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Event:
CFC contenders 1 NY
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Sapo cracks Kid with an open hand slap.
Sapo throws a lazy right hand but Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Kid gets the takedown into side control.
Sapo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kid swings around for an armbar but Sapo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kid's guard.
Sapo scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sapo with a nice head shot there.
Sapo connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sapo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kid is keeping the position for now.
Sapo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sapo passes into half guard.
Kid moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Sapo wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sapo's guard. #REVB#
Kid advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kid seems to be looking for submissions.
Sapo gets back to full guard.
Kid tries to free his leg and advance position but Sapo is retaining full guard.
Sapo pulls Kid in close to prevent any damage.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Kid slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sapo keeps working.
Sapo can't do much from the bottom here.
Sapo prevents Kid from moving into mount.
Kid is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Kid goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sapo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kid but great work by Sapo.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kid manages to get back to half guard.
Sapo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kid keeps working.
Sapo scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3##SUB2#
Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Sapo is just content to waste time from the top position. Kid takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Kid looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sapo is defending well. Kid quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sapo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kid celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jah Kid!
An out of breath Jah Kid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 548
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Sapo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puff.
Puff throws a poor cross that misses
and Sapo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sapo moves out of range of the strikes.
Sapo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Puff instigates a clinch.
Puff misses with a body punch.
Sapo has Puff pushed against the cage.
Sapo tries to stall but Puff uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Puff blocking some punches.
Sapo misses with a body punch.
Sapo misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puff throws a punch but it's blocked by Sapo.
Puff lands a hook that snaps the head of Sapo backwards.
Puff gets through Sapo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puff being controlled against the cage.
Puff swings wildly with an uppercut but Sapo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Sapo trying to stall but Puff improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puff.
Sapo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sapo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Puff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puff scores with a shot to the side of Sapo's head.
Nice body punch from Puff.
Sapo looks winded!
Sapo tries a body shot but Puff blocks it.
Nice body punch from Puff.
Puff misses with a body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sapo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sapo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puff is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puff.
A short uppercut from Puff.
Puff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sapo working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puff.
Puff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Sapo is rocked!
Puff is working Sapo over against the cage.
Sapo is still on wobbly legs! Can Puff finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puff lands a body punch.
Sapo takes a shot to the head.
Puff looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Puff is leaning against Sapo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Puff lands a nice uppercut.
Puff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puff works on Sapo's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Puff as the two fighters clinch.
Puff tries to throw a body punch but Sapo avoids it by throwing Puff back against the cage.
Sapo takes a shot to the head.
Puff creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sapo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sapo drops to his knees and Puff pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Powder Puff!
Powder Puff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 544
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Sapo throws a sloppy head kick
and Alyoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Alyoshin misses with a head kick.
Alyoshin throws a head kick but Sapo moves out of range.
#CL#
Alyoshin closes the distance and clinches.
Sapo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sapo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sapo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sapo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alyoshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alyoshin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sapo backwards.
Alyoshin misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alyoshin misses with some punches.
Sapo takes a shot to the head.
Sapo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alyoshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sapo stalling against the cage.
Sapo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1##BC2#
Sapo manages to break the clinch.
Alyoshin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sapo feints a counter leg kick.
Alyoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sapo is just out of range.#KD#
Alyoshin lands a big head kick that sends Sapo tumbling to the mat! Alyoshin takes a step backwards and waves Sapo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sapo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alyoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alyoshin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alyoshin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alyoshin scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sapo misses with a wild body shot.
Alyoshin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alyoshin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sapo.
Sapo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Alyoshin tries to clinch up but Sapo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sapo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alyoshin scores with the left hand. Sapo knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Sapo is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Alyoshin.
Sapo throws a right hand that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alyoshin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alyoshin wants to clinch up but Sapo keeps it at a distance.
Alyoshin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sapo.
Alyoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alyoshin throws a leg kick but Sapo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alyoshin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alyoshin throws a head kick that misses.
Sapo tries to move into range but Alyoshin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Alyoshin ducks under a wild hook from Sapo.
An inside leg kick lands from Alyoshin.
Sapo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Sapo looks to move away, Alyoshin throws a big counter combo but Sapo just gets out of the way.#CL#
Alyoshin gets a clinch.
Sapo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alyoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Sapo controls the action.
Alyoshin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alyoshin.
Sapo looks winded!
Alyoshin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sapo or not.
Alyoshin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sapo.
Alyoshin blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alyoshin lands a body shot.
Alyoshin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alyoshin missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Alyoshin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alyoshin landing knees to the body.
Alyoshin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alyoshin tries to throw a body punch but Sapo avoids it by throwing Alyoshin back against the cage.
Alyoshin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alyoshin misses with a punch to the body.
Alyoshin lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin tries to work over Sapo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alyoshin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sapo avoids it.
Alyoshin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Alyoshin.
Nice body punch from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alyoshin misses with a body punch.
Alyoshin lands a right hand.
Alyoshin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alyoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sapo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alyoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Alyoshin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sapo throws a push kick but Alyoshin slaps the foot to one side.
Alyoshin slips under a jab from Sapo.
Alyoshin lands a head shot.#KD#
Alyoshin cracks Sapo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sapo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Alyoshin finish him?
Sapo is still on wobbly legs! Can Alyoshin finish him?
Alyoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sapo throws a body kick that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sapo avoids the head kick by Alyoshin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sapo throws a lazy right hand but Alyoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Alyoshin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sapo.
Sapo thows a leg kick but Alyoshin checks it
and Alyoshin counters with a big right hand! Oh Sapo is in trouble here! Alyoshin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Alyoshin!
Grant Alyoshin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 538
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Sapo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obilic is out of range.
Sapo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Sapo does no damage.
Obilic throws a right and a left that Sapo avoids nicely.
Obilic checks a leg kick.
Sapo tries to work over Obilic's front leg with a kick but Obilic checks it.
Sapo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sapo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sapo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sapo takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapo throws a lazy right hand but Obilic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obilic connects with a body shot that sends Sapo's belly button to the back.
Obilic throws a combination that misses
and Obilic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sapo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sapo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Obilic with a body shot.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Obilic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obilic slips a jab and a cross from Sapo.
Obilic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sapo manages to avoid it.
Sapo ducks under a wild hook from Obilic.
Obilic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obilic lands a nice hook to Sapo's body. Sapo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Milos Obilic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obilic throws a sloppy body shot
and Obilic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sapo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obilic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sapo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obilic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sapo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sapo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obilic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sapo on the side of the head. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Sapo.
Obilic takes a swing at Sapo's ribcage but misses.
Obilic misses with a looping right.
Sapo misses with a right hand
and Obilic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sapo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Obilic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sapo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obilic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sapo moves away.
Obilic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Obilic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sapo.
Obilic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sapo.
Sapo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obilic on the side of the head.#T3#
Sapo misses with a double jab.
Obilic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Obilic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sapo! But no joy.
Obilic throws a poor cross that misses
and Sapo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obilic works the jab nicely.
Obilic connects with a single shot there.
Sapo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Obilic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sapo thinking.
Obilic connects with a body shot.
Obilic jabs Sapo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
It looks like Obilic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Obilic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Obilic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obilic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obilic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Sapo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obilic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sapo's hands.
Obilic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Obilic ducks under a wild hook from Sapo.
Obilic connects with a body shot.
Obilic throws a one two combo.
Sapo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sapo staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Sapo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Obilic cracks a nice hook into Sapo's ribs.
Obilic misses the body punch
and Sapo counters with a stiff right hand.
Obilic misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milos Obilic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Donk. Obilic catches Sapo right on the button with a cross.
Obilic throws a body punch but Sapo moves out of range.
Obilic misses with an uppercut
and Sapo counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Obilic finds it's way through Sapo's defenses.
Sapo ducks under a wild hook from Obilic.
Obilic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sapo's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sapo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Obilic has got the better of the exchanges.
Sapo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapo walks into a straight right hand from Obilic.
Sapo misses the jab.
Obilic swinging wildly here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sapo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Obilic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obilic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sapo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Obilic.
Sapo lands a lovely overhand right.
Obilic swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Sapo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Obilic! Sapo lets Obilic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Obilic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sapo misses with a left hand
and Obilic counters with a straight right hand.
Obilic swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Sapo counters with a nice right hand that sends Obilic toppling to the canvas! Obilic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sapo finish him?!
Oh Obilic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obilic walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Obilic limp body while Sapo jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Sapo!
Our winner, Rob Sapo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 537
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Hanski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sapo.
Hanski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanski misses with a double jab.
Hanski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sapo misses with a straight left.
Hanski wants to counter the offense by Sapo and move into the clinch position.
Hanski throws a nice head kick!
Hanski fails to land with a series of punches.
Sapo throws a solid leg kick but Hanski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sapo.
Hanski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#It looks like Koskisken Hanski has been cut.
Hanski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hanski tries to clinch up#KD#
and Sapo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hanski! Sapo lets Hanski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanski lands a head kick!
We've been hearing reports that Sapo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hanski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koskisken Hanski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick by Hanski misses
enabling Sapo to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Sapo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanski.
Sapo throws a jab when Hanski was well out of range.
Hanski scores with a head kick.
Sapo throws an overhand right that drops Hanski like a sack of potatoes! Sapo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
A victorious Rob Sapo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C170: Kahn vs St. Gough
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Sapo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sapo is out of range and Emelianenko settles back down. #CL#
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sapo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Sapo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Sapo controls his hands.
Sapo has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment.
Sapo is trying to stall.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sapo tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Sapo back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Sapo.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sapo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sapo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelianenko can pounce on him.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Sapo.#T1#
Sapo motions for Emelianenko to come forward. Sapo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko scores with a jab. Sapo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD#
Emelianenko drops his shoulder and cracks Sapo with a huge uppercut! Sapo goes down! Can Emelianenko finish him?
#ROC#Sapo is rocked!
Emelianenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sapo is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sapo pulls Emelianenko in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Emelianenko 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.
Sapo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Emelianenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sapo throws a right hand that misses
and Sapo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sapo.
Emelianenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Sapo finds it's target.
A jab from Sapo finds it's way through Emelianenko's defenses.
A jab from Sapo misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses its target.#T4#
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Sapo slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Sapo.
Emelianenko checks a low kick from Sapo.
A little feinted left hand from Emelianenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sapo.
The fighters circling - Sapo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Sapo keeps it at a distance.
Sapo missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sapo throws an off balance right hand
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Sapo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Sapo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Emelianenko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko feints and then cracks Sapo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sapo down.
Sapo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sapo was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a left hand
and Sapo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sapo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapo staying out of range there.
Sapo moves forwards but Emelianenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Emelianenko with a nice calf kick.
It looks like Emelianenko has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Emelianenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sapo in his tracks. #KD#
Emelianenko catches Sapo napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Sapo to the canvas!
Sapo is still in real trouble! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Sapo wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Sapo seems to have recovered his senses.
Emelianenko postures up.
Sapo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sapo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Sapo tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sapo can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sapo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sapo throws a big right hand that misses.
Emelianenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sapo is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
Sapo trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Sapo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sapo cracks Emelianenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roman Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Sapo misses with a looping right.
Sapo throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a good low kick that Sapo was not able to check. #CL#
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sapo, pushing him back against the cage.
Sapo blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Sapo controls his hands.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Sapo has Emelianenko pushed against the cage.
Sapo leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Sapo is looking to control Emelianenko's arms but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sapo has his back to the cage.
Sapo wants to stall.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Sapo controls his hands.
Sapo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sapo lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards. #CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sapo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Sapo.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Sapo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sapo throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sapo is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Sapo controls the action.
Sapo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
Sapo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sapo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko is looking to counter punch.
Sapo throws a leg kick
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Sapo moves out of range.
Emelianenko tries to land a front kick but Sapo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sapo looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range. #T1#
Sapo swinging wildly here.
Emelianenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sapo throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sapo counters with a straight right hand.
Sapo throws an off balance right hand
and Emelianenko counters with an outside leg kick.
Sapo throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sapo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Emelianenko scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sapo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sapo misses with a wild body shot.
Sapo lands a jab to the head.
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!
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sapo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sapo. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sapo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Sapo saw that one coming.
Sapo misses with a low kick as Emelianenko jumps back.#T3#
Sapo walks into a straight right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sapo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Emelianenko and Sapo goes tumbling to the canvas! Emelianenko follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Roman Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sapo trying to control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko is controlling the pace.
Rob Sapo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sapo is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Emelianenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sapo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Emelianenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emelianenko 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Emelianenko!
A relieved looking Roman Emelianenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
C164: Taneyev vs St. Gough
Date: Feb 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Keji misses with a left hand
enabling Sapo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been hearing reports that Sapo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sapo lands a nice shot that snaps Keji's head back.
Sapo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keji throws out the jab.
Keji slips a straight right by Sapo.
A little jabbing left from Keji on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sapo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sapo misses with an uppercut
and Keji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Keji lands a big right hand that sends Sapo crashing to the mat! Keji stays standing though and waves Sapo back to his feet!#ROC2#Sapo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keji throws a lazy right hand but Sapo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sapo is looking to counter punch.
Oh Sapo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Keji lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sapo. Sapo tries to recover but Keji is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sapo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Keji!
Abdul Keji seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BB 94 - Land vs Zhao 2
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sapo blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Okafor moves out of range as Sapo strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okafor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Okafor connects with a body shot.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Sapo counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sapo.
Sapo avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a hook.
Okafor lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sapo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
Okafor scores with a push kick.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sapo.
#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Sapo moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Sapo misses.
Sapo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okafor misses with a two punch combination.
Sapo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sapo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Sapo misses.
Okafor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sapo.
Despite the aggression on Okafor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Okafor misses with a hook
and Sapo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Sapo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Okafor! Sapo lets Okafor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Okafor is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sapo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okafor circles away quickly and effectively.
Sapo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Sapo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Sapo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Okafor misses the body punch
and Sapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Sapo finish him?
Okafor throws a head kick that half lands.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Okafor misses with a shot to the body
and Sapo scores with a counter punch that sends Okafor to the canvas! Sapo smells blood - he's punishing Okafor with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Okafor has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
After winning the bout, Rob Sapo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BB 92 - Allu vs Keji
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Champion throws a right and a left that Sapo avoids nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Sapo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Champion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sapo.
Sapo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Champion.
Nice shot by Champion.
Sapo tries to land a leg kick but Champion saw it coming and moves away.
Champion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Champion loads up on a big right hand but Sapo slips the punch.
Champion throws a low kick, looking for Sapo's leg but Sapo calmly moves out of range.
Peoples Champion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Champion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sapo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Champion to score with a decent uppercut.
Champion lands a really nice looking cross but Sapo seems unphased.
Sapo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Champion.
Sapo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Champion on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Peoples Champion has been cut.
Champion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Champion swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sapo to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Champion misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Sapo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Champion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Champion throws a right hand that misses
and Sapo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sapo sizes up Champion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#That has opened up Peoples Champion's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Champion.
Sapo slips under a jab.
Champion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Champion lunges at Sapo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sapo's hand.
Champion connects with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Champion moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Sapo goes down! Can Champion finish him!?#ROC2#Sapo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sapo has a closed guard, preventing Champion from standing up.
Oh Sapo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sapo wants to sweep here but Champion controlling him for the moment.
Champion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sapo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sapo seems to have got his legs back now.
Champion tries to stand but Sapo is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Champion stopping the sweep attempt from Sapo.
Champion is looking to stand up but Sapo won't let him.
Champion won't allow Sapo to sweep him here.
Champion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sapo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sapo moves out of range of the body kick.
Champion throws a hook but Sapo blocks it.
It looked like Sapo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Champion moves out of range of the strikes.
Champion connects with a crisp jab.
Champion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sapo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Champion missing with a left hand there. Sapo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Champion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Sapo looks to throw the jab but Champion is out of range.
Champion swings widly with a right hand
and Sapo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Champion misses with a hook. Sapo ducked under it nicely.
Sapo throws a big counter combination but Champion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Champion sends Sapo down but not out. Champion dives into side control looking to finish. #SU2#
Champion decides to stand back up. Champion steps back and let's Sapo get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champion throws a poor cross that misses
and Sapo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Peoples Champion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Champion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Champion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Champion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Champion is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sapo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sapo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Champion.#KD#
Sapo lands a big uppercut and Champion crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Champion looks OK. Sapo waves Champion back to his feet!
Champion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sapo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Champion. Champion obviously looking to wear him down.
Champion slips a jab from Sapo.#T4#
Champion thuds his right hand into Sapo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Champion throws a leg kick
and Sapo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Champion is rocked!#CUT#Peoples Champion's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Champion thows a leg kick but Sapo checks it
and Sapo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Champion checks a low kick from Sapo.
Champion moves out of range as Sapo strikes.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Champion and Sapo goes tumbling to the canvas! Champion follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Champion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sapo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SU2#
Champion decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sapo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Champion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sapo. Champion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Champion punishes Sapo's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Champion. Beautiful body shot.
Champion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peoples Champion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peoples Champion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Champion misses with a hook
#KD#
and Sapo counters with a nice right hand that sends Champion toppling to the canvas! Champion scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sapo finish him?!
Champion is still on wobbly legs! Can Sapo finish him?
Sapo fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Champion square on the jaw! Damn, Champion is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Sapo!
A victorious Rob Sapo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BB 89 - Land vs Malley 3
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sapo looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Sapo moved away.
Sapo throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Sapo misses with a body shot
#KD2#
and Sapo is countered with a crisp right hand from Jones that sends him to the canvas! Jones follows him to the mat into side control.
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!
Sapo is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Jones decides to stand back up.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sapo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sapo walks into a jab.
Jones throws a hook but Sapo avoids it easily.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Sapo moved out of range nicely.
Sapo misses with a body punch
#KD2#
and Jones lands a stunning uppercut that sends Sapo to the mat! #ROC2#Sapo is rocked!
Sapo's coaches at Roosters Coop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SU2#
Jones stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sapo to get to his feet.
Oh Sapo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Sapo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones cracks Sapo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Jones!
An out of breath Ed Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BB 87 - Allu vs Steel 2
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Sapo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bjornsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Bjornsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bjornsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Bjornsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sapo 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.
Sapo wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping busy.
Bjornsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bjornsson is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bjornsson working the head and body with strikes.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sapo tries to roll over but Bjornsson keeps him under control.
Bjornsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bjornsson is pressing down on Sapo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sapo is holding on for now. #T2#
Bjornsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bjornsson landing strikes from the mount.
Bjornsson trying to control but Sapo is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bjornsson dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Sapo is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Bjornsson! Sapo is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
A victorious Eddie Bjornsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BB 79 - Panic vs Bleak 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Longchain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sapo.
We've been hearing reports that Sapo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sapo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longchain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sapo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sapo connects with a jab.
Sapo misses with a right hand
letting Longchain counter with a right hand.
Longchain looks to land a left hand but Sapo moved out of range nicely.
Sapo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sapo misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longchain! But no joy.
Sapo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rob Sapo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sapo.
Sapo misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Nice defenses there by Longchain.
Longchain throws out a counter right but Sapo avoids it with no problem.
Rob Sapo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longchain misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sapo. Longchain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longchain with the counter takedown but Sapo avoids it easily.
Longchain feints and then cracks Sapo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sapo down.
Longchain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Longchain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sapo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sapo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sapo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sapo misses with a lunging right hand
and Longchain counters with a low kick, right behind Sapo 's knee. #T2#
Longchain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Longchain throws a leg kick which misses Sapo's front leg but catches the back leg as Sapo tries to avoid it.
Longchain walks into a left hand.
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!
Sapo lands with an uppercut that bounces Longchain off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Sapo lands a left and a right that send Longchain crashing to the mat, dazed. Sapo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jim Longchain has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Longchain.
It seemed like Longchain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sapo throws a right hand that misses
and Longchain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longchain slips a jab and a cross from Sapo.
It seemed like Longchain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sapo lands a jab to Longchain's midsection.#T3#
Sapo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longchain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sapo misses the jab.
Sapo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Longchain looks to land a left hand but Sapo moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Sapo misses the target.
Longchain misses the jab.
Longchain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longchain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Longchain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Sapo lands a left and a right that send Longchain crashing to the mat, dazed. Sapo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Longchain is rocked!#T4#
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!
Sapo ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Longchain's jaw. Longchain's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Sapo does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Sapo!
During a confident post fight interview, Rob Sapo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BB 73 - Virus vs Bjornsson
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Sapo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blank.
Sapo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blank throws a jab but it's blocked by Sapo.
Sapo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blank lands a two punch combo.
Blank throws a nice looking combination but Sapo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sapo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blank scores with a nice head shot.
Sapo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blank counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target.
Sapo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Sapo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sapo throws a body shot but no joy.
Sapo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blank looks to throw the jab but Sapo is out of range.
Blank connects with a single shot there.
Blank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sapo counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Blank lands with a straight right. Sapo didn't see that one coming.
Blank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blank throws a good cross that connects.
Blank with a nice cross.
Sapo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sapo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sapo moves out of range of the strikes.
Blank with a nice cross.
Blank misses with a straight left.
Blank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sapo swings for the body but Blank moves out of range.
Blank blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Blank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Sapo throws a big counter combination but Blank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blank scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sapo moves out of range as Blank strikes.
Blank throws a lazy right hand but Sapo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Blank misses with an uppercut. Sapo saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blank. Sapo does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Sapo misses the target.
Blank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blank lands a really nice looking cross but Sapo seems unphased.
Blank listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blank throws a shot from downtown. Sapo moves away and avoids it.
Blank misses the jab.
Blank scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Blank misses the target.
Blank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sapo slips under a jab from Blank.
Sapo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sapo scores with a body shot.
Blank throws a hook to the side of Sapo's head but Sapo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sapo ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Blank connects with a body shot.#T3#
Blank works the jab nicely.
Sapo misses with a straight right.
Blank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sapo catches Blank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sapo slips under a jab from Blank.
Blank scores with a jab.
Sapo throws an overhand right that lands on Blank's shoulder, as Blank tries to avoid the shot.
Sapo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blank might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blank lands a nice looking body shot.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Sapo misses with a right hand
and Blank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blank misses the shot to the body.
Sapo is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Blank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blank throws a poor cross that misses
and Sapo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Blank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sapo scores with a hook to the body. Blank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blank misses with a straight left.
Sapo moves away from the strike by Blank.
Blank throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sapo on the side of the head.
Sapo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blank.
Blank misses with a straight left.
It looked like Sapo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blank.
Blank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blank looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sapo!
Blank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sapo under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sapo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blank manages to avoid it.
Sapo throws a shot from downtown. Blank moves away and avoids it.
Blank is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sapo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab lands there for Blank.
Blank thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Blank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sapo throws a body shot but no joy.
Blank clobbers Sapo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Billy Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sapo lands a nice shot that snaps Blank's head back.
Sapo looks to score with a jab to the body but Blank is just out of range.
Blank lands with a straight right. Sapo didn't see that one coming.
Blank avoids the body shot from Sapo.
A jab from Blank does it's job there.
Sapo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blank misses the jab.
Billy Blank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blank cracks Sapo with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sapo misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Blank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sapo throws a lazy uppercut
and Blank counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blank throws a looping overhand right but Sapo ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Blank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sapo counter with a right hand.
Sapo misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blank, as that shot connected.
Blank lands a nice hook to Sapo's body. Sapo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sapo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sapo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blank blocks a jab.
It seemed like Blank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blank with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Sapo.
Nice uppercut lands for Blank. That snapped Sapo's head back.
Sapo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sapo ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
An attempted straight right counter from Sapo misses the target.
Sapo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Sapo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blank avoids the body shot from Sapo.
Oh Sapo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
The crowd cheers as Blank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sapo doesn't seem phased though.
Blank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Blank. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Sapo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sapo seems to have got his legs back now.
Sapo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blank.
Sapo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sapo moves away from the strike by Blank.
Sapo throws a body shot but no joy.
Blank swings for the body but Sapo moves out of range.
Sapo misses with a wild combination.
Blank lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sapo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blank misses the jab.
Blank catches Sapo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Blank lands a glancing blow to the side of Sapo's head.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Blank cracks Sapo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blank scores with a jab to the body.
Blank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sapo counters with a two punch combo.
Sapo ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Sapo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blank scores with a sloppy right hand. Sapo should have avoided that one.
Sapo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blank.
Sapo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blank.
Sapo jabs at Blank's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blank fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sapo throws a nice looking combination but Blank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blank misses with a hook. Sapo ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Sapo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Blank. Those never looked like landing.
Blank misses the jab.
Blank connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sapo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blank was well out of range. Poor timing from Sapo.
A jab from Blank misses.
A swing and a miss from Blank.
An attempted straight right counter from Sapo misses the target.
Blank connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sapo. Sapo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Blank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sapo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blank misses with a hook.
It looked like Sapo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blank connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sapo throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Sapo misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Blank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Blank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Blank drops Sapo with a beautiful combination! Sapo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blank is looking for the KO!
Blank cracks Sapo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sapo falls backwards against the cage. Blank follows up with more strikes that drop Sapo to his knees. Blank keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sapo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
A victorious Billy Blank thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BB 67 - Virus vs Sapo
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Sapo looks to throw the jab but Virus is out of range.
Virus swings widly with a right hand
and Sapo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Virus misses the shot to the body.
Sapo lands with a cross.
Sapo has a takedown stuffed.
Sapo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sapo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Virus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Virus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sapo misses with a double jab
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Sapo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sapo lands with a good body shot.
Sapo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Virus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Sapo there.
Sapo dives in and grabs Virus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Virus pushes down on Sapo's head and hops out.
Corona Virus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Sapo.#KD#
Virus lands a big right hand that sends Sapo crashing to the mat! Virus stays standing though and waves Sapo back to his feet!#ROC#Sapo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Sapo.#T2#
Sapo shoots and misses
and Virus rattles Sapo with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Sapo tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Virus dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Sapo stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus retains his heavyweight title!
Corona Virus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 61 - Okongwu vs Virus
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Sapo.
Steel lands a jab to the nose.
Steel misses with a body punch
#KD#
and Sapo counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! Sapo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble!#ROC#Steel is rocked!
Sapo ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Sapo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Sapo finish him?
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Sapo's shoulder, as Sapo tries to avoid the shot.
Sapo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Sapo should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sapo.
Steel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sapo at a distance.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Sapo moved out of range.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sapo.
A punch lands to the side of Sapo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Sapo misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel lands with a right hand.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sapo manages to avoid it.
A jab from Steel misses.
Sapo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Sapo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Sapo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD2#
Steel cracks Sapo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sapo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Steel finish him?
#ROC2#Sapo is rocked!
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Sapo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Sapo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sapo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Sapo slips a straight right by Steel.
Sapo throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Sapo seems to have got his legs back now.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Sapo counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! Sapo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble!
Sapo misses with a straight right.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Sapo counters with a single leg into guard. Steel didn't expect that.
Sapo is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.
Sapo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sapo won't allow Steel to sweep him here. #T2#
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sapo trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel is trying to control the position but Sapo postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Sapo is out of range.
Sapo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Sapo scores with a four punch combination!
Steel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sapo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Sapo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Sapo's head but Sapo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sapo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Steel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sapo moves away from the strike by Steel. #T3#
Sapo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Sapo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Sapo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sapo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sapo scores with punches from side control.
Sapo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel on the ground.
Sapo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steel down.
Sapo in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Steel looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Sapo turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
An out of breath Rob Sapo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BB 56 - Escobar vs Adam 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Sapo counters with a nice body shot.
Bjornsson misses the jab.
Sapo throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson avoids the body shot from Sapo.
Bjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sapo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sapo digs a good body shot into Bjornsson's ribs.
Bjornsson lands a right hook to the body.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Sapo moves out of range.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sapos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bjornsson swings widly with a right hand
and Sapo counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Sapo.#KD2#
Sapo lands a left and a right that send Bjornsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Sapo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T1#
Sapo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Sapo misses with a wild combination.
Sapo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bjornsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Bjornsson swinging wildly here.
Sapo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sapo sprawls and moves away.
Sapo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bjornsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sapo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bjornsson.
Sapo misses with a looping left.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sapo.
We've been hearing reports that Bjornsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sapo scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sapo momentarily.
#TD#
Bjornsson looking to score a takedown here. Sapo is defending well but Bjornsson drives through and ends up in Sapo's guard.#T2#
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!
Bjornsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bjornsson wants to pass the guard but Sapo is keeping the position.
Sapo keeping moving, preventing Bjornsson from controlling successfully.
Sapo wants to sweep but no luck.
Sapo is pulling down on Bjornsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Bjornsson, at least for the moment.
Sapo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sapo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bjornsson is looking to pass into half guard but Sapo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sapo is in guard.#REVB#
Bjornsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Bjornsson working for a triangle but Sapo defends it easily.
Sapo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4##SUB#
Bjornsson has his foot on Sapo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sapo works his way back into a safe position though.
Sapo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sapo defends well.#SUB#
Bjornsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sapo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sapo wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
Bjornsson is trying to control the position but Sapo postures up.
Bjornsson looking to control but Sapo passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Sapo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Bjornsson.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sapo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut.
Sapo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sapo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut there from Sapo.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sapo has knocked Bjornsson down with a huge combo! Sapo steps away and waves a wobbly Bjornsson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Bjornsson is rocked!#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A combination from Bjornsson does no damage.
Sapo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sapo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sapo.
Bjornsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sapo staying out of range there.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut. Sapo saw that one coming.
Bjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Sapo moves away and avoids it.
Bjornsson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Sapo shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bjornsson is backing up but Sapo catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bjornsson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Sapo Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
After winning the bout, Rob Sapo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BB 48 - Olsen vs Hoost
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Bennett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Sapo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bennett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sapo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bennett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sapo defends well and Bennett ends up having to push Sapo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sapo with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Thomas Bennett has been cut.#CL2#
Bennett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sapo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Sapo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sapo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sapo stuffs the takedown attempt from Bennett. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet.
Rob Sapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sapo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Bennett clinches up with Sapo and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bennett decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Sapo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Sapo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sapo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sapo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sapo trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Sapo distracts Bennett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bennett being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Sapo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sapo has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Sapo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sapo works his way back into a safe position though.
Sapo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bennett on the ground.#SUB2#
Bennett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sapo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bennett.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sapo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sapo scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Sapo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bennett looks to move to half guard but instead Sapo has passed into mount! Damn!
Bennett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bennett preventing the sweep.
Bennett postures up.
#SUB2#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sapo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sapo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Bennett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sapo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bennett.#T3#
Bennett looking for a sweep but Sapo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bennett is trying to escape the mount.
Sapo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bennett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bennett is staying active underneath Sapo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
Bennett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sapo passes into side control!
Sapo scores with punches from side control.
Sapo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sapo grinds an elbow into Bennett's temple.
Sapo wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Sapo advances to full mount.
Sapo prevents Bennett from getting the reversal.
Sapo tries to control but Bennett wriggling away.
Sapo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Sapo working for a submission but Bennett is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Sapo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Bennett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bennett tries to clinch but Sapo moves away
and Sapo counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Bennett clinches with his opponent.
Sapo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Bennett pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sapo wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sapo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sapo has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.
Sapo content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sapo with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sapo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?#T1#
Sapo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sapo advances position into side control!
Sapo scores with punches from side control.
Bennett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sapo cracks Bennett with a big right hand but Bennett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bennett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sapo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.
Bennett takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sapo postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Bennett bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sapo and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
Rob Sapo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BB 42 - Wright vs Anubis
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Sapo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sapo shoots in but Farquharson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Farquharson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sapo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farquharson on the side of the head.#TD2#
Farquharson gets caught napping as Sapo dives in and scores a takedown. Farquharson manages to retain guard.
Sapo wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson has momentary wrist control but Sapo slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farquharson is pulling down on Sapo's head. It's preventing any offense from Sapo, at least for the moment.
Farquharson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Farquharson tries to get out of the position.
Sapo wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.#T1#
Sapo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farquharson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sapo has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Farquharson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sapo working the ground and pound from side control.
Sapo is looking to take a break and control but Farquharson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sapo working the head with strikes.
Sapo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Farquharson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sapo cracks Farquharson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sapo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sapo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Farquharson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sapo scoring with punches from side control.
Sapo is chipping away with strikes.
Sapo gets to mount! Farquharson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sapo is landing with some decent strikes but Farquharson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Sapo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Farquharson?
Sapo dominating with strikes here.
Sapo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Farquharson is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farquharson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sapo landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Farquharson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#Farquharson is rocked!
Farquharson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Sapo with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Farquharson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Sapo! Farquharson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
Rob Sapo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 35 - McWrestler vs Wright
Date: Mar 15, 2022 |
#R1#
MacMillan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sapo pinned against the cage. Sapo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Sapo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
MacMillan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sapo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sapo manages to work his way to half guard, despite MacMillan's best efforts.
Sapo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sapo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacMillan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
MacMillan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacMillan seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Sapo is looking for a sweep. MacMillan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
MacMillan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sapo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sapo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
MacMillan is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Sapo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
MacMillan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sapo connects with a decent elbow.
MacMillan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
MacMillan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Sapo trying to control from half guard but MacMillan is working away.
MacMillan moves into full guard.
MacMillan has momentary wrist control but Sapo slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MacMillan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacMillan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacMillan, not yet. #T3##SUB#
MacMillan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacMillan has momentary wrist control but Sapo slips an elbow through the middle.
MacMillan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sapo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
MacMillan trying to move into half guard but instead Sapo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
MacMillan wants to sweep but no luck.
Sapo advances to half guard.
Sapo slips a nice elbow through MacMillan's hands, connecting with MacMillan's forehead.
Sapo lands with a punch from half guard.
Sapo controlling the action here.
MacMillan gets back to full guard.
#T4##SUB#
MacMillan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sapo defends it easily.
Sapo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
MacMillan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sapo trying to control but MacMillan is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
MacMillan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sapo has picked MacMillan up and slammed him! MacMillan can't keep hold of the triangle and Sapo manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rob Sapo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##KD2#
Sapo lands a left and a right that send MacMillan crashing to the mat, dazed. Sapo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Evan MacMillan has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Sapo. That snapped MacMillan's head back.
Sapo misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Sapo lands a big right hand that sends MacMillan crashing to the mat! Sapo stays standing though and waves MacMillan back to his feet!#ROC2#MacMillan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sapo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacMillan manages to avoid it.
MacMillan is looking for a counter combo.
Oh MacMillan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sapo lands with a right and another and another! MacMillan is in big trouble! Sapo lands again and this time it's lights out for MacMillan! A quality knockout there for Sapo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
During a confident post fight interview, Rob Sapo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BB 24 - Abner vs Olsen 2
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Sapo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sapo under the eye.
Blank throws a looping overhand right but Sapo ducks down to avoid it.
Blank staying out of range there.
It looked like Blank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sapo scores with a body shot.
Blank misses with a right hand
and Sapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sapo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Sapo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sapo won't allow Blank to sweep him here.
Sapo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Blank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blank lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Blank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blank throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sapo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blank wants to pass the guard but Sapo is keeping the position.#T1#
Sapo looking to control.
Sapo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blank haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sapo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sapo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blank scoring with some ground and pound.
Blank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2##SUB2#
Sapo working for a triangle but Blank defends it easily.
Blank won't allow Sapo to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sapo has an active guard here but Blank has managed to pass into half guard.
Blank looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sapo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sapo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sapo taking some punishment here, with Blank in his half guard. #ROC#Sapo is rocked!
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blank lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sapo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Blank jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
A very excited looking Billy Blank made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BB 17 - Bjornsson vs Abner
Date: Dec 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Sapo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
Sapo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sapo shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sapo is defended easily by Steel.
Steel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CHECMATE PRIME MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sapo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sapo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sapo fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Sapo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sapo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sapo cracks Steel with a big elbow.
Sapo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC2#Steel is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sapo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sapo in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Steel looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Sapo turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
Rob Sapo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 9 - Abner vs King
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcgowan.
Sapo's coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sapo controls the position for a moment.
Sapo struggling a bit here.
Mcgowan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mcgowan tries to move to mount but Sapo blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sapo is looking for a sweep.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Sapo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcgowan tries to stand but Sapo is controlling his head.
Sapo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Mcgowan decides to stand back up. Mcgowan steps back and let's Sapo get back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Sapo.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#KD#
Sapo cracks Mcgowan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sapo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mcgowan to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Art Mcgowan has been cut.
Mcgowan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sapo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sapo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sapo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcgowan moves forwards but Sapo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sapo fakes the body blow, causing Mcgowan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mcgowan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Sapo!
Rob Sapo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Campbell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sapo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Campbell tries to clinch there but Sapo circles away.
Sapo appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Campbell rushes Sapo and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sapo. #CUT#It looks like Mark Campbell has been cut.
Sapo lands with a right to the head.
Sapo lands with a light punch inside.
Campbell takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Campbell is rocked!
Sapo lands a body shot.
Campbell is still on wobbly legs! Can Sapo finish him?
Sapo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Campbell! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sapo is unloading with more strikes now! Campbell drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
An out of breath Rob Sapo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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