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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniy Tryastsyn (ranked 788 p4p, 693 weight class) and Oscar Gustafsson (ranked 105 p4p, 89 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tryastsyn throws a hook but Gustafsson blocks it.
Gustafsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been informed that Gustafsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tryastsyn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn checks a low kick from Gustafsson.
Tryastsyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tryastsyn lands with a straight right. Gustafsson didn't see that one coming.
Tryastsyn throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Tryastsyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryastsyn scores with a jab. Gustafsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tryastsyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tryastsyn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gustafsson is fending him off so far but Tryastsyn persists. Nope, Gustafsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Tryastsyn takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
Tryastsyn scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Tryastsyn.
We've been hearing reports that Tryastsyn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tryastsyn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tryastsyn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gustafsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tryastsyn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tryastsyn preventing the sweep.
Tryastsyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tryastsyn throwing strikes from guard but Gustafsson blocks nicely.
Tryastsyn throws a big elbow that misses.
Gustafsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gustafsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tryastsyn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tryastsyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tryastsyn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gustafsson controlling Tryastsyn's posture.
Tryastsyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tryastsyn is looking to advance position but Gustafsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustafsson wants to control but instead Tryastsyn manages to regain half guard.
Tryastsyn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tryastsyn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustafsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gustafsson trying to control but Tryastsyn is working from the bottom.
Tryastsyn wants to sweep here but Gustafsson controlling him for the moment.
Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tryastsyn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustafsson has managed to get both his arms back between Tryastsyn's legs - danger averted.
Gustafsson trying to control but Tryastsyn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tryastsyn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustafsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tryastsyn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustafsson has managed to get both his arms back between Tryastsyn's legs - danger averted.
Gustafsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tryastsyn has wrist control.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tryastsyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tryastsyn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tryastsyn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustafsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tryastsyn wants to sweep here but Gustafsson controlling him for the moment.
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.
Gustafsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Gustafsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tryastsyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustafsson can do to turn this around?
Tryastsyn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustafsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tryastsyn somewhat.
Tryastsyn moves out of range of the strikes.
Tryastsyn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustafsson scores with a leg kick.
Tryastsyn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Tryastsyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryastsyn dives in and grabs Gustafsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes down on Tryastsyn's head and hops out.
Tryastsyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gustafsson throws a nice looking combination but Tryastsyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Tryastsyn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a front kick.
Tryastsyn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gustafsson tries to avoid it but Tryastsyn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gustafsson to the ground. Gustafsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Tryastsyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tryastsyn throws out a loose jab but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tryastsyn lands a nice hook to Gustafsson's body. Gustafsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oscar Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Gustafsson. Those never looked like landing.
Tryastsyn loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
Gustafsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tryastsyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tryastsyn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tryastsyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Gustafsson misses with a two punch combination.
Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tryastsyn.
Danga de danga de dang - Tryastsyn scores with a four punch combination!
Tryastsyn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tryastsyn showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tryastsyn throwing shots but Gustafsson is blocking nicely.
Gustafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustafsson.
Tryastsyn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tryastsyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tryastsyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tryastsyn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tryastsyn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gustafsson controlling Tryastsyn's posture.
Tryastsyn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tryastsyn is one step ahead there.
Tryastsyn throwing strikes from guard but Gustafsson blocks nicely.
Gustafsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustafsson, not yet.
Tryastsyn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tryastsyn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustafsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tryastsyn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson has momentary wrist control but Tryastsyn slips an elbow through the middle.
Tryastsyn works over Gustafsson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tryastsyn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Tryastsyn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustafsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tryastsyn throwing strikes but missing.
Tryastsyn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tryastsyn wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Tryastsyn connects with a couple of short punches.
Tryastsyn lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tryastsyn misses with a straight left.
Gustafsson scores with a leg kick.
Tryastsyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson dips to his left and cracks Tryastsyn with an uppercut!
Tryastsyn misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tryastsyn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tryastsyn takes one to the side of the head.
Tryastsyn scores with a punch to the head.
Tryastsyn clobbers Gustafsson 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.
Tryastsyn looks to land a left hand but Gustafsson moved out of range nicely.
Tryastsyn looks to throw the jab but Gustafsson is out of range.
A jab from Tryastsyn misses.
Gustafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tryastsyn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a push kick but Tryastsyn slaps the foot to one side.
Tryastsyn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tryastsyn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gustafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tryastsyn 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.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Tryastsyn moves out of range of the leg kick from Gustafsson.
Tryastsyn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tryastsyn landing with the ground and pound.
Tryastsyn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tryastsyn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tryastsyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tryastsyn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Tryastsyn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tryastsyn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tryastsyn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tryastsyn connects with a couple of short punches.
Gustafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tryastsyn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gustafsson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn chips away with some ground and pound.
Tryastsyn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tryastsyn wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Tryastsyn throws a big elbow that misses.
Gustafsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oscar Gustafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tryastsyn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tryastsyn works over Gustafsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Tryastsyn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gustafsson has momentary wrist control but Tryastsyn slips an elbow through the middle.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gustafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tryastsyn passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn drops an elbow to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Tryastsyn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gustafsson defending well though.
Gustafsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tryastsyn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gustafsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tryastsyn.
Gustafsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Tryastsyn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tryastsyn lands a nice short elbow.
Tryastsyn thows a huge punch but Gustafsson dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugeniy Tryastsyn showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
Eugeniy Tryastsyn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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