Report: Paul Sass Vs. Jacob Volkmann Targeted For UFC 146
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2012 2:09 PM EST
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An intriguing match-up of lightweight ground specialists appears to be taking shape for the UFC 146 card in Las Vegas on May 26th. According to ESPN UK, british submission wizard, Paul Sass, will take on Minnesota's own Jacob Volkmann:
Verbal agreements are in place for a lightweight match between England's undefeated submission specialist Paul Sass and Jacob Volkmann at UFC 146 in Las Vegas.
Both men are riding extensive winning streaks and although they can both be considered "ground specialists", their styles are quite different with Sass employing a relentless submission attack, and pulling guard repeatedly to ensnare opponents in his signature submissions: the triangle choke and the heel hook. Volkmann, on the other hand, is a methodical, grinding wrestler who dominates and smothers via position before attacking, usually with d'arce or rear naked chokes. Volkmann's style has been roundly criticized as boring, but his awkward post-fight interviews and public statements about President Obama have gotten him some attention, although not always the kind he wants, as he's now been suspended twice by the high school that employs him as a wrestling coach.
Paul Sass (12-0)
W Michael Johnson (submission - heel hook) - UFC on Versus 6
W Mark Holst (submission - triangle choke) - UFC 120
W Jason Young (submission - heel hook) - OMMAC 4
Jacob "Christmas" Volkmann (14-2)
W Efrain Escudero (unam. decision) - UFC 141
W Danny Castillo (unam. decision) - UFC on Versus 5
W Antonio McKee (split decision) - UFC 125
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You know what this fight does for me?
Nothing. Just like President Obama.
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by Earl Montclair on Feb 21, 2012 2:12 PM EST reply actions 7 recs
You know what I'm gonna do during the fight?
Sleep. Like Obama during his entire term.
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by Sugel Mendoza on Feb 21, 2012 4:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I hope Volkmann gets the W.
I want to hear his post fight speech – they’re normally sooooo funny!
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by @KatanaClothing on Feb 21, 2012 2:23 PM EST reply actions
Paul Sass is gonna choke the tact out of him
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Choke the tact INTO him.
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Are you kidding me?! Volkmann WARS!!
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by clayguidashair on Feb 22, 2012 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
Unfortunately, fights between two ground specialists often end up being contested largely on the feet. This could be an ugly one.
Volkmann NEVER fights on his feet
It doesn’t matter what kind of fighter his opponent is, he’s just going to try and take them down.
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Sass probably won't even defend the TD
More likely he’ll try to counter it by ending up on top or automatically attacking with subs. Volkmann will have his work cut out for him on the ground.
Still can't believe Volkman is on the longest winning streak in the UFC LW division
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by Our Bovine Public on Feb 21, 2012 3:02 PM EST reply actions
Nine more and Dana says he's "in the mix" for a contender slot
…maybe
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by Dave Strummer on Feb 21, 2012 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
Jon Fitch will get 10 shots at the belt before Volkmann gets one
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by Earl Montclair on Feb 21, 2012 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
Yup. Dana's dislike for that dude is palpable
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by Dave Strummer on Feb 21, 2012 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder where it comes from
I mean, his nickname is “Christmas”. So charming. What could possibly be wrong with him?
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probably had a more aggressive approach to finishing fights.
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by Victor Rodriguez on Feb 21, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
Was going to say something, but I think you mean strictly UFC wins
Notincluding any pre-UFC wins.
Even though Edgar has a draw…he’s on a 7 fight unbeaten streak, 6 fight win streak if you ignore the draw.
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by Chris Groves on Feb 21, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
If you’re against Volkmann, you’re against everything this economy is supposed to be!
Did I do it right? /Volkmannized?
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by Sugel Mendoza on Feb 21, 2012 5:27 PM EST up reply actions
I'd rather see Sass win
He’s quite a bit younger (23 vs 31 I think) and is undefeated, is a specialist at subs…and along with John Hathaway, is one of the few British fighters that doesn’t come off cocky.
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Name more than 3 British fighters that come off as cocky
Even if you name more, I’ll be able to name at least twice as much that don’t come off as cocky.
The “all British fighters are cocky” thing is a myth, simply because Bisping & Hardy are generally unpopular.
Well, I get the vibe from:
Michael Bisping
Dan Hardy
Paul Daley
Andre Winner
James Wilks
Ross Pearson(although not as much)
Brad Pickett
As far as non-cocky, I would say
John Hathaway
Paul Sass
Phil De Fries
Terry Etim(although I haven’t paid much attention to things he’s said)
But it also doesn’t help that a well known british boxer, David Haye…is also very cocky…doesn’t really help the overall ‘stigma’
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by Chris Groves on Feb 21, 2012 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
Oh yeah, James McSweeney was cocky as hell, too
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by Chris Groves on Feb 21, 2012 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
Bisping, Daley, Hardy, McSweeney
Without a doubt, 4…4 > 3
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by Chris Groves on Feb 21, 2012 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Pearson seems like a good enough guy.
He became a lot more humble once he realized that winning TUF doesn’t automatically mean you’re a great fighter. A sad lessoned that has been learned by many.
by LemonSqueeze on Feb 21, 2012 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
The line between cocky and confident is rather thin
But most of those guys aren’t exactly cocky fighters. Ross Pearson may be more humble than any other fighter out there so I find it strange to see anything remotely cocky about him. Thinking back, the only thing I could think of was his comments regarding his boxing > bj penns boxing. Maybe a little delirious, but not cocky.
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by MJB! on Feb 21, 2012 7:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That's exactly what came to mind when I put his name down
more of a cocky moment.
But even limiting it to Bisping, Hardy, Daley, and McSweeney…that’s 4, 4>3…I win.
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by Chris Groves on Feb 21, 2012 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, ok...
In that case, let’s not forget Che mills, Jason Young, John Maguire and Vaughn Lee. So now its 7>4. Victory is sweeeeeeet.
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by MJB! on Feb 22, 2012 4:32 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I was mostly referring to YPG's stipulations
“Name more than 3 British fighters that come off as cocky
Even if you name more, I’ll be able to name at least twice as much that don’t come off as cocky."
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by Chris Groves on Feb 22, 2012 9:47 AM EST up reply actions
What a generalisation...
Mind you, we believe that Americans are all fat, stupid and lazy, so I believe that it all balances out.
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by LYHL on Feb 22, 2012 3:12 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
What about Carl Froch? Tyson Fury? George Groves? Lennox Lewis and Calzaghe before they retired?
Do they come off as cocky? Ignoring the absolute disgrace that is Dereck Chisora, I don’t think that you can say that most British fighters (inc boxers) are cocky just because the ones that you have seen on T.V act like douches.
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by LYHL on Feb 22, 2012 3:17 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Volkmann is boring as hell
I hope he gets his Sass kicked…..
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Volkmann beats Sass rather easily imo
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this is very possible
Jacob may smother him enough to keep him from firing off subs
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by Earl Montclair on Feb 21, 2012 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
I can see Volkmann employ his same strategy of takedown and smother on Sass.
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by chrisbboy82 on Feb 22, 2012 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
This is what's Paul Sass wil be doing after the fight
This needs no justification, as like life, death and taxes, the only things certain in life is a Paul Sass submission victory!!!!!
Never have I been so certain about a British winner!!!!!!!
not like those other rcent fights
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