Murilo Bustamante

"Bust A Move"

15-8-1

BrazilLast 5

Grappling 7-5

Last fight: Win vs Dave Menne · Unanimous Decision · Mar 31, 2012

15-8-1 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Dong Sik YoonUD · R2 5:00

PRIDE FCPRIDE: Bushido 13·November 5, 2006

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Murilo Bustamante holds a professional MMA record of 15-8-1. Bustamante has won 15 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Bustamante lands 1.38 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 3.97 takedowns per 15 minutes. Bustamante also has 12 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: November 5, 2006. Tracked organizations: PRIDE FC, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 183 lbs83 kg
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jul 30, 1966
Age: 60
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Brazil

Career history

WIN
vs Dave Menne
Amazon Forest Combat 2· Mar 31, 2012· Middleweight· 15-8-1 vs 45-17-2
UD
LOSS
vs Jesse Taylor
Impact FC 2· Jul 17, 2010· Middleweight· 14-8-1 vs 15-6
TKO
R2 · 2:10
LOSS
vs Makoto Takimoto
Yarennoka!: New Years Eve 2007· Dec 31, 2007· Middleweight· 14-7-1 vs 4-3
SD
WIN
vs Ryuta Sakurai
Deep 29 Impact· Apr 13, 2007· 14-6-1 vs 14-13-4
TKO
R1 · 3:50
WIN
vs Dong Sik Yoon
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Bushido 13· Nov 5, 2006· Middleweight· 13-6-1 vs 0-4
UD
R2 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Amar Suloev
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Bushido 11· Jun 4, 2006· Welterweight· 12-6-1 vs 22-6
UD
R2 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Dan HendersonTitle bout
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Shockwave 2005· Dec 31, 2005· Welterweight· 12-5-1 vs 19-4
SD
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ikuhisa Minowa
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Bushido 9· Sep 25, 2005· Welterweight· 12-4-1 vs 30-22-8
TKO
R1 · 9:51
WIN
vs Masanori Suda
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Bushido 9· Sep 25, 2005· 11-4-1 vs 22-11-3
SUB
R1 · 3:20
WIN
vs Ryuta Sakurai
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Bushido 6· Apr 3, 2005· Welterweight· 10-4-1 vs 11-9-4
UD
R2 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Kazuhiro Nakamura
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Final Conflict 2004· Aug 15, 2004· Openweight· 9-4-1 vs 4-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Dan Henderson
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Final Conflict 2003· Nov 9, 2003· Middleweight· 9-3-1 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 0:53
LOSS
vs Quinton Jackson
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Total Elimination 2003· Aug 10, 2003· Middleweight· 9-2-1 vs 17-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Matt Lindland×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFC 37: High Impact· May 10, 2002· Middleweight· 9-1-1 vs 7-1
SUB
R3 · 1:33
WIN
vs Dave Menne×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 35: Throwdown· Jan 11, 2002· Middleweight· 8-1-1 vs 31-8-2
TKO
R2 · 0:44
LOSS
vs Chuck Liddell
UFC 33: Victory In Vegas· Sep 28, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 7-1-1 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sanae Kikuta
Pancrase 89· Oct 31, 2000· Middleweight· 7-0-1 vs 16-4-2
UD
WIN
vs Yoji Anjo
UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3· Apr 14, 2000· Middleweight· 6-0-1 vs 0-3
SUB
R2 · 0:31
WIN
vs Jerry Bohlander
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Sep 27, 1997· 5-0-1 vs 7-2
TKO
WIN
vs Chris Haseman
Alabama Regional· Nov 22, 1996· 3-0 vs 1-5
TKO
DRAW
vs Tom Erikson
Alabama Regional· Nov 22, 1996· 2-0-1 vs 0-0-1
DRAW
WIN
vs Juan Mott
Alabama Regional· Nov 22, 1996· 3-0 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Joe Charles
Brazil Regional· Jun 24, 1996· 2-0 vs 2-3
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Sep 26, 1991· 1-0
TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Brazilian Top Team

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

Takedown Machine

98 · top 3% in division

Punch power96

Kick power60

Punch speed95

Kick speed54

Accuracy94

Takedowns98

Ground striking99

Submissions97

Chin84

Body strength83

Cardio64

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 15-8-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed1.38per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.01per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.97per 15 min

30% success

Takedowns stuffed100%

Submission attempts1.2per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 3-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.38per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.01per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.97per 15 min

30% success

Takedowns stuffed100%

Submission attempts1.2per 15 min

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Recent & upcoming opponents

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1588▲9
Peak: 1732May 10, 2002
Rated fights: 23

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Frequently asked questions

When does Murilo Bustamante fight next?

Murilo Bustamante has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Murilo Bustamante's record?

Murilo Bustamante's professional MMA record is 15-8-1.

Who is Murilo Bustamante fighting next?

Murilo Bustamante's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Murilo Bustamante fight last?

Murilo Bustamante most recently fought Dong Sik Yoon at PRIDE: Bushido 13 on Sunday, November 5, 2006, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Murilo Bustamante fight in?

Murilo Bustamante fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Murilo Bustamante have?

Murilo Bustamante has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How tall is Murilo Bustamante?

Murilo Bustamante is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Murilo Bustamante weigh?

Murilo Bustamante weighs 183 lbs (83 kg).

How old is Murilo Bustamante?

Murilo Bustamante is 60 years old (born Jul 30, 1966).

Where is Murilo Bustamante from?

Murilo Bustamante is from Brazil.

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CAREER SUMMARY