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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 2504 p4p, 3437 weight class) and Evan MacMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torkel Bystrom has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bystrom
vs
MacMillan

202 cm
38
255
20 - 15 - 0

191 cm
27
258
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Torkel Bystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evan MacMillan!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacMillan shoots in but Bystrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bystrom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Evan MacMillan has been cut.
A jab lands there for Bystrom.
Bystrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacMillan manages to avoid it.
MacMillan is looking for the big counter here.
Bystrom looks to land a left hand but MacMillan moved out of range nicely.
MacMillan fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Bystrom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bystrom misses the shot to the body.
Bystrom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bystrom throws a right hand that misses
and MacMillan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacMillan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bystrom pinned against the cage. Bystrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Torkel Bystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan MacMillan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bystrom darts in and clinches MacMillan up against the cage.
MacMillan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bystrom gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacMillan is defending well for now.

Bystrom has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but MacMillan regains guard immediately.

Bystrom stands up from MacMillan's guard - Bystrom perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
MacMillan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bystrom misses with a head kick.
Bystrom lands a jab to the nose.

Bystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Bystrom missing with knees to the body.
Bystrom missing with knees to the body.
Bystrom leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bystrom stops a takedown attempt from MacMillan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacMillan.
MacMillan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacMillan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bystrom is keeping busy.
MacMillan wants to take the fight to the mat but Bystrom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bystrom.

Bystrom wants the takedown. MacMillan is fighting it off but Bystrom persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in MacMillan's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bystrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from MacMillan's guard.

MacMillan looking for a guillotine here but Bystrom defends easily.

Bystrom stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom misses with a hook.
MacMillan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bystrom.
And MacMillan tries to counter it with a takedown but Bystrom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bystrom drives through and clinches with MacMillan against the cage.
Bystrom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacMillan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacMillan goes for a takedown attempt but Bystrom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bystrom takes a swing at MacMillan's ribcage but misses.
MacMillan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

MacMillan gets a takedown into half guard.
MacMillan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Bystrom is defending against the submission attempts here by MacMillan.
Bystrom regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan throws a strike but Bystrom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

MacMillan controls Bystrom momentarily but Bystrom frees himself.
Bystrom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Bystrom gets to his feet - MacMillan follows without any prompting.

MacMillan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bystrom to the mat! Bystrom manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bystrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacMillan defends it easily.

MacMillan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bystrom is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MacMillan, into his guard.

Bystrom wants to stand but MacMillan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torkel Bystrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan MacMillan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bystrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bystrom throws a body punch but MacMillan moves out of range.
Bystrom scores with a jab.
Bystrom fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bystrom clinches up with MacMillan and pushes him back against the cage.

MacMillan pulls guard effortlessly.
Bystrom is looking to work some ground and pound but MacMillan has wrist control.

MacMillan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bystrom stopping the sweep attempt from MacMillan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bystrom gets to his feet - MacMillan follows without any prompting.
Bystrom misses the shot to the body.

Bystrom darts in and clinches MacMillan up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bystrom takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan blocks a body shot from Bystrom.
MacMillan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bystrom is defending well.

Bystrom has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MacMillan uses from the top position.

MacMillan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bystrom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bystrom has escaped and now he's on top!

MacMillan wants to sweep but no luck.

MacMillan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bystrom wants to stand but MacMillan is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bystrom is one step ahead there.
Bystrom connects with a couple of short punches.

Bystrom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacMillan, up you get!
A jab from Bystrom misses.
Evan MacMillan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Bystrom.
MacMillan moves out of range of the strikes.
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bystrom makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bystrom misses with a body shot.
MacMillan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bystrom swings for the body but MacMillan moves out of range.
Bystrom takes a swing at MacMillan's ribcage but misses.
Bystrom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacMillan.
Bystrom misses with a wild body shot.
Bystrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacMillan manages to avoid it.
MacMillan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bystrom defends it nicely.
Torkel Bystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan MacMillan.
MacMillan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bystrom avoids it really well and circles away.
MacMillan dives in and grabs Bystrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bystrom pushes down on MacMillan's head and hops out.

Bystrom rushes MacMillan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bystrom will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MacMillan up against the cage.
MacMillan tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacMillan is working for takedown but Bystrom is calmly controlling the position for now.
MacMillan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bystrom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Torkel Bystrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bystrom throws a looping overhand right but MacMillan ducks down to avoid it.
And MacMillan tries to counter it with a takedown but Bystrom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Torkel Bystrom is winning the standup battle so far.
MacMillan fails with a takedown attempt.
MacMillan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacMillan feints a counter leg kick.
Bystrom lands with a shot to the body.
Bystrom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
MacMillan is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacMillan shoots in looking for a takedown. Bystrom tries to sprawl out of it but MacMillan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bystrom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bystrom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacMillan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torkel Bystrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evan MacMillan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bystrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacMillan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Bystrom gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bystrom.
Bystrom looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Bystrom jumps into guard, dragging MacMillan to the mat.
MacMillan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.

Bystrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacMillan defends it easily.

Bystrom is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but MacMillan frees his head nicely. Oh but Bystrom has switched to an armbar! MacMillan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Torkel Bystrom!
Our winner, Torkel Bystrom, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.