PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bic Boi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sapp
vs
Boi

193 cm
25
272 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
235 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bic Boi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sapp has managed to clinch.

Sapp has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Boi is trying to keep an underhook but Sapp manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sapp in particular looking to stall.
Sapp moves nicely into side control.
Boi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sapp's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sapp.
Sapp moves nicely into side control.
Sapp taking a break here but Boi is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sapp with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sapp stands up from half guard.
Sapp misses with a wild combination.
Boi wants to clinch.

Sapp closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp passes Boi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sapp.
Boi is trying to stand up here but Sapp is controlling him well.
Sapp slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sapp seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boi for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Sapp just wasn't active enough.
Boi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sapp avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sapp is defended easily by Boi.
Sapp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Sapp has closed the distance and engaged Boi in a clinch.
Boi tries to circle away but Sapp has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sapp pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Boi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sapp is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boi to the mat. Boi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sapp prevents Boi from getting back to his feet.
Boi looks gassed!
Sapp is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Boi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Sapp wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sapp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Sapp dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Boi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sapp.
Boi throws a push kick but Sapp slaps the foot to one side.
Sapp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boi is fending him off so far but Sapp persists. Nope, Boi circles away and we're back to standing.
Boi moves in looking to clinch but Sapp pushes him off.
Boi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sapp counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boi won't be happy with that.
Sapp trying to control the position but Boi is working away.

Sapp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Sapp stands up and beckons Boi to his feet.
Boi is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Sapp moves into range and clinches up with Boi.

Sapp breaks from the clinch.
Boi shoots in and drives through. Sapp sprawls well.

Sapp has Boi up against the cage in a clinch.

Sapp lands a takedown into guard.
Sapp seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Sapp decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boi, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sapp counters with a body kick that stops Boi in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sapp.
Sapp cracks Boi with a good jab.

Sapp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Sapp is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sapp looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sapp working the head and body with strikes.
Boi wants to control but Sapp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sapp prevents Boi from improving his position.

Sapp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boi is just riding it out for now. Sapp eventually gives up the hold.

Sapp stands up and beckons Boi to join him on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapp scores with a kick to the body.
Sapp throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boi's head.

It looks like Bic Boi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sapp closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boi did well to prevent Sapp getting side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sapp escapes and gets back to his feet.

Sapp moves into the clinch successfully.

Sapp is trying to trip Boi. He has hold of a leg but Boi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sapp persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Sapp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bic Boi's cut.
That's time! Sapp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sapp feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sapp trying to control but Boi is working from the bottom.
Boi wants to hit a switch here but Sapp passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boi there!
Boi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sapp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp landing punches.
Sapp content just to control the position here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boi is bucking up trying to escape but Sapp cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Sapp working for a guillotine from mount but Boi is in no mood to give up.
Sapp connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Boi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sapp lands a big shot there that rocks Boi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boi is still in real trouble! Can Sapp finish him?
Sapp controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sapp working for a guillotine from mount but Boi is in no mood to give up.
Sapp controlling from the full mount.
Boi seems to have recovered his senses.
Sapp connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sapp controlling the pace for now.

Sapp is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boi is surviving well by controlling Sapp's body position as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapp controlling his opponent.

Sapp get's back to his feet.

Sapp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boi sprawls well initially but Sapp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Sapp wants to work for an arm triangle but Boi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sapp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boi can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sapp trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Sapp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sapp has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Sapp!
A very excited looking Bob Sapp rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.