhisa Minowa via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Murilo Bustamante submits Matt Lindland
On May 10, 2002 Murilo Bustamante defended his UFC middleweight title against Matt Lindland. Bustamante was 35 years old with a record of 8-1-1, and Lindland was 31 with a record of 7-0. Bustamante was coming off a win and Lindland was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Bustamante submitted Matt Lindland via guillotine choke in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
4. Murilo Bustamante defeats Sanae Kikuta
On October 31, 2000 Murilo Bustamante faced Sanae Kikuta in a heavyweight bout. Bustamante was 34 years old with a record of 6-0-1, and Kikuta was 29 with a record of 14-3-2. Bustamante was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Kikuta was on a 4-fight winning streak. Bustamante won via unanimous decision.
5. Murilo Bustamante submits Masanori Suda
On September 25, 2005 Murilo Bustamante faced Masanori Suda in a middleweight bout. Bustamante was 39 years old with a record of 10-4-1, and Suda was 32 with a record of 22-10-3. Bustamante was coming off a win, while Suda was coming off a loss. Bustamante submitted Masanori Suda via armbar in the 1st round.
6. Murilo Bustamante loses to Dan Henderson in their 2nd fight via split decision
On December 31, 2005 Murilo Bustamante fought Dan Henderson for the vacant Pride 2005 Grand Prix and Pride Welterweight welterweight titles. It was their second meeting. Bustamante was 39 years old with a record of 12-4-1, and Henderson was 35 with a record of 18-4. Bustamante was on a 3-fight winning streak and Henderson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bustamante lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title.
7. Murilo Bustamante draws with Tom Erikson
On November 22, 1996 Murilo Bustamante faced Tom Erikson. Bustamante was 30 years old with a record of 4-0, and Erikson was 32 with a record of 2-0. Bustamante was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Erikson was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
8. Murilo Bustamante KOs Ryuta Sakurai in their 2nd fight
On April 13, 2007 Murilo Bustamante faced Ryuta Sakurai in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Bustamante was 40 years old with a record of 13-6-1, and Sakurai was 35 with a record of 14-12-4. Bustamante was coming off a win, while Sakurai was coming off a loss. Bustamante stopped Ryuta Sakurai via KO in the 1st round.
9. Murilo Bustamante defeats Ryuta Sakurai
On April 3, 2005 Murilo Bustamante faced Ryuta Sakurai in a middleweight bout. Bustamante was 38 years old with a record of 9-4-1, and Sakurai was 33 with a record of 11-8-4. Bustamante was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Sakurai was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bustamante won via unanimous decision.
10. Murilo Bustamante KOs Jerry Bohlander
On September 27, 1997 Murilo Bustamante faced Jerry Bohlander in a lightweight bout. Bustamante was 31 years old with a record of 4-0-1, and Bohlander was 23 with a record of 7-1. Bohlander was on a 5-fight winning streak. Bustamante stopped Jerry Bohlander via KO in the 1st round.