PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Boomer (ranked 262 p4p, 489 weight class) and Eugeniy Tryastsyn (ranked 40 p4p, 65 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Boomer
vs
Tryastsyn

182 cm
28
245
19 - 5 - 0

185 cm
29
222
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Boomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boomer swings for the body but Tryastsyn moves out of range.
And Tryastsyn tries to counter it with a takedown but Boomer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tryastsyn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boomer scores with a spinning back kick!
Tryastsyn misses with a body shot
and Boomer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike Boomer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boomer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn slips under a jab from Boomer.
Tryastsyn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boomer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tryastsyn! But no joy.
Boomer throws a hook to the side of Tryastsyn's head but Tryastsyn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boomer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tryastsyn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boomer throws a push kick but Tryastsyn slaps the foot to one side.
Boomer dodges the punch combination from Tryastsyn.
Boomer cracks a nice hook into Tryastsyn's ribs.
Boomer misses with a body punch
and Tryastsyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tryastsyn.
Boomer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boomer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boomer needs to keep his hands up - Tryastsyn had a free shot at his head there.
Boomer swings widly with a right hand
and Tryastsyn counters with a right hand to the body.

Tryastsyn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boomer tries to buck Tryastsyn off but Tryastsyn is having none of it.
Boomer isn't going anywhere.
Tryastsyn working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tryastsyn scoring with punches from side control.
Tryastsyn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boomer some visible discomfort.
Boomer prevents Tryastsyn from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boomer struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Tryastsyn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boomer is trying to get back to half guard.
Tryastsyn is putting a hurting on Boomer here, landing some big shots from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tryastsyn working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ground and pound from Tryastsyn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boomer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tryastsyn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boomer some visible discomfort.
Boomer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boomer is looking to improve his position.
Tryastsyn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tryastsyn throwing shots but Boomer is blocking nicely.
Tryastsyn drops an elbow to the side of Boomer's head.
Boomer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boomer trying to hold on to Tryastsyn's head to control him but Tryastsyn postures up.
Tryastsyn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tryastsyn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boomer wants to control but Tryastsyn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boomer is not content to let Tryastsyn control the position.
Boomer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tryastsyn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boomer wants to improve his position but Tryastsyn is controlling well.
Tryastsyn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tryastsyn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tryastsyn is nestled in close to Boomer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tryastsyn lands a nice short elbow.
Boomer wants to get back to full guard.
Boomer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tryastsyn is working away from the top position though.
Tryastsyn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tryastsyn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tryastsyn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boomer keeps working.
Tryastsyn is thwarting Boomer's attempts to control the position.
Boomer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tryastsyn is keen to just control but Boomer is a slippery customer.
Tryastsyn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boomer defending well though.
Boomer tries to roll over but Tryastsyn keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tryastsyn connects with a nice short shot to Boomer's temple.
Tryastsyn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boomer taking some punishment here, with Tryastsyn in his half guard.
Boomer is trying to get back to full 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!

Tryastsyn is working for a kimura but Boomer is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eugeniy Tryastsyn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Crunch! Boomer slams his shin into Tryastsyn's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tryastsyn. Boomer does a little dance to reset his feet.

Tryastsyn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boomer sprawls well initially but Tryastsyn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boomer is looking to improve his position.
Tryastsyn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tryastsyn lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryastsyn throwing shots but Boomer is blocking nicely.
Tryastsyn winds up and cracks Boomer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boomer is controlling Tryastsyn's trapped leg to prevent Tryastsyn from advancing to side control.
Boomer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tryastsyn jumps into side control!
The strikes coming from Tryastsyn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomer is trying to control Tryastsyn's posture but Tryastsyn avoids it.
An elbow from Tryastsyn crashes against the mat.
Boomer is looking for a sweep.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tryastsyn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boomer, who protects the arm well.
Tryastsyn working away.
Tryastsyn working the ground and pound.
Boomer struggling a bit here.
Tryastsyn working the ground and pound.
Boomer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tryastsyn.
Boomer is trying to improve his position.
Tryastsyn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boomer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tryastsyn working the ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tryastsyn landing a few strikes.
Tryastsyn scoring with punches and elbows.
Boomer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boomer struggling a bit here.
Tryastsyn landing a few strikes.
Tryastsyn in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boomer is looking for a sweep.
Boomer is trying to control Tryastsyn's posture but Tryastsyn avoids it.
Boomer tries to escape but Tryastsyn is in control.
Tryastsyn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boomer to see if he's OK.
Tryastsyn lands a nice forearm strike.
Tryastsyn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Boomer is rocked!
A big shot lands for Tryastsyn! That's hurt Boomer! Will he recover? Tryastsyn fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
A victorious Eugeniy Tryastsyn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.