PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniy Tryastsyn (ranked 2344 p4p, 4036 weight class) and Kevin Lassiter (ranked 304 p4p, 482 weight class). Eugeniy Tryastsyn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tryastsyn
vs
Lassiter

185 cm
23
222
5 - 4 - 0

187 cm
22
215
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Lassiter!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lassiter wants to clinch up but Tryastsyn keeps it at a distance.
Lassiter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lassiter throws a lazy right hand but Tryastsyn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tryastsyn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Tryastsyn there.
Lassiter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tryastsyn defending well as Lassiter loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Lassiter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Tryastsyn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lassiter sprawls well initially but Tryastsyn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Lassiter has one foot on Tryastsyn's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lassiter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tryastsyn.
Lassiter moves in looking to clinch but Tryastsyn pushes him off.
Lassiter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Tryastsyn.

Tryastsyn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tryastsyn not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tryastsyn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Tryastsyn there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lassiter is trying to maintain the position but Tryastsyn is very close to passing his half guard.

Tryastsyn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lassiter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn throwing shots but Lassiter is blocking nicely.

Lassiter is defending against the submission attempts here by Tryastsyn.
Lassiter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Tryastsyn is looking for a kimura but Lassiter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tryastsyn to get the leverage.
Tryastsyn trying to mount his opponent but Lassiter defends it.

Tryastsyn is trying to work for a kimura but Lassiter is defending well.
Tryastsyn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lassiter wants to control but Tryastsyn is keeping busy.

Tryastsyn is looking for a kimura but Lassiter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tryastsyn to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tryastsyn wants to work for an arm triangle but Lassiter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tryastsyn thows a huge punch but Lassiter dodges it nicely.
Tryastsyn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tryastsyn lands a nice short elbow.
Tryastsyn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lassiter is looking for a sweep. Tryastsyn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tryastsyn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tryastsyn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tryastsyn trying to control the action but Lassiter is working from the bottom.
Lassiter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tryastsyn 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.
Tryastsyn drops an elbow to the side of Lassiter's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tryastsyn is trying to work for a kimura but Lassiter is defending well.
Tryastsyn lands strikes from half guard.
Lassiter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tryastsyn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tryastsyn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lassiter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tryastsyn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lassiter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tryastsyn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tryastsyn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tryastsyn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lassiter is staying active underneath Tryastsyn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lassiter tries to get to full guard but Tryastsyn has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eugeniy Tryastsyn 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.

Lassiter doesn't manage to clinch there - Tryastsyn circles away.
Lassiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tryastsyn moves away.
Lassiter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lassiter doesn't manage to clinch there - Tryastsyn circles away.
Tryastsyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lassiter can do to turn this around?
Tryastsyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Tryastsyn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lassiter wants to improve his position but Tryastsyn is controlling well.
Tryastsyn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryastsyn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tryastsyn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tryastsyn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tryastsyn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tryastsyn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tryastsyn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tryastsyn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tryastsyn in particular looking to stall.
Lassiter is looking to improve his position.
Tryastsyn thows a huge punch but Lassiter dodges it nicely.
Tryastsyn lands with a punch from half guard.

Tryastsyn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tryastsyn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tryastsyn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Tryastsyn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tryastsyn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lassiter taking some punishment here, with Tryastsyn in his half guard.
Tryastsyn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lassiter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tryastsyn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tryastsyn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tryastsyn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lassiter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tryastsyn scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn tries to pass to full mount but Lassiter defends it.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tryastsyn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lassiter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lassiter trying to hold on to Tryastsyn's head to control him but Tryastsyn postures up.
Tryastsyn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lassiter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tryastsyn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lassiter keeps working.
Tryastsyn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tryastsyn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tryastsyn in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lassiter can do anything to dispel that myth.

Tryastsyn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tryastsyn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tryastsyn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lassiter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lassiter keeps working.
Tryastsyn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Tryastsyn is trying to work for a kimura but Lassiter is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eugeniy Tryastsyn dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Tryastsyn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lassiter misses with a wild body shot.
Lassiter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tryastsyn manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Tryastsyn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tryastsyn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lassiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tryastsyn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Lassiter darts in and clinches Tryastsyn up against the cage.
Tryastsyn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lassiter lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryastsyn goes for a takedown attempt but Lassiter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lassiter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tryastsyn momentarily.
Kevin Lassiter seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Tryastsyn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lassiter!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lassiter taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tryastsyn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tryastsyn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Tryastsyn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tryastsyn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tryastsyn takes a little break here. Lassiter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tryastsyn working the ground and pound.
Kevin Lassiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn cracks Lassiter with a big elbow.
Tryastsyn working the body and head with strikes.
Tryastsyn in side control lands a decent elbow.

Tryastsyn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lassiter, who protects the arm well.

Tryastsyn is trying to get an arm triangle but Lassiter is defending well.
Tryastsyn working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tryastsyn cracks Lassiter with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Tryastsyn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lassiter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tryastsyn but great work by Lassiter.
Tryastsyn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tryastsyn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lassiter pulls his head out easily.

Tryastsyn looking for submissions off his back.
Tryastsyn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tryastsyn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tryastsyn wants to hit a sweep here but Lassiter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tryastsyn there!
Lassiter trying to control but Tryastsyn is having none of it.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn tries to lock up and control but Lassiter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tryastsyn tries to reverse the position but Lassiter maintains control.
Tryastsyn tries to lock up and control but Lassiter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tryastsyn regains half guard.
Tryastsyn is trying to maintain the position but Lassiter is very close to passing his half guard.
Tryastsyn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

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 Eugeniy Tryastsyn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tryastsyn, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Eugeniy Tryastsyn!

Eugeniy Tryastsyn wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Eugeniy Tryastsyn 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.