PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hax Molloway (ranked 1210 p4p, 871 weight class) and Javier Pinales (ranked 183 p4p, 139 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Molloway
vs
Pinales

185 cm
22
184
11 - 6 - 0

184 cm
28
184
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

MKFC
Hardcore Nutrition 160Q $100 w/ Proof

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hax Molloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pinales!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molloway throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinales.
Pinales takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Molloway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pinales circles away from the clinch attempt

and Pinales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Molloway has his foot on Pinales's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinales works his way back into a safe position though.
Molloway controls Pinales momentarily but Pinales frees himself.

Molloway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pinales manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway trying to keep a closed guard but Pinales is proving a slippery customer.

Pinales has gone for a leg lock! Molloway slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinales's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molloway wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving.

Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Molloway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinales is keeping the position for now.

Pinales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Molloway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Molloway stays in close to Pinales's body and controls the position.

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

Pinales has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Molloway is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pinales.
Molloway trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom.

Molloway decides to stand back up.
Molloway thows a leg kick but Pinales checks it

and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Molloway!

Molloway sneaks out the side door and pushes Pinales away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Molloway wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Molloway is fending him off so far but Pinales persists. Nope, Molloway circles away and we're back to standing.
Molloway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pinales on the side of the head.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Molloway but Molloway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hax Molloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molloway wants to clinch up but Pinales keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Pinales checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Molloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinales takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molloway missing with knees to the body.
Molloway misses with a knee to the head.
Pinales is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Molloway is defending well.
Hax Molloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Molloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molloway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinales is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Molloway.
Molloway misses with a knee strike.
Pinales blocks an elbow strike.
Pinales blocks an uppercut.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Molloway misses with a knee strike.
Pinales avoiding damage as Molloway throws knees to the body.
Pinales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Molloway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hax Molloway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Molloway is looking to clinch but Pinales is avoiding it.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pinales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Molloway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinales somewhat.
Molloway wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pinales will feel that in the morning.

Molloway takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molloway looking to throw knees to the head but Pinales is blocking nicely.
Pinales on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Molloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molloway gets through Pinales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Molloway tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinales avoids the damage to the body.
Molloway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but Pinales blocks it.
Molloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molloway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinales avoids it.
Pinales avoiding damage as Molloway throws knees to the body.
Molloway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Molloway missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molloway lands a good knee to the midsection. Pinales won't want to take too many of those.
Molloway with a knee to the head.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but Pinales blocks it.
Molloway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinales blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Molloway lands a knee to the head.
Molloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinales can do to turn this around?
Pinales prevents a body shot from Molloway.
Molloway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinales blocks it with crossed arms.
Our sources have told us that Molloway has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Molloway landing knees to the body.
Pinales is breathing heavily.
Pinales is working for takedown but Molloway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Molloway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinales managing to block the knees to the body from Molloway.
Molloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinales's elbow.
Molloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Molloway landing knees to the head.
Molloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinales managing to block the knees to the body from Molloway.
Molloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molloway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hax Molloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Molloway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinales avoids it.
Molloway with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinales managing to block the knees to the body from Molloway.
Pinales wants to take the fight to the mat but Molloway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Molloway trying to land knees to the body.
Molloway missing with knees to the body.
Molloway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hax Molloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Molloway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Molloway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinales wants a takedown.
Pinales is working for takedown but Molloway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pinales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Molloway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Molloway landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinales is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hax Molloway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Molloway misses with a head kick.
Molloway takes a swing at Pinales's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Molloway misses

and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown. Molloway fights it but they end up in guard.

Pinales drops back, looking for a kneebar! Molloway looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Molloway looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Molloway!

Molloway has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but Molloway shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Molloway. No joy for Pinales on that attempt.
Molloway tries to clinch up but Pinales circles away and keeps his distance.
Molloway misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Molloway won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molloway tries to improve position but can't.

Pinales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Molloway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hax Molloway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Molloway is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pinales off and has taken his back!

Molloway is looking for a choke. Pinales gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Pinales manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.

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

Molloway swings around for an armbar but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Molloway's guard.
Hax Molloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

This has been an exciting period of action!
Molloway wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving.
Molloway passes Pinales's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Molloway is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molloway is controlling the pace.
Molloway wants to advance to full mount but Pinales doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Molloway would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Molloway trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Pinales working for a triangle but Molloway defends it easily.

Pinales looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Molloway has picked Pinales up and slammed him! Pinales can't keep hold of the triangle and Molloway manages to pass to side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hax Molloway.
Well Molloway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hax Molloway!
Hax Molloway decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.