13 Facts About Murilo Bustamante

Murilo Bustamante is one of the founders of the Brazilian Top Team and is the current leader.

Murilo Bustamante began officially competing when he was 15, before adding judo, and then began boxing when he was 18.

Murilo Bustamante is a black belt under the renowned Carlson Gracie.

Murilo Bustamante has won numerous world titles in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which includes the World Championships of Jiu-Jitsu.

Murilo Bustamante's grappling accomplishments include Championships at the World Class level, as well as appearances at the ADCC World Submission Wrestling Championships.

Murilo Bustamante signed a four-fight deal with the UFC and faced Yoji Anjo in his promotional debut at UFC 25 on 14 April 2000.

Murilo Bustamante then moved up to light heavyweight to face future champion Chuck Liddell at UFC 33 on 28 September 2001.

Murilo Bustamante lost the fight via unanimous decision which was hotly contested.

Murilo Bustamante was offered a new contract by the UFC, with a permission to entertain other offers as a free agent.

Murilo Bustamante was a finalist of the PRIDE Welterweight Tournament 2005 on 31 December.

Murilo Bustamante dedicates his time to teach Brazilian jiu-jitsu, submission grappling and MMA to his students for all levels at Brazilian Top Team training camps, as well as seminars all over the world.

Murilo Bustamante was scheduled to fight at Superior Challenge 6 and would have faced Tor Troeng.

Murilo Bustamante was scheduled to face Yuya Shirai at Clube da Luta on 20 July 2011 but had to pull out of the fight due to an unspecified injury.