PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tevin Felix (ranked 1111 p4p, 728 weight class) and Hax Molloway (ranked 156 p4p, 104 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Felix
vs
Molloway

171 cm
29
183
11 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
184
15 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Core Combat

Voodoo Nutrition
Core Combat

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tevin Felix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hax Molloway!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Molloway swivels and escapes.
Felix swats away the attempt to clinch by Molloway.
Felix swings for the body but Molloway moves out of range.
Molloway tries to clinch but Felix is having none of it.
Molloway tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Felix counters with a single leg into guard. Molloway didn't expect that.
Felix tries to free his leg and advance position but Molloway is retaining full guard.
Molloway is trying to keep Felix in close.
Felix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Felix controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Molloway managing to control the position.
Molloway looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Molloway has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A clash of legs there as Felix blocks the low kick.
Molloway misses with a telegraphed body shot

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

Molloway pushes Felix off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Felix lands a jab to the nose.
Felix shoots in for a takedown but Molloway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Felix throws a big shot that misses.
Felix looks for a takedown but Molloway sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molloway throws a low kick, looking for Felix's leg but Felix calmly moves out of range.

Felix gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molloway sneaks back into half guard.
Felix trying to control from half guard but Molloway is working away.

Felix is working for a submission of some sort.
Felix stops Molloway from getting back to his feet.
Molloway is trying to maintain the position but Felix is very close to passing his half guard.

Felix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Felix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Molloway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Felix.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Felix is looking to take a break and control but Molloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molloway won't allow Felix to pass to mount.
Molloway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molloway moves into full guard.
Molloway controls Felix momentarily but Felix frees himself.
Felix tries to free his leg and advance position but Molloway is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Felix is working hard here to advance position.
Molloway lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Felix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Molloway defends it easily.

Felix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Molloway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Molloway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Felix working for a triangle but Molloway defends it easily.
Felix seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Molloway wants to control from the top but Felix keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tevin Felix will probably get the nod.
That's time! Felix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Felix darts in looking for a takedown but Molloway gets double underhooks and turns Felix into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Molloway landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Molloway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Felix.
Molloway tries to land a knee to the head but Felix blocks with his arms.

Felix pulls guard successfully.
Felix keeping moving, preventing Molloway from controlling successfully.

Felix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Molloway is aware though and is defending well.
Molloway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Felix is keeping the position for now.
Molloway wants to control from the top but Felix keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway looking to pass the guard.

Felix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Felix has his foot on Molloway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Molloway works his way back into a safe position though.
Molloway trying to control but Felix is working from the bottom.
Molloway is stalling in the full guard.
Molloway is looking to pass into half guard but Felix pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Felix is in guard.

Molloway trying to control the position.
Felix content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Molloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Molloway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Felix defends it easily.

Felix 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!

Felix can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix is looking for a sweep.

Molloway is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Felix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Molloway wants to control but Felix is keeping him busy.
Molloway tries to move into full mount but can't pass Felix's legs.
Felix is trying to improve his position.
Molloway wants to stand but Felix is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Felix tries to improve position but can't.

Molloway looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Felix is trying to control Molloway's posture but Molloway avoids it.
Felix is looking to regain half guard here but Molloway keeps moving and retains side control.
Felix prevents Molloway from moving into mount.
Felix is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Molloway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Felix keeps working.

Molloway tries for a kimura but Felix is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hax Molloway 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. This is the final round!

Felix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Felix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Molloway as he jumps to the side.

Felix drives through with a takedown into guard.

Molloway has his foot on Felix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Felix works his way back into a safe position though.
Molloway is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Felix drops back looking for a leg! Molloway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Molloway manages to kick Felix off! Felix jumps back into Molloway's guard.
Molloway is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Felix is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felix content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix landing some decent shots from guard.
Felix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Molloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Felix wants to control from the top but Molloway keeps moving.
Molloway is trying to keep Felix in close.
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Molloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felix slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Molloway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Felix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Molloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Felix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Felix misses with a takedown attempt - Molloway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Molloway drives through and clinches with Felix against the cage.
Molloway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Felix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Felix wants the takedown. Molloway is fighting it off but Felix persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Molloway's guard against the cage.

Molloway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Felix sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Molloway's guard.

Felix is looking for a kimura but Molloway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Felix to get the leverage.
Molloway is looking for a sweep. Felix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molloway is trying to stand back up but Felix is controlling him
Molloway trying to control here.
Felix lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Felix there.
Felix landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Felix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Molloway defends it well.
Molloway pushes Felix off looking to stand but Felix dives back in and keeps control.
Molloway is looking to improve his position.

Felix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Molloway is just riding it out for now. Felix eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molloway regains full guard. Nicely done.
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Molloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molloway wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Molloway keeping moving, preventing Felix from controlling successfully.

Molloway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Molloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tevin Felix showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Felix has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tevin Felix!
Our winner, Tevin Felix, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.