PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Argentum Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Greenbud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argentum Jr's entrance music is Money In Da Bank by Lil Scrapy. A fine choice. Calvin Greenbud has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Magnus Argentum Jr's chin.

Argentum Jr
vs
Greenbud

185 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

167 cm
21
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Argentum Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Greenbud!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Argentum Jr.

Greenbud looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Greenbud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenbud is keen to just control but Argentum Jr is a slippery customer.
Greenbud is looking to advance position but Argentum Jr won't allow it.
Argentum Jr is looking for a sweep. Greenbud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Argentum Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice strikes from Greenbud there.

Greenbud decides to stand up.

Greenbud has Argentum Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Argentum Jr missing with knees to the body.

Greenbud jumps into guard, dragging Argentum Jr to the mat.
Argentum Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Greenbud manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Argentum Jr is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greenbud is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Argentum Jr is surviving well by controlling Greenbud's body position as best he can.
Greenbud lands a nice shot to the head.
Greenbud looking to control but Argentum Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greenbud has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Argentum Jr's face.
Greenbud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greenbud swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Argentum Jr is now in Greenbud's guard. A big mistake from Greenbud there, giving up the dominant position!

Greenbud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Argentum Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greenbud wants to sweep here but Argentum Jr controlling him for the moment.
Argentum Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenbud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenbud is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Argentum Jr is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greenbud throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Argentum Jr wants to control from the top but Greenbud keeps moving.
Greenbud has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Greenbud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Argentum Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Argentum Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greenbud can't keep his opponent in guard - Argentum Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Greenbud tries to kick Argentum Jr off but Argentum Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Greenbud is pressing down on Argentum Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Greenbud manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Greenbud trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenbud postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Argentum Jr looks a forlorn figure.
Greenbud trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greenbud lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Argentum Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Greenbud landing strikes, looking to finish!
Greenbud controlling his opponent.
Greenbud can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Argentum Jr is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenbud scoring with strikes but Argentum Jr is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Greenbud dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Greenbud fails with the takedown.
Greenbud misses with a takedown attempt - Argentum Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magnus Argentum Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Argentum Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greenbud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Greenbud closes the distance and clinches.

Greenbud has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Argentum Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Greenbud lands strikes to the head.
Argentum Jr tries to roll but Greenbud sticks to his back.
Greenbud trying to control momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greenbud controls the position.

Argentum Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Greenbud's arms.
Greenbud lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Argentum Jr rolls, trying to escape but Greenbud keeps control of the position.
Argentum Jr is covering up but some of the strikes from Greenbud are getting through and doing damage.
Greenbud throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Argentum Jr is really stuck here.
Argentum Jr breaks Greenbud's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Greenbud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Argentum Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Argentum Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Greenbud is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greenbud is trying to keep Argentum Jr in close.

Argentum Jr gets to his feet. Greenbud looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Greenbud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magnus Argentum Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Greenbud.

Argentum Jr tries to keep at a distance but Greenbud has taken the fight into the clinch.

Greenbud is trying to trip Argentum Jr. He has hold of a leg but Argentum Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Greenbud persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Greenbud stands and throws Argentum Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Greenbud staying calm.
Argentum Jr is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argentum Jr trying his best to control but Greenbud has mounted him.
Argentum Jr is in a horrible position here. Greenbud smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Greenbud takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Greenbud working the ground and pound effectively.
Greenbud trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greenbud lands a heavy elbow.
Argentum Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Greenbud breaks from Argentum Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenbud tries to control but Argentum Jr wriggling away.

Greenbud is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Argentum Jr is surviving well by controlling Greenbud's body position as best he can.
Argentum Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Argentum Jr wants to hold on but Greenbud pushes him away.
Greenbud takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Argentum Jr wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Greenbud.
Argentum Jr tries to lock up and control but Greenbud gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Argentum Jr gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Greenbud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Greenbud throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Argentum Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Greenbud throws a half hearted mid kick.

Greenbud forces Argentum Jr back against the cage and clinches.

Greenbud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greenbud throws a series of punches but Argentum Jr avoids them all with ease.
Argentum Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenbud moves away.
Argentum Jr throws a hook but Greenbud blocks it.
No luck for Greenbud with that takedown attempt.

Greenbud closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Argentum Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Greenbud passes to side control.
Argentum Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Greenbud tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Argentum Jr struggling a bit here.
Argentum Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Greenbud is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Argentum Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Argentum Jr is trying to control Greenbud's posture but Greenbud avoids it.
Greenbud is looking to take a break and control but Argentum Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Argentum Jr can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argentum Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Greenbud slips a nice elbow through Argentum Jr's hands, connecting with Argentum Jr's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Calvin Greenbud has got the better of the ground game so far.
Argentum Jr trying to control but Greenbud postures up.
Greenbud wants to pass the guard but Argentum Jr is defending well.
Greenbud prevents Argentum Jr from improving his position.

Greenbud is looking for submissions but instead, Argentum Jr has regained full guard.
Greenbud is fighting to break Argentum Jr's control of his arms but Argentum Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Greenbud trying to control the position from guard on top but Argentum Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenbud stands and throws Argentum Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Greenbud trying to control the action but Argentum Jr is working from the bottom.
Argentum Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Greenbud.
Argentum Jr wants to control but Greenbud postures up.
Argentum Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Greenbud is looking to take a break and control but Argentum Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Argentum Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Greenbud tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Argentum Jr swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Argentum Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greenbud works over Argentum Jr's head and body with a nice combination.

Greenbud feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Magnus Argentum Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Argentum Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Argentum Jr looking to control.
Argentum Jr pulls Greenbud in close to prevent any damage.
Greenbud preventing the sweep.
Argentum Jr is trying to control the position but Greenbud postures up.

Argentum Jr looking for a guillotine here but Greenbud defends easily.

Greenbud gets to his feet - Argentum Jr follows without any prompting.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Greenbud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Greenbud winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Calvin Greenbud!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Calvin Greenbud!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Calvin Greenbud!

Calvin Greenbud wins by unanimous decision!