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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 10
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1#
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. #CL2#
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. #BC2#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulkanovski tries a low kick but Ali avoids it.#CL2#
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.#T1#
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.#BC2#
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.#KD2#
Ali lands a big right hand that sends Bulkanovski crashing to the mat! Ali stays standing though and waves Bulkanovski back to his feet!#ROC2#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.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 81
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Matulionis fails with the takedown.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Matulionis just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matulionis.
Matulionis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Matulionis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Ali clinches up with Matulionis and pushes him back against the cage.
Ali lands a nice uppercut.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matulionis moves in looking to clinch but Ali pushes him off.#T1##CL#
Ali rushes Matulionis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali cracks Matulionis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Matulionis is rocked!
Matulionis swinging wildly here.
Matulionis is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Matulionis seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Ali clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
Matulionis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matulionis tries for a takedown but Ali circles away easily
and Ali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matulionis thinking.
Immanuel Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domantas Matulionis.
Matulionis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matulionis wants to clinch.
Ali closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matulionis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD#
Ali lands a big right hand that sends Matulionis crashing to the mat! Ali stays standing though and waves Matulionis back to his feet!
Ali finds Matulionis's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Matulionis flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Ali lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Matulionis will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Immanuel Ali!
Immanuel Ali seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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