PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alec Bulkanovski (ranked 4600 p4p, 3093 weight class) and Immanuel Ali (ranked 391 p4p, 278 weight class). Bulkanovski comes to the cage accompanied by Men at work- Down under. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bulkanovski
vs
Ali

165 cm
25
155
1 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
155
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alec Bulkanovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Immanuel Ali!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulkanovski throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Bulkanovski's head coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bulkanovski throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Ali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bulkanovski at a distance.
Ali lunges at Bulkanovski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bulkanovski's hand.

Ali takes the fight into the clinch.
Bulkanovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bulkanovski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bulkanovski misses with a hook from the clinch.

Ali breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulkanovski tries a low kick but Ali avoids it.

Ali closes the distance and pushes Bulkanovski back into the cage.
Ali stops a takedown attempt from Bulkanovski.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulkanovski backwards.
Ali stops a takedown attempt from Bulkanovski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Bulkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulkanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Bulkanovski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ali avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Ali.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali.

Ali manages to break the clinch.
Bulkanovski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ali avoids it really well and circles away.
Bulkanovski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Bulkanovski does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Ali lands a big right hand that sends Bulkanovski crashing to the mat! Ali stays standing though and waves Bulkanovski back to his feet!

Bulkanovski is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulkanovski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ali counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Bulkanovski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bulkanovski is breathing heavily.
Ali knocks out Bulkanovski with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Ali before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Ali picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Immanuel Ali!
A victorious Immanuel Ali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Alec Bulkanovski was interviewed post fight and said 'That's a tough loss to have. but I will come back better. I just need a quick turnaround cause I'm doing my head in.'.