PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Thoupos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thoupos comes to the cage accompanied by Opposite of Adults. The crowd seem to be enjoying Davies's choice of entrance music: You'r Not Alone. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Evan Davies enters the cage!

Thoupos
vs
Davies

188 cm
22
192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
18
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Win Nutritional

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Thoupos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evan Davies!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoupos shoots for a double leg takedown but Davies sprawls well. He's pushed Thoupos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thoupos takes one to the chin there.
Davies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thoupos.
Thoupos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Evan Davies has been cut.
Thoupos tries for a takedown but Davies sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Thoupos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thoupos is looking to score with low kicks.
Thoupos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davies defends it nicely.
Davies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thoupos throws a looping overhand right but Davies ducks down to avoid it.
Davies throws a right and a left that Thoupos avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Davies does no damage.
A punch combination from Davies misses.
Thoupos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Davies connects with a jab.
Davies moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Davies throws a head kick but Thoupos moves out of range.
Davies slips under a jab from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davies dodges the punch combination from Thoupos.
Davies lands a really nice looking cross but Thoupos seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Davies.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thoupos fails with the takedown.
Alexander Thoupos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoupos tries to close the distance and clinch but Davies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left and a right from Davies both land. Nice combination.
Evan Davies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoupos motions for Davies to come forward. Thoupos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davies throws a series of strikes that have Thoupos backpedaling.
Davies stalks Thoupos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thoupos's face. Thoupos staggers backwards, shaken.
Thoupos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thoupos is breathing heavily.
Thoupos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thoupos misses the jab.
Davies misses with the combination.
Thoupos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davies finds it's way round the side to connect with Thoupos's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davies!
Thoupos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Thoupos misses its intended target.
Davies looks to land a combination but Thoupos avoids it well.
Thoupos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Davies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thoupos checks a low kick from Davies.
Davies misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thoupos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies tries to bum rush Thoupos with a series of wild strikes but Thoupos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thoupos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davies defends it nicely.
Davies throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Thoupos with that takedown attempt.
Thoupos throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thoupos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thoupos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davies misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Davies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Davies's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Davies throws a head kick but Thoupos moves out of range.
Thoupos throws a chopping leg kick but Davies manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Davies throws a head kick that misses.
Davies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thoupos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thoupos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davies counters with a straight right hand.
Davies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thoupos tries to score with a low kick but Davies moves his leg out of the way.
Good shot there by Davies.
Davies swinging wilding here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies throws a right hand that Thoupos ducks under and follows up with a left that Thoupos also avoids with ease.
Davies slips under a jab.
Davies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thoupos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thoupos throws a shot from downtown. Davies moves away and avoids it.

Thoupos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Thoupos is trying to work for a kimura but Davies is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davies is trying to stand.
Thoupos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Davies tries to kick Thoupos off but Thoupos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoupos wants to free his trapped foot but Davies is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thoupos prevents Davies from standing back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thoupos shoots in looking for a takedown. Davies tries to sprawl out of it but Thoupos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davies lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Evan Davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davies throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies lands a really nice looking cross but Thoupos seems unphased.
Davies throws a combination. Thoupos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thoupos slips a jab and a cross from Davies.
Thoupos shoots in for a double leg but Davies sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thoupos throws a head kick but Davies moves out of range.
Thoupos wants to clinch but Davies slips to the side
and Davies counters with a right hand to the body.
Davies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davies throws a nice looking combination but Thoupos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davies tries to bum rush Thoupos with a series of wild strikes but Thoupos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoupos looks to score with a jab to the body but Davies is just out of range.
A big right from Thoupos misses.
Thoupos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thoupos counters with a nice body shot.
No luck for Thoupos with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Thoupos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thoupos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Davies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davies moves out of range as Thoupos strikes.
Davies lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Davies misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Davies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evan Davies's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Thoupos misses with a series of wild punches.
Thoupos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thoupos throws an overhand right that lands on Davies's shoulder, as Davies tries to avoid the shot.
Thoupos tries a head kick but it misses.
Davies gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thoupos counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Thoupos misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thoupos tries to clinch but Davies moves away
and Davies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thoupos thinking.
Thoupos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Davies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoupos closes the distance but Davies moves to the side
and Davies counters with a series of strikes. Thoupos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thoupos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Davies counters with a left to the body.
Davies misses with a leg kick.
Davies throws a series of strikes that have Thoupos backpedaling.
Thoupos tries to clinch there but Davies circles away.
Thoupos avoids the head kick by Davies.
Thoupos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davies jabs at Thoupos's body.
Davies lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoupos wants to clinch but Davies slips to the side
enabling Davies to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Davies.
Davies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thoupos.
Davies misses with a series of wild punches.
Davies lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davies throws a head kick that Thoupos semi-blocks.
Thoupos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davies counters with a straight right hand.
Thoupos slips a jab and a cross from Davies.
Thoupos throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies throws a right and a left that Thoupos avoids nicely.
Davies scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Davies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thoupos circles away quickly and effectively.
Davies throws a series of strikes that have Thoupos backpedaling.
Davies moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Davies connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thoupos throws a hook to the side of Davies's head but Davies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davies lunges at Thoupos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thoupos's hand.
Davies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thoupos.
Thoupos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexander Thoupos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thoupos circles away quickly and effectively.
Thoupos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davies sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thoupos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thoupos has his takedown stuffed
and Davies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Thoupos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davies throws a quick inside leg kick.
Davies is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thoupos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davies.
Thoupos throws a hook but Davies blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davies cracks Thoupos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Davies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Evan Davies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thoupos takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Davies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Davies winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Davies!