Post by The Sandmen on Nov 7, 2012 14:52:51 GMT -5
Michael Chandler looks very relaxed.
Paul Sass looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Chandler and Sass move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Paul Sass is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Paul Sass sits up and gets an arm around Chandler's neck!
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
Sass is locking that Guillotine...
Chandler tries to break the lock slamming Paul Sass against the mat!
Paul Sass doesn't allow Michael Chandler to escape. He is tightening the Guillotine
That Guillotine looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Chandler pushes Paul Sass back to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Chandler is in closed guard... Sass tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Paul Sass is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sass fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Paul Sass appears to be unbreakable
Chandler holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Chandler's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Paul Sass.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Paul Sass manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Sass works on the ground with his fingers over Chandler's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Chandler use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Sass has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Paul Sass attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Paul Sass manages to switch to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Paul Sass attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Michael Chandler tries to pass Paul Sass's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Good looking punches from Michael Chandler on the ground
deflected by Sass.
Sass tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Paul Sass attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A wicked punch by Michael Chandler
rocks Sass!
Sass pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Paul Sass throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Chandler.
Paul Sass moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Chandler's left thigh
Sass is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paul Sass is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to show some ground skills
Sass uses his strength to keep Sass at a disadvantage
Paul Sass is in side mount over Michael Chandler
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Michael Chandler work his BJJ game.
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Paul Sass in his guard.
Paul Sass keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paul Sass is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Sass's cheek from the guard.
Paul Sass uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Paul Sass looks to counter!
Sass tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Paul Sass is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Paul Sass keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Paul Sass tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chandler is able to break the lock.
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chandler attempts a triangle from bottom! Paul Sass slips out. Chandler quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Paul Sass slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paul Sass. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sass blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Chandler wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Sass doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Paul Sass tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Sass tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sass
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler succeeds
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Sass's cheek from the guard.
Paul Sass uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Chandler
Sass struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Paul Sass is in Chandler open guard now
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Paul Sass tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sass is locking that leglock...
That leglock looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
Chandler is able to break the lock.
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Paul Sass tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sass looks to work from half guard.
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Paul Sass isolates Michael Chandler's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Michael Chandler is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Sass's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sass blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Sass is in open guard over Chandler... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Chandler rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paul Sass. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Sass is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paul Sass is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Paul Sass looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Paul Sass slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Paul Sass is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sass suddenly holds Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Paul Sass appears to be unbreakable
Sass is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Sass is locking that Armbar...
Chandler struggles to free himself
Chandler can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Paul Sass!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Chandler is in closed guard... Sass tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Paul Sass is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sass goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
Chandler struggles to free himself
Sass is locking that Armbar...
Michael Chandler breaks the lock and pushes away Paul Sass, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paul Sass. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paul Sass jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Brilliant combination from Michael Chandler
Sass is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Chandler begins to launch a barrage of punches over Sass
this is getting worse and worse for Sass
Paul Sass and Chandler engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Sass grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paul Sass
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Sass moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Paul Sass isolates Michael Chandler's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Michael Chandler is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Sass's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sass tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Paul Sass's Left cheek
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Sass's cheek from the guard.
Paul Sass uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Paul Sass has seen better days.
Sass moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Paul Sass tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chandler is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Chandler reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sass blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Paul Sass jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Sass seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Paul Sass shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sass into his guard.
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Chandler
Sass tries to escape from closed guard...
Sass struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Paul Sass tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Paul Sass manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Paul Sass is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Paul Sass isolates Michael Chandler's right arm looking for an armbar...
Michael Chandler manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Paul Sass lost his dominant position.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sass
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Paul Sass jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Chandler
Sass is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Sass!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Paul Sass tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler rolls Paul Sass to his stomach and takes his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Sass
Sass is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Sass has Chandler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Sass manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Chandler
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Inside leg kick from Sass
that goes awry.
Sass clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Sass.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Michael Chandler has found an opening in the defense of Sass, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Sass is wobbling!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Sass looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Chandler's punches
Sass measures the resilience of Chandler's chin with an uppercut while Chandler lands some great crosses.
Chandler pushes Paul Sass and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Sass steps backwards away from Michael Chandler. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Not a desiderable position that Sass is in now. Michael Chandler is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chandler is holding Paul Sass's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Paul Sass shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
The two exchange wildly
Sass is connecting with a few punches
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sass struggles... Michael Chandler is unable to take him down
Michael Chandler attempts to cut off Sass with punches
Sass reels from the strikes.
Chandler and Sass circle around the center of the cage.
Sass is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paul Sass is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Paul Sass tries to get his opponent's head in some sort of lock!
Chandler struggles and pushes his opponent forward. Both fighters breathe hard as they climb to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sass tries to grapple
He puts Chandler in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Paul Sass slightly pushes Chandler into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paul Sass jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Sass is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler shows great balance while pushing away Paul Sass
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Paul Sass's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Michael Chandler tries to open Sass's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Chandler. Sass is unable to cover himself now!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Sass switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Chandler struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chandler.
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Round 4
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Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sass
Chandler and Sass are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Paul Sass can't prevent his opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Sass reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Chandler blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Chandler gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Paul Sass! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Paul Sass doesn't defend himself!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Chandler is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Paul Sass sits up and gets an arm around Chandler's neck!
Chandler pushes Paul Sass back to the ground.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Chandler tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass has seen better days.
Paul Sass attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Michael Chandler looks to mount Paul Sass...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler rolls Paul Sass to his stomach and takes his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Sass
Sass has Chandler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Chandler is unable to move under Sass control.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Michael Chandler tries to get his arm under Paul Sass's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Paul Sass's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Paul Sass easily defends the attempt.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paul Sass shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sass into his guard.
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Chandler
Sass is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Sass!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Michael Chandler tries to open Sass's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Chandler. Sass is unable to cover himself now!
Sass's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Sass tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michael Chandler doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Paul Sass efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to roll on the ground...
Chandler knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Sass clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Paul Sass efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Chandler is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Sass tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Chandler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Paul Sass manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Michael Chandler tries to pass Paul Sass's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Michael Chandler looks to mount Paul Sass...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Paul Sass efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Paul Sass efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Chandler is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Michael Chandler tries to open Sass's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Chandler. Sass is unable to cover himself now!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to roll on the ground...
Chandler knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Sass clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Paul Sass efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Chandler is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Paul Sass moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
A punch from Paul Sass
grazes Chandler's right cheek.
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Right cheek
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Chandler can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sass is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sass
Sass throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Chandler realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Michael Chandler is standing now.
Chandler is standing while Sass is on the ground on his back
Sass tries to hit Michael Chandler with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Chandler steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paul Sass. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Sass climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Chandler moves backwards and Paul Sass is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Sass and Chandler circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Paul Sass dives for Michael Chandler's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Chandler hyper-extended his leg
Crippling lock!
Sass is locking that Diving Foot Lock...
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
Michael Chandler steps his leg out of danger while Paul Sass remains on the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Chandler is standing while Sass is on the ground on his back
Chandler cartwheels towards Sass!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Paul Sass.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Michael Chandler tries to open Sass's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Chandler. Sass is unable to cover himself now!
Sass's Forehead is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Michael Chandler fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sass's face!
Sass's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Sass tries to show some ground skills
Chandler uses his strength to keep Chandler at a disadvantage
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Sass tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Chandler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Michael Chandler looks to mount Paul Sass...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Michael Chandler hovers above Sass
Good punches to Sass's body.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sass struggles and frees his leg!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Sass tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paul Sass. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sass cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Chandler can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Chandler looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Paul Sass's punches
Sass is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chandler.
Chandler looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Paul Sass's punches
Sass is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chandler.
Sass is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Sass decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Chandler takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Paul Sass takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Paul Sass's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Good looking punches from Michael Chandler on the ground
They could take their toll on Sass.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Paul Sass slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Michael Chandler cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Sass misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler tries to pass Paul Sass's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Chandler launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Paul Sass is not able to stop Sass ground skills and Michael Chandler moves to side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Sass tries to show some ground skills
Paul Sass put Chandler in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Chandler gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Paul Sass! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Paul Sass doesn't defend himself!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Paul Sass tries to close the guard.
Sass put Michael Chandler in closed guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chandler.
Winner is Michael Chandler by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 25/45 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 35/58 (60%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 972 s
Statistics: Paul Sass
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 992 s
This is one of those fights I call a "mild" back and forth fight. Both guys were back and forth, but no one was particularly damaging and I don't think anyone ever had less than 50% of their health. But Sass was winning for a big, and CHandler was winning for a bit and so on.
Paul Sass looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Chandler and Sass move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Paul Sass is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Paul Sass sits up and gets an arm around Chandler's neck!
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
Sass is locking that Guillotine...
Chandler tries to break the lock slamming Paul Sass against the mat!
Paul Sass doesn't allow Michael Chandler to escape. He is tightening the Guillotine
That Guillotine looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Chandler pushes Paul Sass back to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Chandler is in closed guard... Sass tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Paul Sass is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sass fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Paul Sass appears to be unbreakable
Chandler holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Chandler's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Paul Sass.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Paul Sass manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Sass works on the ground with his fingers over Chandler's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Chandler use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Sass has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Paul Sass attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Paul Sass manages to switch to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Paul Sass attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Michael Chandler tries to pass Paul Sass's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Good looking punches from Michael Chandler on the ground
deflected by Sass.
Sass tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Paul Sass attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A wicked punch by Michael Chandler
rocks Sass!
Sass pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Paul Sass throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Chandler.
Paul Sass moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Chandler's left thigh
Sass is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paul Sass is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to show some ground skills
Sass uses his strength to keep Sass at a disadvantage
Paul Sass is in side mount over Michael Chandler
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Michael Chandler work his BJJ game.
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Paul Sass in his guard.
Paul Sass keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paul Sass is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Sass's cheek from the guard.
Paul Sass uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Paul Sass looks to counter!
Sass tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Paul Sass is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Paul Sass keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Paul Sass tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chandler is able to break the lock.
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chandler attempts a triangle from bottom! Paul Sass slips out. Chandler quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Paul Sass slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paul Sass. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sass blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Chandler wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Sass doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Paul Sass tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Sass tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sass
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler succeeds
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Sass's cheek from the guard.
Paul Sass uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Chandler
Sass struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Paul Sass is in Chandler open guard now
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Paul Sass tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sass is locking that leglock...
That leglock looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
Chandler is able to break the lock.
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Paul Sass tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sass looks to work from half guard.
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Paul Sass isolates Michael Chandler's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Michael Chandler is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Sass's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sass blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Sass is in open guard over Chandler... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Chandler rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paul Sass. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Sass is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paul Sass is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Paul Sass looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Paul Sass slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Paul Sass is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sass suddenly holds Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Paul Sass appears to be unbreakable
Sass is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Sass is locking that Armbar...
Chandler struggles to free himself
Chandler can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Paul Sass!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Chandler is in closed guard... Sass tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Paul Sass is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Sass goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
Chandler struggles to free himself
Sass is locking that Armbar...
Michael Chandler breaks the lock and pushes away Paul Sass, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paul Sass. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paul Sass jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Brilliant combination from Michael Chandler
Sass is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Chandler begins to launch a barrage of punches over Sass
this is getting worse and worse for Sass
Paul Sass and Chandler engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Sass grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paul Sass
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Sass moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Paul Sass isolates Michael Chandler's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Michael Chandler is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Sass's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sass tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Paul Sass's Left cheek
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Sass's cheek from the guard.
Paul Sass uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Paul Sass has seen better days.
Sass moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Paul Sass is in open guard over Chandler
Paul Sass tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chandler is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Chandler reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sass blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Paul Sass jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Sass seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Paul Sass shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sass into his guard.
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Chandler
Sass tries to escape from closed guard...
Sass struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Paul Sass is in half guard over Chandler
Paul Sass tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Paul Sass manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Paul Sass is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Paul Sass isolates Michael Chandler's right arm looking for an armbar...
Michael Chandler manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Paul Sass lost his dominant position.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sass
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Paul Sass jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Chandler
Sass is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Sass!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Paul Sass tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler rolls Paul Sass to his stomach and takes his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Sass
Sass is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Sass has Chandler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Sass manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Chandler
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Inside leg kick from Sass
that goes awry.
Sass clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Sass.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Michael Chandler has found an opening in the defense of Sass, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Sass is wobbling!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Sass looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Chandler's punches
Sass measures the resilience of Chandler's chin with an uppercut while Chandler lands some great crosses.
Chandler pushes Paul Sass and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Sass steps backwards away from Michael Chandler. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Not a desiderable position that Sass is in now. Michael Chandler is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chandler is holding Paul Sass's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Paul Sass shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
The two exchange wildly
Sass is connecting with a few punches
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sass struggles... Michael Chandler is unable to take him down
Michael Chandler attempts to cut off Sass with punches
Sass reels from the strikes.
Chandler and Sass circle around the center of the cage.
Sass is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paul Sass is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Paul Sass tries to get his opponent's head in some sort of lock!
Chandler struggles and pushes his opponent forward. Both fighters breathe hard as they climb to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sass tries to grapple
He puts Chandler in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Paul Sass slightly pushes Chandler into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paul Sass jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Sass is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler shows great balance while pushing away Paul Sass
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Paul Sass's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Michael Chandler tries to open Sass's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Chandler. Sass is unable to cover himself now!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Sass switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Chandler struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chandler.
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Round 4
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Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sass
Chandler and Sass are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Paul Sass can't prevent his opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Sass reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Chandler blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Chandler gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Paul Sass! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Paul Sass doesn't defend himself!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Chandler is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Paul Sass sits up and gets an arm around Chandler's neck!
Chandler pushes Paul Sass back to the ground.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Chandler tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass has seen better days.
Paul Sass attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Michael Chandler looks to mount Paul Sass...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler rolls Paul Sass to his stomach and takes his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Sass
Sass has Chandler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Chandler is unable to move under Sass control.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Michael Chandler tries to get his arm under Paul Sass's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Paul Sass's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Paul Sass easily defends the attempt.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paul Sass shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sass into his guard.
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Chandler
Sass is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Sass!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Michael Chandler tries to open Sass's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Chandler. Sass is unable to cover himself now!
Sass's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Sass tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michael Chandler doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Paul Sass efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to roll on the ground...
Chandler knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Sass clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Paul Sass efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Chandler is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Sass tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Chandler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Paul Sass manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Michael Chandler tries to pass Paul Sass's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Michael Chandler looks to mount Paul Sass...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Paul Sass efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Paul Sass efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Chandler is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Michael Chandler tries to open Sass's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Chandler. Sass is unable to cover himself now!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to roll on the ground...
Chandler knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Sass clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Paul Sass efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Chandler is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Paul Sass moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
A punch from Paul Sass
grazes Chandler's right cheek.
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Right cheek
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Chandler can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sass is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Sass
Sass throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Chandler realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Michael Chandler is standing now.
Chandler is standing while Sass is on the ground on his back
Sass tries to hit Michael Chandler with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Chandler steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paul Sass. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Sass climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Chandler moves backwards and Paul Sass is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Sass and Chandler circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Paul Sass dives for Michael Chandler's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Chandler hyper-extended his leg
Crippling lock!
Sass is locking that Diving Foot Lock...
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
Michael Chandler steps his leg out of danger while Paul Sass remains on the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Chandler is standing while Sass is on the ground on his back
Chandler cartwheels towards Sass!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Paul Sass.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Michael Chandler tries to open Sass's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Chandler. Sass is unable to cover himself now!
Sass's Forehead is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Michael Chandler fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sass's face!
Sass's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Sass tries to show some ground skills
Chandler uses his strength to keep Chandler at a disadvantage
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Sass tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Chandler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Michael Chandler looks to mount Paul Sass...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Michael Chandler hovers above Sass
Good punches to Sass's body.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Paul Sass
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sass struggles and frees his leg!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Sass tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paul Sass. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sass cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Chandler can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Chandler looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Paul Sass's punches
Sass is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chandler.
Chandler looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Paul Sass's punches
Sass is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chandler.
Sass is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Sass decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Chandler takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Paul Sass takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Paul Sass's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Good looking punches from Michael Chandler on the ground
They could take their toll on Sass.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Sass
Paul Sass slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Michael Chandler cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Sass misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler tries to pass Paul Sass's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Chandler launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Paul Sass is not able to stop Sass ground skills and Michael Chandler moves to side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Paul Sass
Sass tries to show some ground skills
Paul Sass put Chandler in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Chandler gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Paul Sass! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Paul Sass doesn't defend himself!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Sass
Paul Sass tries to close the guard.
Sass put Michael Chandler in closed guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chandler.
Winner is Michael Chandler by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 25/45 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 35/58 (60%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 972 s
Statistics: Paul Sass
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 992 s
This is one of those fights I call a "mild" back and forth fight. Both guys were back and forth, but no one was particularly damaging and I don't think anyone ever had less than 50% of their health. But Sass was winning for a big, and CHandler was winning for a bit and so on.
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!