PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivaylo Stoimenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hackett's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Genesis - Firth of Fith. Stoimenov has chosen The Game - 100 ft. Drake as his entrance music. Steve Hackett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hackett
vs
Stoimenov

188 cm
25
196 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Oblivion Inc.
Island's Forbidden Fruits

Oblivion Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Hackett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivaylo Stoimenov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoimenov swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackett misses the target.
Stoimenov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov keeps the fight on the outside.

Hackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stoimenov, pushing him back against the cage.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoimenov's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov tries to throw a body punch but Hackett avoids it by throwing Stoimenov back against the cage.
Hackett working hard to break the clinch.
Hackett is trying to break free.
Stoimenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett misses with some punches.
Stoimenov managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Stoimenov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stoimenov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Hackett has a couple of punches blocked by Stoimenov.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Stoimenov controls the action.
Hackett tries to circle away but Stoimenov has him pinned against the cage.
Hackett lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoimenov lands a nice uppercut.
Stoimenov lands a nice shot to the body.
Hackett misses with a body punch.
Stoimenov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
Stoimenov lands a left hand.
Hackett tries a body shot but Stoimenov blocks it.
Hackett works on Stoimenov's body with a couple of short punches.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoimenov's elbow.
Hackett wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hackett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stoimenov's brow.
Stoimenov tries to throw a body punch but Hackett avoids it by throwing Stoimenov back against the cage.
Stoimenov is trying to stall.
Stoimenov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoimenov.
Stoimenov tries to work over Hackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoimenov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Stoimenov on the inside.
Stoimenov swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoimenov lands with a light punch inside.
Stoimenov scores with a shoulder strike.
Stoimenov prevents a body shot from Hackett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Stoimenov.

Hackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoimenov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hackett has time to react.
Hackett scores with a kick to the body.
Stoimenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoimenov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoimenov wants to counter the offense by Hackett and move into the clinch position.
Stoimenov lands a jab to the nose.
Crunch! Hackett slams his shin into Stoimenov's torso.
Hackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stoimenov looks winded!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoimenov. Hackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Hackett as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett blocks a jab.

Hackett has closed the distance and engaged Stoimenov in a clinch.
Stoimenov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hackett tries a body shot but Stoimenov blocks it.
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoimenov controls his hands.
Hackett digs a right hand underneath Stoimenov's ribcage. Stoimenov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stoimenov blocks a body shot from Hackett.
Hackett pushes Stoimenov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stoimenov trying to stall but Hackett improves his position.
Hackett misses with a body punch.
Stoimenov working aggressively here.
Hackett lands a body shot in the clinch.

Hackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Stoimenov.
Hackett is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stoimenov swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hackett misses.
Stoimenov wants to counter the offense by Hackett and move into the clinch position.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Stoimenov is out of range.
Stoimenov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
Hackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Hackett thumps Stoimenov with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Stoimenov moved out of range.
Hackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoimenov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
Hackett lands with a slapping head kick.
Hackett throws a hook but Stoimenov avoids it easily.
Hackett slips under a jab.
Hackett lands a front kick.
Stoimenov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hackett.
Hackett misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Hackett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Stoimenov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoimenov.
Hackett throws a push kick but Stoimenov slaps the foot to one side.
Stoimenov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoimenov throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hackett here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov cracks a nice hook into Hackett's ribs.
Hackett throws the kick towards the body but Stoimenov avoids it.
Stoimenov throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoimenov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hackett off the cage and back into range.
Stoimenov misses with a left hand
and Hackett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hackett looks to land a body kick but Stoimenov moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoimenov throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett walks into a left hand.
Hackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stoimenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stoimenov just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stoimenov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Stoimenov moves away and avoids it.
Stoimenov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steve Hackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoimenov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
Stoimenov is breathing heavily.
Stoimenov misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoimenov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hackett.
Crunch! Hackett slams his shin into Stoimenov's torso.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackett misses the target.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Stoimenov misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stoimenov tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoimenov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Hackett wants to clinch up but Stoimenov keeps it at a distance.
Hackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Hackett throws a head kick but Stoimenov moves out of range.
Hackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoimenov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoimenov drops his hands momentarily and Hackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Stoimenov misses.
Stoimenov digs a good body shot into Hackett's ribs.
Stoimenov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hackett counters with a good low kick that Stoimenov was not able to check.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Stoimenov saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
It looked like Hackett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Hackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoimenov wants to counter with a clinch but Hackett pushes him away.
Stoimenov loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Hackett throws a wild body kick that Stoimenov sees coming a mile off.
Stoimenov loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Hackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hackett tries to clinch up.
Stoimenov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hackett.
Stoimenov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
Stoimenov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hackett pushes Stoimenov away with a front kick.
Hackett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stoimenov will feel that in the morning.

Hackett lands a big head kick that sends Stoimenov tumbling to the mat! Hackett takes a step backwards and waves Stoimenov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Stoimenov is rocked!

It looks like Ivaylo Stoimenov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Stoimenov in the body.
A big right from Hackett misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackett fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hackett moves into the clinch.
Hackett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stoimenov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoimenov working aggressively here.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Hackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hackett tries to move into range but Stoimenov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoimenov's calf.
Stoimenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoimenov blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Stoimenov.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoimenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Stoimenov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stoimenov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Hackett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivaylo Stoimenov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoimenov can do to turn this around?
Stoimenov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett throws a big counter combination but Stoimenov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body.
Hackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid body kick from Hackett.
Stoimenov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stoimenov moves out of range of the body kick.
Hackett scores with a head kick.
Stoimenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett lands with a nice body kick.

Hackett lands a big head kick that sends Stoimenov tumbling to the mat! Hackett takes a step backwards and waves Stoimenov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stoimenov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hackett finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!

Hackett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hackett cracks Stoimenov with a nice body shot.
Stoimenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoimenov's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hackett lands a knee to the body.
Stoimenov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hackett lands an elbow that stopped Stoimenov in his tracks for a moment.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoimenov's elbow.
Hackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Hackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoimenov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoimenov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hackett. Stoimenov shrugs it off though.
Stoimenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoimenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackett throws the kick towards the body but Stoimenov avoids it.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoimenov.
Hackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
Hackett lands a nice shot that snaps Stoimenov's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stoimenov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hackett - the referee stops the clock and Stoimenov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hackett. Stoimenov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Stoimenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoimenov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett with a hook.
Stoimenov connects with a looping right hand.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Stoimenov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stoimenov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hackett plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Hackett feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stoimenov sprawling to the canvas! Stoimenov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hackett finish him?!
Stoimenov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoimenov throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stoimenov really felt that one!
A big right from Stoimenov misses.
Stoimenov swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
You can see that Stoimenov has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A good leg kick by Hackett.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoimenov avoids the body shot from Hackett.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoimenov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoimenov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Stoimenov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hackett.
Hackett moves in looking to clinch but Stoimenov pushes him off.
Stoimenov misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stoimenov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stoimenov lands a nice hook to Hackett's body. Hackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stoimenov lands with an overhand left.
Hackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoimenov looks to throw the jab but Hackett is out of range.
Stoimenov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Hackett clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Hackett clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ivaylo Stoimenov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stoimenov misses with an uppercut.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoimenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.

Hackett lands a big head kick that sends Stoimenov tumbling to the mat! Hackett takes a step backwards and waves Stoimenov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov throws a hook but Hackett avoids it easily.
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Stoimenov looks to land a right hand but Hackett moved out of range.
Stoimenov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoimenov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoimenov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackett keeps Stoimenov at a distance using the push kick.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Stoimenov's leg. Stoimenov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoimenov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Stoimenov scores with a jab.
Stoimenov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Hackett.
Stoimenov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoimenov misses with a hook.

Stoimenov gets tackled into the cage by Hackett. Hackett maintains the clinch.

Hackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoimenov misses.
Hackett keeps Stoimenov at a distance using the push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoimenov misses the shot to the body.
Hackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoimenov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoimenov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stoimenov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hackett misses the jab.
Stoimenov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoimenov.
Stoimenov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoimenov circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett throws a front kick that sends Stoimenov stumbling back into the cage.
Hackett scores with a head kick.
Hackett throws a jab when Stoimenov was well out of range.
Stoimenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoimenov.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoimenov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses.
Stoimenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Stoimenov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stoimenov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoimenov tests Hackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoimenov throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Stoimenov lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoimenov scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackett should have avoided that one.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoimenov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stoimenov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
Hackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoimenov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hackett connects with a leg kick. Stoimenov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoimenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov cracks Hackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stoimenov with a jab.
Hackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Hackett had his way with Ivaylo Stoimenov in that round.
The cut man is working on Ivaylo Stoimenov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Stoimenov throws a shot to the body.
Stoimenov throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett throwing a counter right hand but Stoimenov manages to avoid it.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Stoimenov.
Hackett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Stoimenov's head but Stoimenov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoimenov misses the target.
Stoimenov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a leg kick.
Stoimenov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hackett staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett lands a front kick.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoimenov.
Hackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Stoimenov moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett delivers a nice body kick.
Stoimenov misses with a jab to the body
and Hackett counters with a nice body kick.
Stoimenov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoimenov.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoimenov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett clobbers Stoimenov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoimenov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hackett needs to keep his hands up - Stoimenov had a free shot at his head there.
Stoimenov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hackett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steve Hackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoimenov throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Stoimenov swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoimenov misses the target.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoimenov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoimenov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a left and a right that stings Stoimenov.
Stoimenov loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Stoimenov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoimenov slips under a jab from Hackett.
Hackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackett.
Hackett wants to clinch.
Ivaylo Stoimenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoimenov throws a big shot that misses.
Hackett slips under a jab from Stoimenov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
Stoimenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick there by Hackett.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov misses with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a solid body kick.
A shot to the body from Stoimenov misses
and Hackett counters with a body kick that stops Stoimenov in his tracks momentarily.
Stoimenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Stoimenov.
Hackett slips a straight right by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoimenov scores with a jab to the body.
Stoimenov misses with a body punch
and Hackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoimenov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a good low kick that Stoimenov was not able to check.
Hackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoimenov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoimenov misses with a looping left.
Stoimenov misses with a shot to the body
and Hackett counters with a body kick that stops Stoimenov in his tracks momentarily.
Hackett scores with a push kick.
Stoimenov misses the shot to the body.
Hackett is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Hackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hackett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett retains his light heavyweight title!
Steve Hackett really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Island's Forbidden Fruits logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.