Post by The Sandmen on Dec 15, 2012 1:41:46 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Torres while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Paul Sass looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Miguel Torres is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Miguel Torres and Paul Sass touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sass
Paul Sass slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Miguel Torres cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Sass misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres pushes Paul Sass against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Paul Sass struggles not allowing Miguel Torres improve his position.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sass
Sass tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sass
Sass tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sass
Torres is in open guard over Sass... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sass rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Sass to fight back!
Paul Sass throws up a triangle attempt!
Miguel Torres postures up and breaks the triangle.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sass is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Paul Sass
Sass launches a kick
but Miguel Torres avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Torres is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Sass's jaw!
Sass's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Sass has a small cut in his Right cheek
Sass seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
A bunch of leg kicks from Paul Sass
are blocked by Torres.
Sass clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres goes to the body...
He punishes Sass's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Sass launches a kick
but Miguel Torres avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Sass's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Tremendous strikes from Torres!
Sass blocks with confidence
Miguel Torres attempts to cut off Sass with punches
Sass reels from the strikes.
Sass fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miguel Torres didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paul Sass is in open guard over Torres
Paul Sass pushes Miguel Torres against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Miguel Torres struggles not allowing Paul Sass improve his position.
Sass misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Torres tries to close his guard around Sass
He succeeds!
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Torres
Sass struggles on the ground and tries to break Miguel Torres's guard...
Torres doesn't want to free his opponent and Sass continues in closed guard
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Torres
Paul Sass looks to posture up and open Miguel Torres's guard...
Miguel Torres has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres sits up and gets an arm around Sass's neck!
Sass pushes Miguel Torres back to the ground.
Sass is trying to counter now!
Paul Sass looks to posture up and open Miguel Torres's guard...
Miguel Torres has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Torres
Sass struggles on the ground and tries to break Miguel Torres's guard...
Torres doesn't want to free his opponent and Sass continues in closed guard
Sass clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Sass is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Sass!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Paul Sass and Torres engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Sass's Right eye is beginning to swell
Quick hook by Miguel Torres
Good shot! Sass has reasons to be worried.
Sass has a small cut in his Right eye
Paul Sass attempts a sweep single...
Paul Sass catches Miguel Torres's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sass.
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Torres
Sass tries to escape from the closed guard
Paul Sass any adventage in the ground.
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Torres
Sass tries to escape from the closed guard
Paul Sass any adventage in the ground.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sass is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Sass!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to roll on the ground...
Torres knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Paul Sass gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Paul Sass tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres rolls him over and takes his back!
Torres is in rear mount over Sass
Sass has Torres controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Torres is unable to move under Sass control.
Torres is in rear mount over Sass
Torres tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sass! Torres has one hook in and keeps working!
Torres is in rear mount over Sass with one hook in
Sass is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Torres tries to use some of his tricky moves but Torres's is smart enough to counter him.
Sass clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Sass locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Miguel Torres unil he can pull his arm free! Torres lost his dominant position.
John McCarthy 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.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Torres is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Miguel Torres swings...
hard impact to Sass's face!
Sass is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Paul Sass
Lightning fast low kick from Torres!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Sass hyper-extended his leg
The two exchange wildly
Torres is connecting with a few punches
The two exchange wildly
Sass is connecting with a few punches
Quick hook by Miguel Torres
Good shot! Sass has reasons to be worried.
Sass's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miguel Torres is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paul Sass didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sass
Torres moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Sass
Miguel Torres tries to free his leg...
Miguel Torres uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sass's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Paul Sass
Torres sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Miguel Torres isolates Paul Sass's left arm looking for an armbar...
Paul Sass manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Sass to fight back!
Sass measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to turn into his oponent...
Sass struggles to free himself
That Banana Split from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
Torres is locking that Banana Split...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Sass struggles to free himself
John McCarthy breaks Miguel Torres's lock! This is over! Sass didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Miguel Torres by Submission (Banana Split) at 1:51 Round 2
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 18/26 (69%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 205 s
Statistics: Paul Sass
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 205 s
Paul Sass is kinda out of place in this league now that he lost a "should-have-won" fight in real life.
Anyways, Torres takes it. True story.
Paul Sass looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Miguel Torres is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Miguel Torres and Paul Sass touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sass
Paul Sass slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Miguel Torres cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Sass misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres pushes Paul Sass against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Paul Sass struggles not allowing Miguel Torres improve his position.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sass
Sass tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sass
Sass tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sass
Torres is in open guard over Sass... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sass rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Sass to fight back!
Paul Sass throws up a triangle attempt!
Miguel Torres postures up and breaks the triangle.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sass is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Paul Sass
Sass launches a kick
but Miguel Torres avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Torres is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Sass's jaw!
Sass's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Sass has a small cut in his Right cheek
Sass seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
A bunch of leg kicks from Paul Sass
are blocked by Torres.
Sass clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres goes to the body...
He punishes Sass's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Sass launches a kick
but Miguel Torres avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Sass's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Tremendous strikes from Torres!
Sass blocks with confidence
Miguel Torres attempts to cut off Sass with punches
Sass reels from the strikes.
Sass fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miguel Torres didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paul Sass is in open guard over Torres
Paul Sass pushes Miguel Torres against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Miguel Torres struggles not allowing Paul Sass improve his position.
Sass misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Torres tries to close his guard around Sass
He succeeds!
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Torres
Sass struggles on the ground and tries to break Miguel Torres's guard...
Torres doesn't want to free his opponent and Sass continues in closed guard
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Torres
Paul Sass looks to posture up and open Miguel Torres's guard...
Miguel Torres has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres sits up and gets an arm around Sass's neck!
Sass pushes Miguel Torres back to the ground.
Sass is trying to counter now!
Paul Sass looks to posture up and open Miguel Torres's guard...
Miguel Torres has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Torres
Sass struggles on the ground and tries to break Miguel Torres's guard...
Torres doesn't want to free his opponent and Sass continues in closed guard
Sass clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Sass is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Sass!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Paul Sass and Torres engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Sass's Right eye is beginning to swell
Quick hook by Miguel Torres
Good shot! Sass has reasons to be worried.
Sass has a small cut in his Right eye
Paul Sass attempts a sweep single...
Paul Sass catches Miguel Torres's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sass.
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Torres
Sass tries to escape from the closed guard
Paul Sass any adventage in the ground.
Paul Sass is in closed guard over Torres
Sass tries to escape from the closed guard
Paul Sass any adventage in the ground.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sass is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Sass!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to roll on the ground...
Torres knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Paul Sass gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Paul Sass tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres rolls him over and takes his back!
Torres is in rear mount over Sass
Sass has Torres controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Torres is unable to move under Sass control.
Torres is in rear mount over Sass
Torres tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sass! Torres has one hook in and keeps working!
Torres is in rear mount over Sass with one hook in
Sass is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Torres tries to use some of his tricky moves but Torres's is smart enough to counter him.
Sass clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Sass locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Miguel Torres unil he can pull his arm free! Torres lost his dominant position.
John McCarthy 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.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Torres is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
=========================================
Miguel Torres swings...
hard impact to Sass's face!
Sass is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Paul Sass
Lightning fast low kick from Torres!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Sass hyper-extended his leg
The two exchange wildly
Torres is connecting with a few punches
The two exchange wildly
Sass is connecting with a few punches
Quick hook by Miguel Torres
Good shot! Sass has reasons to be worried.
Sass's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miguel Torres is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paul Sass didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sass
Torres moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Sass
Miguel Torres tries to free his leg...
Miguel Torres uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sass's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Paul Sass
Torres sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Miguel Torres isolates Paul Sass's left arm looking for an armbar...
Paul Sass manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Sass to fight back!
Sass measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Paul Sass
Paul Sass tries to turn into his oponent...
Sass struggles to free himself
That Banana Split from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
Torres is locking that Banana Split...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Sass struggles to free himself
John McCarthy breaks Miguel Torres's lock! This is over! Sass didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Miguel Torres by Submission (Banana Split) at 1:51 Round 2
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 18/26 (69%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 205 s
Statistics: Paul Sass
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 205 s
Paul Sass is kinda out of place in this league now that he lost a "should-have-won" fight in real life.
Anyways, Torres takes it. True story.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!