PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devonte Pinks (ranked 280 p4p, 592 weight class) and Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 38 p4p, 84 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pinks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to HUMBLE.. Moritz Zimmerman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Pinks
vs
Zimmerman

190 cm
28
210
19 - 6 - 0

200 cm
29
215
16 - 13 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devonte Pinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Pinks.

It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Pinks throws a shot to the body.
Pinks misses with a body shot

and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pinks won't be happy with that.
Pinks sneaks back into half guard.

Zimmerman is working for a kimura but Pinks is defending it quite comfortably.
Zimmerman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zimmerman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zimmerman is pressing down on Pinks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pinks is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zimmerman is looking for a kimura here.
Zimmerman moves into full mount! Pinks won't be happy about that!

Zimmerman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pinks is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pinks and Zimmerman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pinks regains half guard, as Zimmerman was trying to land strikes.

Zimmerman seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pinks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zimmerman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pinks sees it coming and defends easily.
Pinks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zimmerman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Zimmerman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pinks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Zimmerman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pinks is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pinks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Zimmerman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pinks is pushing down on Zimmerman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zimmerman is fighting to maintain full guard but Pinks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pinks trying to control the pace.

Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
Zimmerman wants to improve his position but Pinks is controlling well.

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.
Pinks wants to pass the guard but Zimmerman is defending well.

Pinks stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zimmerman to get to his feet.
Pinks misses with the body kick

and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown. Pinks fights it but they end up in guard.
Pinks is trying to control the position but Zimmerman postures up.
Pinks keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
Zimmerman is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zimmerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moritz Zimmerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
That's time! Pinks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zimmerman is defended easily by Pinks.
Pinks misses with the body kick

and Zimmerman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pinks is controlling Zimmerman's posture.
Zimmerman tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinks is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks pulls Zimmerman in to control the position.

Zimmerman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pinks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pinks has escaped and now he's on top!

Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Pinks pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinks sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Zimmerman has an active guard here but Pinks has managed to pass into half guard.
Pinks blocks the strikes from Zimmerman.

Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.

Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinks pulls his head out easily.
Pinks stalling.
Zimmerman is pressing down on Pinks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zimmerman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Moritz Zimmerman has got the better of the ground game so far.

Zimmerman looking for a guillotine here but Pinks defends easily.
Zimmerman keeping moving, preventing Pinks from controlling successfully.
Pinks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pinks trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinks advances to half guard.
Zimmerman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.
Pinks is controlling the pace.

Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinks pulls his head out easily.
Pinks trying to control the pace.

Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinks pulls his head out easily.
Pinks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pinks'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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Zimmerman drives through with a takedown into Pinks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Zimmerman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pinks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zimmerman has Pinks in his guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Moritz Zimmerman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
That's time! Pinks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pinks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Zimmerman rushes Pinks and presses him up against the cage.
Pinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman has Pinks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pinks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pinks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pinks lands a body shot.
Pinks scores with a shot to the side of Zimmerman's head.
Pinks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zimmerman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinks scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Pinks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinks.
A short right from Pinks on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinks lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Pinks.
Pinks is leaning against Zimmerman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pinks cracks Zimmerman with a nice body shot.
Pinks works on Zimmerman's body with a couple of short punches.
Pinks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinks lands a shoulder strike.
Zimmerman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pinks prevents it.
Pinks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pinks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zimmerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinks lands with a left to the head.

Zimmerman is rocked!
A body shot lands from Pinks.
Zimmerman is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinks finish him?
Pinks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Pinks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinks lands with a left to the head.
Pinks throws a big uppercut that drops Zimmerman! More strikes from Pinks and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zimmerman lies dazed against the cage as Pinks celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devonte Pinks!
A very excited looking Devonte Pinks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.