PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Thompson
vs
Maximov

203 cm
21
245 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

195 cm
28
272 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximov misses with a body shot.
Maximov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThompson.
Thompson lands with a cross.
Maximov jabs Thompson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maximov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximov was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maximov.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maximov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maximov with a nice cross.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maximov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maximov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Maximov stalling against the ropes.

Maximov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maximov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oleg Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov swinging wildly here.
Maximov misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Maximov. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.

Maximov pushes Thompson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Maximov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thompson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Maximov.
Maximov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
We've been hearing reports that Thompson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maximov is trying to stall.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maximov or not.
Maximov prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximov lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximov trying to control the position but instead, Thompson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maximov into the ropes.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maximov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Maximov tries to stall but Thompson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Maximov effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oleg Maximov.
Maximov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thompson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maximov.

It looks like Oleg Maximov has been cut.
Maximov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maximov wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Maximov misses.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Maximov.
Maximov throws a combination that misses
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.

Thompson gets tackled into the ropes by Maximov. Maximov maintains the clinch.
Maximov landing knees to the body.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximov's elbow.
Maximov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maximov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short right from Thompson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson takes a shot to the head.

Thompson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maximov is trying to keep an underhook but Thompson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Maximov is in trouble now - Thompson has advanced to mount!
Thompson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Maximov shows good takedown defense.
Thompson throws a head kick but Maximov moves out of range.
Maximov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thompson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maximov misses with a double jab.
Thompson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maximov misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a nice body shot.
Maximov connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Maximov lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maximov throws a lazy uppercut
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Maximov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Maximov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maximov misses with a combination

and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maximov!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thompson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Maximov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Maximov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Maximov misses.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maximov misses with a double jab.
Maximov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maximov misses the shot to the body.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Maximov.
Thompson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maximov sprawls and moves away.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximov is just out of range.
Maximov throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Maximov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximov throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Maximov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thompson rather than just go for the knockout.
Maximov swinging wildly here.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a body punch but Maximov moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Maximov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thompson works Maximov's body with a nice hook.
Oleg Maximov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson connects with the punch.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Maximov moves out of range easily.
Maximov misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson throws a big counter combination but Maximov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maximov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson lands with a kick to the temple. Maximov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maximov tries to clinch but Thompson moves away

and Thompson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maximov's guard.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Maximov keeps moving.
Trey Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maximov wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximov is trying to keep Thompson in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maximov throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maximov.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Maximov avoids it well.
Maximov misses with a wild body shot.

Maximov has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thompson as Maximov tries to tie him up.
Maximov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximov taking a breather.
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 Trey Thompson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oleg Maximov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Maximov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maximov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oleg Maximov seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maximov defending well though.
Thompson is trying to control. Maximov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maximov sees it coming and defends easily.
Thompson throwing shots but Maximov is blocking nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Thompson seems to be looking for submissions.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson prevents Maximov from standing back up.
Maximov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Demon's Elite Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Maximov won't allow it.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maximov manages to get to full guard.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Maximov blocks nicely.

Maximov scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maximov lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maximov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the body from Maximov misses
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximov is just out of range.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximov.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Thompson.
Maximov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximov wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson throws a counter high kick but Maximov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thompson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maximov in his tracks.
Thompson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maximov throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Maximov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Maximov tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown. Maximov fights it but they end up in guard.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Thompson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Maximov's cut.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Thompson lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximov. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Maximov is quick to defend against it.
Maximov throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Maximov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maximov misses with a double jab

and Thompson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thompson.
Maximov wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov is looking to stand back up but Thompson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maximov.
Maximov tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maximov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson winds up and cracks Maximov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Thompson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Maximov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maximov keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson being controlled here momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maximov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximov moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Maximov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Thompson counters with a single leg into guard. Maximov didn't expect that.

Maximov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Maximov misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Maximov manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Maximov. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maximov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Maximov gets caught napping as Thompson dives in and scores a takedown. Maximov manages to retain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson wants to control from the top but Maximov keeps moving.
Maximov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thompson has passed into side control.
Maximov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thompson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maximov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Maximov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Thompson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Thompson had his way with Oleg Maximov in that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Maximov'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. This is the final round!

Maximov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thompson lands a nice hook to Maximov's body. Maximov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Thompson.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thompson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maximov feints a jab promting Thompson to slip. Maximov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thompson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Maximov throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson defending well as Maximov loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.

Thompson gets tackled into the ropes by Maximov. Maximov maintains the clinch.
Maximov looking to stall.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
Oleg Maximov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximov controls his hands.
Maximov just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather.
Maximov has Thompson pressed against the ropes, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maximov missing with knees to the body.
Thompson is working for takedown but Maximov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maximov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Maximov misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Maximov is controlling him.
Maximov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson tries a body shot but Maximov blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson lands a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thompson works on Maximov's body with a couple of short punches.
Maximov taking a breather.
Maximov missing with knees to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Thompson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Maximov pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maximov looking to stall.
Maximov tries to stall but Thompson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thompson breaks the clinch.
Maximov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximov throws out the jab.
Thompson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maximov takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Maximov blocks a head kick by Thompson.

Maximov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Maximov stalling in the clinch.
Maximov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body. Maximov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximov is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Maximov circles away and we're back to standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Maximov misses with a wild body shot.

Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maximov's 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!
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson stops Maximov from standing up.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maximov keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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 Trey Thompson.
I think Thompson 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Thompson!
Trey Thompson retains his heavyweight title!