Trying to finish up the top-end, TRYIN'

I have been trying to finish up my top end. I got the new pistons in, the big bore cylinder on, and I was trying to fit my head on when I started having problems with the clearance between the cylinder and the head. I couldn't get the gap small enough, trust me I have all the right o-rings and even rechecked everything. TOO much room, just then I noticed that the new head gasket was almost oval on one side. W.T.F? So now I need to get another 750 head gasket so I can continue.  Sucks.
On the good side, Here's some blood for ya.