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PAUL SASS

Refine your triangle choke

with the ‘Sassangle’

PHOTOS BY PAUL THATCHER

Along with Ronda Rousey’s armbar and Rousimar Palhares’

heel hook, Paul Sass’ leg triangle is one of the most feared fight

finishers in MMA. Of the UFC lightweight’s 12 wins, eight have

come via leg triangle. With the help of Team Kaobon teammate

Darren Till, Sass shows readers how to get the fight to the

canvas and lock on his lethal submission that’s been dubbed

the Sassangle.

With my left hand, I secure a collar tie, which is very common if my
opponent and I are jockeying for position against the cage.

While pulling Darren in, I deliver a hard right knee.

I plant my right leg back on the

ground. I can choose to deliver a

few more knees or pull guard when

Darren relaxes.

I jump to guard. I continue pulling

on Darren’s head with the Thai

clinch, making it very difficult for

him to carry my weight.

I secure the Thai clinch using my right arm. I pull Darren’s head down and
toward my shoulder.

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I force Darren to the mat and maintain full guard with head pressure.

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