Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: LH28: Bylund vs Jackson
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Stoimenov throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Lao Liikta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stoimenov!
Stoimenov 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.
Stoimenov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lao Liikta.
Stoimenov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stoimenov tries to get out of the position.
Lao Liikta grinds an elbow into Stoimenov's temple.
An elbow from Lao Liikta crashes against the mat.
Stoimenov dodges the ground and pound from Lao Liikta.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoimenov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lao Liikta throws an elbow but Stoimenov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stoimenov defending against the ground and pound.
Stoimenov defending against the ground and pound.
Lao Liikta wants to control but Stoimenov is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lao Liikta is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
Lao Liikta lands a nice forearm strike.
Lao Liikta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stoimenov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stoimenov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lao Liikta on the ground.
Lao Liikta sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stoimenov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stoimenov tries to improve position but can't.
Lao Liikta working the body and head with strikes.
Lao Liikta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lao Liikta wants to control but Stoimenov is keeping him busy.
Lao Liikta tries to move to mount but Stoimenov blocks the move with his legs.
Lao Liikta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stoimenov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Lao Liikta scoring with punches and elbows.
Stoimenov is trying to get back to half guard.
Lao Liikta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stoimenov is avoiding damage well.
Stoimenov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lao Liikta lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lao Liikta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lao Liikta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lao Liikta throws an elbow but Stoimenov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lao Liikta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
An elbow from Lao Liikta crashes against the mat.
Lao Liikta landing strikes.
Lao Liikta trying to control the position but Stoimenov is working away.
Lao Liikta cracks Stoimenov with a big right hand but Stoimenov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lao Liikta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stoimenov trying to control but Lao Liikta flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lao Liikta misses with an elbow to the head.
Lao Liikta is punishing Stoimenov with strikes - can he finish him?!
Lao Liikta lands punches and elbows.
Lao Liikta connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Stoimenov to escape the position. #T4#
Lao Liikta punches the canvas rather than the man.
Lao Liikta lands shots from the back.
Stoimenov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
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!
Lao Liikta missing with strikes from the back.
Good control from Lao Liikta.
Even with his hooks in, Lao Liikta manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Stoimenov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

aTtaaas Lao Liikta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Stoimenov as Lao Liikta shoots in.
A swing and a miss from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
aTtaaas Lao Liikta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao Liikta doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoimenov circles away.
Lao Liikta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lao Liikta fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Lao Liikta looking to score a takedown here. Stoimenov is defending well but Lao Liikta drives through and ends up in Stoimenov's guard.
Lao Liikta throwing strikes from guard but Stoimenov blocks nicely.
Stoimenov controls Lao Liikta momentarily but Lao Liikta frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lao Liikta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lao Liikta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta trying to control but Stoimenov is working from the bottom. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lao Liikta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lao Liikta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lao Liikta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lao Liikta scoring with some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stoimenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lao Liikta.
Lao Liikta sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lao Liikta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lao Liikta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stoimenov is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stoimenov takes a swing at Lao Liikta's ribcage but misses.
Lao Liikta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoimenov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lao Liikta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Stoimenov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lao Liikta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoimenov throws the left hand but Lao Liikta avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Lao Liikta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lao Liikta working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Lao Liikta slips a nice elbow through Stoimenov's hands, connecting with Stoimenov's forehead.
Lao Liikta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stoimenov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lao Liikta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
aTtaaas Lao Liikta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lao Liikta throwing shots but Stoimenov is blocking nicely.
Stoimenov wants to control but Lao Liikta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lao Liikta is stalling here. Stoimenov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lao Liikta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stoimenov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lao Liikta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stoimenov is looking to control Lao Liikta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stoimenov avoid being mounted?
Lao Liikta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Lao Liikta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lao Liikta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lao Liikta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta trying to control the pace.
Lao Liikta winds up and cracks Stoimenov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lao Liikta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lao Liikta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

aTtaaas Lao Liikta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lao Liikta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoimenov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lao Liikta has a takedown stuffed.
Stoimenov lunges at Lao Liikta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lao Liikta's hand.
Stoimenov leaves Lao Liikta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lao Liikta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoimenov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lao Liikta tries to clinch up.
Lao Liikta tries for a takedown but Stoimenov circles away easily
enabling Stoimenov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivaylo Stoimenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of aTtaaas Lao Liikta.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Stoimenov there.
Jab from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoimenov scores with the left hand. Lao Liikta knows he should have avoided that one.
Lao Liikta ducks right into an uppercut from Stoimenov.
Lao Liikta shoots in but no luck this time.
Stoimenov lunges at Lao Liikta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lao Liikta's hand.
Lao Liikta has his takedown stuffed
and Stoimenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivaylo Stoimenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoimenov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stoimenov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lao Liikta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Lao Liikta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lao Liikta looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Stoimenov has his hands on Lao Liikta's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lao Liikta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lao Liikta trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoimenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lao Liikta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stoimenov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lao Liikta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ivaylo Stoimenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lao Liikta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lao Liikta content to stall in guard here.
Lao Liikta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Lao Liikta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lao Liikta misses with the ground and pound.
Lao Liikta throws a strike aimed at the side of Stoimenov's head but Stoimenov avoids it well.
Lao Liikta cracks Stoimenov with a big right hand but Stoimenov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lao Liikta lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lao Liikta working the ground and pound.
Lao Liikta working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#
Stoimenov is rocked!
Lao Liikta cracks Stoimenov with a big elbow.
Oh Stoimenov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lao Liikta lands some shots froms side control.
Lao Liikta cracks Stoimenov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lao Liikta immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Stoimenov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lao Liikta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). aTtaaas Lao Liikta!

Event: LH23: Strife vs Schmo II
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Oleynik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oleynik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoimenov. #CL#
Stoimenov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oleynik, pushing him back against the cage.
Oleynik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stoimenov struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleynik controls his hands.
Stoimenov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Stoimenov fails to land.
Stoimenov 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.
Oleynik prevents a body shot from Stoimenov.
A left hand lands to the body for Stoimenov.
Stoimenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleynik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stoimenov has him pressed against the cage.
Stoimenov digs a right hand into Oleynik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oleynik's gas tank.
Stoimenov struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleynik controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stoimenov. #T1#
Stoimenov struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleynik controls his hands.
Stoimenov lands a body punch.
Oleynik blocking some punches.
Oleynik prevents a body shot from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oleynik blocks a body shot from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoimenov misses with a punch to the body.
Stoimenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoimenov misses with a body punch.
Stoimenov effectively controlling the action here.
Stoimenov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Stoimenov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stoimenov struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleynik controls his hands.
Stoimenov misses with a body punch.
Oleynik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Oleynik breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Stoimenov pushes Oleynik up against the cage in a clinch.
Stoimenov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oleynik.
Stoimenov prevents Oleynik from breaking the clinch.
Stoimenov tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it. #T3#
Stoimenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoimenov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oleynik is trying to break free.#BC2#
Oleynik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stoimenov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoimenov misses the shot to the body.
Stoimenov lands a glancing blow to the side of Oleynik's head.
Stoimenov throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoimenov lands with a good body shot.
Oleynik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Stoimenov closes the distance and clinches.
Stoimenov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4##BC2#
Oleynik breaks the clinch.
Oleynik misses with a straight right.
Oleynik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oleynik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoimenov misses with a hook. Oleynik ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoimenov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oleynik throws a hook to the side of Stoimenov's head but Stoimenov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oleynik throws a hook to the side of Stoimenov's head but Stoimenov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oleynik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoimenov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoimenov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoimenov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoimenov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oleynik momentarily. #CL#
Stoimenov instigates a clinch.
Stoimenov cracks Oleynik with a nice body shot.
Stoimenov lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivaylo Stoimenov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Oleynik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoimenov.
Ivaylo Stoimenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Oleynik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oleynik has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stoimenov scores with a jab to the body.
Stoimenov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oleynik doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoimenov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoimenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oleynik was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoimenov.
Oleynik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oleynik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stoimenov counter with a right hand.
Stoimenov takes a swing at Oleynik's ribcage but misses.
Stoimenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Oleynik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Oleynik misses.
Stoimenov tries to clinch but Oleynik is having none of it.
Stoimenov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oleynik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stoimenov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oleynik manages to avoid it.
Oleynik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoimenov lands an overhand right.
Stoimenov throws a body punch but Oleynik moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Oleynik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stoimenov doesn't seem phased though.
Stoimenov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Oleynik to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oleynik. Stoimenov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Stoimenov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stoimenov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oleynik misses with a looping left.
Stoimenov scores with a hook to the body. Oleynik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Stoimenov moves into the clinch.
Stoimenov slows down the pace here.
Oleynik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stoimenov tries to throw a body punch but Oleynik avoids it by throwing Stoimenov back against the cage.
Oleynik prevents a body shot from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oleynik can do to turn this around?
Stoimenov effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Stoimenov as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoimenov.
Stoimenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Stoimenov to work.
Ivaylo Stoimenov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stoimenov stalling against the cage.
Oleynik blocks a body shot from Stoimenov.
Oleynik scores with a shot to the side of Stoimenov's head.
Oleynik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stoimenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oleynik.#T3##BC2#
Oleynik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oleynik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stoimenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoimenov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oleynik takes one to the side of the head.
Oleynik throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoimenov counters with a right hand to the body.
Stoimenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Oleynik is just out of range.
Stoimenov slips a straight right by Oleynik.
Stoimenov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oleynik.
A slow jab from Oleynik misses its intended target.
A left lands for Stoimenov.
Stoimenov connects with a crisp jab.
Stoimenov connects with a jab.
Stoimenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Oleynik is just out of range.
Stoimenov is looking to wear down Oleynik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stoimenov cracks Oleynik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoimenov swings for the body but Oleynik moves out of range.
Oleynik is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Oleynik throws a hook but Stoimenov blocks it.
Stoimenov thuds a left hand into Oleynik's body.#CL#
Stoimenov forces Oleynik back against the cage and clinches.
Stoimenov tries to throw a body punch but Oleynik avoids it by throwing Stoimenov back against the cage.
Stoimenov misses with a punch to the body.
Stoimenov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oleynik up against the cage.
Oleynik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stoimenov misses with the head strike.
Stoimenov working aggressively here.
Stoimenov is pushing Oleynik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivaylo Stoimenov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stoimenov cracks Oleynik with an open hand slap.
Stoimenov lands a right hook to the body.
Oleynik misses with a straight right.
Stoimenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oleynik throws out a counter right but Stoimenov avoids it with no problem.
Oleynik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oleynik was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov with a hook.
Stoimenov connects with a body shot that sends Oleynik's belly button to the back.
Stoimenov scores with a body shot.
Stoimenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoimenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oleynik moves away.
Oleynik throws the left hand but Stoimenov avoids the punch easily.
Stoimenov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oleynik takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Stoimenov instigates a clinch.
Oleynik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Oleynik blocks a body shot from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov gets through Oleynik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov has a couple of punches blocked by Oleynik.
Stoimenov can't find room to land a body shot as Oleynik controls the action.
Stoimenov throws a head punch that misses.
Stoimenov stalls.
A short right from Stoimenov on the inside.
Stoimenov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stoimenov lands a right hand.
Ivaylo Stoimenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Oleynik wants to get back to striking at distance but Stoimenov won't allow it.
Oleynik is trying to break the clinch but Stoimenov has him pressed against the cage.
Oleynik is trying to break free.
Oleynik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oleynik.
Oleynik lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Oleynik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Stoimenov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oleynik's head backwards.
Oleynik looks to land a right hand but Stoimenov moved out of range.
Oleynik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoimenov. #CL#
Stoimenov moves into the clinch successfully.
Oleynik is trying to break the clinch but Stoimenov has him pressed against the cage.
Oleynik is trying to break the clinch but Stoimenov is controlling him.
Stoimenov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoimenov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoimenov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oleynik's efforts to push away.
Oleynik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stoimenov has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Oleynik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stoimenov has him pressed against the cage.
Stoimenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoimenov cracks Oleynik with a nice body shot.
Stoimenov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoimenov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oleynik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivaylo Stoimenov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stoimenov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivaylo Stoimenov!
Ivaylo Stoimenov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LH18: Souza vs Higuchi
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1#
Stoimenov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoimenov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schmo backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Schmo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoimenov.
Stoimenov throws out a counter right but Schmo avoids it with no problem.
Schmo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Harambe Remembrance Hall in the buildup to the fight.
Stoimenov swings for the body but Schmo moves out of range.
Good exchange - Stoimenov coming out on top.
Schmo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoimenov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schmo scrambles back to his feet.
Schmo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schmo has time to react.
Schmo throws out a loose jab but Stoimenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmo dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoimenov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Stoimenov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Stoimenov catches Schmo right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoimenov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schmo.
Stoimenov jabs at Schmo's body.
Stoimenov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stoimenov misses with an uppercut
and Schmo counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Stoimenov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schmo's head backwards.
Stoimenov lands a two punch combo.
Stoimenov throws a body punch but Schmo moves out of range.
Ivaylo Stoimenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Stoimenov. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schmo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Stoimenov counter with a right hand.
Stoimenov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schmo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schmo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoimenov jabs Schmo right on the nose. Schmo blinks but takes it well.
Stoimenov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoimenov lands a really nice looking cross but Schmo seems unphased.
Stoimenov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schmo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoimenov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Schmo avoids the body shot from Stoimenov.
Schmo takes a swing at Stoimenov's ribcage but misses.
Stoimenov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stoimenov scores with the left hand. Schmo knows he should have avoided that one.
Schmo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schmo or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoimenov, which made it look bad.
Stoimenov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stoimenov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stoimenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schmo loads up on a big right hand but Stoimenov slips the punch.
Stoimenov lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Schmo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stoimenov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Schmos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stoimenov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schmo shoots and misses
and Stoimenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Schmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schmo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stoimenov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Schmo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schmo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Schmo slips under a jab.
Schmo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoimenov connects with the punch.
Schmo walks into a jab.
Schmo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoimenov looks to land a combination but Schmo avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Stoimenov.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Stoimenov. Beautiful body shot.
Schmo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivaylo Stoimenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoimenov looks to land a right hand but Schmo moved out of range.
Stoimenov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoimenov lands a nice shot to the body.
Schmo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoimenov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schmo scrambles back to his feet.
Stoimenov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schmo doesn't seem bothered though.
Schmo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoimenov manages to avoid it.
Stoimenov throws a combination. Schmo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoimenov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoimenov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmo.
Schmo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Schmo moves out of range as Stoimenov strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivaylo Stoimenov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Schmo fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoimenov. Schmo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stoimenov. Stoimenov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stoimenov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schmo missing with a left hand there. Stoimenov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schmo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stoimenov misses with a combination #TD#
and Schmo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stoimenov pulls Schmo in close to prevent any damage.
Stoimenov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schmo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stoimenov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Schmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schmo postures up in Stoimenov's guard and throws a big left but Stoimenov blocks it.
Schmo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmo throwing strikes from guard but Stoimenov blocks nicely.
Schmo landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoimenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmo.
Stoimenov wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Stoimenov has momentary wrist control but Schmo slips an elbow through the middle.
Stoimenov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schmo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schmo throws an elbow that misses. Stoimenov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schmo's guard. Nice move by Stoimenov!#REVB#
Stoimenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stoimenov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmo is keeping the position for now.
Stoimenov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmo wants to sweep here but Stoimenov controlling him for the moment. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Schmo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schmo 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.
Schmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Schmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stoimenov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Schmo landing with the ground and pound.
Stoimenov keeping full guard, as Schmo tries to pass.
Joe Schmo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schmo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Schmo throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schmo throwing strikes but missing.
Schmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stoimenov has momentary wrist control but Schmo slips an elbow through the middle.
Stoimenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schmo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Schmo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schmo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoimenov punishes Schmo's body with a nice straight punch.
Schmo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stoimenov scores with a jab. Schmo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stoimenov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Schmo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoimenov throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Stoimenov finds it's target.
Stoimenov fails to land with a series of punches.
Schmo feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoimenov scores with a sloppy right hand. Schmo should have avoided that one.
Stoimenov throws out a powerful jab.
Stoimenov throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Schmo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stoimenov defending well though. #T1#
Schmo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stoimenov moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmo postures up in Stoimenov's guard and throws a big left but Stoimenov blocks it.
Schmo scoring with some ground and pound.
Stoimenov can't keep his opponent in guard - Schmo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schmo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Schmo. #T2#
Schmo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schmo winds up and cracks Stoimenov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schmo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stoimenov's head.
Stoimenov trying to control here.
Schmo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schmo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stoimenov is trying to get back to full guard.
Schmo working over Stoimenov with some ground and pound. Stoimenov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Stoimenov is rocked!
Stoimenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Schmo lands strikes from half guard.
Stoimenov is still in real trouble! Can Schmo finish him?
Schmo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Stoimenov is hurt! He's hurt bad - Schmo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Stoimenov from any more punishment! Congratulations to Schmo! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Schmo!

Event: LH15: Hackett vs Schmo II
Date: Nov 30, 2016

#R1#
Stoimenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Stoimenov misses with a hook. Holm ducked under it nicely.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Holm scores with the left hand. Stoimenov knows he should have avoided that one.
Holm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoimenov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoimenov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holm.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoimenov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stoimenov connects with the punch.
Holm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoimenov.
Holm throws out a counter right but Stoimenov avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Stoimenov cracks Holm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Stoimenov.
Holm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stoimenov misses with a wild body shot.
Stoimenov throws a looping overhand right but Holm ducks down to avoid it.
Stoimenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Holm walks into a left hand.
Stoimenov lands a jab to Holm's midsection.
A jab from Stoimenov misses.
Stoimenov misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stoimenov.#T2#
Stoimenov takes a swing at Holm's ribcage but misses.
Holm moves out of range as Stoimenov strikes.
Stoimenov cracks Holm with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoimenov misses with an uppercut.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoimenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Holm misses.
Stoimenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holm moves out of range as Stoimenov strikes.
Holm looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stoimenov throws a body punch but Holm moves out of range.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoimenov throws an overhand right that lands on Holm's shoulder, as Holm tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Stoimenov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoimenov misses with a jab to the body
and Holm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoimenov misses with a straight right.
Holm avoids the body shot from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holm slips a jab from Stoimenov.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Stoimenov.
Holm throws out a counter right but Stoimenov avoids it with no problem.
Stoimenov misses with a right hand
and Holm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoimenov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holm.
Holm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoimenov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Stoimenov misses with a hook. Holm ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Holm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoimenov.
Holm slips under a jab.
Holm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holm throws out a loose jab but Stoimenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoimenov loads up on a big right hand but Holm slips the punch.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivaylo Stoimenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holm slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoimenov misses with an uppercut.
Stoimenov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holm walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivaylo Stoimenov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stoimenov takes a swing at Holm's ribcage but misses.
Stoimenov scores with a hook.
Stoimenov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good exchange - Stoimenov coming out on top.
Stoimenov misses with a hook
letting Holm counter with a right hand.
Stoimenov scores with the left hand. Holm knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Holm misses.
Stoimenov lands with an overhand left.
Stoimenov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stoimenov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holm.
Holm avoids the body shot from Stoimenov.
Holm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Stoimenov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Holm is rocked!
Stoimenov drops Holm with a big left hand! Holm is injured, injured bad! Stoimenov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivaylo Stoimenov!
Ivaylo Stoimenov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: LH12: Hackett vs Stoimenov
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #BC#
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.#T3#
Hackett blocks a jab.#CL#
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. #BC#
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. #T4#
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!
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#KD#
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!#ROC#
Stoimenov is rocked!#CUT#
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. #T4#
Hackett fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
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. #BC#
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!
#R3#
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. #KD#
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!#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #BC#
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. #T2#
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!#KD#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #CL#
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.
#R4#
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.#KD#
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. #T1#
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.#CL#
Stoimenov gets tackled into the cage by Hackett. Hackett maintains the clinch. #BC#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R5#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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!#T3#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: LH9: Schmo vs Hackett
Date: Nov 10, 2016

#R1#
Stoimenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoimenov works I Am The's body with a nice hook.
Stoimenov connects with a body shot.
I Am The takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
I Am The takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoimenov lands the left hand.
Some wild striking there from Stoimenov.
I Am The shoots in looking for a takedown but Stoimenov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing I Am The's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A quick step to the side and Stoimenov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
I Am The looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stoimenov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stoimenov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
I Am The takes a shot to the body in his stride.
I Am The looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I Am The walks into a left hand.
I Am The takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left lands for Stoimenov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoimenov, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoimenov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Stoimenov digs a good body shot into I Am The's ribs.
Ivaylo Stoimenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoimenov with a hook.
Stoimenov 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.
Nice straight punches there by Stoimenov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoimenov.
Stoimenov lands a head shot.#ROC#
I Am The is rocked!
I Am The looks up at the clock. Bad move! Stoimenov lands a right hand from hell, dropping I Am The. Stoimenov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivaylo Stoimenov!
Ivaylo Stoimenov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: LH6: Schmo vs Diaz
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Stoimenov moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Conan Gracie has been cut.
Stoimenov with a jab.#CL2#
Stoimenov moves into the clinch.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Stoimenov has the dominant position.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoimenov misses with the head strike.
Stoimenov misses with some punches.
Stoimenov working aggressively here.
Stoimenov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoimenov has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Stoimenov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stoimenov throws a head punch that misses.
Stoimenov misses with the head strike. #T1#
Stoimenov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
Stoimenov misses with the head strike.
Stoimenov working aggressively here.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoimenov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stoimenov fails to land.
Stoimenov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoimenov stalling the fight.
Stoimenov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gracie breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Stoimenov misses the jab.
Stoimenov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Stoimenov closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stoimenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Stoimenov has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Stoimenov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoimenov has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Stoimenov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Stoimenov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoimenov has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Stoimenov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoimenov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stoimenov tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Stoimenov back against the cage.
Stoimenov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Stoimenov. #BC#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Stoimenov lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Stoimenov closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Stoimenov throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stoimenov.
A bit of stalling here from Stoimenov. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoimenov.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Stoimenov has the dominant position.
Stoimenov lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoimenov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoimenov lands a left hand.
Stoimenov misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoimenov working aggressively here.
Stoimenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoimenov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gracie to his knees! Stoimenov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivaylo Stoimenov!
Ivaylo Stoimenov took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: LH4: Dodson vs Takahashi
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Stoimenov lands a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tom Mitchell has been cut.
Stoimenov scores with a hook to the body. Mitchell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Stoimenov has knocked Mitchell down with a huge combo! Stoimenov steps away and waves a wobbly Mitchell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Mitchell tries to counter it with a takedown but Stoimenov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ivaylo Stoimenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Stoimenov misses the target.
Stoimenov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stoimenov connects with a jab.
Mitchell walks into a straight right hand from Stoimenov.
Mitchell takes a swing at Stoimenov's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Stoimenov sends Mitchell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stoimenov is motioning to the referee to let Mitchell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Mitchell is rocked!
Mitchell is holding his hands too far apart here. Stoimenov throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Mitchell is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivaylo Stoimenov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ivaylo Stoimenov made sure he mentioned Oblivion Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: LH 2: Joutsen vs Starfighter
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Stoimenov thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Wu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoimenov looks to land a combination. Wu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wu walks into a stiff left hand from Stoimenov.
Wu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Wu looking to score a takedown here. Stoimenov is defending well but Wu drives through and ends up in Stoimenov's guard.
Wu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stoimenov is adopting a defensive guard.
Wu scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoimenov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Wu preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wu trying to control but Stoimenov is working from the bottom.
Wu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoimenov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wu trying to control but Stoimenov is working from the bottom.
Wu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stoimenov has momentary wrist control but Wu slips an elbow through the middle.
Stoimenov managing to control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stoimenov being controlled here, momentarily.
Stoimenov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wu is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Stoimenov has closed the distance and engaged Wu in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stoimenov fails to land.
Stoimenov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Stoimenov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stoimenov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stoimenov misses with a body punch.
Wu stalling in the clinch but Stoimenov improves position.
Stoimenov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Stoimenov.
A head punch on the inside from Stoimenov fails to land. #BC2#
Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoimenov lands a really nice looking cross but Wu seems unphased.
Stoimenov misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wu! But no joy.
A jab from Stoimenov does it's job there.#T4#
Stoimenov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wu misses with a hook. Stoimenov ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wu is defended easily by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov throwing a counter right hand but Wu manages to avoid it.
Wu closes the distance and clinches up with Stoimenov, looking for a takedown. Wu pushes Stoimenov against the cage but Stoimenov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivaylo Stoimenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Wu.
The crowd cheers as Stoimenov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wu doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stoimenov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wu misses the jab.
Stoimenov swings widly with a right hand
and Stoimenov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoimenov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stoimenov throws a hook but Wu avoids it easily.
Wu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Stoimenov darts in and clinches Wu up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivaylo Stoimenov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stoimenov scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Stoimenov moves into range and clinches up with Wu.
Wu taking a breather.
Stoimenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wu takes a shot to the head.
Stoimenov prevents Wu from breaking the clinch.
Stoimenov can't find room to land a body shot as Wu controls the action.
Stoimenov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wu can do to turn this around?
Stoimenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoimenov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu throws a head punch that misses.
Wu wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov presses Wu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Stoimenov misses with a body punch.
Stoimenov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Wu breaks the clinch.
Stoimenov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wu in his tracks.
Stoimenov throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Wu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wu.
Wu is fighting to break Stoimenov's control of his arms but Stoimenov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wu wants to control from the top but Stoimenov keeps moving.
Stoimenov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stoimenov tries to get out of the position.
Wu throwing strikes but missing.
Wu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Wu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wu wants to control from the top but Stoimenov keeps moving.
Wu scoring with some ground and pound.
Stoimenov keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully.
Stoimenov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wu stays in close to Stoimenov's body and controls the position.
Charlie Wu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stoimenov keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully.
Wu scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Stoimenov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wu distracts Stoimenov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stoimenov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wu on the ground.
Stoimenov pulls Wu in close to prevent any damage.
Wu trying to control but Stoimenov is working from the bottom.
Wu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wu tries for a takedown but Stoimenov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wu swings for the body but Stoimenov moves out of range.
A combination from Stoimenov does no damage.
Stoimenov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoimenov throws a series of punches but Wu moves out of range.
Stoimenov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stoimenov moves to clinch but Wu breaks away
and Wu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoimenov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wu manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wu! But no joy.
Wu shoots in for a double leg but Stoimenov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Stoimenov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoimenov misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Wu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stoimenov!
Wu throwing strikes but Stoimenov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wu is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Wu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivaylo Stoimenov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Wu tries to keep at a distance but Stoimenov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stoimenov cracks Wu with a nice body shot.
Stoimenov lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Stoimenov.
Wu looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Wu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Stoimenov there.
Wu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Wu looks for a takedown but Stoimenov sprawls well.
Stoimenov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wu.
Stoimenov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stoimenov but Stoimenov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stoimenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wu was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoimenov.
Wu throws out a counter right but Stoimenov avoids it with no problem.
Stoimenov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wu.
Stoimenov looks to land a right hand but Wu moved out of range.
Wu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch combination from Stoimenov misses.
Ivaylo Stoimenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivaylo Stoimenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Wu.
A left lands for Stoimenov.
Stoimenov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wu's head.
Stoimenov tests Wu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoimenov jabs Wu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ivaylo Stoimenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoimenov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stoimenov throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Nice jab there from Stoimenov.
Wu misses with a right hand
and Stoimenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoimenov lands an overhand right.
Ivaylo Stoimenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Stoimenov pushes Wu up against the cage in a clinch.
Wu has had enough of the clinch but Stoimenov keeps him there for the moment.
Stoimenov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wu backwards.
Wu taking a breather.
Wu misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoimenov misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoimenov scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Wu trying to control the position but instead, Stoimenov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wu into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoimenov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stoimenov as Wu tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wu is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Charlie Wu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoimenov misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivaylo Stoimenov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stoimenov, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivaylo Stoimenov!

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