PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bustamante comes to the cage accompanied by Cryin' like a Bitch. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bustamante
vs
Barrera

172 cm
28
152 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

177 cm
25
155 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Blood Bank ($10)

Vulcan Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wanderlei Bustamante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Barrera!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bustamante doesn't seem bothered though.

Barrera darts in and clinches Bustamante up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barrera as Bustamante tries to tie him up.
Bustamante is working for takedown but Barrera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barrera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Barrera lands a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bustamante keeping full guard, as Barrera tries to pass.

Barrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Bustamante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bustamante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrera looking to sit in guard and control but Bustamante gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bustamante stands up from Barrera's guard - Bustamante perhaps looking for a knockout.
Barrera scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera throws a body punch but Bustamante moves out of range.
Barrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bustamante manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barrera misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Barrera.
Barrera fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrera scores with a body shot.

Barrera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bustamante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barrera thows a huge punch but Bustamante dodges it nicely.
Barrera is thwarting Bustamante's attempts to control the position.

Barrera is looking for a kimura but Bustamante is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barrera to get the leverage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bustamante is trying to get back to full guard.
Bustamante is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bustamante is defending against the submission attempts here by Barrera.

Barrera is working for a kimura but Bustamante is defending it quite comfortably.
Bustamante blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barrera.
Bustamante keeping hold of Barrera's head, controlling as best he can.
Bustamante tries to roll over but Barrera keeps him under control.
Bustamante trying to control here.
Bustamante makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bustamante.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante keeping moving, preventing Barrera from controlling successfully.
Barrera looking to pass the guard.

Barrera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bustamante is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barrera slips nicely into half guard.
Barrera wants to control but Bustamante is keeping him busy.

Barrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bustamante sees it coming and defends easily.
Bustamante moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barrera postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante keeping full guard, as Barrera tries to pass.

Bustamante working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bustamante not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barrera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barrera wants to pass the guard but Bustamante is keeping the position.
Bustamante keeping moving, preventing Barrera from controlling successfully.
Bustamante has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barrera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bustamante defending well though.

Barrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Bustamante wants to improve his position but Barrera is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Barrera dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bustamante slaps away a takedown attempt from Barrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Bustamante throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barrera was covering up waiting for the punch and Bustamante finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Bustamante advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Bustamante is working for a submission of some sort.
Bustamante prevents Barrera from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barrera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barrera controls Bustamante momentarily but Bustamante frees himself.
Bustamante in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bustamante stands up over Barrera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante wants to pass the guard but Barrera is keeping the position.
Bustamante content to stall in guard here.
Bustamante's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bustamante trying to control but Barrera is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bustamante won't allow Barrera to get back to his feet.
Bustamante postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Luis Barrera has got the better of the ground game so far.

Wanderlei Bustamante has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bustamante tries to clinch there but Barrera circles away.
Barrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Barrera.
Barrera throws a wild body kick that Bustamante sees coming a mile off.
Barrera thows a body shot but no joy.
Bustamante swinging wildly here.
Barrera throws a hook but Bustamante blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante looks to throw the jab but Barrera is out of range.
Barrera closes the distance and clinches up with Bustamante, looking for a takedown. Barrera pushes Bustamante against the cage but Bustamante circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Barrera clinches with his opponent.

Barrera lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bustamante keeping full guard, as Barrera tries to pass.
Bustamante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barrera throws a big elbow that misses.

Bustamante looking for a guillotine here but Barrera defends easily.
Bustamante is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barrera cracks Bustamante with a solid left hand.
Barrera wants to pass the guard but Bustamante is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera passes into half guard.
Barrera is looking to take a break and control but Bustamante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bustamante tries to get to full guard but Barrera has control of the leg.

Barrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Barrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bustamante sees it coming and defends easily.
Barrera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Barrera is looking for a kimura here.
Bustamante slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante looking for a sweep. Not yet Bustamante, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barrera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barrera controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrera wants to control from the top but Bustamante keeps moving.
Bustamante trying to control the position.
Barrera wants to control from the top but Bustamante keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Barrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera wants to pass the guard but Bustamante is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luis Barrera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jab from Bustamante.
Barrera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bustamante rather than just go for the knockout.
Bustamante throws a right hand that Barrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Barrera also avoids with ease.
Bustamante throws a sloppy body shot
and Barrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bustamante takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bustamante pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bustamante swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bustamante blocks a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barrera!
Barrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bustamante's waist but Bustamante gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barrera off to one side.
Luis Barrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bustamante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrera.
Barrera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barrera wants it to stay on the feet.
Wanderlei Bustamante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bustamante walks into a straight right hand from Barrera.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Barrera gets a clinch.

Barrera has Bustamante pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Barrera pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bustamante tumbling to the mat - Barrera dives into Bustamante's guard.
Barrera advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Barrera is trying to work for a kimura but Bustamante is defending well.
Barrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bustamante gets full guard.
Barrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bustamante keeping moving, preventing Barrera from controlling successfully.

Barrera drops back looking for a leg! Bustamante is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bustamante manages to kick Barrera off! Barrera jumps back into Bustamante's guard.
Barrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Bustamante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Barrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bustamante swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Barrera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bustamante dives on top into guard.

Barrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bustamante slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bustamante seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barrera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bustamante is thwarting Barrera's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera is staying active underneath Bustamante, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bustamante is one step ahead there.
Bustamante stands up over Barrera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wanderlei Bustamante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Barrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bustamante defends well.

Barrera is looking for a triangle but Bustamante pushes his legs off easily.
Bustamante cracks Barrera with a solid left hand.
Bustamante lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Bustamante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barrera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bustamante has managed to get both his arms back between Barrera's legs - danger averted.
Bustamante trying to control but Barrera is working from the bottom.
Luis Barrera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bustamante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bustamante lands a couple of elbows.
Bustamante stands up over Barrera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bustamante trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barrera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barrera is pulling down on Bustamante's head. It's preventing any offense from Bustamante, at least for the moment.
Bustamante throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bustamante works over Barrera with some ground and pound from guard.

Barrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bustamante can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Bustamante thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Barrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barrera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Barrera!
Luis Barrera gave a mention to GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).