Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1066 Cruz vs Ocampo
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Stronk closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Pinks breaks from the clinch.
Stronk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stronk scores with a hook to the body. Pinks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Stronk closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Stronk.
Pinks blocks a body shot from Stronk.
Pinks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stronk after a bit of a struggle.
A hook to the body from Stronk.
Pinks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stronk up against the cage.
Stronk pushes Pinks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stronk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinks is trying to push Stronk away but Stronk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
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 stalls.
Pinks takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Pinks successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinks is trying to keep Stronk in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Stronk stopping the sweep attempt from Pinks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stronk prevents Pinks from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Pinks working for submissions but it's allowed Stronk to get to half guard.
Stronk sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Pinks actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stronk wants to control but Pinks is keeping him busy.
Pinks wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pinks has Stronk pressed against the cage, preventing Stronk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pinks blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Pinks jumps into guard, dragging Stronk to the mat.
Stronk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pinks has control of Stronk's left arm, preventing Stronk from doing any damage.
Pinks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stronk is one step ahead there. #T3#
Pinks is trying to control the position but Stronk postures up.
Stronk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pinks throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pinks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pinks striking off his back but it's not causing Stronk any problems. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stronk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stronk doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinks circles away. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pinks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stronk circles away.
Stronk tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stronk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pinks throws a quick counter head kick but Stronk was just out of range.
Stronk tries to clinch but Pinks is having none of it. #CL2#
Stronk clinches.
Stronk works on Pinks's body with a couple of short punches.
Pinks fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devonte Pinks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stronk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinks looking for a takedown.
Stronk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pinks is trying to pull guard but Stronk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stronk is trying to maintain a safe position but Pinks gets an underhook and turns Stronk into the cage.
A short uppercut from Stronk.
Stronk misses with the head strike.
Pinks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stronk just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Stronk dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinks.
Stronk doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinks circles away.
Pinks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stronk is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Stronk moves into the clinch.
Pinks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stronk prevents it.
Stronk misses with a punch to the body.
Pinks can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devonte Pinks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinks is working for takedown but Stronk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pinks tries to throw a body punch but Stronk avoids it by throwing Pinks back against the cage.
Stronk throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronk swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stronk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pinks tries to pull guard but Stronk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stronk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinks backwards.
Stronk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Stronk lands a nice uppercut.
Stronk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stronk swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stronk misses with a punch on the inside.
Stronk is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stronk.
Pinks is working for takedown but Stronk is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinks. #BC#
Pinks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stronk gets a clinch.
Pinks tries to pull guard but Stronk holds him up against the cage and eventually Pinks drops back down to his feet.
Stronk lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Pinks manages to break the clinch.
Stronk fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Pinks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stronk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stronk swings for the body but Pinks moves out of range.
Stronk wants to clinch.
Ian Stronk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stronk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pinks swats away the attempt to clinch by Stronk.
Pinks fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stronk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Stronk as Pinks shoots in.
A head kick misses from Pinks.
Stronk wants to counter the offense by Pinks and move into the clinch position.
Stronk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinks shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stronk is looking to clinch.
Pinks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stronk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stronk throws a series of strikes that have Pinks backpedaling.
Stronk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Pinks is rocked!
Stronk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Oh Pinks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinks tries to clinch up but Stronk circles away and keeps his distance.
Stronk doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinks circles away.
Stronk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Stronk moves into the clinch.
Stronk pushes Pinks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stronk lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinks backwards.
Pinks being controlled against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stronk dips a shoulder and cracks Pinks with a mighty uppercut! Pinks falls back against the cage and Stronk unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pinks is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stronk screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Stronk!
A very excited looking Ian Stronk rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SYN 1048 Danger vs Choke III
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Pinks is rocked!
Pinks connects with a jab.
Pinks is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinks seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire throws a jab when Pinks was well out of range.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
As McGuire backs off Pinks throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
McGuire sends Pinks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGuire is motioning to the referee to let Pinks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
McGuire swings for the body but Pinks moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinks! But no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pinks - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pinks. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pinks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Pinks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGuire really felt that one!
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Pinks counters with a straight right hand.
Pinks looks to throw a body kick
and Pinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Pinks sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Pinks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Pinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinks throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Pinks avoids the head kick by McGuire.
And Pinks responds with a good body kick, but McGuire manages to step out the way in time.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Pinks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Pinks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire closes the distance but Pinks moves to the side
and Pinks counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinks.
Pinks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinks lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
A combination from McGuire does no damage. #KD#
McGuire lands a big uppercut and Pinks crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pinks looks OK. McGuire waves Pinks back to his feet!
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinks is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pinks doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire tries to clinch
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Pinks blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire. #T4#
Pinks missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pinks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGuire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Pinks sees coming a mile off.
Pinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinks walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pinks has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
A countering left hand to the body from Pinks misses.
McGuire takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Pinks's torso.
Pinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. McGuire moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Pinks! McGuire continues to tee off on Pinks, landing with a left and a right! McGuire connects with a right hand that leaves Pinks sleeping against the cage! What a finish by McGuire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1042 Danger vs Pinks
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Danger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Danny Danger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinks misses with a hook
and Danger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Danger slips a jab from Pinks.
Danger misses with a lunging right hand
and Pinks counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Danger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks connects with the punch.
Pinks tries to bum rush Danger with a series of wild strikes but Danger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Pinks.
A countering left hand to the body from Pinks misses.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Pinks misses the target.
Danger doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinks circles away.
Pinks thinks about the counter body kick.
Danger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danger delivers a nice body kick.
Danger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinks throws out the jab.
Danger scores with a kick to the body.
Pinks looks winded!
Danger's corner calls for a 1-2. Danger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pinks scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Pinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danger tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danger connects with a jab.
Pinks defending well as Danger loads up on a big left hand.
Danger tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danger lands a really nice looking cross but Pinks seems unphased.
Pinks misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Pinks on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Pinks is rocked!
Danger lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Pinks - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Danger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Danger!
Danny Danger retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Danny Danger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1032
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
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 #KD2#
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?!#CUT2#It looks like Duck Dodgers has been cut.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #CL#
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. #TD#
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! #T3#
Pinks controlling his opponent.
Pinks avoids the attempt from Dodgers to control.
Dodgers can't escape the position. #T4#
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!#R2#
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. #T1##CL#
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. #T2#
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.#ROC#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. #T3#
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. #T4#
Dodgers cracks Pinks with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodgers. #TD#
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!#R3#
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#KD2#
and Pinks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dodgers! Pinks lets Dodgers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Dodgers is rocked!
A head kick misses from Dodgers.
Pinks throws out a counter right but Dodgers avoids it with no problem.#T1#
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.#CL#
Dodgers moves into range and clinches up with Pinks.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: SYN 1027 DeMinaur vs Takahashi
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Susi misses the target.
Susi throws a solid leg kick but Pinks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Susi.
Pinks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pinks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Susi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Susi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Susi.
Pinks shapes to counter with a head kick.
Susi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinks counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinks throws out a counter right but Susi avoids it with no problem.
Susi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinks flicks out a counter leg kick but Susi steps away.
Susi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi misses with a right hand
letting Pinks counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kaarlo Susi has been cut.
Susi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Susi throws an overhand right that lands on Pinks's shoulder, as Pinks tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Susi misses with a left hand
and Pinks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Susi thinking.
Pinks avoids the body shot from Susi.
Pinks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
Pinks moves out of range of the strikes.
Susi throws a head kick that misses
and Pinks counters with a left to the body.
Susi is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Susi is predictable there
enabling Pinks to counter with a crisp jab.
Susi throws a right hand that misses
and Pinks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pinks slips under a jab from Susi.
Kaarlo Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Pinks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Despite the aggression on Pinks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Susi throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Pinks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Susi! Pinks lets Susi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi loads up on a big right hand but Pinks slips the punch.
Susi misses with a leg kick
and Pinks counters with a body kick.
Susi throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Susi's knee momentarily.
Susi tries a head kick but it misses.
Susi throws a leg kick
and Pinks counters with a right hand to the body.
Susi throws a head kick that misses
and Pinks counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Susi misses. #T3#
Susi throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Pinks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Susi! Pinks lets Susi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Susi.
Susi throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Pinks counters with a nice right hand that sends Susi toppling to the canvas! Susi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pinks finish him?!#ROC2#Susi is rocked!
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!
Susi throws a leg kick
and Pinks counters with a huge left! Susi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pinks isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Susi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pinks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1025 Choke vs Swole
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
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.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pinks sprawls well. Pinks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gustafsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustafsson shoots in for a double leg but Pinks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pinks throwing a counter right hand but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Gustafsson has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Pinks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gustafsson! Pinks lets Gustafsson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Gustafsson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Devonte Pinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Pinks circles away easily
and Pinks counters with a huge right that knocks Gustafsson out cold! Pinks is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 240 Nickel vs Roos
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Pinks avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinks misses the target.
Keil throws a head kick but Pinks moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Pinks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keil throws a right hand that misses
and Pinks finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
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.
Keil throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Pinks counters with a crisp one two that drops Keil! Pinks thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Keil to his feet! Keil is in big trouble!
Keil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Keil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Keil does no damage.
Pinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keil.
And Pinks counters with a quick kick to the body but Keil blocks it.
Keil throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Keil throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pinks.
Keil looks to clinch
and Pinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinks drops his hands momentarily and Keil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pinks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keil fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Keil feints and then cracks Pinks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pinks down.
A big right from Keil misses.
Pinks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Keil wants to clinch but Pinks slips to the side
and Pinks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keil falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Donner Keil has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Keil misses with a right hand
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pinks.
Pinks swats away the attempt to clinch by Keil.
Keil throws a hook to the side of Pinks's head but Pinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keil throws an overhand right that lands on Pinks's shoulder, as Pinks tries to avoid the shot.
Pinks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Keil avoids it.
Keil jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Keil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pinks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Keil has managed to clinch.
Pinks tries to work over Keil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pinks.
Pinks scores with a shoulder strike.
Keil has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keil tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinks.
Pinks misses with some punches.
Pinks blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Pinks as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pinks.
Keil looks winded!
Pinks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pinks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donner Keil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donner Keil's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Keil.
Pinks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Keil misses with the combination.
As Keil looks to move away, Pinks throws a big counter combo but Keil just gets out of the way.
A shot to the body from Keil misses
and Pinks counters with a straight right hand.
Keil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Pinks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Keil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinks counters with a body kick that stops Keil in his tracks momentarily.
Keil is breathing heavily.
Pinks swats away the attempt to clinch by Keil.
Keil misses with a body kick.
Pinks jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Keil.
Pinks throwing a counter right hand but Keil manages to avoid it.
Pinks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keil.
Keil throws a sloppy head kick and Pinks moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Pinks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donner Keil seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Keil misses the body punch
and Pinks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keil thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Keil has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keil tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pinks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Pinks fails to land. #TD2#
Keil pulls guard effortlessly.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Keil has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keil is keeping the position for now.
Keil looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Pinks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pinks looking to pass the guard.
Pinks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Keil is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Keil working for a triangle but Pinks defends it easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pinks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Keil 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keil's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Devonte Pinks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donner Keil'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!#R3#
A slow jab from Keil misses its intended target.
It looked like Pinks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pinks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pinks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pinks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Keil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keil thows a body kick. Pinks tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Keil throws a nice looking combination but Pinks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Pinks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keil misses with a hook #KD#
and Pinks counters with a crisp one two that drops Keil! Pinks thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Keil to his feet! Keil is in big trouble!
Pinks avoids the body shot from Keil.
Pinks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Keil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Keil misses with a wild combination.
Keil missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Keil avoids it.#T2#
Keil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keil moves to clinch but Pinks breaks away
and Pinks counters with an inside leg kick.
Keil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Pinks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keil misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Pinks counters with a crisp one two that drops Keil! Pinks thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Keil to his feet! Keil is in big trouble!#ROC#Keil is rocked!
Keil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keil throws a leg kick
and Pinks counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Keil out cold! What a finish! Pinks is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devonte Pinks!
A victorious Devonte Pinks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 228 Pinks vs McKane
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Pinks misses with a straight right.
Pinks misses with an uppercut. McKane saw that one coming.
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.
McKane delivers a nice body kick.
McKane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKane! But no joy.
Pinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Pinks is predictable there
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinks moves to clinch but McKane breaks away
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
Pinks cracks McKane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Pinks.
Pinks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
McKane drops his hands momentarily and Pinks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McKane throws a series of punches but Pinks moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinks misses the target.
Pinks swings for the body but McKane moves out of range.
McKane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pinks.
Pinks throws a head kick that half lands.
Pinks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McKane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane slips a straight right by Pinks.
Pinks misses with a looping right.
Pinks throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by McKane.
Pinks throws a head kick that misses
and McKane counters with a solid body kick.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Pinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKane throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
McKane lands with a hook. Pinks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Pinks is rocked!
Pinks throws a poor cross that misses
and McKane counters with a crisp right that sends Pinks to the canvas! McKane follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz McKane!
During a confident post fight interview, Taz McKane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 219 Klimenko vs Swahn
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Pinks takes a swing at Solomon's ribcage but misses.
Pinks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pinks thumps Solomon with a low kick.
Solomon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pinks is able to avoid easily.
Pinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solomon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pinks swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Pinks.
Solomon connects with a body shot that sends Pinks's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Pinks misses its intended target.
Pinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks throws a poor cross that misses
and Solomon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Solomon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinks.
Solomon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solomon throws out the jab.
It looked like Pinks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Solomon.
Solomon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Devonte Pinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Pinks tries to clinch up
and Solomon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Solomon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinks.
Solomon throws a hook but Pinks blocks it.
Pinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Solomon.
Solomon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solomon connects with a right hand. Pinks shakes it off.
Solomon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Solomon misses with a looping left.
Pinks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Solomon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Pinks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinks checks the leg kick.
Solomon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pinks cracks Solomon with a good jab.
Solomon wants to land a leg kick but Pinks is out of range.
Solomon wants to land a leg kick but Pinks is out of range. #T2#
Pinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Solomon.
Pinks connects with a high kick.
Pinks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Solomon moves out of range of the body kick.
Solomon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Solomon lunges at Pinks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pinks's hand.
Pinks scores with a jab. Solomon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Solomon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Solomon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Solomon.
Pinks backing away here, and Solomon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pinks blocks a jab.
Pinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solomon moves away.
Pinks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pinks throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
Solomon blocks a jab.#T3#
Solomon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Solomon connects with a nice looking jab.
Solomon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinks.
Solomon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Solomon throws a hook but Pinks blocks it.
Pinks misses with a hook.
Solomon keeps the fight on the outside.
Solomon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Solomon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Solomon defending well as Pinks loads up on a big left hand.
Solomon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinks moves away.
Pinks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Solomon.
Pinks throws a lazy right hand but Solomon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Pinks with a hook.#T4#
Pinks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solomon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pinks is fending him off so far but Solomon persists. Nope, Pinks circles away and we're back to standing.
Pinks drops his hands momentarily and Solomon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Solomon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Solomon swings for the body but Pinks moves out of range.
Solomon avoids the head kick by Pinks.
Solomon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pinks is fending him off so far but Solomon persists. Nope, Pinks circles away and we're back to standing.
Pinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPinks.
Pinks lands a head kick. Solomon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pinks throws a body kick that misses.
Solomon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Solomon misses its intended target.
A big right from Solomon misses.
Solomon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinks to score with a decent uppercut.
Pinks misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Pinks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Pinks has Solomon up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solomon.
Pinks lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Solomon as the two fighters clinch.
Pinks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solomon backwards.
Pinks pushes Solomon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pinks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Solomon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Solomon lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solomon backwards.
Solomon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Solomon.
Solomon tries to circle away but Pinks has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Solomon wants the takedown. Pinks is fighting it off but Solomon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pinks's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinks is pulling down on Solomon's head to control his posture.
Solomon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Solomon postures up.
Pinks is trying to hold Solomon in close to prevent damage but Solomon has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Pinks is defending against the submission attempts here by Solomon.
Solomon trying to control the action but Pinks is working from the bottom.
Solomon trying to control from Pinks's half guard. Pinks has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
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.
Pinks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pinks pulls Solomon in to control the position.
Solomon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Solomon preventing the sweep.
Solomon trying to control but Pinks is working from the bottom.
Pinks is trying to control the position but Solomon postures up.
Solomon trying to control but Pinks is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Solomon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Solomon throws a low kick, looking for Pinks's leg but Pinks calmly moves out of range.
A lazy left from Solomon finds it's target.
Pinks connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinks works the jab nicely.
Solomon lunges at Pinks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pinks's hand.
Solomon slips a straight right by Pinks.
Pinks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Solomon checks a leg kick.
Solomon swings widly with a right hand
and Pinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pinks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pinks duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinks digs a good body shot into Solomon's ribs.
Pinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Solomon tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinks is wise to it.
Solomon thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Pinks connects with a looping right hand.
Pinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solomon.
Solomon misses with a low kick.
Pinks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pinks moves out of range as Solomon strikes.
Solomon lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Pinks.
Solomon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Pinks blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Solomon shoots in and bounces Pinks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pinks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solomon working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Devonte Pinks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Solomon goes for a double leg but Pinks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pinks continues to drive forward.
Zekariays Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pinks digs a good hook to Solomon's body.
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Pinks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Solomon.
Pinks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Solomon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinks throws out the jab.
Solomon throws out a counter right but Pinks avoids it with no problem.
Solomon walks into a left hand.
Solomon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pinks. That one must have hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solomon. Pinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinks blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon swings for the body but Pinks moves out of range.
Pinks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solomon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinks throws a hook but Solomon avoids it easily.
Pinks throws a head kick that misses.
Pinks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Pinks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Solomon momentarily.
Solomon tries to score with a low kick but Pinks moves his leg out of the way.
Solomon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Pinks cracks Solomon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Devonte Pinks is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinks lands a really nice looking cross but Solomon seems unphased. #TD2#
Solomon feints and as Pinks raises his hands in defense, Solomon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pinks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solomon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Solomon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pinks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Solomon, into his guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Solomon looking for a guillotine here but Pinks defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pinks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Solomon's guard. #T3#
Solomon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pinks jumps into side control!
Pinks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solomon keeps working.
Pinks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Solomon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Solomon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pinks is looking to take a break and control but Solomon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinks controls the position.
Solomon tries to improve position but can't.
Solomon manages to get back to half guard.
Solomon keeping control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devonte Pinks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pinks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 210 Pinkman vs Vaiduoklis
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Pinks tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinks avoids the head kick by Evans.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Pinks.
Pinks misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pinks.
Pinks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinks moves away.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans blocks a head kick by Pinks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans misses with a left hand
enabling Pinks to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Pinks moves out of range easily.
Pinks sizes up Evans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinks.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Pinks.
A slow jab from Pinks misses its intended target.
Evans looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Evans scores with a head kick.
Pinks clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pinks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pinks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slow jab from Pinks misses its intended target.
Pinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Evans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pinks wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Evans goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Evans.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pinks.
Pinks throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
It looked like Evans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Pinks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pinks stalks Evans and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Evans's face. Evans staggers backwards, shaken.
Pinks pushes Evans away with a front kick.
Pinks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evans doesn't seem bothered though.
Pinks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Pinks.
Evans swings for the body but Pinks moves out of range.
A cross from Pinks lands.
A big right from Pinks misses.
Evans throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Evans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinks works Evans's body with a nice hook.
Pinks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Evans had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Evans throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Evans misses.
Evans takes a swing at Pinks's ribcage but misses.
Pinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Pinks misses with a straight right.
Pinks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pinks scores with a jab to the head.
Pinks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Evanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans scores with a head kick.
Pinks lands a jab to the nose.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinks lands a nice shot that snaps Evans's head back.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans moves out of range as Pinks throws a body kick. #T4#
Pinks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Evans misses with a right hand
and Pinks counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Evans.
Pinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evans throws a jab when Pinks was well out of range.
Pinks throws out a counter right but Evans avoids it with no problem.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinks.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Pinks.
Good work by Evans as he checks the leg kick.
Pinks misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Pinks swings widly with a right hand
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evans.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Evans scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pinks - that will leave a mark!
Evans throws a head kick but Pinks moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Pinks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Pinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinks throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Evans walks into a straight right hand from Pinks.
Evans throws the left hand but Pinks avoids the punch easily.
Evans blocks a low kick nicely.
Pinks throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Pinks.
Pinks blocks a head kick by Evans.
Pinks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Evans finds it's way round the side to connect with Pinks's head.
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Pinks moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evans doesn't seem bothered though.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Evans stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pinks throws a leg kick that misses.
Evans throwing a counter right hand but Pinks manages to avoid it.
Devonte Pinks seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Pinks misses with an uppercut.
Pinks lands a glancing blow to the side of Evans's head.
Pinks tries to score with a low kick but Evans moves his leg out of the way.
Pinks digs a good hook to Evans's body.
Evans throws a hook but Pinks avoids it easily.
Pinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinks throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Evans is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Pinks moves out of range easily.
Pinks looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Evans misses the target.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. Pinks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Evans might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Evans.
Pinks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Evans is looking to counter punch.
Pinks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
Pinks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans lands with a right hand.
Evans throws the left hand but Pinks avoids the punch easily.
Pinks moves out of range as Evans throws a body kick.
Pinks misses with a low kick.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Evans.
A countering left hand to the body from Pinks misses.
Pinks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pinks.
A swing and a miss from Pinks.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Pinks lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
The crowd cheers as Evans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pinks doesn't seem phased though.
Pinks misses the shot to the body.
Evans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pinks throws a front kick aimed at Evans's knee but Evans avoids it well.
Pinks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinks.
Pinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
Evans is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pinks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pinks throws a nice head kick!
Pinks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Evans's head backwards.
Evans uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pinks scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans throws a hook to the side of Pinks's head but Pinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Evans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinks lands a leg kick that knocks Evans off balance momentarily.
Evans slips a straight right by Pinks.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Evans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pinks defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Pinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinks throws a wild body kick that Evans sees coming a mile off.
Evans swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pinks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evans is out of range and Pinks settles back down.
Pinks misses with a wild body shot.
Evans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Evans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Evans looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Evans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pinks.
Pinks throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Pinks misses with an uppercut
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Evans misses with a hook.
Pinks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Evans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Pinks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get 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.#R3#
Pinks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Evans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Pinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot lands for Evans.
Pinks misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans misses with a left hand
and Pinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinks throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans misses the body punch
and Pinks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinks throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinks misses with a body shot.
Pinks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Evans misses
and Pinks counters with a good low kick that Evans was not able to check.
Evans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinks counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Pinks throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Pinks lands a slapping body shot.
Evans defending well as Pinks loads up on a big left hand.
Pinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinks! But no joy.
Evans misses with an uppercut
and Pinks counters with a nice leg kick.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Evans.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Pinks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pinks thuds a left hand into Evans's body.
Pinks throws a big shot that misses.
Gwynn Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pinks tries to score with a low kick but Evans moves his leg out of the way.
Evans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
A big right from Evans misses.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Pinks moved out of range.
Pinks throws out a counter right but Evans avoids it with no problem.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Evans throws a shot from downtown. Pinks moves away and avoids it.
Evans moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPinks.
Pinks throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Evans throwing a counter right hand but Pinks manages to avoid it.
Evans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pinks's head.
Pinks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Evans.
Evans misses the body punch
and Pinks counters with a leg kick.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Pinks moved out of range.
Pinks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pinks missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans takes one on the button.#T3#
Pinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Pinks misses
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinks digs a good hook to Evans's body.
Pinks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans scores with a nice strike.
Pinks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinks.
Pinks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pinks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pinks throws a good cross that connects.
Pinks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinks connects with a body shot.
Pinks pushes Evans away with a front kick.
Pinks thows a body kick. Evans tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Pinks with the inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pinks.
Good exchange - Pinks coming out on top.
Evans thuds a left hand into Pinks's body.
Pinks catches Evans with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pinks lands a really nice looking cross but Evans seems unphased.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinks.
Pinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pinks!
Pinks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Evans misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devonte Pinks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pinks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devonte Pinks!
Our winner, Devonte Pinks, 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.

Event: DMMA 200 Pinkman vs Grant 3
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Solomon bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Pinks! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Pinks is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Devonte Pinks has been cut.
Pinks has Solomon pulled in close to control his posture.
Oh Pinks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solomon postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Pinks covers up, he's hurt! Solomon keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Solomon and the ref steps in to end the fight! Solomon can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zekariays Solomon!
A victorious Zekariays Solomon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 189 Account vs Pinks 2
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Account.
Pinks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Account throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Pinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Account misses with a body kick.
Pinks connects with a crisp jab.
Pinks misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Pinks misses its intended target. #KD#
Account lands a big right hand that sends Pinks crashing to the mat! Account stays standing though and waves Pinks back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Devonte Pinks has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinks throws an off balance right hand
letting Account counter with a right hand. #ROC#Pinks is rocked!#T1#
Account blocks a jab.
Pinks is still on wobbly legs! Can Account finish him?
Account throws a shot from downtown. Pinks moves away and avoids it.
Pinks seems to have recovered his senses.
Account cracks Pinks with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Pinks falls to his knees and Account doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Camaras Account!
Camaras Account retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Camaras Account thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 178 Pinks vs Zimmerman
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
A jab lands there for Pinks.#CUT#It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Pinks throws a shot to the body.
Pinks misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pinks won't be happy with that.
Pinks sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
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.#T1##SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura here.
Zimmerman moves into full mount! Pinks won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T2##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Zimmerman has gone for a leg lock! Pinks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zimmerman's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pinks is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
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. #SUB2#
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
Zimmerman wants to improve his position but Pinks is controlling well. #T4#
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. #SU#
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#TD2#
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.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zimmerman is defended easily by Pinks.
Pinks misses with the body kick#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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! #REVR##SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Pinks pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Pinks sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Zimmerman has an active guard here but Pinks has managed to pass into half guard.
Pinks blocks the strikes from Zimmerman. #SUB2#
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
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.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T3#
Pinks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.
Pinks is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinks pulls his head out easily.
Pinks trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#REVR#
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!#R3#
Pinks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #ROC#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. #T2#
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.

Event: DMMA 171 Kersikov vs Pinks 2
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Pinks misses with a straight right.
Pinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov I I pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov I I has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov I I misses with a body kick.
Pinks thuds his right hand into Kersikov I I's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov I I at a distance.
Kersikov I I checks a low kick from Pinks.
Pinks avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov I I misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov I I looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pinks throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov I I ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I clobbers Pinks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov I I thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinks lands with a good body shot.
Pinks scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Pinks throws a jab when Kersikov I I was well out of range.
Pinks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov I I appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pinks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov I I.
Pinks throws a leg kick
and Kersikov I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinks connects with a right hand. Kersikov I I shakes it off.
Pinks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pinks misses with a wild combination.
Kersikov I I throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pinks connects with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Pinks.
Kersikov I I scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
A lazy body kick from Pinks
and Kersikov I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Pinks digs a good hook to Kersikov I I's body.
Pinks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov I I takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov I I looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinks.
Pinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov I I on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinks.
Kersikov I I takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov I I.
A low kick lands for Pinks.
Kersikov I I bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kersikov I I throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov I I on the side of the head.
Pinks throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov I I counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov I I missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Pinks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov I I. That one must have hurt.
Pinks looks winded!
Kersikov I I works the jab nicely.
Pinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Pinks finds it's way through Kersikov I I's defenses.
Kersikov I I keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinks.
Kersikov I I keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinks.
Kersikov I I connects with the punch.#ROC#Pinks is rocked!
Pinks moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinks is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov I I finish him?
Pinks throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov I I counters with a left to the body.
Pinks seems to have recovered his senses.
Pinks is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov I I misses with an attempted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov I I.
Pinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinks moves away from the strike by Kersikov I I. #T4#
Pinks looks for the body kick but Kersikov I I saw that one coming.
Kersikov I I lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pinks will feel that in the morning.
Kersikov I I throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov I I pushes Pinks away with a front kick.#KD#
Kersikov I I cracks Pinks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pinks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kersikov I I finish him?
Kersikov I I lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Pinks up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kersikov I I from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Pinks's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitali Kersikov I I!
Vitali Kersikov I I retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Vitali Kersikov I I thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 3
Date: Feb 01, 2023

#R1#
Martin throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinks counters with a body kick that stops Martin in his tracks momentarily.
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.
Nice cross by Pinks.
Martin misses with a right hand
and Pinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Pinks.
Pinks lands with a nice body kick.
Pinks scores with a hook to the body. Martin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin lands a front kick.
Martin misses with a looping right.
Pinks misses the jab.
A combination from Pinks does no damage.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin throws a lazy uppercut
letting Pinks counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinks misses with a straight left.
Martin wants to clinch.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin. #T1#
Martin throws a low kick, looking for Pinks's leg but Pinks calmly moves out of range.
Pinks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
Pinks connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Pinks.
Martin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martin jabs Pinks right on the nose. Pinks blinks but takes it well.
Martin throws a chopping leg kick but Pinks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Martin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martin ducks right into an uppercut from Pinks.
Pinks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martin on the side of the head.
Pinks scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin blocks the body kick.
Pinks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick
and Pinks counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinks throws a solid leg kick but Martin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pinks.
Pinks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pinks looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
Pinks lands with a hook. Martin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pinks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Martin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Pinks moved out of range.
Pinks tried to counter with a leg kick but Martin avoided it.
Martin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice defenses there by Pinks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinks. That's going to slow Martin down.
Martin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pinks delivers a nice body kick.
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martin misses with a hook
enabling Pinks to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinks lands with a right hand.
Pinks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pinks misses with an uppercut.
Pinks lands a leg kick that knocks Martin off balance momentarily.
Pinks scores with a three punch combo!
Martin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pinks tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martin avoids the body shot from Pinks.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pinks misses the jab.
Pinks checks a leg kick.
Pinks connects with a crisp jab.
Pinks tries to land a front kick but Martin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Martin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Martin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martin misses with a kick to the body.
Martin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pinks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin takes one to the chin there.
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!
Martin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pinks.
A solid body kick from Pinks. #T4#
Jab by Martin.
Pinks lands a lovely overhand right.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinks.
Martin throws a body punch but Pinks moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinks misses the target.
Pinks throws a good cross that connects.
Martin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Pinks misses.
Pinks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Martin misses.
Pinks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pinks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pinks misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Pinks is rocked!
Pinks looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Pinks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Martin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pinks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martin's sensitive parts.
Pinks moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pinks misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Martin throws out a powerful jab.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Pinks moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Pinks throws a front kick that sends Martin stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Pinks swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Pinks looks to throw a body kick
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Pinks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinks throws a big shot that misses.
Martin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pinks seems to have got his legs back now.
Pinks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
A good leg kick by Pinks.
Martin misses with a hook.
Martin defending well as Pinks loads up on a big left hand.
Martin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martin.
Pinks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Pinks.
Pinks lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Martin wants to slow Pinks down by chopping away at his legs.
Devonte Pinks is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinks clobbers Martin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pinks tries to score with a low kick but Martin moves his leg out of the way.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Martin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pinks has got the better of the exchanges.
Martin walks into a left hand.
Pinks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martin on the side of the head.
Pinks scores with a jab.
A good leg kick by Pinks.
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!
Martin wants to slow Pinks down by chopping away at his legs.
Martin scores with the left hand. Pinks knows he should have avoided that one.
Martin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Pinks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pinks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pinks throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin throws a lazy head kick
enabling Pinks to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin throws a hook but Pinks avoids it easily.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Pinks lands a jab.
Pinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
Martin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pinks.
Pinks looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin scores with a jab to the body.
Martin throws a chopping leg kick but Pinks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Martin throws a chopping leg kick but Pinks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pinks throws a front kick aimed at Martin's knee but Martin avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pinks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pinks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pinks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martin.
Jab, jab by Pinks - just one landing. #T3#
Pinks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martin doesn't seem bothered though.
Martin throws a body punch but Pinks moves out of range.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinks manages to avoid it.
Pinks is looking to slow Martin down with leg kicks.
Martin with the inside leg kick.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinks.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Pinks slips the punch.
Martin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martin throws a head kick but Pinks moves out of range.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Martin walks into a jab.
Martin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martin.#T4#
Pinks with the inside leg kick.
Pinks checks a low kick from Martin.
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martin slips under a jab.
Martin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pinks thuds a left hand into Martin's body.
Martin looks to land a body kick but Pinks moved away.
Pinks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pinks scores with a punch to the head.
Pinks lands with a straight right. Martin didn't see that one coming.
Martin tries to clinch but Pinks is having none of it.
Martin scores with a hook to the body. Pinks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin throws a push kick but Pinks slaps the foot to one side.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Pinks lands a jab to the nose.
Pinks keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Pinks dominated that second round.
That's time! Pinks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Pinks.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Pinks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martin to score with a decent uppercut.
Pinks throws a lazy head kick
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Pinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinks scores with a hook.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Pinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks lands a leg kick that knocks Martin off balance momentarily.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Pinks's shoulder, as Pinks tries to avoid the shot.
Martin throws an off balance right hand
and Pinks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin looks for the body kick but Pinks saw that one coming.
Pinks fakes the leg kick and cracks Martin in the body. #T1#
Pinks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinks. That's going to slow Martin down.
Pinks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pinks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pinks slips a jab from Martin.
Pinks connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pinks throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin throws out a counter right but Pinks avoids it with no problem.
Martin misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
It looked like Pinks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martin misses with a combination
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Martin blocks the leg kick.
Pinks lands a jab to Martin's midsection.
Martin thows a leg kick but Pinks checks it
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin tries to move into range but Pinks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martin swings widly with a right hand
and Pinks counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin moves to clinch but Pinks breaks away
and Pinks counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinks misses the target.
Martin throws the left hand but Pinks avoids the punch easily.
Martin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Pinks to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Pinks moved out of range.
Martin scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Pinks.
Martin swings widly with a right hand
and Pinks counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Pinks throws a low kick but Martin moves out of range easily.
Pinks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pinks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pinks lands a slapping body shot.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Pinks's shoulder, as Pinks tries to avoid the shot.
Martin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pinks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martin misses with an uppercut
and Pinks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pinks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Martin. That one must have hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Martin there.
Pinks throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Pinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinks lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Martin.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Martin misses with a right hand
and Pinks counters with a nice leg kick.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Pinks's head but Pinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martin feints and then cracks Pinks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pinks down.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martin.
Pinks misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a good, hard body kick but Pinks shrugs it off.
Pinks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pinks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinks throws a front kick that sends Martin stumbling back into the cage.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinks throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Swole Ricky Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devonte Pinks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devonte Pinks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinks 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devonte Pinks!
An out of breath Devonte Pinks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA Christmas Chaos
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
McCain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pinks checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCain throws a nice head kick!
McCain 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pinks under the eye.
McCain throws a leg kick but Pinks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pinks misses with a straight left.
Pinks slips a straight right by McCain .
Pinks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pinks throws a low kick, looking for McCain 's leg but McCain calmly moves out of range.
McCain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
McCain closes the distance and clinches.
Pinks pushes McCain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCain misses with some punches.
McCain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinks backwards.
A hook to the body from Pinks.
Pinks blocks an uppercut.
Pinks working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Pinks.
McCain is breathing heavily.
Pinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinks lands a body punch.
Pinks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCain .
Pinks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pinks lands a body shot.
Pinks lands with a right to the head.
Pinks cracks McCain with a nice body shot.
Pinks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pinks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pinks.
Pinks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
Pinks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Pinks.
Pinks lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
Pinks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
Pinks lands a body punch.
Pinks lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Pinks on the inside.
Pinks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pinks. #ROC2#McCain is rocked!
Pinks lands a right hand.
Oh McCain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Good body shot from Pinks.
Pinks scores with a shot to the side of McCain 's head.
Pinks lands with a short shot to the head.
Pinks pushes McCain against the cage. Pinks is working some dirty boxing. Pinks pushes off with a quick right hook! McCain goes down! McCain tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pinks moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devonte Pinks!
A victorious Devonte Pinks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 152 Abarai vs Bouddi
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shifter.
Pinks thows a leg kick but Shifter checks it #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pinks trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
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.#SUB2#
Shifter seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Pinks has recovered full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinks is keeping the position for now.
Shifter trying to move into half guard but instead Pinks has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Shifter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pinks uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Pinks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Pinks avoids it easily.
Shifter checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Pinks.
Pinks motions for Shifter to come forward. Pinks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown but Pinks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Shifter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinks.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown but Pinks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Devonte Pinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Pinks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pinks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shifter's hands.
Shifter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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 lands a nice hook to Shifter's body. Shifter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Shifter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pinks scores with a leg kick.
Pinks with the inside leg kick.
Pinks looks to score with a jab to the body but Shifter is just out of range.
Pinks looks to land a left hand but Shifter moved out of range nicely.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shifter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pinks throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a single leg into guard. Pinks didn't expect that. #T4#
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinks is retaining full guard.
Shifter advances to half guard.
Shifter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Shifter is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pinks as he works his way to full guard.
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Shifter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Pinks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shifter avoids the body shot from Pinks.
Shifter checks the leg kick.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pinks defends it well.
Shifter misses with a takedown attempt - Pinks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinks loads up on a big right hand but Shifter slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Shifter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pinks misses with a wild body shot.
Shifter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Pinks counter with a right hand.
Devonte Pinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Pinks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shifter is able to avoid easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shifter or perhaps it was just good defense by Pinks, which made it look bad. #T2#
Shifter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pinks lands with a good body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Shifter blocks the leg kick.
Pinks loads up on a big right hand but Shifter slips the punch.
Devonte Pinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Pinks misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shifter passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Shifter swings around for an armbar but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shifter's guard.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Pinks from controlling successfully.
Shifter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shifter can't keep his opponent in guard - Pinks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?
The fighters are battling for position here. Shifter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shifter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Shifter 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.
Shifter being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Pinks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Shifter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pinks sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Shifter is working an open guard so Pinks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinks throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Pinks is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Pinks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pinks misses with a looping left.
Shifter wants to counter with a clinch but Pinks pushes him away.
Pinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shifter.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pinks defends it well.
Pinks misses with a looping left.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Pinks avoids it easily.#TD2#
Shifter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shape Shifter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Shifter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shifter being controlled here momentarily.
Shifter throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shifter throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Shifter has gone for a leg lock! Pinks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shifter's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shifter working for a triangle but Pinks defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pinks stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Pinks from controlling successfully.
Pinks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pinks has passed into half guard!
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Pinks has control of the leg.
Shifter is refusing to be controlled, as Pinks sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Pinks has control of the leg.
Pinks is controlling the pace. #T4#
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.
Shifter is staying active underneath Pinks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
Shifter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pinks is pressing down on Shifter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shifter is holding on for now.
Shifter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinks sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pinks lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shape Shifter.
I think Pinks 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 147 Hightower vs Kalske 2
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Pinks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Account jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Account avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Account tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinks is wise to it.
Account throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid body kick from Account.
Pinks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Account is out of range and Pinks settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinks misses the target.
As Pinks backs off Account throws a huge counter combo but Pinks manages to avoid it all.
Account tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Camaras Account has been cut.
Pinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Account ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinks moves away.
Pinks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinks.
Pinks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Account throws a looping overhand right but Pinks ducks down to avoid it.
Pinks throws a leg kick but Account checks it.
Account throws out a counter right but Pinks avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Pinks. That snapped Account's head back.
Pinks cracks Account with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Account lands a jab to the nose.
Account throws a nice outside leg kick.
Account rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinks counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Account moves away.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Account.
A big left from Account misses.
Account throws a right hand that misses
and Pinks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Pinks blocks the low kick.
Account with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinks to score with a decent uppercut.#KD2#
Account lands a big head kick that sends Pinks tumbling to the mat! Account takes a step backwards and waves Pinks back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Pinks is rocked!
Pinks misses with a low kick.
Oh Pinks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinks walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Account swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Camaras Account!
After winning the bout, Camaras Account thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 138 Grant vs Hang
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Pinks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Pinks.
Pinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
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.
Tucker misses with a shot to the body
and Pinks counters with an inside leg kick.
Pinks throws a low kick but Tucker moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Tucker lands a left and a right that send Pinks crashing to the mat, dazed. Tucker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinks with the inside leg kick.
Pinks slips under a jab from Tucker.
Tucker tries to clinch there but Pinks circles away.
Tucker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Charles Tucker has been cut.
Pinks avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Tucker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinks to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Tucker misses. #T1#
Tucker throws a leg kick which misses Pinks's front leg but catches the back leg as Pinks tries to avoid it.
Tucker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Tucker moves away from the strike by Pinks.
Tucker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Tucker drops Pinks with a beautiful combination! Pinks stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tucker is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Pinks is rocked!
Tucker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tucker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinks misses with a hook
and Tucker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Pinks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinks scores with a nice body kick.
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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Pinks seems to have got his legs back now.
Tucker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tucker staying out of range there.
Tucker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Tucker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinks scores with a jab to the head.
Pinks wants to land a leg kick but Tucker is out of range.
Tucker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tucker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinks.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick
and Pinks counters with an outside leg kick.
Tucker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinks throws out the jab.
Pinks moves forwards but Tucker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tucker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pinks tries to work over Tucker's front leg with a kick but Tucker checks it.
Tucker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Pinks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pinks throws a leg kick but Tucker moved away.
Tucker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tucker with a nice calf kick.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Pinks.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinks scores with a jab. Tucker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pinks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Pinks.
Pinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tucker.
As Tucker backs away, Pinks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Tucker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tucker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pinks is out of range.
Tucker throws a shot from downtown. Pinks moves away and avoids it.
Pinks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tucker has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinks.
It looked like Pinks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tucker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinks.
Pinks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charles Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Tucker misses.
Pinks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Tucker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pinks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tucker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tucker throws a nice looking combination but Pinks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pinks scores with a sloppy right hand. Tucker should have avoided that one.
Pinks misses with a straight right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pinks might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pinks tries to work over Tucker's front leg with a kick but Tucker checks it.
Tucker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinks.
Pinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tucker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tucker throws a looping overhand right but Pinks ducks down to avoid it.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Pinks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tucker.#T1#
Tucker throws a hook to the side of Pinks's head but Pinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tucker stalks Pinks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pinks's face. Pinks staggers backwards, shaken.
Pinks misses with a low kick.
Tucker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Tucker rushes Pinks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pinks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinks.
A right hook to the body lands for Pinks.
Pinks tries to work over Tucker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tucker scores with a shoulder strike.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinks throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Pinks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tucker.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Tucker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Pinks.
Pinks misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pinks.
Pinks swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinks lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinks.
Pinks lands a shot to the body.
Pinks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tucker.
Pinks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinks works on Tucker's body with a couple of short punches.
Devonte Pinks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pinks gets through Tucker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinks lands an uppercut.
Pinks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Pinks lands with a short shot to the head.
Pinks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinks tries to throw a body punch but Tucker avoids it by throwing Pinks back against the cage. #T3#
Pinks misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Pinks.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Pinks - that landed with a thud.
Pinks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pinks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pinks scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pinks.
A right hand to the body from Pinks.
Pinks lands a body shot.
Pinks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinks throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
Pinks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinks is leaning against Tucker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pinks lands a body punch.
Pinks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Pinks lands a nice uppercut.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
Pinks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Pinks.
Pinks lands with a light punch inside.
Pinks lands a shoulder strike.
Pinks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards. #ROC#Tucker is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Charles Tucker's cut even more.
Pinks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinks finish him?
Pinks creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tucker with a big uppercut! Tucker tries to clinch up but Pinks pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tucker to the mat! Tucker covers up and Pinks unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights V
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Pinks slips a straight right by Kapula .
It looked like Pinks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kapula .
Nice defenses there by Pinks.
That kick from Pinks tenderised Kapula 's leg. Kapula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kapula connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinks's hands.
Pinks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kapula throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinks counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kapula .
Pinks connects with a leg kick.
Pinks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Pinks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kapula throws the left hand but Pinks avoids the punch easily.
Kapula throws a right hand that misses
and Pinks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kapula thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinks defending well as Kapula loads up on a big left hand.
Pinks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pinks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kapula throws a hook to the side of Pinks's head but Pinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinks half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kapula misses with a right hand
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Tris Kapula has been cut.
A jab from Kapula misses. #T1#
Pinks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pinks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kapula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tris Kapula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Kapula .
Kapula throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Pinks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kapula ! Pinks lets Kapula back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kapula is rocked!
Pinks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kapula is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinks finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kapula might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kapula misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pinks rattles Kapula with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Kapula tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Pinks dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Kapula stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Devonte Pinks!
During a confident post fight interview, Devonte Pinks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 122 Niculescu vs Pinks II
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Pinks throws a front kick aimed at Niculescu's knee but Niculescu avoids it well.
Pinks misses with an uppercut. Niculescu saw that one coming.
Niculescu misses the jab.
Pinks misses the shot to the body.
Niculescu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pinks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Niculescu on the side of the head.
Pinks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Niculescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
Pinks looks to land a left hand but Niculescu moved out of range nicely.
Niculescu attempts a counter takedown but Pinks avoids it well and moves away.
Pinks misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Niculescu counters with a takedown into side control.
Niculescu cracks Pinks with a big right hand but Pinks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niculescu working the ground and pound but Pinks is defending the strikes.
Niculescu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinks keeps working.
Niculescu tries to score with some ground and pound. Pinks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Pinks is looking to reverse the position.
Pinks takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Niculescu trying to control the position but Pinks is working away.
Niculescu working the strikes but Pinks uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Niculescu drops an elbow to the side of Pinks's head.
Niculescu trying to control from half guard but Pinks is working away.
Pinks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a strike but Pinks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Niculescu wants to pass the guard but Pinks is keeping the position.
Niculescu preventing the sweep.
Pinks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Niculescu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Niculescu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pinks keeping moving, preventing Niculescu from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Niculescu. That snapped Pinks's head back.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niculescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinks is just out of range.
Pinks throws out a loose jab but Niculescu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Niculescu jabs at Pinks's body.
Niculescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinks.
Pinks throws a push kick but Niculescu slaps the foot to one side.
Pinks misses with a hook.
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut.
Niculescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinks throws out the jab.
Niculescu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A cross from Pinks lands.
Pinks misses with a low kick.
Pinks missing with a left hand there. Niculescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niculescu throws a looping overhand right but Pinks ducks down to avoid it.
Niculescu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pinks's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pinks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Niculescu under the eye.
Niculescu goes for a double leg but Pinks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pinks continues to drive forward.
Pinks misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4##TD#
Niculescu gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Niculescu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Niculescu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pinks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Niculescu throwing strikes but missing.
Niculescu trying to control but Pinks is working from the bottom.
Niculescu with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Pinks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Niculescu is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinks.
Pinks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinks.
Niculescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niculescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinks.
A low kick lands for Pinks.
Niculescu checks a low kick from Pinks.
Niculescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinks.
Pinks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pinks tries to score with a low kick but Niculescu moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks feints and then cracks Niculescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niculescu down.
Niculescu connects with the punch.
Pinks missing with a left hand there. Niculescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Devonte Pinks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinks throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Niculescu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pinks's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niculescu throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Pinks wants to improve his position but instead Niculescu has moved into half guard.
Pinks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niculescu.
Niculescu drops an elbow to the side of Pinks's head.
Pinks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Niculescu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Niculescu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Niculescu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pinks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Niculescu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinks is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Niculescu throwing shots but Pinks is blocking nicely.
Niculescu wants to pass to mount but Pinks is defending the position.
Niculescu with the ground and pound but Pinks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Niculescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Niculescu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Niculescu throwing strikes from guard but Pinks blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Niculescu cracks Pinks with a solid left hand.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Pinks keeps moving.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niculescu landing some decent shots from guard.
Niculescu throws a big elbow that misses.
Niculescu looking to pass the guard.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Pinks keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niculescu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pinks connects with an inside leg kick.
Pinks scores with the left hand. Niculescu knows he should have avoided that one.
Pinks wants to slow Niculescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Pinks defending well as Niculescu loads up on a big left hand.
Pinks misses with a straight left.
Niculescu missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niculescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinks.
Niculescu feinted with a counter takedown.
Devonte Pinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinks misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Niculescu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pinks!
Niculescu trying to control the position but Pinks is working away.
Pinks dodges the ground and pound from Niculescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Constantin Niculescu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pinks wants to slow Niculescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Niculescu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Niculescu.
Niculescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Pinks moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Niculescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niculescu moves out of range of the body kick from Pinks. #TD#
Niculescu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pinks tries to roll over but Niculescu keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu is keen to just control but Pinks is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niculescu lands strikes from half guard.
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niculescu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Niculescu working the ground and pound effectively.
Niculescu punching from mount but Pinks doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Niculescu landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Niculescu working Pinks over with strikes here.
Niculescu prevents Pinks from getting the reversal.
Pinks taking shots to the head.
Niculescu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pinks is looking to improve his position but Niculescu isn't that keen on the idea.
Constantin Niculescu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niculescu landing strikes from the mount and Pinks is in trouble!
Niculescu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Niculescu is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Niculescu raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Pinks is rocked!
Niculescu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pinks can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pinks is still in real trouble! Can Niculescu finish him?
Niculescu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A big strike lands for Niculescu! That's really hurt Pinks and he's turned his back - Niculescu keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Niculescu jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DMMA 114 Pinks vs Martin
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Pinks throws a front kick aimed at Martin's knee but Martin avoids it well.
Pinks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinks. Pinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinks throws a leg kick
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pinks moves out of range of the leg kick from Martin.
Pinks with a hook.
Pinks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pinks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pinks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinks. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinks works Martin's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pinks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Martin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pinks lands a leg kick that knocks Martin off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinks swings widly with a right hand
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Martin blocks a low kick nicely.
Martin thumps Pinks with a low kick.
Pinks scores with a nice head shot.
Martin looks to land a body kick but Pinks moved away.
Pinks scores with a kick to the body.
Pinks tried to score with a low kick but Martin checks it.
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 thuds a left hand into Martin's body.
Pinks throws a lazy uppercut
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinks scores with a leg kick.
Pinks keeps Martin at a distance using the push kick.
Pinks throws a leg kick which misses Martin's front leg but catches the back leg as Martin tries to avoid it.
Pinks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martin moves out of range as Pinks throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Pinks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Pinks.
Martin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pinks if he has to take too many more of those.
Pinks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Pinks's head but Pinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Martin is predictable there
and Pinks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin tries to work over Pinks's front leg with a kick but Pinks checks it.
Pinks misses with a low kick.
Pinks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martin has time to react.
Martin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinks misses the shot to the body.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinks swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Pinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Pinks looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin tries to counter with a clinch but Pinks shakes him off and moves away.
Pinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pinks misses with a low kick.
Martin blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pinks.
Pinks throws a leg kick but Martin checks it.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin lands a jab to the head.
Pinks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pinks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Martin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pinks lands a jab to Martin's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Pinks there.
Pinks digs a good hook to Martin's body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Pinks misses.
Pinks throws a leg kick
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Pinks is rocked!
Martin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pinks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Pinks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pinks seems to have got his legs back now.
Pinks looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin throws a hook but Pinks avoids it easily.
Pinks throws a front kick that sends Martin stumbling back into the cage.
Pinks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pinks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pinks moves away from the strike by Martin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin tries to work over Pinks's front leg with a kick but Pinks checks it.
Pinks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pinks throws a leg kick but Martin checks it.
Martin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Martin checks a leg kick.
Martin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Pinks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pinks connects with a single shot there.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinks manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Martin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pinks has got the better of the exchanges.
Pinks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martin is out of range and Pinks settles back down.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinks.
Martin is looking to score with low kicks.
Devonte Pinks is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pinks misses with a low kick.
A jab from Martin misses.
Pinks digs a good body shot into Martin's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin checks a low kick from Pinks.
Pinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pinks.
Pinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pinks takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Pinks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Martin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinks. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinks throws a solid leg kick but Martin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pinks.
Pinks with a nice calf kick.
Pinks with a nice calf kick.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Pinks moved out of range nicely.
Pinks scores with a nice body kick.
Pinks with the inside leg kick.
Martin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pinks scores with a decent looking hook.
Martin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Pinks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Pinks scores with a nice head shot.
Martin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinks.
Pinks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martin throws a leg kick but Pinks checks it.
Pinks with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Martin.
Pinks lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pinks.
Pinks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martin doesn't seem bothered though.
Pinks lands with a cross.
Pinks lands a nice shot that snaps Martin's head back. #T3#
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Pinks ducks down to avoid it.
Pinks half committed to a counter leg kick.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinks.
It looked like Pinks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pinks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pinks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pinks.
Pinks throws a leg kick
and Martin counters with a low kick, right behind Pinks 's knee.
Pinks misses with a looping left.
Martin thinks about the counter body kick.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Pinks's shoulder, as Pinks tries to avoid the shot.
Pinks tried to counter with a leg kick but Martin avoided it.
Martin blocks a leg kick.
Martin throws a good cross that connects.
Martin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pinks.
Martin misses with an uppercut
and Pinks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Pinks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinks lands an overhand right.
Martin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pinks misses the shot to the body.
Pinks throws a big shot that misses.
Martin throws the kick towards the body but Pinks avoids it.
Pinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Pinks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A good leg kick by Martin.
Pinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
It seemed like Martin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pinks moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick.
Pinks cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Pinks dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pinks connects with a body shot.
Martin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pinks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Pinks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinks wants to slow Martin down by chopping away at his legs.
Martin tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinks is wise to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pinks - that will leave a mark!
Martin blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Pinks.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Pinks.
Martin tries to land a leg kick but Pinks saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks connects with a crisp jab.
Martin misses with a hook. Pinks ducked under it nicely.
Pinks throws a leg kick that misses.
Pinks scores with a spinning back kick!
Martin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pinks.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pinks.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Pinks's head but Pinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinks tries to land a front kick but Martin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pinks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martin.
Pinks digs a good hook to Martin's body.
Pinks lands a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pinks, as that shot connected.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pinks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martin. Martin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martin. Martin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pinks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martin misses with a hook.
Pinks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martin is out of range. #T2#
Pinks moves out of range of the body kick from Martin.
Pinks cracks Martin with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinks finds it's way round the side to connect with Martin's head.
Martin scores with a kick to the body.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinks.
Pinks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pinks blocks a low kick nicely.
Pinks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pinks throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Martin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martin walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Martin takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Martin prevents a body shot from Pinks.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin lands a nice uppercut.
Martin tries a body shot but Pinks blocks it.
Martin lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin tries a body shot but Pinks blocks it.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Pinks misses with some punches.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinks controls his hands.
Pinks prevents a body shot from Martin.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinks prevents a body shot from Martin.
Pinks swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinks lands a hook that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Pinks lands a left hand.
Martin misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Martin tries to work over Pinks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinks controls his hands.
Pinks tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Pinks back against the cage.
Martin prevents a body shot from Pinks.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin scores with a shoulder strike.
Martin lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin lands a nice uppercut.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin tries to work over Pinks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinks blocks an uppercut.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swole Ricky Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devonte Pinks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Pinks controls the action.
Martin scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devonte Pinks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pinks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devonte Pinks!
Our winner, Devonte Pinks, 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.

Event: DMMA 107 Pinks vs Kersikov
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinks.
Kersikov I I looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pinks motions for Kersikov I I to come forward. Pinks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Kersikov I I feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pinks sprawling to the canvas! Pinks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kersikov I I finish him?!
Pinks lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Vitali Kersikov I I has been cut.
Kersikov I I looks for the body kick but Pinks saw that one coming.
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 tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Kersikov I I on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov I I slips under a jab from Pinks.#T1#
Pinks lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick from Pinks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinks throws a hook but Kersikov I I avoids it easily.
A jab from Pinks finds it's way through Kersikov I I's defenses.
Kersikov I I misses with a body kick.
Pinks throws out a powerful jab.
Pinks jabs at Kersikov I I's body.
Pinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Kersikov I I steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinks.#KD2#
Kersikov I I sends Pinks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kersikov I I is motioning to the referee to let Pinks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov I I throws a leg kick
and Pinks counters with a good low kick that Kersikov I I was not able to check.
Pinks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov I I tests Pinks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pinks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov I I looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov I I. That's going to slow Pinks down.
A lazy left from Pinks finds it's target.#CUT#That has opened up Vitali Kersikov I I's cut even more.
Pinks scores with a nice head shot.
Kersikov I I's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kersikov I I duly obliges. #ROC2#Pinks is rocked!
Pinks with a nice cross.#CUT#The cut above Vitali Kersikov I I's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kersikov I I moves out of range as Pinks strikes.
Kersikov I I throws a body kick that misses
and Pinks counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Pinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov I I misses with a low kick as Pinks jumps back.
Kersikov I I tries to land a leg kick but Pinks saw it coming and moves away.
Pinks throws a big shot that misses.
Pinks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pinks misses with a kick to the body
and Kersikov I I counters with a slapping leg kick. #KD2#
Kersikov I I lands a big head kick that sends Pinks tumbling to the mat! Kersikov I I takes a step backwards and waves Pinks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vitali Kersikov I I will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov I I's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pinks throws a body punch but Kersikov I I moves out of range.
Pinks backing away here, and Kersikov I I unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pinks moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pinks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov I I scrambles back to his feet.
Pinks throws a low kick but Kersikov I I avoids it.
Kersikov I I pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov I I takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pinks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Kersikov I I takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov I I throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov I I is breathing heavily.
Pinks clobbers Kersikov I I with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donk. Pinks catches Kersikov I I right on the button with a cross.
Pinks throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov I I ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov I I unleashes a big counter combination but Pinks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kersikov I I moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov I I sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Kersikov I I steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Pinks backing away here, and Kersikov I I unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pinks lands a front kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pinks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov I I closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#Vitali Kersikov I I's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A left lands for Kersikov I I.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinks looks to land a left hand but Kersikov I I moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov I I misses with a kick to the body
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vitali Kersikov I I's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 98: Kersikov vs Hightower
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Pinks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pinks tries to move into range but DeBramalo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeBramalo misses with a kick to the body.
DeBramalo throws a right hand that misses
and Pinks counters with a leg kick.
Pinks misses the jab.
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.
DeBramalo jabs at Pinks's body.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut. Pinks saw that one coming.
DeBramalo lands a really nice looking cross but Pinks seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks throws a lazy right hand but DeBramalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by DeBramalo there.#ROC2#Pinks is rocked!
DeBramalo lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - DeBramalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
DeBramalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut
and Pinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinks checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Pinks misses its target.
Pinks fakes the leg kick and cracks DeBramalo in the body.
DeBramalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinks to score with a decent uppercut.
Pinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by DeBramalo.
Pinks throws a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head but DeBramalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
DeBramalo misses with a right hand
and Pinks counters with a straight right hand.
Pinks throws a jab but it's blocked by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeBramalo jabs Pinks right on the nose. Pinks blinks but takes it well.
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!
DeBramalo checks a low kick from Pinks.
DeBramalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeBramalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo tries to bum rush Pinks with a series of wild strikes but Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pinks walks into a stiff left hand from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo connects with a leg kick.
DeBramalo misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Pinks checks a low kick from DeBramalo.
A big right from Pinks misses.
DeBramalo slips a jab from Pinks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinks.
Pinks pushes DeBramalo away with a front kick.
DeBramalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
DeBramalo misses with a left hand
and Pinks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeBramalo looks winded!
Nice uppercut lands for Pinks. That snapped DeBramalo's head back. #CUT#It looks like Nate DeBramalo has been cut.
Pinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Pinks cracks a nice hook into DeBramalo's ribs.
Pinks throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range. #KD#
Pinks lands a big uppercut and DeBramalo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but DeBramalo looks OK. Pinks waves DeBramalo back to his feet!#ROC#DeBramalo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Pinks blocks it.
A jab from DeBramalo misses.
Pinks half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pinks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Pinks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinks connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinks scores with a nice head shot.
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 Nate DeBramalo's cut.
That's time! Pinks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
DeBramalo scores with a jab. Pinks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pinks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but DeBramalo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pinks has got the better of the exchanges.
DeBramalo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pinks is out of range.
Pinks misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Pinks lands a big uppercut and DeBramalo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but DeBramalo looks OK. Pinks waves DeBramalo back to his feet!
DeBramalo is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinks finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinks circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends DeBramalo tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Pinks wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devonte Pinks!
An out of breath Devonte Pinks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 90: Barboza vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Niculescu throws out a powerful jab.
Niculescu lands with a straight right. Pinks didn't see that one coming.
Niculescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Niculescu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pinks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Niculescu throws a combination that misses
and Pinks counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niculescu. Pinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niculescu feints the counter takedown.
Niculescu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Niculescu throws a hook but Pinks blocks it.
Niculescu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pinks counters with a nice body kick.
Niculescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
Pinks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Niculescu misses its intended target.
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinks. Niculescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niculescu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Niculescu connects with a body shot.
Niculescu slips under a jab from Pinks.
Niculescu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinks's hands.
Niculescu with a nice cross.
Niculescu throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Pinks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Niculescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pinks blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinks misses the target.
Niculescu throws a body punch but Pinks moves out of range.
Pinks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pinks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Niculescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Niculescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niculescu misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Pinks counter with a right hand.
Niculescu lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinks throws a low kick, looking for Niculescu's leg but Niculescu calmly moves out of range.
Niculescu throws a right hand that misses
and Pinks counters with an inside leg kick.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niculescu.
Pinks tries to bum rush Niculescu with a series of wild strikes but Niculescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niculescu misses with a body shot
and Pinks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pinks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Niculescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Niculescu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pinks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Niculescu scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Niculescu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niculescu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinks swinging wildly here.
And Niculescu tries to counter it with a takedown but Pinks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Niculescu misses the jab.
Niculescu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pinks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niculescu. Pinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinks throws a hook but Niculescu avoids it easily.
Niculescu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Niculescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinks.
Niculescu connects with a right hand. Pinks shakes it off.#T4#
Pinks with a nice calf kick.
Pinks throws a lazy right hand but Niculescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niculescu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Niculescu throws a body punch but Pinks moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinks misses the target.
Niculescu misses with a body shot.
Pinks is looking to counter with a body kick.
Niculescu ducks under a wild hook from Pinks.
Pinks misses with a body shot.
Niculescu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niculescu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pinks staying out of range there.
Pinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Niculescu connects with a crisp jab.
Niculescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Constantin Niculescu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pinks throws a body kick that misses.
Pinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Pinks.
Pinks drops his hands momentarily and Niculescu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pinks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Niculescu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinks scrambles back to his feet.
Niculescu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice defenses there by Pinks.
Pinks is looking to counter punch.
Niculescu misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu looks to land a right hand but Pinks moved out of range.
Niculescu misses with a hook
and Pinks counters with a straight right hand.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Niculescu. Beautiful body shot.
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.#T1#
Niculescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Niculescu backs away, Pinks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Niculescu slips a straight right by Pinks.
Niculescu looks to land a left hand but Pinks moved out of range nicely.
Niculescu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Niculescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Niculescu. Pinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Pinks misses.
And Niculescu tries to counter it with a takedown but Pinks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good standup being displayed there by Niculescu as he connects with a hook.
Niculescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinks lands a nice shot that snaps Niculescu's head back. #T2#
Niculescu throws the left hand but Pinks avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinks misses the target.
Pinks walks into a straight right hand from Niculescu.
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinks takes a swing at Niculescu's ribcage but misses.
Pinks slips a jab from Niculescu.
Niculescu blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niculescu missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niculescu swings widly with a right hand
and Niculescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niculescu throws a sloppy body shot
and Pinks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Niculescu really felt that one!
Niculescu throws a hook to the side of Pinks's head but Pinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Pinks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Pinks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Niculescu throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Pinks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Niculescu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Niculescu misses.
Niculescu lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinks's head.
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a big shot that misses.
Niculescu throws a looping overhand right but Pinks ducks down to avoid it.
Pinks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Niculescu dips to his left and cracks Pinks with an uppercut!
Pinks walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Niculescu misses the target.
Pinks sizes up Niculescu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Niculescu misses with a hook
and Pinks counters with a left to the body.
Niculescu scores with a jab.
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut
and Pinks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinks blocks a jab.
Pinks tried to counter with a leg kick but Niculescu avoided it.
Pinks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pinks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Niculescu misses the jab.
Niculescu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pinks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Constantin Niculescu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pinks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws the left hand but Pinks avoids the punch easily.
As Niculescu backs away, Pinks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Niculescu lands a jab to Pinks's midsection.
Niculescu misses with a shot to the body
and Pinks counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.
Niculescu blocks a head kick by Pinks.
Pinks misses with an uppercut.
Pinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niculescu.
Pinks avoids the body shot from Niculescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
Pinks moves out of range as Niculescu strikes.
Niculescu cracks a nice hook into Pinks's ribs.
Niculescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Niculescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinks.
Pinks throws the left hand but Niculescu avoids the punch easily.
Pinks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Niculescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinks moves away.
Pinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Niculescu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pinks has time to react.
Niculescu looks to land a left hand but Pinks moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Niculescu. Beautiful body shot.
Pinks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pinks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Niculescu feints the counter takedown.
Pinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niculescu.#T2#
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Pinks slips a straight right by Niculescu.
Pinks throws a chopping leg kick but Niculescu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Niculescu tries to counter it with a takedown but Pinks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Niculescu looks to throw the jab but Pinks is out of range.
Niculescu throws a good cross that connects.
Pinks drops his hands momentarily and Niculescu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Pinks.
Pinks dips to his left and cracks Niculescu with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinks loads up on a big right hand but Niculescu slips the punch.
Pinks blocks a jab.
Niculescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinks. #T3#
Niculescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Niculescu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a hook but Pinks avoids it easily.
Niculescu moves out of range of the leg kick from Pinks.
Pinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Niculescu throws a shot from downtown. Pinks moves away and avoids it.
Constantin Niculescu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinks keeps Niculescu at a distance using the push kick.
Niculescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niculescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pinks.#T4#
Niculescu takes a swing at Pinks's ribcage but misses.
Pinks misses the jab.
Pinks jabs Niculescu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Niculescu moves out of range as Pinks throws a body kick.
Pinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niculescu misses with a straight left.
Pinks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Niculescu avoids it.
Niculescu misses the shot to the body.
Pinks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot by Niculescu.
Niculescu avoids a kick to the body.
Devonte Pinks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niculescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinks manages to avoid it.

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 Devonte Pinks.
Well Niculescu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DMMA 80: Abarai vs Imanari
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Bol throws a hook but Pinks blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Pinks blocks the leg kick.
Bol moves out of range of the body kick.
Bol connects with a looping right hand.
Bol swings for the body but Pinks moves out of range.
Pinks throws out a loose jab but Bol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bol feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.
Bol lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Bol drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bol tries to land a front kick but Pinks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pinks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bol lunges at Pinks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pinks's hand.
Pinks thuds his right hand into Bol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Bol gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bol.
Pinks misses with a straight left.
Pinks connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Bol.
Pinks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinks misses the body punch
and Bol counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pinks tries to work over Bol's front leg with a kick but Bol checks it.
Bol misses with a body shot.
As Bol backs away, Pinks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Bol scores with a spinning back kick!
Bol throws a hook but Pinks avoids it easily.
Bol lands with a shot to the body.
Bol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinks tries to land a front kick but Bol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pinks is looking to chop away at Bol's legs.
It seemed like Bol was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Pinks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pinks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinks scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Bol tries to work over Pinks's front leg with a kick but Pinks checks it.
Pinks throwing a counter right hand but Bol manages to avoid it.
Bol throws an off balance right hand
and Pinks counters with a three punch combo that has Bol backing up. Bol nods at Pinks to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Pinks.
Pinks misses with an uppercut. Bol saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinks moves forwards but Bol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pinks scores with a jab to the body.
Pinks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Bol.
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 Devonte Pinks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yar Bol's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Pinks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pinks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bol.
Pinks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pinks blocks a leg kick.
Pinks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bol misses with the body kick
and Pinks counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks scores with a leg kick.
Bol throws a body punch but Pinks moves out of range.
It looked like Pinks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bol.#T1#
Pinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bol!
Pinks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinks throws a front kick aimed at Bol's knee but Bol avoids it well.
Pinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bol.
Devonte Pinks is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pinks can pounce on him.
Bol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pinks momentarily. #T2#
Bol misses with a right hand
and Pinks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bol tries a low kick but Pinks avoids it.
Pinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pinks throws an overhand right that lands on Bol's shoulder, as Bol tries to avoid the shot.
Bol doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pinks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bol now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bol pushes Pinks away with a front kick.#T3#
Bol just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Bol misses its intended target.
Pinks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinks darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Pinks drops Bol with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bol looks back up at him and smiles so Pinks waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bol misses with a straight right. #T4#
Pinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinks misses with a lunging right hand
and Bol counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pinks's knee momentarily.
Bol misses the jab.
Pinks misses with a right hand
and Bol counters with a straight right hand.
Pinks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pinks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bol looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pinks misses with an uppercut. Bol saw that one coming.
Pinks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Pinks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yar Bol'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!#R3#
A low kick from Pinks misses
and Bol counters with a nice body kick.
Pinks slips under a jab from Bol.
Bol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#That has opened up Yar Bol's cut even more.
Pinks slips a straight right by Bol.
Pinks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bol avoids it.
Pinks thows a body kick. Bol tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bol throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Bol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pinks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bol throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pinks can pounce on him.
Pinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bol can do to turn this around?
Pinks lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Bol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Bol.
Pinks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bol.
A little feinted left hand from Pinks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bol takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yar Bol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bol's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bol throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinks lands a glancing blow to the side of Bol's head.
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 misses with a body kick.#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Pinks.
Bol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Bol is rocked!
Bol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pinks's head.
Pinks scores with a kick to the body.
Pinks with a nice calf kick.#KD#
Pinks cracks Bol with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pinks has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bol to stand back up!
Bol is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinks finish him?#CUT#The cut above Yar Bol's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinks.
Bol tries to get into range but Pinks steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Bol! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Pinks scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). 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.

Event: DMMA 69: Tucker vs Pinks 2
Date: Dec 23, 2021

#R1#
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Pinks circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker misses with an uppercut.
Pinks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pinks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pinks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tucker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Pinks with a nice cross.
Tucker misses with a left hand
enabling Pinks to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Pinks.
Charles Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker clobbers Pinks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pinks dips to his left and cracks Tucker with an uppercut!
Tucker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pinks is able to avoid easily.
Tucker throws a right and a left that Pinks avoids nicely.
Pinks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tucker. #T1#
Pinks lands a slapping body shot.
Pinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tucker.
Pinks is looking to slow Tucker down with leg kicks.
Pinks throws a solid leg kick but Tucker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pinks.
Pinks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tucker.
Pinks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tucker connects with a body shot that sends Pinks's belly button to the back.
Pinks lands with a good body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tucker. Pinks shrugs it off though.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Pinks responds with a good body kick, but Tucker manages to step out the way in time.
Pinks throws a leg kick but Tucker checks it.
Tucker throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Tucker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinks counters with a stiff right hand.
Tucker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker tries to bum rush Pinks with a series of wild strikes but Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tucker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinks scrambles back to his feet.
Tucker swings for the body but Pinks moves out of range.
Tucker throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinks.
Tucker misses with a lunging right hand
and Pinks counters with a nice uppercut.
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
Tucker throws a lazy uppercut
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinks misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Pinks cracks Tucker with an open hand slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tucker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pinks swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinks.
Pinks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tucker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tucker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some bone on bone action there as Tucker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pinks takes a swing at Tucker's ribcage but misses.
Pinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinks misses with a hook.
Tucker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pinks.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Pinks circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Pinks misses.
Pinks is looking to slow Tucker down with leg kicks.
Pinks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tucker on the side of the head.
Pinks scores with the left hand. Tucker knows he should have avoided that one.
Tucker throws a body punch but Pinks moves out of range.
Pinks throws a big shot that misses.
Tucker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Tucker misses with a combination
letting Pinks counter with a right hand.
Tucker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tucker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Pinks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pinks throws a low kick but Tucker moves out of range easily.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand
and Pinks counters with a nice uppercut.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pinks manages to circle out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Pinks blocks the leg kick.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Pinks circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Pinks misses.
Pinks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pinks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pinks takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinks misses the target.
Pinks throws a leg kick which misses Tucker's front leg but catches the back leg as Tucker tries to avoid it.
Tucker lands an overhand right.#T1#
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Pinks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tucker wants to clinch.
Pinks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tucker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pinks misses with a hook
and Tucker counters with a straight right hand.
Pinks keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Pinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tucker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tucker cracks Pinks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pinks in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tucker feints a jab promting Pinks to slip. Tucker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pinks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Pinks is rocked!
Tucker cracks Pinks with a hook to the temple - Pinks is on wobbly legs here! Tucker swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Pinks falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tucker wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charles Tucker!
Charles Tucker retains his light heavyweight title!
Charles Tucker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DMMA 62: Tucker vs Panda
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Pinks throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinks is retaining full guard.
Pinks seems keen to control Ilmarinen's posture.
Pinks keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ilmarinen pushing down on Pinks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Pinks is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pinks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pinks tries to get to full guard but Ilmarinen has control of the leg.
Pinks trying to hold on to Ilmarinen's head to control him but Ilmarinen postures up. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Pinks is defending against the submission attempts here by Ilmarinen. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinks is just riding it out for now. Ilmarinen eventually gives up the hold.
Pinks trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinks trying to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Pinks is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
Pinks wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ilmarinen trying to control the pace.
Pinks is trying to stand back up but Ilmarinen is controlling him
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pinks wants to improve his position but Ilmarinen is controlling well.
Ilmarinen trying to mount his opponent but Pinks defends it. #T3#
Pinks wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinks defends it well.
Pinks wants to improve his position but Ilmarinen is controlling well. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura but Pinks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ilmarinen to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen seems to be working for a kimura but Pinks defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Ilmarinen is thwarting Pinks's attempts to control the position.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Pinks is defending the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pinks is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen tries to pass to full mount but Pinks defends it.
Pinks wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy.
Ilmarinen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ZuccoTraining Ground. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen prevents Pinks from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pinks misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Pinks keeps moving.
Ilmarinen advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Ilmarinen tries for a kimura but Pinks is defending well. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pinks rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ilmarinen's guard! Nice work there by Pinks!
Ilmarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pinks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pinks is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen 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. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen 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. #T1##SUB2#
Ilmarinen 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.
Pinks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pinks wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ilmarinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ilmarinen prevents Pinks from moving into mount.
Pinks is working hard here to advance position.
Ilmarinen struggling a bit here.
Pinks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ilmarinen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Ilmarinen throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Seppo Ilmarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinks just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ilmarinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pinks tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pinks trying to control the position but Ilmarinen is working away.
Ilmarinen tries to bench press Pinks off him but Pinks keeps the position.
Pinks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ilmarinen keeps working.
Pinks advances to full mount.
Ilmarinen can't escape the position. #T3#
Pinks avoids the attempt from Ilmarinen to control.
Pinks tries to control but Ilmarinen wriggling away.
Pinks controlling his opponent.
Ilmarinen has given up his back here. Will Pinks look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Ilmarinen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pinks controlling his opponent.
Ilmarinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinks trying to control but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Ilmarinen is looking to improve his position but Pinks isn't that keen on the idea.#SU#
Pinks stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
We've been told by Pinks's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinks. That's going to slow Ilmarinen down.
Pinks throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Pinks is keeping the position.
Ilmarinen pushes down on Pinks's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinks trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Devonte Pinks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ilmarinen moves away from the strike by Pinks.
Pinks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pinks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pinks throws a big shot that misses.
Pinks throws a low kick but Ilmarinen avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks throws the left hand but Ilmarinen avoids the punch easily.
Pinks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ilmarinen under the eye.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Pinks misses the target.
Ilmarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pinks defends it well.
Pinks throws a leg kick but Ilmarinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ilmarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pinks defends it well.
Pinks misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pinks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ilmarinen stands and throws Pinks's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen tries for a kimura but Pinks is defending well. #T2#
Ilmarinen working away.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Pinks is working away. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen swings around for an armbar but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ilmarinen's guard.#SU#
Ilmarinen is working an open guard so Pinks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pinks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ilmarinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Pinks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilmarinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Ilmarinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Ilmarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pinks defends it well.
Pinks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a takedown into side control.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Pinks is keeping him busy.
Ilmarinen controls the position.
Pinks is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pinks has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ilmarinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinks keeps working. #T4##SUB2#
Ilmarinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pinks, who protects the arm well.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Pinks is working away.
Pinks is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen tries for a kimura but Pinks is defending well. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pinks rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ilmarinen's guard! Nice work there by Pinks!

And that's the end of the fight!
Devonte Pinks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinks 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devonte Pinks!
In his post fight interview, Devonte Pinks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 52: Luciano vs Johnson
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Pinks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Accounts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Camaras Account has been cut.
Pinks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Account's head backwards.
Account checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinks. That's going to slow Account down.
Account ducks under a wild hook from Pinks.
Account throws a big counter combination but Pinks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pinks throws out a loose jab but Account uses good head movement to avoid it.
Account swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Account swings for the body but Pinks moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Account ducks under a wild hook from Pinks.
Account swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinks throws a leg kick
and Account counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Pinks finds it's target.#T1#
Account with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Pinks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinks.
Pinks cracks Account with a good jab.
Account walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Pinks.
Account throws out a leg kick but Pinks moves out of range and Account only half commits.
Account definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pinks looks to throw the jab but Account is out of range.
Account misses with a straight right. #T2#
Account takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Account throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinks counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Camaras Account's cut is getting worse.
Pinks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pinks swings for the body but Account moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pinks.
Pinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Account throwing a counter right hand but Pinks manages to avoid it.
Pinks misses with a low kick.
Account throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinks scores with a leg kick.
Pinks misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Account tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Pinks scores with a body shot.
Account staying out of range there.
Account is looking to counter punch.
Pinks lands a front kick.
Pinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Pinks swings for the body but Account moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Account misses the target.
Pinks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Account cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Account.
Pinks tries a low kick but Account avoids it.#T4#
Account thuds a left hand into Pinks's body.
Pinks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Account walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinks lands a lovely overhand right.
Pinks blocks a jab.
Pinks throws a poor cross that misses
and Account counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pinks lands with a good body shot.
Pinks lands a head kick!
Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Account.
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 Camaras Account's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pinks throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Pinks is predictable there #KD#
and Account counters with a nice right hand that sends Pinks toppling to the canvas! Pinks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Account finish him?!#ROC#Pinks is rocked!
Pinks throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Account misses the target.
Account lands a nice hook to Pinks's body. Pinks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Account throws a hook to the side of Pinks's head but Pinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pinks misses with a kick to the body.
Pinks pounces like a tiger and cracks Account with a vicious hook! Account is down but not out! Pinks follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks 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.

Event: DMMA 40: Nansen vs Alderidge
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Murphy tries to bum rush Pinks with a series of wild strikes but Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy lands a jab to Pinks's midsection.
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Pinks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Pinks's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pinks rather than just go for the knockout.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Pinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinks is just out of range.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Pinks walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Pinks slips the punch.
Pinks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinks.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Pinks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy misses with a hook. Pinks ducked under it nicely.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinks is just out of range.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinks.
Manus Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Pinks misses with a kick to the body.
Pinks throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pinks avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range as Pinks strikes.
Nice defenses there by Pinks.
Pinks is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pinks throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy. #T3#
Pinks misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pinks.
Pinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinks keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy tries to bum rush Pinks with a series of wild strikes but Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Pinks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.
Pinks throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy slips under a jab from Pinks.#T4#
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinks.
Pinks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Pinks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pinks blocking some punches.
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!
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinks blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Murphy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murphy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pinks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pinks is fighting to break Murphy's control of his arms but Murphy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pinks stays in close to Murphy's body and controls the position.
Pinks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pinks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinks.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinks.
And Pinks counters with a quick kick to the body but Murphy blocks it.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Pinks lands a body shot.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pinks. #BC#
Pinks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pinks swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Pinks.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. #T1#
Pinks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinks lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Pinks.
A short left from Pinks.
Pinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Nice body punch from Pinks.
Murphy is breathing heavily.#BC#
Pinks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy moves out of range as Pinks throws a body kick.
Pinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Pinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinks tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Pinks cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Pinks.
Pinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinks.
Pinks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Pinks counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Murphy throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Pinks counters with a nice right hand that sends Murphy toppling to the canvas! Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pinks finish him?!#ROC#Murphy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Manus Murphy has been cut.
Pinks lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Murphy head around and knocks him out cold! Pinks hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Manus Murphy had this to say: 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DMMA 31: Magrath vs Lee
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobieskiego misses with a wild body shot.
Sobieskiego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sobieskiego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sobieskiego walks into a left hand.
Sobieskiego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sobieskiego swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sobieskiego slips a jab from Pinks.
A left and a right from Pinks both land. Nice combination.
Pinks lands with a hook. Sobieskiego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Sobieskiego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinks misses with a body shot.
Sobieskiego half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sobieskiego lands a jab to Pinks's midsection.
Pinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinks delivers a nice body kick.
Sobieskiego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sobieskiego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Sobieskiego connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Pinks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Sobieskiego misses its intended target.
Pinks avoids the body shot from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Pinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sobieskiego checks a leg kick.
Sobieskiego throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook
and Pinks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pinks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Pinks is predictable there
and Sobieskiego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinks throws a shot from downtown. Sobieskiego moves away and avoids it.
Sobieskiego sizes up Pinks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sobieskiego checks a leg kick nicely.
Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinks.
Sobieskiego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Pinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobieskiego throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Pinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Sobieskiego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinks throws a hook to the side of Sobieskiego's head but Sobieskiego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinks throws a lazy right hand but Sobieskiego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sobieskiego checks it well.
Sobieskiego throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinks.
A cross from Pinks lands.
Pinks checks a leg kick.
Pinks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinks walks into a left hand.
Sobieskiego throws a leg kick but Pinks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sobieskiego.
Pinks stalks Sobieskiego and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sobieskiego's face. Sobieskiego staggers backwards, shaken.
Sobieskiego misses with a looping left.
Sobieskiego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinks. Pinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinks throws the kick towards the body but Sobieskiego avoids it.
Sobieskiego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Sobieskiego loads up on a big right hand but Pinks slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pinks checks a leg kick.
Pinks lands with an uppercut that bounces Sobieskiego off the cage and back into range.
Sobieskiego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinks finds it's way round the side to connect with Sobieskiego's head.
Sobieskiego checks a low kick from Pinks.
Sobieskiego scoring well with a low kick there.
Pinks throws the kick towards the body but Sobieskiego avoids it.
A low kick from Pinks is predictable there
and Sobieskiego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinks tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Sobieskiego tenderised Pinks's leg. Pinks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pinks throws a low kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range easily.
Sobieskiego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sobieskiego makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pinks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sobieskiego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pinks fakes the leg kick and cracks Sobieskiego in the body. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego lands a body shot.
Pinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Pinks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sobieskiego checks a low kick from Pinks.
Sobieskiego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sobieskiego is looking to counter punch.
Sobieskiego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobieskiego blocks a jab.
Sobieskiego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Sobieskiego.
Pinks motions for Sobieskiego to come forward. Pinks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pinks misses the jab.
Sobieskiego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieskiego throws a solid leg kick but Pinks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sobieskiego.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sobieskiego.
Pinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobieskiego manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Pinks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pinks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinks throws out a loose jab but Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobieskiego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobieskiego with a jab.
Pinks lunges at Sobieskiego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sobieskiego's hand.
Pinks connects with a body shot.
Pinks misses with a looping right.
Pinks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sobieskiego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinks! But no joy.
Sobieskiego tries to bum rush Pinks with a series of wild strikes but Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sobieskiego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks looks to throw the jab but Sobieskiego is out of range.
Pinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sobieskiego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pinks looks to throw the jab but Sobieskiego is out of range.
Sobieskiego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sobieskiego lands a body shot. #T1#
A slow jab from Sobieskiego misses its intended target.
Sobieskiego clobbers Pinks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pinks.
Pinks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sobieskiego on the side of the head.
Sobieskiego lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sobieskiego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinks throws out the jab.
Sobieskiego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sobieskiego throws a big counter combination but Pinks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pinks with the inside leg kick.
Pinks throws a lazy head kick
and Sobieskiego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobieskiego slips a straight right by Pinks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sobieskiego.
Pinks throws a front kick aimed at Sobieskiego's knee but Sobieskiego avoids it well.
Sobieskiego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinks avoids the body shot from Sobieskiego.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
Sobieskiego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinks. #T2#
Pinks misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinks looks to land a left hand but Sobieskiego moved out of range nicely.
Sobieskiego cracks Pinks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Pinks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinks.
Pinks throws a looping overhand right but Sobieskiego ducks down to avoid it.
Pinks tries to work over Sobieskiego's front leg with a kick but Sobieskiego checks it.
Sobieskiego is looking to score with low kicks.
Pinks scores with a leg kick.
Pinks misses with an uppercut
and Sobieskiego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Sobieskiego misses.
Pinks throws a front kick aimed at Sobieskiego's knee but Sobieskiego avoids it well.
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinks missing with a left hand there. Sobieskiego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinks throws a poor cross that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a straight right hand.
Pinks misses with a body kick.
Sobieskiego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pinks swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Pinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pinks misses with an uppercut
and Sobieskiego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobieskiego missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pinks throws a chopping leg kick but Sobieskiego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sobieskiego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Devonte Pinks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pinks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sobieskiego.
It looked like Sobieskiego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pinks.
Pinks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sobieskiego's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pinks under the eye.
Pinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Sobieskiego misses.
Pinks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinks misses with a straight right.
Pinks connects with a body shot that sends Sobieskiego's belly button to the back.#T4#
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinks looks to land a left hand but Sobieskiego moved out of range nicely.
Pinks misses the shot to the body.
Sobieskiego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinks misses with a right hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pinks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobieskiego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pinks connects with a single shot there.
Sobieskiego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sobieskiego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pinks misses with a low kick.
Pinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinks throws a head kick that misses.
Pinks is looking to score with low kicks.
Pinks misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Devonte Pinks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pinks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
Good leg kick by Pinks.
Pinks throws a right hand that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Sobieskiego misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sobieskiego.
Pinks throws a low kick, looking for Sobieskiego's leg but Sobieskiego calmly moves out of range.
Sobieskiego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses.
Sobieskiego misses with a shot to the body
and Pinks counters with a nice leg kick.
Pinks sizes up Sobieskiego with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pinks avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks lands a leg kick that knocks Sobieskiego off balance momentarily.
Sobieskiego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pinks.
Pinks digs a good hook to Sobieskiego's body.
Pinks looks for the body kick but Sobieskiego saw that one coming.
Sobieskiego staying out of range there.#T1#
Pinks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sobieskiego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
Pinks slips under a jab.
Pinks throws a body kick that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinks throws out a loose jab but Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick from Pinks lands but Sobieskiego takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sobieskiego, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Pinks misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinks. Sobieskiego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobieskiego throws a shot from downtown. Pinks moves away and avoids it.
Pinks looks to land a right hand but Sobieskiego moved out of range.
Pinks throws a leg kick
and Pinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sobieskiego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Pinks.
Sobieskiego swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinks connects with a crisp jab.
Pinks throws a lazy uppercut
and Sobieskiego makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sobieskiego takes a swing at Pinks's ribcage but misses.
Pinks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobieskiego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sobieskiego makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Pinks misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice body shot.
Sobieskiego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinks misses with a right hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinks misses with a lunging right hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Sobieskiego. Those never looked like landing.
Sobieskiego throws a body punch but Pinks moves out of range.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sobieskiego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
Pinks misses with a looping left.
It looked like Sobieskiego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pinks.
A clash of legs there as Sobieskiego blocks the low kick.
Sobieskiego connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pinks tries to land a front kick but Sobieskiego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sobieskiego moves out of range as Pinks throws a body kick.
Sobieskiego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sobieskiego throws a body kick that misses.
Sobieskiego misses with a two punch combination.
Sobieskiego thows a leg kick but Pinks checks it
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinks misses the jab.
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobieskiego throws a big counter combination but Pinks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Sobieskiego. Those never looked like landing.
Pinks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pinks lands with a nice body kick.
Pinks misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobieskiego misses with the combination.
Pinks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sobieskiego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pinks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pinks defending well as Sobieskiego loads up on a big left hand.
Pinks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sobieskiego ducks right into an uppercut from Pinks.
Devonte Pinks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinks misses with an uppercut. Sobieskiego saw that one coming.
Pinks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devonte Pinks.
Well Pinks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks 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.

Event: DMMA 20: Tucker vs Pinks
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Pinks lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Pinks - just one landing.
Tucker lands with a right hand.
Pinks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tucker will feel that in the morning.
Tucker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pinks misses with a looping right.
Pinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tucker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Tucker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tucker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinkss head.
Pinks can't find room to land a body shot as Tucker controls the action.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Pinks breaks from the clinch.
Pinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tucker.
Pinks throws out a counter right but Tucker avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Pinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinks lands the left hand.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinks connects with a looping right hand.
Pinks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinks moves away.#T1#
Tucker throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinks throws a leg kick but Tucker moved away.
A big right from Tucker misses.
Pinks scores with a shot to the body.
Tucker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinks. That's going to slow Tucker down.
Pinks throws a wild body kick that Tucker sees coming a mile off.
Pinks throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pinks.
Pinks looks to throw the jab but Tucker is out of range.
Tucker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinks misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Tucker moves into the clinch.
Pinks tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Pinks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tucker prevents Pinks from breaking the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Pinks manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Tucker.
Pinks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tucker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Tucker has closed the distance and engaged Pinks in a clinch.
Pinks lands with a short shot to the head.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinks.
Pinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tucker pushes Pinks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tucker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinks prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pinks fails to land.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Pinks manages to break the clinch.
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pinks with a nice calf kick.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinks.
Pinks takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Tucker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tucker takes a swing at Pinks's ribcage but misses.
Tucker checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Pinks misses #CL#
and Tucker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tucker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tucker.
Nice body punch from Tucker. #BC2#
Pinks breaks from the clinch.
Tucker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tucker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinks.
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Pinks.
Tucker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pinks doesn't seem bothered though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pinks.
Pinks scores with a hook.
Pinks throws a body kick that misses.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinks.
Pinks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tucker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pinks tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinks scores with a jab to the head.
Pinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pinks walks into a left hand.
Pinks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tucker. Tucker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
Tucker tries to clinch but Pinks is having none of it.
Pinks fakes the leg kick and cracks Tucker in the body. #CL#
Tucker moves into the clinch successfully.
Pinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Pinks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pinks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Tucker checks a low kick from Pinks.
Tucker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Pinks dominated that round.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pinks lands with a cross.
Pinks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinks throws a big shot that misses.
Pinks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tucker's head backwards.
Tucker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Pinks.
Tucker checks a low kick from Pinks.
Pinks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tucker looks to throw the jab but Pinks is out of range.
Pinks throws an overhand right that lands on Tucker's shoulder, as Tucker tries to avoid the shot.
Tucker moves in looking to clinch but Pinks pushes him off.
Tucker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pinks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tucker scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pinks misses with a right hand #CL#
and Tucker counters by moving into the clinch.
Pinks misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Pinks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinks misses the jab.
Pinks catches Tucker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Pinks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pinks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tucker is able to avoid easily.
Tucker throws a looping overhand right but Pinks ducks down to avoid it.
Pinks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tucker at a distance.
Pinks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pinks connects with a body shot.
Tucker takes a swing at Pinks's ribcage but misses.
Pinks with a nice calf kick.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Pinks throws a jab when Tucker was well out of range.
Tucker moves out of range as Pinks throws a body kick.
Tucker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pinks manages to circle out of the way.
Pinks connects with a solid leg kick.
Devonte Pinks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tucker lands a really nice looking cross but Pinks seems unphased.
Pinks looks to land a combination but Tucker avoids it well.
Pinks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinks throws a hook to the side of Tucker's head but Tucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pinks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinks. Tucker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tucker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pinks.
The fighters circling - Pinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinks misses with a low kick.
Pinks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pinks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tucker.
Pinks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pinks tries a low kick but Tucker avoids it.
Pinks throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Tucker counters by moving into the clinch.
Tucker scores with a shoulder strike.
Tucker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tucker struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinks controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Tucker.
Tucker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pinks is breathing heavily.
Pinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinks lands a right hand.
Charles Tucker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pinks prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Pinks misses with some punches. #T3#
Pinks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pinks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tucker gets through Pinks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
A short uppercut from Tucker.
Pinks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Pinks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinks misses with the head strike.
Pinks is looking to break free of the clinch but Tucker has double underhooks.
Pinks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Pinks is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinks.
Pinks is still on wobbly legs! Can Tucker finish him?
Pinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tucker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tucker lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinks backwards. #T4#
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Pinks.
Pinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Tucker.
Pinks is trying to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling him.
Tucker scores with a hook to the body.
Tucker unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pinks! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tucker is unloading with more strikes now! Pinks drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Tucker!
Charles Tucker is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Charles Tucker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DMMA 9: Jurisic vs Pinks
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Jurisic lands with a hook. Pinks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pinks connects with a body shot that sends Jurisic's belly button to the back.
Jurisic swings for the body but Pinks moves out of range.
Pinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinks throws a hook but Jurisic blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jurisic misses the target.
Jurisic lands a nice hook to Pinks's body. Pinks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jurisic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jurisic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jurisic throws out a loose jab but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jurisic scores with a hook.
Pinks staying out of range there.
Pinks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jurisic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinks misses with a wild body shot.
Jurisic misses with a body shot. #T1#
Jurisic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pinks in his tracks.
Pinks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pinks takes a swing at Jurisic's ribcage but misses.
Petar Jurisic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurisic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jurisic lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Pinks.
Jurisic misses with a lunging right hand
and Pinks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Pinks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pinks throws a big shot that misses.
Jurisic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Jurisic drops Pinks with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pinks looks back up at him and smiles so Jurisic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Pinks is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinks throws a wild body kick that Jurisic sees coming a mile off.
Pinks is still on wobbly legs! Can Jurisic finish him?
Jurisic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinks feints and then cracks Jurisic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jurisic down.
Jurisic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinks moves away.
Pinks seems to have recovered his senses.
Pinks lands with a nice body kick.
Jurisic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinks manages to avoid it.
Jurisic slips a jab from Pinks.
A little feinted left hand from Jurisic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jurisic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinks manages to avoid it.
Jurisic throws the left hand but Pinks avoids the punch easily.
Jurisic misses with a hook
and Pinks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jurisic thinking.
Pinks staying out of range there.
Pinks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Jurisic thuds his right hand into Pinks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Pinks coming out on top.
Nice uppercut there from Pinks.
Jurisic swings widly with a right hand
and Pinks counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinks drops his hands momentarily and Jurisic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jurisic.
A little feinted left hand from Jurisic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Pinks cracks Jurisic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pinks has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jurisic to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurisic looks to land a right hand but Pinks moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jurisic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinks moves away.
Pinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Jurisic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pinks counters with a body kick that stops Jurisic in his tracks momentarily.
Jurisic is breathing heavily.
Jurisic misses with a looping left.
Jurisic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pinks slips under a jab.
Jurisic misses with a double jab.
Jurisic throws a looping overhand right but Pinks ducks down to avoid it.
Pinks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jurisic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pinks is looking to slow Jurisic down with leg kicks.
Jurisic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jurisic backing away here, and Pinks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurisic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jurisic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinks.
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 Petar Jurisic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Pinks.
Pinks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jurisic looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinks is just out of range.
Pinks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jurisic tries to clinch up.
Jurisic moves out of range of the strikes.
Jurisic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Pinks tenderised Jurisic's leg. Jurisic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petar Jurisic is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinks works the jab nicely.
Pinks blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Pinks. #T1#
Pinks avoids the body shot from Jurisic.
Jurisic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinks counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinks.
Pinks throws a hook but Jurisic blocks it.
Jurisic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinks.
Jurisic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Jurisic.
Pinks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pinks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pinks lands a nice hook to Jurisic's body. Jurisic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pinks lands a jab.#T2#
Pinks tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Jurisic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pinks.
Pinks looks to land a right hand but Jurisic moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Jurisic misses
and Pinks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurisic walks into a jab.
Pinks misses with a body punch
and Jurisic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick lands for Pinks.
Jurisic looks to land a right hand but Pinks moved out of range.
Jurisic looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinks is just out of range.
Pinks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jurisic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Jurisic misses. #T3#
Jurisic throws a right hand that misses
and Pinks counters with an inside leg kick.
Jurisic swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Pinks counter with a right hand.
Pinks digs a good body shot into Jurisic's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jurisic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pinks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pinks throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Jurisic.
Jurisic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pinks has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pinks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #KD2#
Pinks drops Jurisic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jurisic looks back up at him and smiles so Pinks waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Jurisic is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurisic leaves his chin hanging out and Pinks seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jurisic crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devonte Pinks!
After the fight, Devonte Pinks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Petar Jurisic had this to say: 'Very disappointed to lose like this. I am now gonna drown myself in alcohol. I dont see any hope. What to do now?'.

Event: CWMMA: The Last Ride
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Pinks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pinks moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Saint George has been cut.
Pinks moves away from the strike by George.
George avoids the body shot from Pinks. #KD2#
Pinks lands a big right hand that sends George crashing to the mat! Pinks stays standing though and waves George back to his feet!#ROC2#George is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
George connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice body punch from Pinks.
George misses with a left hand
and Pinks counters with a slapping leg kick.
George plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by George.
George seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
George bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pinks's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pinks.
Pinks throws a hook to the side of George's head but George sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
George is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from George.
George misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
George walks into a straight right hand from Pinks.
Pinks wants to land a leg kick but George is out of range.
George throwing a counter right hand but Pinks manages to avoid it.
Pinks is looking to land body kicks.
George throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pinks's head.#T2#
Pinks misses with a body shot.
George tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pinks manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Pinks.
George thows a body kick. Pinks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from George misses.
George lands a jab to the head.
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!
George on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pinks misses with a leg kick
and George counters with a left to the body.
George throws a poor cross that misses
letting Pinks counter with a right hand.
Pinks misses with a low kick.
Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.#T3#
A jab from George misses.
Pinks misses the jab.
Pinks lands with a shot to the body.
Pinks takes a kick to the side of the head.
George looks for the body kick but Pinks saw that one coming.
Pinks missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
George looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as George checks a leg kick. #T4#
Pinks misses with a lunging right hand
and George counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but George was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinks.
George tries to counter by clinching up but Pinks breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pinks.
George takes a swing at Pinks's ribcage but misses.
Pinks misses with an uppercut. George saw that one coming.
Pinks swings for the body but George moves out of range.
George tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pinks manages to circle out of the way.
George fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
George ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinks moves away.
George throws out a loose jab but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinks walks into a straight right hand from George.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Devonte Pinks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saint George's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pinks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches George on the side of the head.
George checks the leg kick nicely there.
George cracks Pinks with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD2#
Pinks sends George crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pinks is motioning to the referee to let George up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh George is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinks misses the jab.
Pinks just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGeorge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
George seems to have got his legs back now.
George pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pinks throws a lazy uppercut
enabling George to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between George's hands.
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
George scores with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for George.
George looks to throw the jab but Pinks is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinks. That's going to slow George down.
Pinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
George on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinks. Pinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinks misses with a body shot
letting George counter with a right hand.
George waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinks.
George fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
George comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pinks throws a jab but it's blocked by George.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as George checks a leg kick.
George is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pinks.
George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Pinks drops George with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but George looks back up at him and smiles so Pinks waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pinks is looking to score with low kicks.
George throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinks scores with a counter punch that sends George to the canvas! Pinks smells blood - he's punishing George with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! George has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devonte Pinks!
After the fight, Devonte Pinks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CWMMA: Lee Vs Pavlovic
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Kabir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pinks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kabir.
Kabir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinks cracks Kabir with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kabir falls to his knees and Pinks doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks 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.

Event: CWMMA: Ike vs Fulton
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Pinks slips a straight right by Bukowski.
Pinks is looking to counter punch.
Bukowski slips a jab from Pinks.#CL2#
Bukowski clinches up with Pinks and pushes him back against the cage.
Pinks lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Pinks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pinks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bukowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Pinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinks misses the target.
Pinks moves out of range as Bukowski strikes.
Pinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bukowski throws out the jab.
Bukowski misses with the combination.
Pinks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bukowski has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Bukowski swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Pinks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bukowski! Pinks lets Bukowski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Charles Bukowski has been cut.
We've been told by Pinks's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the body.
Pinks lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bukowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pinks swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinks's head.
Bukowski connects with a body shot.
Devonte Pinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinks counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinks. That's going to slow Bukowski down.
Pinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bukowski moves away.
Pinks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bukowski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bukowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Bukowski lands with a nice body punch.
Bukowski throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Bukowski.
Bukowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pinks rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Pinks.
Bukowski moves out of range as Pinks strikes.
Bukowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bukowski cracks Pinks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bukowski throws a sloppy body shot
and Bukowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crack! Pinks connects with the perfect overhand right and Bukowski falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Pinks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CWMMA: Contreiras vs Ubereem
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Hardman throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Pinks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short uppercut from Pinks.
Pinks presses Hardman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardman is trying to force a seperation but Pinks has the dominant position.
Hardman is trying to break the clinch but Pinks is controlling him.
Pinks lands with a short shot to the head.
Pinks lands with a light punch inside.
Hardman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardman misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Pinks.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinks scores with a hook to the body.
Pinks lands a body punch.
Pinks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Hardman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardman misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Pinks counters with a nice right hand that sends Hardman toppling to the canvas! Hardman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pinks finish him?!#ROC2#Hardman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinks lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Hardman head around and knocks him out cold! Pinks hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devonte Pinks!
During a confident post fight interview, Devonte Pinks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ROCK FC: Rookie Trials
Date: Sep 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Four keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Four looks to land a combination. Three sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Gony Three has been cut.
Three throws a head kick but Four moves out of range.
As Three tries to get set, Four tries to push him back and clinch up but Three manages to avoid the attempt.
Four feints a jab promting Three to slip. Four then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Three slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Three dives in and grabs Four's left leg, looking for a takedown. Four pushes down on Three's head and hops out.
Three shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Four as he jumps to the side.
Four drops down looking for a counter takedown but Three sprawls and moves away.
Gony Four has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gony Three.
Three wants to clinch up but Four keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Three closes the distance and clinches.
Four is looking to break free of the clinch but Three has double underhooks. #TD#
Four jumps guard and drags Three to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.#SUB#
Four working for submissions but it's allowed Three to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Three is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Four sees it coming and defends easily.
Four wants to get back to full guard.
Four is doing well to control the position and prevent Three from advancing to side control.
Three prevents Four from improving his position.
Four on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Four tries to get out of the position.
Four is working hard here to advance position.
Three wants to pass the guard but Four is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Four looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Three perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Four trying to control here.
Three is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Four is controlling Three's trapped leg to prevent Three from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gony Four showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Four 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gony Four!
Our winner, Gony Four, 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.

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