PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Maximov
vs
Thompson

195 cm
27
272 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

203 cm
20
245 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Maximov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maximov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maximov throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximov throws a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Oleg Maximov has been cut.
Oleg Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximov.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maximov.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maximov misses with a low kick.
Maximov misses with a body shot.
Maximov misses with a double jab.
Maximov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maximov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Thompson works over Maximov with some ground and pound from guard.
Maximov is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson cracks Maximov with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling from the top position.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson trying to control but Maximov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximov wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maximov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Maximov.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Maximov is out of range.
Maximov misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Thompson.
Maximov digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
Thompson connects with the punch.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximov misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maximov 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!

Maximov pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Maximov looking to slow down the pace here.

Thompson has picked Maximov up - he's going for a ride! Thompson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Maximov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maximov tries to get out of the position.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maximov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Thompson prevents Maximov from improving his position.

Thompson wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maximov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Maximov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maximov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Thompson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maximov was covering up waiting for the punch and Thompson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maximov 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.
Thompson trying to control but Maximov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maximov's head.
Maximov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a strike but Maximov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maximov wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thompson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximov moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Maximov scores with a four punch combination!
Maximov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Maximov is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thompson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a nice hook to Maximov's body. Maximov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Thompson has Maximov up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maximov.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thompson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Maximov counters with a three punch combo that has Thompson backing up. Thompson nods at Maximov to acknowledge the strikes.

Thompson has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Maximov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oleg Maximov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Thompson.

Maximov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson tries to work over Maximov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maximov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oleg Maximov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oleg Maximov's cut.
That's time! Maximov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maximov moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Thompson scores with a jab.
Maximov scores with a head kick. Thompson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maximov avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Maximov does no damage.
Maximov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maximov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.

Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maximov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximov's elbow.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximov's elbow.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Maximov.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Maximov.
Thompson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maximov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Oleg Maximov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Thompson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.

Maximov gets a clinch.
Maximov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maximov obliges.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maximov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximov stalling the fight.
Maximov lands a knee to the body.
Thompson letting Maximov take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov missing with knees to the body.
Maximov taking a breather.
Maximov is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oleg Maximov.
Thompson throws the left hand but Maximov avoids the punch easily.
Maximov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maximov counters with a head kick. That will keep Thompson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maximov!
Maximov scores with a sloppy right hand. Thompson should have avoided that one.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body. Maximov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Maximov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maximov misses with a low kick.
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maximov.
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!
Maximov slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximov.
Maximov throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Maximov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Maximov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Maximov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Maximov throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Maximov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximov throws a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Maximov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson works Maximov's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.

Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Maximov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oleg Maximov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximov controls his hands.
Thompson avoids the elbow strike from Maximov, against the cage.
Maximov landing knees to the body.
Thompson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Maximov working Thompson over with knees to the body.
Thompson letting Maximov take a breather here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maximov obliges.
Maximov is stalling here.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Maximov controls the action.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Maximov avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Maximov is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Maximov into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson tries to work over Maximov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Maximov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximov.
Thompson scores with a nice head shot.
Maximov misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maximov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximov.
Maximov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maximov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximov is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an overhand right.
Maximov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Maximov tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Oleg Maximov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximov slips a jab from Thompson.
Maximov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximov swinging wildly here.
Maximov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Maximov counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximov leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oleg Maximov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximov is looking to slow Thompson down with leg kicks.
Maximov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thompson is out of range and Maximov settles back down.
Maximov looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Maximov is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maximov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Maximov counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Maximov had his way with Trey Thompson in that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Maximov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Thompson lunges at Maximov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maximov's hand.
Maximov with a hook.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maximov throws a sloppy head kick
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maximov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maximov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson with a nice cross.
Maximov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maximov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximov.

Thompson darts in and clinches Maximov up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maximov presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Come on Maximov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson being controlled against the cage.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximov lands a nice knee to the body.
Maximov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maximov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thompson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maximov.
Maximov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Maximov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Maximov stalling the fight.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maximov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maximov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maximov misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson tries a body shot but Maximov blocks it.
Maximov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Maximov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thompson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maximov can't fight it off and eventually Thompson manages to take the fight to the floor. Maximov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Maximov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maximov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Maximov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Maximov trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Maximov won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov forces his way into half guard.
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trey Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson looking to control.
Thompson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maximov won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Trey Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleg Maximov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maximov defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Maximov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maximov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Maximov!
Oleg Maximov is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Oleg Maximov stared into the camera and said 'Yes'.