PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bsmds Nasmfus (ranked 23419 p4p, 5242 weight class) and Glenn Greenwald (ranked 143 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Nasmfus
vs
Greenwald

198 cm
33
180
3 - 13 - 0

183 cm
30
176
11 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bsmds Nasmfus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glenn Greenwald!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nasmfus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Greenwald looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nasmfus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Greenwald after a bit of a struggle.
Nasmfus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Nasmfus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nasmfus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greenwald's guard.

Nasmfus trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenwald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nasmfus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greenwald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nasmfus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greenwald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nasmfus trying to control but Greenwald is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasmfus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nasmfus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nasmfus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nasmfus is stalling in the full guard.
Nasmfus wants to control from the top but Greenwald keeps moving.
Greenwald being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nasmfus trying to control but Greenwald is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Nasmfus has managed to clinch.
Nasmfus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nasmfus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nasmfus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Greenwald is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bsmds Nasmfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasmfus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nasmfus has Greenwald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greenwald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Greenwald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Greenwald as the two fighters clinch.
Greenwald effectively controlling the action here.

Nasmfus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Greenwald is trying to keep an underhook but Nasmfus manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Greenwald is defending against the submission attempts here by Nasmfus.
Greenwald is not content to let Nasmfus control the position.
Greenwald won't allow Nasmfus to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasmfus is keen to just control but Greenwald is a slippery customer.
Nasmfus is looking to stall here but Greenwald recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nasmfus wants to control from the top but Greenwald keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bsmds Nasmfus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Greenwald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Nasmfus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Greenwald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nasmfus is keeping busy.
Greenwald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nasmfus.
Nasmfus wants to take the fight to the mat but Greenwald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Greenwald throws a punch but it's blocked by Nasmfus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus tries to pull guard but Greenwald won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bsmds Nasmfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasmfus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greenwald prevents it.
Greenwald is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greenwald.
Greenwald just leaning against Nasmfus, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasmfus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Greenwald after a bit of a struggle.
Nasmfus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Greenwald prevents the takedown attempt.
Nasmfus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greenwald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Nasmfus has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Greenwald blocks an uppercut.
Nasmfus is trying to drag Greenwald to the mat but Greenwald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Greenwald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nasmfus misses with an elbow over the top.
Greenwald throws an elbow that misses.
The referee calls for Greenwald to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greenwald.
Nasmfus prevents a body shot from Greenwald.
Nasmfus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greenwald to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Greenwald.
Nasmfus lands a nice uppercut.
Greenwald lands a shot to the body.
Nasmfus tries for a takedown but Greenwald manages to get underhooks.
Greenwald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nasmfus is trying to maintain a safe position but Greenwald gets an underhook and turns Nasmfus into the cage.
Nasmfus can't get the takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Greenwald.
Greenwald prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greenwald presses Nasmfus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Greenwald lands a shoulder strike.
Greenwald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nasmfus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Greenwald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greenwald has Nasmfus pushed against the cage.
Nasmfus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Greenwald after a bit of a struggle.
Glenn Greenwald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greenwald stops a takedown attempt from Nasmfus.
Nasmfus tries to circle away but Greenwald has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greenwald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasmfus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Greenwald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nasmfus wants a takedown.
Greenwald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nasmfus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Greenwald struggles to land a body shot inside as Nasmfus controls his hands.
Nasmfus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenwald can't find room to land a body shot as Nasmfus controls the action.
Nasmfus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greenwald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Greenwald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nasmfus clinches up against the cage.
Nasmfus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Greenwald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nasmfus tries to stall but Greenwald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Greenwald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nasmfus backwards.
Nasmfus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Greenwald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Greenwald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greenwald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greenwald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Greenwald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nasmfus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greenwald lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwald can't find room to land a body shot as Nasmfus controls the action.
Greenwald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greenwald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Greenwald fails to land.
Greenwald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nasmfus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Greenwald.
Greenwald lands an elbow just above Nasmfus 's eye.
Nasmfus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bsmds Nasmfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasmfus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greenwald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Greenwald scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nasmfuss head.
Greenwald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nasmfus looking for a takedown.
Nasmfus tries to throw a body punch but Greenwald avoids it by throwing Nasmfus back against the cage.
Greenwald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nasmfus takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Bsmds Nasmfus has been cut.
Greenwald misses with some punches.
Nasmfus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Greenwald's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenwald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nasmfus is keeping busy.
Greenwald lands an elbow inside that Nasmfus shrugs off.
Nasmfus has Greenwald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greenwald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Greenwald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nasmfus or not.
Greenwald works on Nasmfus's body with a couple of short punches.
Greenwald scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nasmfus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nasmfus is looking to control Greenwald's arms but Greenwald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nasmfus has his back to the cage.
Greenwald lands an elbow inside that Nasmfus shrugs off.
Greenwald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Greenwald lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald throws a punch but it's blocked by Nasmfus.
Nasmfus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Nasmfus breaks the clinch.
Greenwald scores with a push kick.

Nasmfus clinches with his opponent.
Greenwald is leaning against Nasmfus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greenwald scores with a hook to the body.
Nasmfus has Greenwald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greenwald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenwald has Nasmfus pushed against the cage.
Nasmfus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nasmfus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Greenwald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greenwald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Greenwald!
Glenn Greenwald gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).