Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 249
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1#
Herman avoids the body shot from Keikain. #CL2#
Herman moves into the clinch.
Keikain lands a right hand.
Keikain throws a punch but it's blocked by Herman.
Keikain scores with a shoulder strike.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Herman. #TD2#
Herman jumps into guard, dragging Keikain to the mat. #ES2#
Herman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Herman misses with a takedown
enabling Keikain to counter with a crisp jab.
Keikain connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Sachi Keikain has been cut.
Keikain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Herman throws a sloppy head kick
and Keikain counters with a straight right hand.
Herman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keikain.
Keikain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Herman misses with a combination
and Keikain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
Keikain forces Herman back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keikain.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keikain prevents Herman from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Herman misses with a takedown
and Keikain counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keikain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keikain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Herman scrambles back to his feet.
Keikain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keikain works Herman's body with a nice hook.
Keikain lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Keikain.
Keikain leaves Herman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keikain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.#CL2#
Herman moves into range and clinches up with Keikain.#T3#
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herman stalling in the clinch but Keikain improves position.
Keikain prevents the takedown attempt.
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keikain has Herman pressed against the cage, preventing Herman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been informed that Herman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Herman can't get the takedown.
Keikain tries a body shot but Herman blocks it.
Keikain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herman can't break the clinch.
Herman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Herman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Herman takes a shot to the head.
Herman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keikain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keikain.
Herman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Herman can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keikain gets through Herman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keikain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Herman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keikain has Herman pressed against the cage.
Keikain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
That's time! Keikain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Herman fails to land the takedown.
Keikain throwing a counter right hand but Herman manages to avoid it.
Herman fails with a takedown attempt.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.#CL2#
Herman clinches with his opponent.
Keikain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Herman up against the cage.
Keikain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herman can do to turn this around?
Herman tries for a takedown but Keikain manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hermans head. #T1#
Herman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain gets underhooks to prevent Herman's takedown attempt.
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keikain gets underhooks to prevent Herman's takedown attempt.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keikain scores with a hook to the body.
Keikain misses with the head strike.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Herman blocks an uppercut.
Herman working hard to break the clinch.
Herman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herman is trying to force a seperation but Keikain has the dominant position.
Herman has a couple of punches blocked by Keikain.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herman.
Stalling in the clinch from Keikain. #T2#
Keikain tries a body shot but Herman blocks it.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Keikain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Keikain.
A shot in the inside from Keikain.
Herman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keikain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Keikain - that landed with a thud.
Herman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Herman jumps guard but Keikain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keikain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Herman is trying to push Keikain away but Keikain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Herman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keikain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keikain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herman shoots and misses
and Keikain counters with an inside leg kick.
Keikain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Herman doesn't seem bothered though.
Herman misses with a looping right.
Herman with a poor takedown
and Keikain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Herman's knee momentarily.
Herman is breathing heavily.
Keikain scores with a head kick.
Hanung Herman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Herman clinches.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Herman.
Keikain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Keikain. #T4#
Keikain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Herman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Herman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Herman looking for a guillotine here but Keikain defends easily. #SU#
Keikain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Herman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keikain counters with a stiff right hand.
Herman fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Keikain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keikain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keikain with a nice cross.#CL#
Keikain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain lands with a right to the head.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Keikain.
Keikain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Herman.#T1#
Keikain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herman.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.
Nice body punch from Keikain - that landed with a thud.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Herman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Keikain has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Herman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keikain walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Herman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herman gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Keikain counter with a right hand.
Herman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keikain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Herman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keikain scores with a jab.
Herman is still on wobbly legs! Can Keikain finish him?#T2#
Keikain scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Keikain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Herman blocking some punches.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keikain walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left lands for Keikain.#CL#
Keikain clinches up with Herman and pushes him back against the cage.
Keikain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Herman seems to have recovered his senses.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keikain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Keikain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keikain avoids the elbow strike from Herman, against the cage. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Keikain.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herman.
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herman is trying to pull guard but Keikain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Herman looking to stall.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keikain working aggressively here.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
Sachi Keikain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keikain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Herman wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Keikain scores with a shot to the side of Herman's head.
Keikain can't find room to land a body shot as Herman controls the action.
Sachi Keikain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keikain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keikain.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keikain walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Herman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keikain counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Keikain moves into the clinch successfully.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herman wants to stall.
Hanung Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herman misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sachi Keikain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keikain, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sachi Keikain!

Event: ENIGMA 238
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Korhonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Herman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korhonen feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Herman.
Herman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Korhonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Herman tries to clinch up but Korhonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Korhonen thumps Herman with a low kick.
Herman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Herman shoots for a double leg takedown but Korhonen sprawls well. He's pushed Herman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Korhonen scores with a kick to the body.
Herman shoots in looking for a takedown but Korhonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanung Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korhonen lands with a hook. Herman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Korhonen lands a high kick!
A low kick lands for Korhonen.
Korhonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman fails with a takedown attempt.
Herman misses with a takedown attempt
and Korhonen counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Korhonen keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Korhonen.
Herman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korhonen avoids it really well and circles away.
Korhonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Korhonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Herman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Herman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Korhonen throws a counter combo.
Herman has his takedown stuffed
and Korhonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Korhonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herman. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Korhonen. No joy for Herman on that attempt.
Korhonen lands the left hand.
Korhonen cracks Herman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aanti Korhonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korhonen leaves Herman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aanti Korhonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korhonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Herman misses with a low kick as Korhonen jumps back.
Korhonen connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Herman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Korhonen.
Herman is breathing heavily.
Herman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Korhonen tries to avoid it but Herman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Korhonen to the ground. Korhonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Herman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Korhonen scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Herman is rocked!
Herman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korhonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Herman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Korhonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Korhonen lands an overhand right.
Good leg kick by Korhonen.
Korhonen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Herman to the canvas! Herman doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Korhonen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aanti Korhonen!

Event: ENIGMA 233
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Herman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Souza circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Souza feints and as Herman raises his hands in defense, Souza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Souza chips away with some ground and pound.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Herman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Herman is looking to sweep but instead, Souza has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Souza is looking for a kimura but Herman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Souza to get the leverage.
Herman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza misses with a head shot. Herman uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Souza passes Herman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Souza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've been hearing that Souza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Souza wants to pass to mount but Herman is defending the position.
Herman has hold of Souza's hands but Souza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Souza slips a nice elbow through Herman's hands, connecting with Herman's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Souza connects with a nice short shot to Herman's temple.
Souza prevents Herman from improving his position.#T2#
Herman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souza's back!
Herman is controlling the position but Souza somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Souza is looking for a sweep. Herman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souza gets back to full guard.
Herman looking to pass the guard.
Herman trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Herman is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Herman is posturing up here but Souza has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Herman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Herman has to tap! Slick submission there by Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duane Souza!
An out of breath Duane Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 229
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Vakana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Herman tries to land knees in the clinch but Vakana avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vakana.
Vakana lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vakana.
Herman is trying to pull guard but Vakana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vakana.
Vakana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vakana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vakana scores with a nice hook to 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!
Vakana lands a nice shot to the body.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike.
Herman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vakana prevents it.
Vakana digs a right hand underneath Herman's ribcage. Herman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vakana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Motum Vakana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.
Vakana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vakana. #T1#
Vakana lands a hook that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Vakana scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vakana.
Vakana lands an uppercut.
Herman looking to stall.
Vakana lands a body shot.
Herman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vakana smiles and moves away.
Vakana lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Herman is looking to close the distance but Vakana sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Herman crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Herman is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Motum Vakana!
Motum Vakana is the new lightweight champion!
Motum Vakana tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 113
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Goncalves shoots for a takedown but Herman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herman as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Goncalves has closed the distance and engaged Herman in a clinch.
Herman tries to pull guard but Goncalves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Herman swings wildly with an uppercut but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goncalves fights it off and pushes away nicely. #KD2#
Herman drops Goncalves with a beautiful combination! Goncalves stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Herman is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Goncalves is rocked!
Goncalves pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Goncalves manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Herman on his heels. He'll look to pass Herman's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Goncalves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goncalves trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goncalves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Herman on the ground.#T1#
Herman controlling the position.
Goncalves wants to get up but he can't break Herman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Goncalves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Herman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goncalves wants to control from the top but Herman keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goncalves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herman avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#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.
Herman tries to clinch up
and Goncalves counters with a left and a right that stings Herman.
No luck for Herman with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Goncalves moves into the clinch.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Herman has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Goncalves manages to pull guard.
Herman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Herman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB#
Goncalves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Herman stacks Goncalves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Herman!
Goncalves is trying to get back to his feet.
Goncalves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Herman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goncalves is not content to let Herman control the position. #SU2#
Herman decides to stand back up.
Goncalves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Herman closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC2#
Herman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herman slaps away a takedown attempt from Goncalves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herman but Herman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Herman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goncalves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goncalves shoots in and drives through. Herman sprawls well.
Herman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goncalves tries to counter with a takedown but Herman is quick to defend against it.
Herman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goncalves swivels and escapes.
Herman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goncalves wants to clinch#TD2#
and Herman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Goncalves won't be happy with that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hanung Herman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Herman misses with a takedown
and Goncalves counters with a one-two to the body.
Goncalves shoots for a double leg takedown but Herman sprawls well. He's pushed Goncalves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses.
Herman wants to counter the offense by Goncalves and move into the clinch position.
Herman fails with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a head kick. That will keep Herman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Goncalves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herman tries to avoid it but Goncalves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herman to the ground. Herman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Herman wants to clinch up but Goncalves keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Herman clinches.
Goncalves tries a body shot but Herman blocks it. #BC#
Goncalves manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Herman as Goncalves shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves throws a head kick but Herman moves out of range.
Francisco Goncalves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herman slaps away a takedown attempt from Goncalves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Herman is looking to clinch but Goncalves is avoiding it.
Herman tries to clinch but Goncalves moves out of range.
Goncalves is looking for a counter combo.
Goncalves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herman. #CL#
Herman tries to keep at a distance but Goncalves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Goncalves breaks from the clinch. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goncalves.
Herman shoots in but no luck this time.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Herman is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Goncalves or perhaps it was just good defense by Herman, which made it look bad.
Goncalves throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanung Herman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Goncalves tries to sprawl but Herman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goncalves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herman is stalling in the full guard.
Herman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Goncalves working a defensive guard here.
Herman trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Herman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goncalves is proving hard to escape from.
Herman lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Herman from controlling successfully.
Herman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Herman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Herman lands a nice short elbow.
Herman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goncalves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herman's back!#SUB#
Goncalves looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Goncalves dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Herman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goncalves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herman tries to avoid it but Goncalves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herman to the ground. Herman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Goncalves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Herman, pushing him back against the cage.
Herman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goncalves wants to get back to striking at distance but Herman won't allow it.
Herman can't break the clinch.
Herman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goncalves's efforts to push away.
Herman can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Goncalves manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Goncalves is looking to stand up but Herman isn't so interested in that idea.
Herman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Goncalves is controlling Herman's posture.
Goncalves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Goncalves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Herman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now.
Herman trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herman fails with the takedown.
Goncalves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Herman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Herman as Goncalves shoots in.
Herman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Goncalves.
Herman leaves Goncalves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goncalves seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goncalves.
Herman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goncalves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been informed that Herman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Herman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goncalves is keen to just control but Herman is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Goncalves is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Herman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Herman wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Herman is pressing down on Goncalves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goncalves is looking to pass into half guard but Herman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Herman is in guard.#REVB#
Goncalves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanung Herman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herman is working Goncalves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goncalves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herman is controlling him.
Herman trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hanung Herman.
I think Herman 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanung Herman!
Hanung Herman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 97
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Herman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Korhonen can pounce on him.
Korhonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Korhonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Korhonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Herman throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Herman rushes Korhonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Korhonen stalling in the clinch.
Korhonen tries a body shot but Herman blocks it.
Korhonen trying to control the position but instead, Herman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korhonen into the cage.#TD2#
Herman manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Korhonen throws a sloppy strike and Herman has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Korhonen is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Herman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hanung Herman!
During a confident post fight interview, Hanung Herman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 77
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Herman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Ziskie tries to counter it with a takedown but Herman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Herman throws a body kick that misses.
Herman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Herman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ziskie swivels and escapes.
Herman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herman but Herman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ziskie has a takedown stuffed.
We've been hearing reports that Herman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie looks for a takedown but Herman sprawls well.
Hanung Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Ziskie.#TD2#
Ziskie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Herman quickly recovers to half guard.
Herman wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ziskie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Herman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ziskie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ziskie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Herman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ziskie trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom.
Ziskie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Herman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ziskie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ziskie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziskie is one step ahead there.
Ziskie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Ziskie tries to free his leg and advance position but Herman is retaining full guard.
Herman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziskie throwing strikes but missing.
Ziskie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Herman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie won't allow Herman to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziskie tries to free his leg and advance position but Herman is retaining full guard. #T3#
Herman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ziskie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ziskie gets a clinch.
Herman is trying to break free.#BC#
Herman breaks the clinch.
Herman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ziskie defends it nicely.#TD2#
Ziskie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ziskie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ziskie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Ziskie wants to take a breather but Herman is having none of it.
Ziskie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Herman moves into full guard.
Ziskie advances position into side control!
Ziskie lands some shots froms side control.
Herman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Herman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Ziskie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Ziskie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie thows a huge punch but Herman dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phillip Ziskie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Herman with a poor takedown
and Ziskie counters with a stiff right hand.
Phillip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herman tries to clinch up.
Ziskie closes the distance and clinches up with Herman, looking for a takedown. Ziskie pushes Herman against the cage but Herman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ziskie shoots in looking for a takedown. Herman tries to sprawl out of it but Ziskie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Ziskie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Herman to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Ziskie pushes Herman off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Herman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ziskie quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Herman tries to pass to full mount but Ziskie defends it.
Ziskie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ziskie is staying active underneath Herman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ziskie trying to hold on to Herman's head to control him but Herman postures up.
Ziskie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Herman passes to full mount! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herman controlling the pace for now.
Herman raining down shots from the mount!
Herman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Herman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ziskie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Herman can't control as he wanted to and Ziskie manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T3#
Ziskie wants to get back to full guard.
Herman trying to control the pace.
Ziskie keeping hold of Herman's head, controlling as best he can.
Herman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Phillip Ziskie has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ziskie trying to control from the bottom.
Herman is just content to waste time from the top position. Ziskie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ziskie looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziskie, not yet.
Herman wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie goes for a double leg but Herman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Herman continues to drive forward.
Hanung Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Ziskie.
Ziskie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ziskie somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hanung Herman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ziskie misses with a takedown attempt - Herman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herman shoots in for a double leg but Ziskie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ziskie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herman circles away.
Ziskie leaves Herman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Herman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ziskie's guard.
Herman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Herman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ziskie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ziskie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ziskie! #REVB##T1#
Ziskie landing strikes.
Herman struggling a bit here.
Ziskie wants to control but Herman is keeping him busy.
Herman is looking to regain half guard here but Ziskie keeps moving and retains side control.
Herman dodges the ground and pound from Ziskie.
Ziskie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ziskie scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ziskie trying to control the action but Herman is working from the bottom.
Ziskie 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Herman is not content to let Ziskie control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ziskie working his ground and pound in the gym.
Ziskie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Herman is trying to maintain the position but Ziskie is very close to passing his half guard.
Ziskie prevents Herman from improving his position.
Herman has hold of Ziskie's hands but Ziskie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ziskie is just content to waste time from the top position. Herman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ziskie looking to pass the guard.
Ziskie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Herman keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully. #T3#
Herman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ziskie is looking for a sweep. Herman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ziskie is staying active underneath Herman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Herman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Herman wants to stand up but Ziskie is controlling the position.
Herman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Herman scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Herman wants to take a breather but Ziskie is having none of it.
Herman wants to stand but Ziskie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Herman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ziskie is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziskie trying to hold on to Herman's head to control him but Herman postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herman trying to control the action but Ziskie is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hanung Herman.
I think Herman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanung Herman!
A very excited looking Hanung Herman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 54
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Rod with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Herman moves into the clinch.
Rod is trying to break the clinch but Herman is controlling him.
Rod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hermans head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rod. #BC2#
Herman manages to break the clinch.
Rod really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rod dives in and grabs Herman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herman pushes down on Rod's head and hops out.#CL2#
Herman closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Herman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Herman.
Herman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rod.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Rod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Herman with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rod moves into the clinch.
Rod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herman is trying to drag Rod to the mat but Rod just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rod wants to break free but Herman has control. #T1##TD2#
Herman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Herman is working for a submission of some sort.
Herman trying to control the pace.
Rod looks like he's trying to stand up.
Herman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rod tries to roll over but Herman keeps him under control.#T2#
Rod is trying to maintain the position but Herman is very close to passing his half guard.
Herman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Rod's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Herman controlling the action here.
Herman working the head and body with strikes.
Herman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES#
Rod kicks Herman off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Rod moves into range and clinches up with Herman.
A head punch on the inside from Rod fails to land. #T3##BC2#
Herman breaks the clinch.
Rod throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Herman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rod lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rod.
Rod with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Herman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rod.
Herman blocks an uppercut.
Herman missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rod throws a punch but it's blocked by Herman. #BC2#
Herman breaks from the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Herman takes the fight into the clinch.
Herman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Herman is pressed up against the cage. Rod has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Herman down to the mat. Herman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herman's waist but Herman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rod off to one side.
Rod dives in for a single leg takedown but Herman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Herman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Rod checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nicky Rod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rod throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Herman counters with a single leg into guard. Rod didn't expect that.
Herman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Herman working some strikes from top position.
Herman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Herman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hanung Herman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rod dives in and grabs Herman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herman pushes down on Rod's head and hops out.
Herman tries to clinch up but Rod circles away and keeps his distance.
Rod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herman circles away quickly and effectively.
Herman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Herman moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Herman breaks from the clinch.
Rod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herman sprawls well. Herman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rod gets slowly back to his feet.
Rod wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Herman drives through and clinches with Rod against the cage.
Rod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Rod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herman tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1##TD2#
Herman pulls Rod into guard.
Herman keeping moving, preventing Rod from controlling successfully.
Herman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Rod postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Herman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rod, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Rod is working an open guard so Herman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rod misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Herman counters with a two punch combo.
Rod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herman but Herman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rod shoots in but no luck this time.
Rod is looking to clinch. #T2##CL2#
Herman moves into the clinch successfully.
Rod gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herman. #TD2#
Herman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rod clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Rod won't enjoy being in this position. Herman looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Rod is tapping - it's over boys! Herman picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hanung Herman!
Our winner, Hanung Herman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Nicky Rod was interviewed post fight and said 'I suck'.

Event: GOTC 1 : Gamble vs Kamada
Date: May 17, 2024

#R1##TD#
Herman dives in and scores a takedown into Mclean's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herman won't allow Mclean to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Mclean has his foot on Herman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Herman works his way back into a safe position though.
Herman lands a couple of elbows.
Mclean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Herman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mclean looking to pass the guard.
Mclean controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman wants to improve his position but instead Mclean has moved into half guard.
Herman wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mclean tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mclean is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mclean working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Herman is looking for a sweep. Mclean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mclean working over Herman with some ground and pound. Herman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Mclean seems content to control.
Mclean looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mclean thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herman's head.
Mclean trying to mount his opponent but Herman defends it. #SUB2#
Mclean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Herman defends it well. #SUB2#
Mclean is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Herman as he works his way to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Herman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mclean should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Herman has tightened it up now! Mclean should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hanung Herman!

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