PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duck Dodgers (ranked 233 p4p, 238 weight class) and Devonte Pinks (ranked 34 p4p, 35 weight class). Pinks has chosen HUMBLE. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Duck Dodgers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dodgers
vs
Pinks

193 cm
31
205
17 - 7 - 1

190 cm
31
210
25 - 9 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Conviction
Conquer

Bondi MMA 🏝️

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 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duck Dodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devonte Pinks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dodgers tries to clinch there but Pinks circles away.
Pinks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dodgers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dodgers with a nice calf kick.
Dodgers scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Pinks counters with a nice right hand that sends Dodgers toppling to the canvas! Dodgers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pinks finish him?!

It looks like Duck Dodgers has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodgers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pinks. That did some damage!
Pinks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dodgers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dodgers connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Dodgers is predictable there
and Pinks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dodgers misses with a hook
letting Pinks counter with a right hand.

Dodgers has closed the distance and engaged Pinks in a clinch.
Pinks is leaning against Dodgers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pinks can't find room to land a body shot as Dodgers controls the action.
Pinks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodgers's elbow.

Dodgers gets control of Pinks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dodgers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodgers wants to hit a sweep here but Pinks passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dodgers there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinks controlling his opponent.
Pinks avoids the attempt from Dodgers to control.
Dodgers can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dodgers is working hard here to advance position.
Pinks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dodgers sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pinks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pinks is thwarting Dodgers's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Pinks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duck Dodgers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dodgers jabs Pinks right on the nose. Pinks blinks but takes it well.
Dodgers throws a leg kick but Pinks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dodgers scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks defending well as Dodgers loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dodgers has managed to clinch.
Dodgers lands with a left to the head.
Pinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinks misses with some punches.
Pinks tries to work over Dodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dodgers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinks throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pinks as Dodgers tries to tie him up.
Dodgers throws a head punch that misses.
Dodgers working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Pinks.
Dodgers scores with a shoulder strike.
Pinks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinks.
Pinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodgers's elbow.
Pinks throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pinks blocking some punches.
Pinks can't find room to land a body shot as Dodgers controls the action.
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodgers blocks an uppercut.
Dodgers lands a body punch.
Dodgers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Dodgers on the inside.
Dodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinks lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dodgers.
Dodgers pushes Pinks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Pinks is rocked!
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinks is still on wobbly legs! Can Dodgers finish him?
Dodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
Dodgers blocks a body shot from Pinks.
Pinks seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dodgers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinks pushes Dodgers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinks swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Dodgers.
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pinks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodgers jumps guard but Pinks stands there with Dodgers around his waist. Dodgers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dodgers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dodgers tries to work over Pinks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinks lands a nice uppercut.
Dodgers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pinks up against the cage.
Dodgers blocks a body shot from Pinks.
Dodgers jumps guard but Pinks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duck Dodgers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Pinks as the two fighters clinch.
Pinks tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Pinks back against the cage.
Pinks blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers cracks Pinks with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodgers.

Dodgers jumps guard.
Pinks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dodgers can't do much from the bottom here.
Dodgers is trying to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dodgers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duck Dodgers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duck Dodgers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A good leg kick by Dodgers.
Dodgers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dodgers tries to land a body kick

and Pinks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dodgers! Pinks lets Dodgers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Dodgers is rocked!
A head kick misses from Dodgers.
Pinks throws out a counter right but Dodgers avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dodgers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dodgers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pinks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Dodgers moves into range and clinches up with Pinks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dodgers fails to land.
Pinks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodgers's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pinks.
Dodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinks.
Pinks can't find room to land a body shot as Dodgers controls the action.
Duck Dodgers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dodgers stalls.
Dodgers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pinks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dodgers.
Dodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pinks tries a body shot but Dodgers blocks it.
Dodgers blocks an uppercut.
Pinks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pinks has a couple of punches blocked by Dodgers.
Dodgers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinks is working Dodgers over against the cage.
Pinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinks scores with a shoulder strike.
Pinks blocks a body shot from Dodgers.
Dodgers lands a shot to the body.
Dodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dodgers tries a knee to the head but Pinks blocks it.
Pinks tries a body shot but Dodgers blocks it.
Dodgers working aggressively here.
A short right from Dodgers.
Pinks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Pinks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Dodgers fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pinks as Dodgers tries to tie him up.
Dodgers misses with a body punch.
Dodgers throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Pinks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Dodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinks.
A head punch on the inside from Pinks fails to land.
Pinks swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinks scores with a shot to the side of Dodgers's head.
Pinks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinks controls his hands.
Dodgers scores with a shoulder strike.
Dodgers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pinks misses with a punch to the body.
Pinks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinks misses with a body punch.
Dodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodgers.
Dodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinks misses with a punch to the body.
Pinks tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Pinks back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devonte Pinks.
I think Pinks 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devonte Pinks!
After winning the bout, Devonte Pinks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.