Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland Games 206
Date: Sep 15, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Enkamp scoring well with a low kick there.
Enkamp attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Herculano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Enkamp gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Herculano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Enkamp's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Herculano blocks a low kick nicely.
Herculano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Enkamp is looking to score with low kicks.
Herculano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Enkamp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enkamp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Herculano's calf.#T1#
Enkamp throws a body kick that misses
and Enkamp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Herculano checks a leg kick.
Herculano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Enkamp.
Enkamp scoring well with a low kick there.
Jesse Enkamp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enkamp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Herculano wants to counter with a clinch but Enkamp pushes him away.
Enkamp chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Enkamp will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Herculano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enkamp with a body shot.
Enkamp throws a low kick but Herculano avoids it.
Herculano wants to counter with a clinch but Enkamp pushes him away.
Enkamp scoring well with a low kick there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Enkamp connects with an inside leg kick.
Enkamp misses with the body kick
and Herculano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Enkamp dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Enkamp misses with a kick to the body.
Enkamp is looking to score with low kicks.
Herculano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Herculano checks a low kick from Enkamp.
Herculano wants to counter the offense by Enkamp and move into the clinch position.
Enkamp throws a low kick, looking for Herculano's leg but Herculano calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Enkamp misses
enabling Herculano to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Herculano checks the leg kick.
Enkamp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Herculano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jesse Enkamp is winning the standup battle so far.
Enkamp misses with a body kick.
Herculano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Herculano blocks a head kick by Enkamp.
Herculano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Enkamp.
Enkamp is looking to slow Herculano down with leg kicks. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Enkamp throws a head kick that half lands.
Enkamp throws a lazy body kick
and Herculano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enkamp misses with a leg kick
and Herculano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good work by Herculano as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Enkamp dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Enkamp, right into the meat.
Enkamp throws a leg kick that is checked
and Herculano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Enkamp misses with a kick to the body
and Herculano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herculano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Enkamp throws a leg kick that is checked
and Herculano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enkamp throws a wild body kick that Herculano sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Enkamp throws a leg kick but Herculano moved away.
Herculano is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Enkamp will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Enkamp throws a lazy body kick
and Herculano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enkamp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Enkamp throws a head kick but Herculano moves out of range.
Herculano wants to counter the offense by Enkamp and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Enkamp misses with a leg kick
and Herculano counters with a huge left! Enkamp is in big trouble! He's backing up but Herculano isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Enkamp from any more damage. A dominating finish by Herculano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminio Herculano!

Event: Highland Games 202
Date: Sep 01, 2016

#R1#
Wensleydale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herculano.
Herculano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wensleydale.
As Wensleydale tries to get set, Herculano tries to push him back and clinch up but Wensleydale manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Wensleydale forces Herculano back against the cage and clinches.
Wensleydale prevents a body shot from Herculano.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Herculano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Herculano lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Herculano.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wensleydale misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Herculano.
Herculano stalling in the clinch.
Wensleydale lands an elbow inside that Herculano shrugs off.
Wensleydale trying to land knees to the body.
Herculano looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Herculano seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Wensleydale is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T1#
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Wensleydale's ribcage. Wensleydale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herculano lands a right hand.
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano avoids the elbow strike from Wensleydale, against the cage.
Herculano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Herculano tries to throw a body punch but Wensleydale avoids it by throwing Herculano back against the cage.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Wensleydale controls the action.
Wensleydale being controlled against the cage.
Wensleydale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Herculano.
Herculano tries to work over Wensleydale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Herculano takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Herculano.
Herculano works on Wensleydale's body with a couple of short punches.
Herculano dodges an elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Herculano slowing the pace effectively.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wensleydale tries for a takedown but Herculano manages to get underhooks.
Wensleydale trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Herculano as Wensleydale tries to tie him up.
Herculano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Wensleydale controls his hands.
Herculano stalling in the clinch.
Wensleydale stalling against the cage.
Herculano stalling in the clinch but Wensleydale improves position.
Herculano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herculano lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wensleydale tries a knee to the head but Herculano blocks it.
Herculano dodges an elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Herculano is trying to maintain a safe position but Wensleydale gets an underhook and turns Herculano into the cage.
Herculano misses with some punches.
Wensleydale trying to control the position but instead, Herculano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wensleydale into the cage.
A knee to the head by Wensleydale.
Herculano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Herculano.
Wensleydale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herculano.
Herculano avoiding damage as Wensleydale throws knees to the body.
Wensleydale is looking to take this one to the mat.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Herculano doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Herculano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Herculano as the two fighters clinch.
Herculano avoids a wild elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Herculano avoids a wild elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Herculano has Wensleydale pushed against the cage.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wensleydale looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herculano stops a takedown attempt from Wensleydale.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldous Wensleydale.
A body shot lands from Herculano.
Herculano is struggling to control the position.
Wensleydale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Herculano avoids it.
Herculano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Herculano.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Wensleydale controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wensleydale misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Herculano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Herculano stalling.
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Herculano seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Wensleydale closes the distance looking to clinch
and Herculano counters with a stiff right hand.
Herculano slips a jab from Wensleydale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale misses the jab.
Wensleydale tries to clinch but Herculano moves away
enabling Herculano to counter with a crisp jab.
Wensleydale looks to score with a jab to the body but Herculano is just out of range.
Herculano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wensleydale manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Wensleydale misses with a hook #CL#
and Herculano moves into the clinch.
Herculano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wensleydale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Herculano is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Herculano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herculano dodges an elbow strike from Wensleydale.
Herculano stalling in the clinch but Wensleydale improves position.
Wensleydale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Herculano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wensleydale will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Herculano up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wensleydale as Herculano tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herculano.
Wensleydale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Herculano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Herculano scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herculano.
Wensleydale tries to land knees in the clinch but Herculano avoids the damage to the body.
Herculano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wensleydale can do to turn this around?
Herculano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Herminio Herculano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Herculano as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wensleydale missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wensleydale throws an elbow but misses.
Wensleydale lands an elbow inside that Herculano shrugs off.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Herculano blocks an elbow strike from Wensleydale.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Herculano fails to land.
Herculano is working Wensleydale over against the cage.
Herculano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Herculano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Herculano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herculano has Wensleydale pushed against the cage.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Wensleydale controls the action.
Herculano looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Herculano.
Wensleydale throws an elbow that misses.
Herculano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Herculano is trying to maintain a safe position but Wensleydale gets an underhook and turns Herculano into the cage.
A short right from Herculano on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herculano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herculano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Wensleydale tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Herculano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Wensleydale misses with a lunging right hand
and Herculano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wensleydale tries to clinch there but Herculano circles away.
Herculano tries to counter by clinching up but Wensleydale breaks away and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wensleydale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herculano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Herculano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wensleydale thuds his right hand into Herculano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Herculano.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wensleydale.
Wensleydale misses with an uppercut. Herculano saw that one coming.
As Wensleydale tries to get set, Herculano tries to push him back and clinch up but Wensleydale manages to avoid the attempt.
Wensleydale shoots in looking for a takedown but Herculano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wensleydale's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Wensleydale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Herculano to counter with a crisp jab.
Wensleydale swings for the body but Herculano moves out of range.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wensleydale.
Wensleydale connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Herculano's hands.
Wensleydale shoots in but no luck this time.
Herculano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wensleydale misses with a right hand
and Herculano counters with a stiff right hand.
Wensleydale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herculano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Herculano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wensleydale.
Herculano is looking to counter the offense by Wensleydale and move into the clinch.
Wensleydale looks to land a left hand but Herculano moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Herculano counters by clinching up.
Herculano lands with a light punch inside.
Herculano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Wensleydale is rocked!
A body shot lands from Herculano.
Wensleydale is still on wobbly legs! Can Herculano finish him?
Herculano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wensleydale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herculano dips a shoulder and cracks Wensleydale with a mighty uppercut! Wensleydale falls back against the cage and Herculano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wensleydale is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Herculano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminio Herculano!

Event: Highland Games 198
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Khan throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Herculano moves into the clinch.
Khan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Herculano.
Herculano leaning against his opponent.
Herculano taking a breather.
Khan letting Herculano take a breather here.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action. #BC2#
Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Herculano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khan manages to circle out of the way.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Herculano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Herculano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've been told by Herculano's head coaches at Woodhouse's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan throws a head kick that misses
and Herculano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Khan.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Khan misses #CL#
and Herculano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Herculano is looking to control Khan's arms but Khan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Herculano has his back to the cage.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Herculano is stalling here. #BC2#
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herculano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khan throws a lazy head kick
and Herculano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Herculano blocks a head kick by Khan.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Herculano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Khan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Herculano moves out of range easily.
Herculano tries to counter by clinching up but Khan breaks away and moves out of range.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herculano is looking to counter the offense by Khan and move into the clinch.
Khan motions for Herculano to come forward. Khan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khan.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Herculano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khan is trying to force a seperation but Herculano has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Herculano.
Herculano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Herculano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khan looks winded!
Herculano is working Khan over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herculano.
Herculano content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herculano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herculano.
Herculano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khan up against the cage.
Herculano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Herculano stalling the fight.
The referee calls for Herculano to work.
Khan letting Herculano take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Herculano checks a leg kick nicely.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Khan tries to get set, Herculano tries to push him back and clinch up but Khan manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick by Khan misses
and Herculano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Khan misses
and Herculano counters with a left to the body.
Khan throws a head kick that misses
and Herculano counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Khan is rocked!#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Herculano checks a leg kick.
As Khan tries to get set, Herculano tries to push him back and clinch up but Khan manages to avoid the attempt.
A low kick from Khan is predictable there
and Herculano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Herculano finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan throws a leg kick #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Herculano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herculano creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Khan with a big uppercut! Khan tries to clinch up but Herculano pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Khan to the mat! Khan covers up and Herculano unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Herminio Herculano!

Event: The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 5
Date: Jul 17, 2016

#R1#
Rockwell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rockwell throws a solid leg kick but Herculano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rockwell.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Herculano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rockwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockwell looks to land a right hand but Herculano moved out of range.
Herculano tries to counter with a clinch but Rockwell shakes him off and moves away.
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Herculano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockwell looks to throw the jab but Herculano is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell throws a jab when Herculano was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Rockwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Herculano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Herculano's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Herculano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Rockwell throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Herculano moves into the clinch.
Rockwell tries to circle away but Herculano has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rockwell.
Herculano controlling the action here for a moment.
Rockwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herculano prevents a body shot from Rockwell.
Herculano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rockwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herculano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockwell's elbow.
Rockwell gets through Herculano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Herculano tries to work over Rockwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herculano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rockwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Herculano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herculano stalling against the cage. #T2#
Rockwell cracks Herculano with a nice body shot.
Herculano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herculano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herculano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herculano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Herculano leaning against his opponent.
Herculano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rockwell or not.
Rockwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockwell.
Herculano slows down the pace here.
Rockwell misses with a body punch.
Herculano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herculano is pushing Rockwell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Rockwell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Herculano.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Herculano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rockwell up against the cage.
Rockwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Herculano misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Herculano.
Herculano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Herculano lands a shoulder strike.
Herculano tries to work over Rockwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herculano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rockwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Herculano. #T4#
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Rockwell controls the action.
Rockwell lands a body punch.
Rockwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Herculano won't allow it.
Rockwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Herculano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herculano prevents Rockwell from breaking the clinch.
Rockwell tries to break free but Herculano pushes him back against the cage.
Herculano working aggressively here.
Rockwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Herculano.
Rockwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herculano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Herculano.
Rockwell tries to throw a body punch but Herculano avoids it by throwing Rockwell back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Rockwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell tries to bum rush Herculano with a series of wild strikes but Herculano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut. Herculano saw that one coming.
Herculano tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Herminio Herculano will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rockwell misses with a straight right.
Rockwell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rockwell missing with a left hand there. Herculano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herculano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rockwell.
Rockwell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Herculano is out of range.
Herculano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rockwell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Herculano checks it well.
It seemed like Herculano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chest Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Herculano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rockwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Herculano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herculano prevents a body shot from Rockwell. #T1#
Herculano scores with a shot to the side of Rockwell's head.
Herculano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Rockwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell throws a hook but Herculano blocks it.
Herculano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rockwell misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Herculano moves into the clinch.
Rockwell letting Herculano take a breather here.
Herculano lands with a light punch inside.
Herculano misses with a body punch.
Herminio Herculano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Herculano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Herculano misses with a body punch. #BC#
Rockwell manages to break the clinch.
Herculano slips a jab from Rockwell.
Herculano wants to counter the offense by Rockwell and move into the clinch position.
Good leg kick by Rockwell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Herculano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockwell controls his hands.
Rockwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herculano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Herculano is trying to maintain a safe position but Rockwell gets an underhook and turns Herculano into the cage.
Herculano effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Herculano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Herculano fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herculano.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herculano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Herculano.
Still in the clinch, Herculano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rockwell can't break the clinch.
Herculano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Rockwell working aggressively here.
Herculano stalling.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rockwell is keeping busy.
Herculano is looking to control Rockwell's arms but Rockwell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Herculano has his back to the cage.
Herculano has a couple of punches blocked by Rockwell.
Rockwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockwell scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Herculano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Herculano throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockwell working hard to break the clinch.
Herculano tries a body shot but Rockwell blocks it.
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rockwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Herculano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rockwell lands a body shot.
Herculano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Herculano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Herculano lands with a light punch inside.
Herculano throws a head punch that misses.
Herculano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herculano digs a right hand into Rockwell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rockwell's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Herculano lands a body punch.
Herculano slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rockwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Herculano moves out of range as Rockwell throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Rockwell. That snapped Herculano's head back.
Rockwell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rockwell throws a front kick aimed at Herculano's knee but Herculano avoids it well.
Herculano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Herculano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Herculano.
Rockwell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Herculano checks it well.
Rockwell sets himself, and Herculano steps forward looking for the clinch! Rockwell avoids it this time.#T1#
Herculano avoids the head kick by Rockwell.
Herculano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rockwell.
Rockwell connects with a leg kick. Herculano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Herculano blocks a leg kick.
Herculano tries to counter with a clinch but Rockwell shakes him off and moves away.
Rockwell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Herculano wants to counter with a clinch but Rockwell pushes him away.
Rockwell tries to score with a low kick but Herculano moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Herculano! But no joy.
A big left from Rockwell misses.
Herculano tries to counter with a clinch but Rockwell shakes him off and moves away.
Chest Rockwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Rockwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Herculano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rockwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rockwell throws a sloppy head kick and Herculano moves out of range easily.
Rockwell sets himself, and Herculano steps forward looking for the clinch! Rockwell avoids it this time.
Herculano drops his hands momentarily and Rockwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rockwell throws a shot from downtown. Herculano moves away and avoids it.
Herculano checks a low kick from Rockwell.#T3#
Rockwell misses with a hook.
Herculano tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Rockwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Herculano is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Herculano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herculano blocks a leg kick.
Herculano wants to counter the offense by Rockwell and move into the clinch position.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Herculano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rockwell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rockwell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Herculano. #T4#
Rockwell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Herculano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rockwell throws a chopping leg kick but Herculano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Herculano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rockwell.
Rockwell misses with a few strikes there.
Herculano is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from Rockwell misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockwell misses with a leg kick
and Herculano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockwell tests Herculano's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chest Rockwell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Herculano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Herminio Herculano!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Herminio Herculano!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Herminio Herculano!

Herminio Herculano wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Herminio Herculano waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Maciel just misses with a punch to the body.
Maciel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herculano.
Luciano Maciel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maciel throws a lazy right hand but Herculano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Maciel there.
Herculano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Herculano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maciel misses with a body punch #CL#
and Herculano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano controlling the action here for a moment.
Herculano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano slows down the pace here.
Herculano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maciel up against the cage.#T1#
Herculano has Maciel pushed against the cage.
Herculano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Herculano gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Maciel tried to score with a low kick but Herculano checks it.
Maciel throws a leg kick #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herculano.
Herculano works on Maciel's body with a couple of short punches.
Herculano presses Maciel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herculano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Herculano leaning against his opponent.
Herculano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maciels head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Herculano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maciel backwards.
Maciel taking a breather. #T2#
Herculano avoiding damage.
Herculano avoiding damage.
Herculano seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maciel tries for a takedown but Herculano manages to get underhooks.
Maciel wants a takedown but no success here.
Maciel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maciel misses with the head strike.
Maciel just leaning against Herculano, taking a breather.
Maciel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maciel is looking for a takedown.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Maciel.
A left hand lands to the body for Herculano.
Herculano effectively controlling the action here.
Herculano lands a hook 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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herculano.
Maciel stalling in the clinch but Herculano improves position.
Maciel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Herculano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maciel can turn it around.#T3#
Herculano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Herculano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maciel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herculano.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herculano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herculano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herculano is pushing Maciel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Herculano tries a body shot but Maciel blocks it.
Herculano misses with a punch to the body.
Herculano taking a breather.
Maciel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Herculano is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herculano has Maciel pushed against the cage.
Herculano presses Maciel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maciel trying to control the position but instead, Herculano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maciel into the cage.
Herculano gets underhooks to prevent Maciel's takedown attempt.
Herculano scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herculano.
Maciel looking to stall.
Maciel taking a breather.
Herculano scores with a shot to the side of Maciel's head.
Herculano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Herculano is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Herculano.
Maciel slowing the pace effectively.
Herculano takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano dominated that round.
That's time! Herculano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maciel misses with a jab to the body
enabling Herculano to counter with a crisp jab.
Herculano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maciel misses with a jab to the body
and Herculano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maciel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Herculano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Herculano.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maciel.
A low kick from Maciel misses #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Herculano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herculano lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Herculano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciel tries to stall but Herculano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Herculano gets through Maciel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maciel letting Herculano take a breather here.
Herculano is stalling here.
Maciel blocks a body shot from Herculano. #T1#
Maciel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herculano effectively controlling the action here.
Herculano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herculano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maciel is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Herculano.
Herculano is working Maciel over against the cage.
Herculano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maciel up against the cage.
The referee calls for Herculano to work.
Herculano is working Maciel over against the cage.
Herculano has Maciel pushed against the cage.
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Maciel jumps guard but Herculano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Herculano cracks Maciel with a nice body shot.
Herculano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maciel backwards.
Herculano'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.
A nice left hand lands by Herculano.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maciel or not.
Herculano has Maciel pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Maciel misses with a wild body shot.
Herculano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maciel.
Maciel misses with a body shot.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maciel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maciel. Herculano does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Maciel throws a leg kick but Herculano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maciel misses with a body shot.
Herculano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maciel manages to circle out of the way.
Maciel throws an off balance right hand
and Herculano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maciel misses with a takedown
and Herculano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Maciel.
Maciel misses with a body shot
and Herculano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maciel throws a body punch but Herculano moves out of range.
Maciel misses with a takedown #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herculano.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Herculano leaning against his opponent.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Herculano.
Herminio Herculano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Herculano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herculano stalls.
Maciel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Herculano.
Herculano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maciel's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Herculano as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maciel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herculano leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herculano.
Herculano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Herculano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maciel throws a poor cross that misses
and Herculano counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Maciel misses #CL#
and Herculano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Herculano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Herculano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Herculano is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Maciel misses with a hook #CL#
and Herculano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maciel up against the cage.
Herculano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maciel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Maciel is looking to control Herculano's arms but Herculano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maciel has his back to the cage.
Herculano lands a shoulder strike.
Herculano slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Herculano.
Herculano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Herculano effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Maciel throws a lazy uppercut
and Herculano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maciel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herculano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maciel doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Herculano counters by clinching up.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herculano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maciel up against the cage.#T2#
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano lands a shot to the body.
Herculano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maciel's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Herculano is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Maciel pulls guard.
Herculano trying to control the position from guard on top but Maciel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maciel working for a triangle but Herculano defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herculano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maciel is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Herculano wants to control from the top but Maciel keeps moving.
Herculano looking to sit in guard and control but Maciel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Maciel content to stall in guard here.
Luciano Maciel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maciel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maciel throws a big right hand that misses.
Herculano has control of Maciel's left arm, preventing Maciel from doing any damage. #T4#
Herculano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maciel is controlling him.
Maciel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Herculano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maciel.
Maciel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herculano works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maciel drops back looking for a leg! Herculano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Herculano manages to kick Maciel off! Maciel jumps back into Herculano's guard.
Herculano is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herminio Herculano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herculano, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Herminio Herculano!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Herminio Herculano!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Herminio Herculano!

Herminio Herculano wins by unanimous decision!
Herminio Herculano really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1##CL#
Herculano has closed the distance and engaged Parlow in a clinch.
Parlow is struggling to control the position.
Herculano blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Herculano.
Herculano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parlow tries a body shot but Herculano blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Herculano.
A short right from Parlow on the inside.
Herculano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herculano is trying to maintain a safe position but Parlow gets an underhook and turns Herculano into the cage.
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Herculano lands a right hand.
Parlow can't find room to land a body shot as Herculano controls the action.
Herculano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parlow backwards.
Nice body punch from Herculano - that landed with a thud.
Herculano misses with some punches.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parlow or not.
Herculano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herculano misses with some punches.
Herculano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Parlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herculano lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Parlow is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jon Parlow has been cut.
Herculano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parlow's efforts to push away.
Parlow is still on wobbly legs! Can Herculano finish him?
Herculano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Herculano as the two fighters clinch.
Parlow seems to have recovered his senses.
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Parlow's ribcage. Parlow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parlow looks winded!
The referee is keeping an eye on Herculano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Parlow blocks a body shot from Herculano.
Herculano tries a body shot but Parlow blocks it.
Herculano misses with a punch to the body.
Parlow wants to break free but Herculano has control.
Herculano swings wildly with an uppercut but Parlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Parlow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parlow tries to work over Herculano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parlow working aggressively here.
Parlow tries to throw a body punch but Herculano avoids it by throwing Parlow back against the cage. #T2#
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herculano slowing the pace effectively.
Parlow throws a head punch that misses.
Parlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herculano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parlow backwards.
Herculano misses with a body punch.
Parlow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parlow's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parlow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Parlow blocks a body shot from Herculano.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Parlow controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Herculano scores with a hook to the body.
Herculano scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Herculano on the inside.
Herculano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herculano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Parlow gets through Herculano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Herculano stalls.
Herculano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parlow is working Herculano over against the cage.
Herculano misses with the head strike.
Parlow misses with a body punch.
Herculano lands a left hand.
Parlow prevents a body shot from Herculano.
Herculano tries to work over Parlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herculano tries to work over Parlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Parlow fails to land.
Parlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parlow takes a shot to the head.
Parlow trying to control the position but instead, Herculano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parlow into the cage.
Herculano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parlow trying to stall but Herculano improves his position. #T4#
Parlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Herculano controls his hands.
Herculano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parlow blocks an uppercut.
Parlow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parlow is trying to break free.
Herculano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Herculano lands a hook that snaps the head of Parlow backwards.
Herculano is leaning against Parlow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herculano has a couple of punches blocked by Parlow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Herculano.
Parlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parlow or not.
Parlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parlow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herculano's elbow.
Parlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Herculano.
Herculano lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parlow.
Parlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parlow is trying to maintain a safe position but Herculano gets an underhook and turns Parlow into the cage.
Parlow tries to throw a body punch but Herculano avoids it by throwing Parlow back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Parlow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Herculano lands a glancing blow to the side of Parlow's head.
Parlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parlow misses with a hook
and Herculano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Herculano moves out of range of the strikes.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parlow.
Herculano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parlow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano lands a jab.#T1#
Parlow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Herculano has managed to clinch.
Herculano working aggressively here.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Herculano - that landed with a thud.
Herculano just leaning against Parlow, taking a breather.
Herminio Herculano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Parlow blocks a body shot from Herculano.
Parlow trying to control the position but instead, Herculano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parlow into the cage.
Herculano misses with a body punch.
Herculano scores with a shot to the side of Parlow's head.
Parlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herculano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herculano cracks Parlow with a nice body shot.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Herculano fails to land.
Herculano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano tries to work over Parlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parlow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herculano backwards.
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Herculano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parlow backwards.
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!
Herculano scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Herculano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herculano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herculano lands with a left to the head.
Herculano throws a head punch that misses.
Herculano is looking to control Parlow's arms but Parlow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Herculano has his back to the cage.
Herculano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herculano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herculano looking to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Parlow. #T3#
Herculano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parlow can't find room to land a body shot as Herculano controls the action.
Herculano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parlow can do to turn this around?
Parlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herculano misses with a body punch.
Parlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herculano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parlow blocks a body shot from Herculano.
Herculano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parlow backwards.
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Herculano.
Parlow tries to break the clinch but Herculano is controlling the position.
Parlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herculano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parlow is trying to break free.
Parlow lands with a light punch inside.
Parlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Parlow blocks a body shot from Herculano. #T4#
Herculano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Parlow controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parlow as Herculano tries to tie him up.
Parlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano misses with the head strike.
Parlow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herculano backwards.
Parlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herculano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herculano lands with a right to the head.
Herculano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Parlow controls his hands.
Herculano slows down the pace here.
Herculano looking to slow down the pace here.
Herculano tries to throw a body punch but Parlow avoids it by throwing Herculano back against the cage.
Parlow misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Parlow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Parlow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Herculano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parlow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Herculano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Parlow stuns Herculano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Herculano digs a good body shot into Parlow's ribs.
Parlow connects with a right hand. Herculano shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parlow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Herculano back to the cage. Parlow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Herculano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Parlow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herculano slips a jab and a cross from Parlow. #T1#
Parlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herculano is looking to counter the offense by Parlow and move into the clinch.
Herculano cracks Parlow with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Herculano clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Herculano.
Herculano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herculano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parlow.
A head punch on the inside from Herculano fails to land.
Parlow misses with some punches.
Herculano lands a nice uppercut.
Herculano presses Parlow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Parlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herculano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parlows head.
Herculano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jon Parlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parlow blocking some punches.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Parlow controls the action.
Parlow working hard to break the clinch.
Herculano blocking some punches.
Herculano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herculano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herculano is leaning against Parlow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Herculano pushes Parlow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Herculano pushes Parlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herculano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herculano is leaning against Parlow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herculano tries to throw a body punch but Parlow avoids it by throwing Herculano back against the cage.
Parlow misses with some punches.
Herculano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parlow.
Herculano lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Herculano as the two fighters clinch.
Herculano cracks Parlow with a nice body shot.
Herculano lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Herculano lands a left hand.
Herculano lands with a light punch inside.
Herculano lands a big right hand that drops Parlow! The killer instinct kicks in and Herculano finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Herculano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminio Herculano!
An out of breath and clearly excited Herminio Herculano thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
Nile misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Herculano counters by clinching up.
Herculano cracks Nile with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Herculano.
A head punch on the inside from Nile fails to land.
Herculano blocks an uppercut.
Herculano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herculano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nile's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nile's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nile has a couple of punches blocked by Herculano.
Herculano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Herculano lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Herculano.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herculano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nile backwards.
Herculano lands a shot to the body.
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!
Herculano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herculano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herculano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herculano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nile backwards.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Herculano digs a right hand into Nile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nile's gas tank.
Nile looks winded!
Herculano lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herculano.
A right hook to the body lands for Herculano.
Herculano pushes Nile back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Herculano.
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Nile's ribcage. Nile let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herculano is working Nile over against the cage.
Herculano lands with a light punch inside.
Herculano lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Herculano.
Herculano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herculano lands a shot to the body.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Herculano stalling in the clinch.
Herculano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herculano lands a big right hand that drops Nile! The killer instinct kicks in and Herculano finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Herculano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminio Herculano!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Herminio Herculano made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Herculano thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Herculano in a clinch.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Herculano.
Herculano cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Herculano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herculano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Troy Jackson has been cut.
Nice body punch from Herculano.
Herculano lands with a left to the head.
Herculano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Herculano lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herculano.
Herculano tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herculano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano lands with a short shot to the head.
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Herculano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Herculano tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herculano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herculano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Herculano lands a shoulder strike.
Herculano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Herculano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Herculano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Herculano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Herculano controls the action.
Herculano trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right handed body shot lands from Herculano.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
Herculano misses with a punch to the body.
Herculano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herculano.
Herculano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Herculano.
Jackson looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herculano.
Herculano blocks the elbow strike.
Herculano tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Herculano can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Herculano.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson stalling the fight.
A short right from Herculano on the inside.
Herculano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #T3#
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Herculano misses with the head strike.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Herculano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Herculano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herculano misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herculano's elbow.
Herculano lands a left hand.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Herculano tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Herculano.
Herculano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Herculano is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herculano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herculano lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Herculano finish him?
Herculano creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jackson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jackson drops to his knees and Herculano pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminio Herculano!
An out of breath and clearly excited Herminio Herculano thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HI 72 - SUPERFIGHT!
Date: Jun 23, 2016

#R1#
Roussow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Herculano avoids the body shot from Roussow.
Herculano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Herculano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roussow misses the body punch
and Roussow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Ken Roussow has been cut.
Roussow throws a big shot that misses.
Herculano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Herculano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roussow in his tracks.
Roussow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roussow cracks a nice hook into Herculano's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roussow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Herculano closes the distance and pushes Roussow back into the cage.#T1#
Roussow misses with a punch on the inside.
Roussow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roussow tries to throw a body punch but Herculano avoids it by throwing Roussow back against the cage.
Herculano is pushing Roussow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Herculano wants to stall.
Roussow misses with the head strike.
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roussow working aggressively here.
Roussow swings wildly with an uppercut but Herculano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roussow struggles to land a body shot inside as Herculano controls his hands.
Roussow gets through Herculano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roussow or not.
Roussow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Roussow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roussow misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herculano.
Roussow misses with some punches.
Herculano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roussow backwards.
Herculano blocks an uppercut.
Roussow prevents a body shot from Herculano.
Roussow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Roussow.
Herculano lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herculano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roussow gets through Herculano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roussow misses with a punch on the inside.
Herculano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roussow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herculano's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herculano.
Roussow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herculano blocks an uppercut.
Herculano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herculano leaning against his opponent.
Herculano trying to stall but Roussow improves his position.
Roussow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Roussow as the two fighters clinch.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roussow.
Roussow misses with some punches.
Herculano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Herculano.
Roussow being controlled against the cage.
Roussow has a couple of punches blocked by Herculano.
Roussow lands with a short shot to the head.
Herculano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Herculano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roussow up against the cage.
Herculano tries to stall but Roussow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roussow stalling in the clinch but Herculano improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Herculano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Roussow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roussow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Herculano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ken Roussow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussow throws a looping overhand right but Herculano ducks down to avoid it.
Roussow throws the left hand but Herculano avoids the punch easily.
Roussow lands with a nice body punch.
Herculano wants to clinch.
Herculano sets himself, and Roussow steps forward looking for the clinch! Herculano avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ken Roussow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Roussow throws a series of punches but Herculano moves out of range.
Herculano wants to clinch.
Roussow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Herculano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roussow darts in looking for a takedown but Herculano gets double underhooks and turns Roussow into the cage.
Herculano closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Roussow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Herculano won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?#T1#
Herculano tries to improve position but can't.
Herculano is not content to let Roussow control the position.
Herculano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roussow on the ground.
Herculano managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Roussow.
Roussow lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roussow is chipping away with strikes.
Herculano is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Roussow throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Roussow misses with the ground and pound.
Roussow prevents Herculano from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roussow lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roussow is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The strikes coming from Roussow are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Roussow throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Roussow working the ground and pound.
Roussow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roussow just content to control the position.
Roussow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Roussow trying to control the action but Herculano is working from the bottom. #T3#
Roussow cracks Herculano with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Roussow looks up at the clock and then as Herculano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roussow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Roussow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Roussow's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Roussow scores with punches from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Roussow working his ground and pound in the gym.
Herculano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herculano tries to get out of the position.
Roussow scoring with punches and elbows.
Roussow cracks Herculano with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Roussow trying to control the action but Herculano is working from the bottom.
Roussow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Roussow is looking to take a break and control but Herculano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herculano dodges the ground and pound from Roussow.
Roussow is trying to ground and pound but Herculano uses the momentary lack of control by Roussow to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussow is looking to advance position but Herculano won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Roussow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Roussow misses with a body shot.
Herculano is looking to counter the offense by Roussow and move into the clinch.
Roussow wants to clinch up but Herculano keeps it at a distance.
Roussow blocks a jab.
Roussow wants to counter the offense by Herculano and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Herculano gets tackled into the cage by Roussow. Roussow maintains the clinch.
Herculano lands a hook that snaps the head of Roussow backwards.
Herculano stalling.
Herminio Herculano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Herculano to work.
Herculano tries to throw a body punch but Roussow avoids it by throwing Herculano back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Roussow controls his hands.
Roussow has a couple of punches blocked by Herculano.
Roussow misses with the head strike.
Herculano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herculano trying to control the position but instead, Roussow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Herculano into the cage.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roussow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Herculano is keeping busy.
Herculano trying to stall but Roussow improves his position.
Nice body punch from Herculano.
Roussow letting Herculano take a breather here.
Roussow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herculano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Herculano pushes Roussow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Herculano.
Roussow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herculano avoiding damage.
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.#CL#
Herculano darts in and clinches Roussow up against the cage.#T2#
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Herculano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roussow.
Roussow tries a body shot but Herculano blocks it.
Roussow tries to stall but Herculano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roussow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Herculano pushes Roussow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Herculano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roussow is keeping busy.
Herculano lands a left hand.
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Roussow's ribcage. Roussow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herculano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roussow misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Herculano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herculano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herculano.#T3#
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roussow has a couple of punches blocked by Herculano.
Herculano slows down the pace here.
Roussow is working for takedown but Herculano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Herculano - that landed with a thud.
Herculano stalling in the clinch but Roussow improves position.
Herculano lands a body punch.
Herculano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Herculano.
Stalling in the clinch from Herculano.
Herculano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Herculano looking to stall.
Roussow trying to stall but Herculano improves his position. #T4#
Roussow throws a punch but it's blocked by Herculano.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roussow or not.
Herculano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Herculano looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Herculano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roussow.
Roussow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herculano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roussow misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herculano.
Herculano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herculano effectively controlling the action here.
Herculano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Roussow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herculano scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Roussow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roussow misses with a takedown attempt - Herculano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herculano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Herculano lands with a shot to the body.
Roussow misses with a takedown attempt
and Herculano counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herculano circles away.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Roussow.
Roussow throws a lazy uppercut
and Herculano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roussow is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A cross from Herculano lands.#T1#
Roussow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herculano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussow.
Herculano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussow.
Herculano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roussow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roussow.
Roussow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herculano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussow.
Herculano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Herculano tries to clinch up but Roussow circles away and keeps his distance.#T2##CL#
Herculano has managed to clinch.
Herculano stalling in the clinch but Roussow improves position.
Herculano pushes Roussow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Roussow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herculano digs a good body shot into Roussow's ribs.
Roussow swats away the attempt to clinch by Herculano.
Herculano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roussow.
A jab from Herculano finds it's way through Roussow's defenses.
The crowd cheers as Herculano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roussow doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Herculano connects with a nice looking jab.
Herculano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roussow looks to clinch
and Herculano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Roussow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roussow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herculano.#CL2#
Roussow drives through and clinches with Herculano against the cage.
Herculano lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Roussow is rocked!
Herculano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roussow is still on wobbly legs! Can Herculano finish him?#T4#
Herculano stalling against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Roussow as the two fighters clinch.
Roussow seems to have recovered his senses.
Roussow is trying to stall.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roussow or not.
Roussow throws a head punch that misses.
Herculano lands with a short shot to the head.
Herculano trying to control the position but instead, Roussow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Herculano into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herculano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herculano prevents a body shot from Roussow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussow pushes Herculano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herculano lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herculano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roussow backwards.
Roussow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano had his way with Ken Roussow in that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Roussow wants to clinch up but Herculano keeps it at a distance.
Herculano tries to counter by clinching up but Roussow breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Herculano clinches up with Roussow and pushes him back against the cage.
Roussow throws a head punch that misses.
Roussow has a couple of punches blocked by Herculano.
Herculano looking to stall.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roussow is keeping busy.
Roussow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Herculano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano blocks a body shot from Roussow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herculano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herculano cracks Roussow with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Herculano.
Roussow is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Herculano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Roussow letting Herculano take a breather here.
Herculano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Herculano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herculano. #KD#
Herculano drops Roussow onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Roussow is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Herculano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roussow can do to turn this around?
Herculano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roussow.
Herculano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Herculano creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Roussow's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Roussow drops to his knees and Herculano pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminio Herculano!
Herminio Herculano gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: HI 69 - This is OUR Turf
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Herculano tries to clinch there but Lobtov circles away.
Lobtov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lobtov shoots in and drives through. Herculano sprawls well.
Herculano with a hook.
Herculano is looking to clinch.
Lobtov attempts a counter takedown but Herculano avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov misses with a takedown
and Herculano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrey Lobtov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herculano moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Herculano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Lobtov shoots in but no luck this time.
Herculano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Herculano has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lobtov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Lobtov misses.
Herculano stuffs the takedown attempt from Lobtov. Lobtov gets slowly back to his feet.
Herculano throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Herculano gets a clinch.
Lobtov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Herculano pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Lobtov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lobtov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Herculano stopping the sweep attempt from Lobtov.
Herculano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobtov is keeping the position for now.
Herculano trying to control but Lobtov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lobtov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Herculano has his hands clasped together but Lobtov extends and breaks Herculano's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lobtov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Lobtov!
Andrey Lobtov retains his lightweight title!

Event: HI 66 - Efficient Business
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Herculano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockwell counters with a one-two to the body.
Rockwell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Herculano is out of range.
Rockwell wants to land a leg kick but Herculano is out of range.
Herculano blocks a jab.
Rockwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Herculano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herculano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockwell throws a hook but Herculano avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Herculano connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Herculano gets a clinch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herculano.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Herculano.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rockwell tries a body shot but Herculano blocks it.
Herculano gets through Rockwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rockwell is trying to force a seperation but Herculano has the dominant position.
Herculano is leaning against Rockwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herculano lands with a left to the head.
Rockwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herculano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockwell is trying to break free.
Rockwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockwell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rockwell blocks an uppercut.
Rockwell has a couple of punches blocked by Herculano.
Herculano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herculano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Herculano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rockwell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rockwell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Herculano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rockwell can turn it around.#T2#
Herculano works on Rockwell's body with a couple of short punches.
Rockwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rockwell fails to land. #BC2#
Rockwell breaks the clinch.
Rockwell throws a chopping leg kick but Herculano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rockwell motions for Herculano to come forward. Rockwell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rockwell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Herculano eats them both and turns towards Rockwell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Herculano lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Rockwell misses.
Herculano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockwell misses with a left hand #CL#
and Herculano counters by clinching up.
Herculano scores with a shot to the side of Rockwell's head.
Herculano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockwell.
Herculano doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockwell.
Rockwell'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.
Herculano trying to stall but Rockwell improves his position.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Herculano blocking some punches.
Rockwell working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Herculano fails to land.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herculano.
Rockwell is trying to force a seperation but Herculano has the dominant position.
Herculano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herculano.
Rockwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rockwell or not. #T4#
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Herculano scores with a shoulder strike.
Herculano lands a hook that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Herculano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockwell is stalling here.
Rockwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herculano throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herculano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockwell controls his hands.
Rockwell misses with a punch to the body.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herculano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Herculano or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Herminio Herculano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rockwell tries to land a leg kick but Herculano saw it coming and moves away.
Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Herculano moves into the clinch.
Herculano lands a left hand.
Herculano working aggressively here. #BC2#
Rockwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockwell throws a hook but Herculano avoids it easily.
As Rockwell tries to get set, Herculano tries to push him back and clinch up but Rockwell manages to avoid the attempt.
Rockwell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rockwell throws an overhand right that lands on Herculano's shoulder, as Herculano tries to avoid the shot.
Herculano moves in looking to clinch but Rockwell pushes him off.
Rockwell feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell throws a low kick but Herculano moves out of range easily. #CL#
Herculano closes the distance and clinches.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockwell controls his hands. #T1#
Rockwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herculano has him pressed against the cage.
Herculano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herculano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herculano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herculano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Herculano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Still in the clinch, Herculano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herculano is working Rockwell over against the cage.
Rockwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Herculano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herminio Herculano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Herculano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockwell blocking some punches.
Herculano has a couple of punches blocked by Rockwell.
Herculano misses with the head strike.
Rockwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Herculano.
Herculano scores with a hook to the body.
Rockwell misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Rockwell's ribcage. Rockwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rockwell is breathing heavily.
Rockwell misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockwell.
A short body shot lands from Herculano as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herculano gets through Rockwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rockwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rockwell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Herculano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockwell has a couple of punches blocked by Herculano.
Herculano tries to throw a body punch but Rockwell avoids it by throwing Herculano back against the cage.
Rockwell taking a breather.
Herculano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockwell.
Rockwell is trying to break free.
Herculano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockwell's elbow. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herculano.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Herculano.
Rockwell misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Herculano.
Herculano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herculano lands an uppercut.
Herculano lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herculano.
Herculano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Herculano - that landed with a thud.
Herculano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Herculano misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Herculano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Herculano.
Herculano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Herculano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Herculano blocking some punches. #T4#
Rockwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockwell working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Herculano.
Herculano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Herculano leaning against his opponent.
Herculano stalling the fight.
Rockwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockwell controls his hands.
Herculano is working Rockwell over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herculano.
Herculano working aggressively here.
Rockwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herculano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Herculano blocking some punches.
Herculano blocking some punches.
Herculano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herculano lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Herculano.
A right hook to the body lands for Herculano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Herculano thuds a left hand into Rockwell's body.
Rockwell misses with a low kick.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rockwell.
Rockwell throws a jab when Herculano was well out of range.
Rockwell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Herculano backs up against the cage.
Herculano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rockwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rockwell misses with a low kick as Herculano jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell misses with a right hand
and Herculano counters with a left to the body.
Rockwell looks to throw the jab but Herculano is out of range.
Herculano tries to counter by clinching up but Rockwell breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Herculano closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockwell misses with the head strike.
Herculano blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Herculano.
Rockwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herculano cracks Rockwell with a nice body shot.
Rockwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herculano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herculano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rockwell up against the cage.
Herculano misses with a body punch.
Herculano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rockwell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herculano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Herculano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Herculano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Chest Rockwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rockwell is trying to force a seperation but Herculano has the dominant position.
Rockwell misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rockwell manages to break the clinch.
Chest Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Herculano counters with a nice body shot.
Rockwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Herculano closes the distance and pushes Rockwell back into the cage.
Rockwell misses with the head strike.
Herculano lands a shoulder strike.
Herculano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rockwell misses with the head strike.
Rockwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herculano misses with a body punch.
Herculano misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Herculano.
Rockwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herculano lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Herculano to work.
Rockwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herculano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Herculano misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Herculano on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Herculano scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herculano.
Rockwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Herculano.
Herculano lands a body punch.
Rockwell has a couple of punches blocked by Herculano.
Nice body punch from Herculano - that landed with a thud.
A bit of stalling here from Herculano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Herculano - that landed with a thud.
Herculano lands a nice uppercut.
Herculano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockwell can do to turn this around?#T4#
Herculano scores with a hook to the body.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Herculano.
A right hand to the body from Herculano.
Herculano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herculano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herculano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herculano presses Rockwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rockwell or not.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rockwell or not.
A bit of stalling here from Herculano.
Herculano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rockwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herculano.
Herculano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herculano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Herculano pushes Rockwell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herminio Herculano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herculano, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herminio Herculano!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Herminio Herculano made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HI 58: Keen to Fight
Date: May 23, 2016

#R1#
Hunter closes the distance but Herculano moves to the side
and Herculano counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Herculano counters with a left to the body.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
Herculano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hunter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Herculano moves into range and clinches up with Hunter.
Herculano lands with a light punch inside.
Herculano lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is trying to force a seperation but Herculano has the dominant position.
Hunter wants a takedown but no success here.
Herculano is working Hunter over against the cage.
Good body shot from Herculano.
Hunter looks winded!
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunter takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Herculano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herculano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herculano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Herculano pushes Hunter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herculano.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herculano.
Hunter takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Herculano on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Herculano.
Herculano pushes Hunter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Hunter is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Herculano.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Herculano finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Herculano.
Herculano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Herculano.
A left hand lands to the body for Herculano.
Herculano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Herculano throws a big uppercut that drops Hunter! More strikes from Herculano and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hunter lies dazed against the cage as Herculano celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminio Herculano!
After the big win, Herminio Herculano made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Highland Island 52
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Huia throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Herculano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano lands a hook that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
A hook to the body from Herculano.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Huia has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Herculano lands with a right to the head.
Herculano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herculano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huia tries to pull guard but Herculano won't allow it.
Herculano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herculano lands a hook that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Huia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Herculano walks away with a smile on his face. Huia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Huia throws a sloppy body shot
and Herculano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Huia is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huia throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Huia is still on wobbly legs! Can Herculano finish him?
Herculano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Herculano loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Huia senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herminio Herculano!
Herminio Herculano made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.

Event: ISLAND FC 25
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Jab from Babajide.
Babajide throws a hook but Herculano avoids it easily.
Herculano is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Babajide looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Babajide just misses with a punch to the body.
Herculano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Babajide has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Babajide throws a right hand that misses
and Herculano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.
Herculano slips a straight right by Babajide.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide throws a body shot but no joy.
Babajide sets himself, and Herculano steps forward looking for the clinch! Babajide avoids it this time.
Babajide misses with an uppercut. Herculano saw that one coming.
Babajide thows a left - swing and a miss!
Herculano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kingsley Babajide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Babajide misses the shot to the body.
Babajide sets himself, and Herculano steps forward looking for the clinch! Babajide avoids it this time.
Herculano walks into a straight right hand from Babajide.
Babajide misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herculano.
Babajide has a couple of punches blocked by Herculano.
Herculano stalling the fight.
Herculano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babajide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Babajide stalling in the clinch.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Herculano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Babajide up against the cage.
Babajide looking to stall. #T2#
Herculano works on Babajide's body with a couple of short punches.
Babajide wants a takedown.
Herculano stalling in the clinch but Babajide improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herculano.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herculano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herculano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herculano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Babajide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babajide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Herculano wants to counter with a clinch but Babajide pushes him away.
Babajide doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Herculano counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Babajide throws out a loose jab but Herculano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herculano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Herculano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babajide.
Babajide misses with a hook
and Herculano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babajide misses the shot to the body.
Herculano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Babajide as he connects with a hook.
Babajide swings widly with a right hand
and Herculano counters with a straight right hand.
Babajide looks to land a left hand but Herculano moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Babajide misses with a hook to the body
and Herculano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Babajide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herculano.
Herculano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Babajide.
Babajide misses with a takedown attempt - Herculano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herculano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babajide.
Herculano slips a straight right by Babajide.
Herculano tries to counter with a clinch but Babajide shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babajide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herculano ducks under a wild hook from Babajide.
Herculano wants to counter the offense by Babajide and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kingsley Babajide will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
That's time! Babajide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Babajide tries for a takedown but Herculano circles away easily
and Herculano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babajide throws a jab but it's blocked by Herculano.
Babajide misses the shot to the body.
Babajide with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herculano counters with a nice body shot.
Babajide shoots in and drives through. Herculano sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herculano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Babajide swings for the body but Herculano moves out of range.
Herculano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Babajide scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Babajide doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Herculano lands a shoulder strike.
Herculano stalling.
Herculano has Babajide pushed against the cage.
Herculano gets underhooks to prevent Babajide's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Babajide.
Herculano lands an uppercut.
Herculano stalling the fight.
Babajide has had enough of the clinch but Herculano keeps him there for the moment.
Herculano taking a breather.
Babajide has had enough of the clinch but Herculano keeps him there for the moment.
Herculano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Herculano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Herculano throws a punch but it's blocked by Babajide.
Babajide leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Herculano.
A nice left hand lands by Herculano.
A right hook to the body lands for Babajide.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babajide.
Herculano tries to stall but Babajide uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Babajide wants to get back to striking at distance but Herculano won't allow it.
Herculano digs a right hand into Babajide's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Babajide's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babajide letting Herculano take a breather here.
Herculano lands an uppercut.
Babajide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herculano misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Babajide tries to throw a body punch but Herculano avoids it by throwing Babajide back against the cage.
Babajide lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Herculano.
Herculano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babajide backwards.
Babajide lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Babajide swings wildly with an uppercut but Herculano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babajide is looking to take this one to the mat.
Babajide swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herminio Herculano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Herculano gets underhooks to prevent Babajide's takedown attempt.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Babajide controls his hands.
Babajide lands with a left to the head.
Babajide working hard to break the clinch.
Herculano is stalling here.
Herculano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herculano.
Herculano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Herculano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babajide misses with a body punch.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herculano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herculano scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herculano is trying to stall.
Herculano tries to throw a body punch but Babajide avoids it by throwing Herculano back against the cage.
Herculano slows down the pace here.
Babajide lands a hook that snaps the head of Herculano backwards.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Herculano tries a body shot but Babajide blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herculano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
That's time! Babajide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Herculano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Herculano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Herculano wants to counter with a clinch but Babajide pushes him away.
Babajide throws a hook to the side of Herculano's head but Herculano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Herculano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Herculano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Babajide.#TD#
Babajide fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herculano sprawls well initially but Babajide persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Babajide is trying to control the action in half guard but Herculano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide works his foot free and advances to mount.
Babajide wants to take Herculano's back here but Herculano is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Herculano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babajide. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Babajide can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herculano is looking to escape.
Herculano wants to hold on but Babajide pushes him away.#SUB#
Babajide is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Herculano is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Herculano flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Babajide anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Herculano and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Babajide slips an arm under Herculano chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Babajide has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Babajide is squeezing on Herculano like an anaconda would it's prey. Herculano fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kingsley Babajide!
Kingsley Babajide retains his lightweight title!

Event: Show me
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Shulun throws a sloppy body shot
and Herculano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shulun swings away with a body shot that misses
and Herculano counters with a straight right hand.
Shulun throws a body shot but no joy.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shulun.
Shulun misses with a double jab #CL#
and Herculano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Shulun's ribcage. Shulun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano lands a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Herculano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shulun is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee calls for Herculano to work. #T1#
Herculano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Herculano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herculano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Herculano slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Herculano defending well as Shulun loads up on a big left hand.
Herculano tries to counter by clinching up but Shulun breaks away and moves out of range.
Herculano slips a jab and a cross from Shulun.
Herminio Herculano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shulun misses with the combination. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Herculano.
Herculano slips a jab from Shulun.
Herculano is looking to counter the offense by Shulun and move into the clinch.
Shulun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shulun. Herculano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Herculano is looking to counter the offense by Shulun and move into the clinch.
Herculano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shulun misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herculano.
Herculano lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Herculano.
Herculano digs a right hand into Shulun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shulun's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herculano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Herculano.
Herculano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shulun letting Herculano take a breather here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Herculano.
Herculano just leaning against Shulun, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Shulun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Herculano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Shulun throws a lazy uppercut
and Herculano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shulun throws a sloppy body shot
and Herculano counters with a stiff right hand.
Shulun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herculano defends it nicely.
No joy there for Shulun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shulun.
Herculano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herculano stuffs the takedown.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shulun.
Shulun misses with a body shot
and Shulun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shulun throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Herculano leaning against his opponent.
Herculano pushes Shulun back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Herculano stalling in the clinch.
Herculano stalling.
Herculano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shuluns head.
Herculano'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.
Herculano lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Shulun is rocked!
Herculano stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano lands a body punch.
Herculano lands a hook that snaps the head of Shulun backwards.
Shulun is still on wobbly legs! Can Herculano finish him?
Herculano pushes Shulun against the cage. Herculano is working some dirty boxing. Herculano pushes off with a quick right hook! Shulun goes down! Shulun tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Herculano moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminio Herculano!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Herminio Herculano made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Cutthroat Island
Date: Apr 14, 2016

#R1#
Machan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herculano tries to avoid it but Machan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herculano to the ground. Herculano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Herculano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machan manages to circle out of the way.
Machan dives in and grabs Herculano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herculano pushes down on Machan's head and hops out.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Machan.
Machan throws a hook but Herculano blocks it.
Machan throws a right hand that misses
and Herculano counters with a nice uppercut.
Machan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Herculano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Machan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Machan.#T1#
Machan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Herculano defends well and Machan ends up having to push Herculano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machan tries for a takedown but Herculano circles away easily
and Herculano counters with a nice uppercut.
Machan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Herculano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Richard Machan has been cut.
Machan misses with a straight left.
As Machan tries to get set, Herculano tries to push him back and clinch up but Machan manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Machan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Machan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2##SUB2#
Machan is trying to get an arm triangle but Herculano is defending well.
Machan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Herculano to see if he's OK.
Machan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Machan working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB2#
Machan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Herculano is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Machan!
A relieved looking Richard Machan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ISLAND FIGHTS 2
Date: Mar 20, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kontio.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herculano but Herculano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kontio has a takedown stuffed.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.
Kontio has his takedown stuffed
and Herculano counters with a nice uppercut.
Kontio shoots for a takedown but Herculano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kontio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kontio.
Kontio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kontio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herculano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Kontio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herculano defends it nicely.
Kontio fails with a takedown attempt.
Kontio misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Kontio fails to pull guard.
Kontio tries to pull guard but Herculano won't allow it.
Kontio fails to pull guard.
Herculano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Herculano.
Kontio is trying to pull guard but Herculano has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Herculano.
Kontio jumps guard but Herculano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Herculano scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Kontio jumps guard but Herculano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Herculano is stalling here.
Kontio is trying to pull guard but Herculano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Herculano scores with a shoulder strike.
Kontio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Herculano.
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Kontio's ribcage. Kontio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herculano cracks Kontio with a nice body shot.
Kontio looks winded!
Herculano effectively controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kontio jumps guard but Herculano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kontio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Herculano slowing the pace effectively.
Kontio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kontio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Herculano walks away with a smile on his face. Kontio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kontio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Herculano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kontio manages to circle out of the way.
Kontio shoots in but Herculano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kontio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Kontio dives in and grabs Herculano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herculano pushes down on Kontio's head and hops out.
Herculano tries to counter by clinching up but Kontio breaks away and moves out of range.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Herculano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kontio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herculano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kontio somewhat.#TD2#
Kontio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Herculano trying to keep a closed guard but Kontio is proving a slippery customer.
Kontio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Herculano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kontio on the ground.#T4#
Kontio's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Kontio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kontio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kontio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kontio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Herculano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Herculano wants to get back to his feet but Kontio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kontio trying to control the position from guard on top but Herculano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano dominated that round.
That's time! Herculano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Herculano stuffs the takedown.
As Kontio tries to get set, Herculano tries to push him back and clinch up but Kontio manages to avoid the attempt.
Kontio misses with an uppercut
and Herculano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Herculano counters with a left to the body.
Kontio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herculano swivels and escapes.
Herculano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.#TD2#
Kontio scores with a takedown into Herculano's guard.
Herculano looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio working some strikes from top position.
Kontio won't allow Herculano to get back to his feet.
Kontio postures up in Herculano's guard and throws a big left but Herculano blocks it.
Kontio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Kontio in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Kontio is trying to get an arm triangle but Herculano is defending well.
Herculano struggling a bit here.
Kontio tries to move into full mount but can't pass Herculano's legs.
Kontio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pyry Kontio has got the better of the ground game so far.
A lull in the action here as Kontio stalls from top position.
Kontio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Herculano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Kontio crashes against the mat.
Kontio throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kontio lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Kontio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herculano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Herculano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herculano tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Kontio is working to tighten his grip on Herculano's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Herculano has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kontio is really squeezing tight and eventually Herculano passes out! Kontio breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pyry Kontio!
Pyry Kontio is the new lightweight champion!
Pyry Kontio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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