PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sapp (ranked 3349 p4p, 4804 weight class) and Gang ge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Sapp
vs
ge

199 cm
26
235
5 - 7 - 0

208 cm
27
248
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 5 - 7 - 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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gang ge!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sapp scores with a takedown into ge's guard.

ge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sapp is aware though and is defending well.

ge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sapp defends well.
ge striking off his back but it's not causing Sapp any problems.
Sapp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

ge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sapp trying to control the position from guard on top but ge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sapp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

ge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sapp stops ge from standing up.
ge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sapp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapp trying to control the position from guard on top but ge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ge lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.

ge is looking for a triangle here but Sapp uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ge is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sapp asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sapp misses with the ground and pound.

Sapp is trying to get an arm triangle but ge is defending well.
ge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sapp's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sapp scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sapp seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ge throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
ge throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sapp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but ge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sapp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
ge is trying to stand back up but Sapp is controlling him
Sapp not doing much here.
ge has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

ge looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sapp wants to work for an arm triangle but ge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sapp landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
ge is trying to get back to full guard.
Sapp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
ge on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sapp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sapp is looking to take a break and control but ge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ge tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sapp winds up and cracks ge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
ge is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sapp is working for a submission of some sort.

ge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ge looks winded!
Sapp is trying to control the action in half guard but ge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
ge looks like he's trying to stand up.
ge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sapp.

ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sapp pulls his head out easily.
Sapp stops ge from getting back to his feet.
Sapp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
ge has hold of Sapp's hands but Sapp slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sapp seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

ge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sapp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapp working the head and body with strikes.
Sapp stops ge from getting back to his feet.
Sapp thows a huge punch but ge dodges it nicely.
Sapp wants to control but ge is keeping him busy.
Sapp controlling the action here.
Sapp winds up and cracks ge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sapp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but ge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

ge throws some strikes from the bottom but Sapp isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! ge is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Sapp!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Sapp!