Post by The Sandmen on Dec 13, 2018 22:53:29 GMT -5
Pedro Rizzo glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Sapp while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Pedro Rizzo is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Pedro Rizzo fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bob Sapp chases Rizzo and launches a few perfect strikes
Rizzo ducks backwards and avoids them.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Sapp leads with a punch
Pedro Rizzo avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Sapp launches a stiff jab!
Rizzo ducks that one.
Quick hook by Bob Sapp
glances off Rizzo's arms.
Poorly executed technique. Pedro Rizzo looks to counter!
Rizzo launches a furious hook!
That hits Sapp's chin like a wrecking ball! Sapp loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rizzo is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Sapp tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Bob Sapp is standing now.
Pedro Rizzo throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Sapp's chin! That stops Sapp in his tracks!
Sapp launches a furious low kick!
Rizzo receives a hard blow on his left leg!
An overhand right from Pedro Rizzo that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Sapp moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Sapp feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Pulverizing punch to Sapp's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Sapp's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Bob Sapp's Right eye
Pedro Rizzo takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rizzo and Sapp circle around the center of the cage.
Rizzo is holding Bob Sapp's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bob Sapp shows great balance while pushing away Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo misses a step and Bob Sapp sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible haymaker from Bob Sapp!
It misses by a mile.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Pulverizing punch to Rizzo's head!
Rizzo slips the punch.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo has found an opening in the defense of Sapp, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Sapp's ribs.
Rizzo launches a kick
Sapp checks it and keeps distance.
Bob Sapp goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rizzo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rizzo's Chin is beginning to swell
A wicked punch by Bob Sapp
goes awry.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Pedro Rizzo attempts to cut off Sapp with punches
Sapp reels from the strikes.
A left hook from Sapp
falls short.
The two exchange wildly
Rizzo is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Bob Sapp
Rizzo is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Pedro Rizzo launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sapp blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Bob Sapp's cheek! Sapp stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rizzo is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Pedro Rizzo steps back and allows Sapp to get back to his feet.
Sapp climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Sapp steps backwards away from Pedro Rizzo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sapp decides to launch some tentative punches
Rizzo launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sapp with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Bob Sapp's mind is definitely in the fight, Rizzo just got nailed! Bob Sapp saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Rizzo moves aside and dodges.
Rizzo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bob Sapp's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Rizzo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rizzo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Sapp!
Rizzo steps forward
Sapp feints.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Pedro Rizzo tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Pedro Rizzo has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rizzo decides to launch some tentative punches
Sapp launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Rizzo with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Rizzo's Chin is beginning to swell
Sapp throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Bob Sapp has found an opening in the defense of Rizzo, launching a big hook
Pedro Rizzo steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Pedro Rizzo to fight back!
Pulverizing punch to Sapp's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Pedro Rizzo tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Sapp's face
Sapp has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Rizzo is connecting with a few punches
Nice punches from Bob Sapp.
Even nicer blocks from Rizzo.
1:11 Round 2 and Rizzo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Pedro Rizzo's mind is definitely in the fight, Sapp just got nailed! Pedro Rizzo saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Sapp is going to have a headache after this one.
Sapp's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crisp uppercut by Sapp followed by a hard jab
Rizzo deflects the blows.
Sapp misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pedro Rizzo wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Sapp!
Sapp's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sapp throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Superb haymaker by Sapp
Rizzo manages to move aside
Rizzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A furious flurry of punches from Pedro Rizzo
puts Sapp in a world of hurt!
Sapp's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sapp has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Pedro Rizzo has left Sapp staggered! Pedro Rizzo should try push forward now and finish this!
Bob Sapp goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rizzo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bob Sapp!
Rizzo ducks under...
Sapp doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bob Sapp jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rizzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Bob Sapp to fight back!
Sapp tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Rizzo moves backwards and circles around Bob Sapp.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo and Sapp engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Pedro Rizzo is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Bob Sapp moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Rizzo leads with a punch
Bob Sapp evades but whiffs with a counter.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Here comes Pedro Rizzo with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Sapp's ribs!
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Sapp is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo shows great balance while pushing away Bob Sapp
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Rizzo is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Sapp's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Bob Sapp's Right cheek
Incredible haymaker from Bob Sapp!
It misses by a mile.
Poorly executed technique. Pedro Rizzo looks to counter!
A wicked punch by Pedro Rizzo
rocks Sapp!
Sapp's Forehead is beginning to swell
Bob Sapp throws a looping right hand...
Rizzo moves aside and dodges.
You can see Sapp's blood making stains in the mat.
Pedro Rizzo has found an opening in the defense of Sapp, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Sapp is wobbling!
Sapp's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sapp has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Pedro Rizzo has left Sapp staggered! Pedro Rizzo should try push forward now and finish this!
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Rizzo decides to launch some tentative punches
Pedro Rizzo takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Sapp doesn't stop bleeding.
Bob Sapp takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can see Sapp's blood making stains in the mat.
Tremendous strikes from Rizzo!
Some big punches are landing!
Pulverizing punch to Sapp's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Sapp's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sapp has a small cut in his Right eye
Sapp seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Bob Sapp looks rattled! Pedro Rizzo sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Bob Sapp is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Sapp's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sapp seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rizzo is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rizzo launches a kick to Sapp's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rizzo is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rizzo moves backwards and gestures for Bob Sapp to stand up.
Bob Sapp is on his feet again.
You can see Sapp's blood making stains in the mat.
Bob Sapp paws at Rizzo.
Rizzo answers with solid punches!
Sapp's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Bob Sapp's Chin
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Rizzo is the winner of this round.
The cutman is working on Sapp's face.
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Round 3
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A wicked punch by Bob Sapp
goes awry.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo has found an opening in the defense of Sapp, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Sapp's ribs.
That punishment by Pedro Rizzo has left Sapp staggered! Pedro Rizzo should try push forward now and finish this!
Pedro Rizzo was tooling Bob Sapp for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Bob Sapp lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Superb haymaker by Rizzo
that lands on Sapp's face like a cannon ball!
Sapp's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Bob Sapp's Mouth
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Rizzo is holding Bob Sapp's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bob Sapp loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Bob Sapp
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Sapp measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Bob Sapp
You can see Sapp's blood making stains in the mat.
Pedro Rizzo looks to mount Bob Sapp...
Pedro Rizzo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bob Sapp tries to roll to his side and trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo rolls him over and takes his back!
Rizzo is in rear mount over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Sapp has given his back to Pedro Rizzo who is trying to get one hook in!
Pedro Rizzo has one hook in!
Rizzo is in rear mount over Sapp with one hook in
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Pedro Rizzo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rizzo is in rear mount over Sapp with one hook in
Pedro Rizzo throws his leg over Bob Sapp's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Pedro Rizzo's rear naked choke attempt!
Bob Sapp frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Pedro Rizzo and ends up on top!
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Rizzo
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sapp tries to open up Pedro Rizzo's defense faking a few punches.
Pedro Rizzo wraps his arms around Sapp's arms and counters the punches.
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Pedro Rizzo to fight back!
Sapp is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bob Sapp!
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Sapp has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Bob Sapp's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sapp measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Bob Sapp's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pedro Rizzo tries a high kick!
Sapp blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Sapp tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bob Sapp swings...
...no good.
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sapp steps backwards away from Pedro Rizzo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Some counter punches against Pedro Rizzo
almost hit him as he moves away.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo has found an opening in the defense of Sapp, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Sapp's ribs.
Sapp doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
You can see Sapp's blood making stains in the mat.
Sapp steps backwards away from Pedro Rizzo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Rizzo throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Sapp has a small cut in his Chin
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
An overhand right from Bob Sapp that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Rizzo's stops that one with his face! How is Rizzo standing?!
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Nose
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Bob Sapp tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Bob Sapp throws an uppercut
Rizzo slips it.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Pedro Rizzo moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rizzo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rizzo tries to take Bob Sapp down... Sapp stumbles backwards and Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sapp's jaw!
Bob Sapp tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rizzo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pedro Rizzo fakes a few punches and advance towards Sapp trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Bob Sapp lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Rizzo is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Bob Sapp's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rizzo launches a kick to Sapp's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Rizzo is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Bob Sapp's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bob Sapp doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rizzo's moves.
Rizzo is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Pedro Rizzo steps back and allows Sapp to get back to his feet.
Sapp climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rizzo begins to launch a barrage of punches over Sapp
this is getting worse and worse for Sapp
You can see Sapp's blood making stains in the mat.
Sapp looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pedro Rizzo's punches
Sapp is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rizzo.
Rizzo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Rizzo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bob Sapp's punches
Sapp is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rizzo.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Rizzo, who walks calmly to his corner.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Bob Sapp.
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Round 4
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Sapp doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo tries a high kick!
Sapp was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Pedro Rizzo moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Sapp throws a lazy kick
Rizzo dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
That punishment by Pedro Rizzo has left Sapp staggered! Pedro Rizzo should try push forward now and finish this!
Sapp doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo charges at Sapp throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Sapp is rocked!
Bob Sapp seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Pedro Rizzo!
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Crisp uppercut by Rizzo followed by a hard jab
Bob Sapp stumbles back.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
You can see Sapp's blood making stains in the mat.
Brutal combination from Pedro Rizzo!
Sapp is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Sapp hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Pedro Rizzo has left Sapp unconscious! What a finish by Pedro Rizzo!
Sapp's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Pedro Rizzo by KO (Punches) at 1:00 Round 4
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 79/107 (74%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 81 s
Statistics: Bob Sapp
Punches 18/70 (26%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 159 s
Sapp took near-record-breaking damage in this one. Sounds Bob Sapp to me.
Ferocious staredown by Sapp while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Pedro Rizzo is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Pedro Rizzo fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bob Sapp chases Rizzo and launches a few perfect strikes
Rizzo ducks backwards and avoids them.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Sapp leads with a punch
Pedro Rizzo avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Sapp launches a stiff jab!
Rizzo ducks that one.
Quick hook by Bob Sapp
glances off Rizzo's arms.
Poorly executed technique. Pedro Rizzo looks to counter!
Rizzo launches a furious hook!
That hits Sapp's chin like a wrecking ball! Sapp loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rizzo is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Sapp tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Bob Sapp is standing now.
Pedro Rizzo throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Sapp's chin! That stops Sapp in his tracks!
Sapp launches a furious low kick!
Rizzo receives a hard blow on his left leg!
An overhand right from Pedro Rizzo that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Sapp moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Sapp feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Pulverizing punch to Sapp's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Sapp's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Bob Sapp's Right eye
Pedro Rizzo takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rizzo and Sapp circle around the center of the cage.
Rizzo is holding Bob Sapp's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bob Sapp shows great balance while pushing away Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo misses a step and Bob Sapp sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible haymaker from Bob Sapp!
It misses by a mile.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Pulverizing punch to Rizzo's head!
Rizzo slips the punch.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo has found an opening in the defense of Sapp, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Sapp's ribs.
Rizzo launches a kick
Sapp checks it and keeps distance.
Bob Sapp goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rizzo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rizzo's Chin is beginning to swell
A wicked punch by Bob Sapp
goes awry.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Pedro Rizzo attempts to cut off Sapp with punches
Sapp reels from the strikes.
A left hook from Sapp
falls short.
The two exchange wildly
Rizzo is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Bob Sapp
Rizzo is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Pedro Rizzo launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sapp blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Bob Sapp's cheek! Sapp stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rizzo is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Pedro Rizzo steps back and allows Sapp to get back to his feet.
Sapp climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Sapp steps backwards away from Pedro Rizzo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sapp decides to launch some tentative punches
Rizzo launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sapp with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Bob Sapp's mind is definitely in the fight, Rizzo just got nailed! Bob Sapp saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Rizzo moves aside and dodges.
Rizzo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bob Sapp's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Rizzo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rizzo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Sapp!
Rizzo steps forward
Sapp feints.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Pedro Rizzo tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Pedro Rizzo has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rizzo decides to launch some tentative punches
Sapp launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Rizzo with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Rizzo's Chin is beginning to swell
Sapp throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Bob Sapp has found an opening in the defense of Rizzo, launching a big hook
Pedro Rizzo steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Pedro Rizzo to fight back!
Pulverizing punch to Sapp's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Pedro Rizzo tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Sapp's face
Sapp has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Rizzo is connecting with a few punches
Nice punches from Bob Sapp.
Even nicer blocks from Rizzo.
1:11 Round 2 and Rizzo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Pedro Rizzo's mind is definitely in the fight, Sapp just got nailed! Pedro Rizzo saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Sapp is going to have a headache after this one.
Sapp's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crisp uppercut by Sapp followed by a hard jab
Rizzo deflects the blows.
Sapp misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pedro Rizzo wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Sapp!
Sapp's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sapp throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Superb haymaker by Sapp
Rizzo manages to move aside
Rizzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A furious flurry of punches from Pedro Rizzo
puts Sapp in a world of hurt!
Sapp's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sapp has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Pedro Rizzo has left Sapp staggered! Pedro Rizzo should try push forward now and finish this!
Bob Sapp goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rizzo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bob Sapp!
Rizzo ducks under...
Sapp doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bob Sapp jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rizzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Bob Sapp to fight back!
Sapp tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Rizzo moves backwards and circles around Bob Sapp.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Pedro Rizzo and Sapp engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Pedro Rizzo is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Bob Sapp moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Rizzo leads with a punch
Bob Sapp evades but whiffs with a counter.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Here comes Pedro Rizzo with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Sapp's ribs!
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Sapp is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo shows great balance while pushing away Bob Sapp
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Rizzo is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Sapp's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Bob Sapp's Right cheek
Incredible haymaker from Bob Sapp!
It misses by a mile.
Poorly executed technique. Pedro Rizzo looks to counter!
A wicked punch by Pedro Rizzo
rocks Sapp!
Sapp's Forehead is beginning to swell
Bob Sapp throws a looping right hand...
Rizzo moves aside and dodges.
You can see Sapp's blood making stains in the mat.
Pedro Rizzo has found an opening in the defense of Sapp, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Sapp is wobbling!
Sapp's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sapp has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Pedro Rizzo has left Sapp staggered! Pedro Rizzo should try push forward now and finish this!
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Rizzo decides to launch some tentative punches
Pedro Rizzo takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Sapp doesn't stop bleeding.
Bob Sapp takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can see Sapp's blood making stains in the mat.
Tremendous strikes from Rizzo!
Some big punches are landing!
Pulverizing punch to Sapp's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Sapp's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sapp has a small cut in his Right eye
Sapp seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Bob Sapp looks rattled! Pedro Rizzo sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Bob Sapp is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Sapp's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sapp seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rizzo is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rizzo launches a kick to Sapp's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rizzo is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rizzo moves backwards and gestures for Bob Sapp to stand up.
Bob Sapp is on his feet again.
You can see Sapp's blood making stains in the mat.
Bob Sapp paws at Rizzo.
Rizzo answers with solid punches!
Sapp's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Bob Sapp's Chin
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Rizzo is the winner of this round.
The cutman is working on Sapp's face.
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Round 3
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A wicked punch by Bob Sapp
goes awry.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo has found an opening in the defense of Sapp, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Sapp's ribs.
That punishment by Pedro Rizzo has left Sapp staggered! Pedro Rizzo should try push forward now and finish this!
Pedro Rizzo was tooling Bob Sapp for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Bob Sapp lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Superb haymaker by Rizzo
that lands on Sapp's face like a cannon ball!
Sapp's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Bob Sapp's Mouth
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Rizzo is holding Bob Sapp's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bob Sapp loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Bob Sapp
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Sapp measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Bob Sapp
You can see Sapp's blood making stains in the mat.
Pedro Rizzo looks to mount Bob Sapp...
Pedro Rizzo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bob Sapp tries to roll to his side and trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo rolls him over and takes his back!
Rizzo is in rear mount over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Sapp has given his back to Pedro Rizzo who is trying to get one hook in!
Pedro Rizzo has one hook in!
Rizzo is in rear mount over Sapp with one hook in
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Pedro Rizzo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rizzo is in rear mount over Sapp with one hook in
Pedro Rizzo throws his leg over Bob Sapp's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Pedro Rizzo's rear naked choke attempt!
Bob Sapp frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Pedro Rizzo and ends up on top!
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Rizzo
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sapp tries to open up Pedro Rizzo's defense faking a few punches.
Pedro Rizzo wraps his arms around Sapp's arms and counters the punches.
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Pedro Rizzo to fight back!
Sapp is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bob Sapp!
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Sapp has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Bob Sapp's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sapp measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Bob Sapp's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pedro Rizzo tries a high kick!
Sapp blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Sapp tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bob Sapp swings...
...no good.
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sapp steps backwards away from Pedro Rizzo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Some counter punches against Pedro Rizzo
almost hit him as he moves away.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Pedro Rizzo has found an opening in the defense of Sapp, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Sapp's ribs.
Sapp doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
You can see Sapp's blood making stains in the mat.
Sapp steps backwards away from Pedro Rizzo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Rizzo throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Sapp has a small cut in his Chin
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
An overhand right from Bob Sapp that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Rizzo's stops that one with his face! How is Rizzo standing?!
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Nose
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Bob Sapp tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Bob Sapp throws an uppercut
Rizzo slips it.
Rizzo is trying to counter now!
Pedro Rizzo moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rizzo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rizzo tries to take Bob Sapp down... Sapp stumbles backwards and Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sapp's jaw!
Bob Sapp tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rizzo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pedro Rizzo fakes a few punches and advance towards Sapp trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Bob Sapp lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Rizzo is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Bob Sapp's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rizzo launches a kick to Sapp's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Rizzo is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Bob Sapp's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bob Sapp doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rizzo's moves.
Rizzo is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Pedro Rizzo steps back and allows Sapp to get back to his feet.
Sapp climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Bob Sapp continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rizzo begins to launch a barrage of punches over Sapp
this is getting worse and worse for Sapp
You can see Sapp's blood making stains in the mat.
Sapp looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pedro Rizzo's punches
Sapp is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rizzo.
Rizzo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Rizzo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bob Sapp's punches
Sapp is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rizzo.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Rizzo, who walks calmly to his corner.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Bob Sapp.
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Round 4
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Sapp doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo tries a high kick!
Sapp was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Pedro Rizzo moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Sapp throws a lazy kick
Rizzo dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
That punishment by Pedro Rizzo has left Sapp staggered! Pedro Rizzo should try push forward now and finish this!
Sapp doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo charges at Sapp throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Sapp is rocked!
Bob Sapp seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Pedro Rizzo!
Bob Sapp is a bloody mess!
Crisp uppercut by Rizzo followed by a hard jab
Bob Sapp stumbles back.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
You can see Sapp's blood making stains in the mat.
Brutal combination from Pedro Rizzo!
Sapp is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Sapp hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Pedro Rizzo has left Sapp unconscious! What a finish by Pedro Rizzo!
Sapp's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Pedro Rizzo by KO (Punches) at 1:00 Round 4
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 79/107 (74%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 81 s
Statistics: Bob Sapp
Punches 18/70 (26%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 159 s
Sapp took near-record-breaking damage in this one. Sounds Bob Sapp to me.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!