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Event:
QFC Tournament 1217 Round 1
Date: Feb 17, 2025 |
#R1# Sayle throws a big shot that misses. Case looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. It seemed like Sayle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Case changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sayle tries to avoid it but Case manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sayle to the ground. Sayle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Case fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sayle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sayle dodges the punch combination from Case.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sayle swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sayle misses with a looping left. Nice uppercut lands for Case. That snapped Sayle's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sayle. Sayle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Case. That's going to take a lot out of him. Case has a takedown stuffed.#T1# Nice sprawl there from Sayle as Case shoots in. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sayle! But no joy. Case misses with a leg kick. Sayle darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Sayle misses with a straight right. Case shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sayle pinned against the cage. Sayle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sayle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2# Sayle cracks Case with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Case looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sayle finish him?
#ROC2#Case is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sayle thows a left - swing and a miss! Oh Case is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Case is defended easily by Sayle. Case seems to have got his legs back now. Sayle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it. Case tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sayle defends well and Case ends up having to push Sayle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Sayle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Case's efforts to push away.#BC# Case breaks from the clinch.
Sayle pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Case shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sayle pinned against the cage. Sayle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sayle throws an uppercut from hell that sends Case clean off his feet! He's out cold! Sayle stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Sayle! |
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