Post by The Sandmen on Dec 28, 2015 15:40:21 GMT -5
Alberto Rodriguez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Bob Sapp is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Sapp is holding Alberto Rodriguez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alberto Rodriguez shows great balance while pushing away Bob Sapp
Dos Caras Jr. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Dos Caras Jr.!
Sapp blocks with confidence
Bob Sapp closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Sapp decides to launch some tentative punches
Bob Sapp takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Bob Sapp tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Caras Jr. won't budge, forcing Sapp to pull guard.
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Dos Caras Jr. is in closed guard... Sapp tries to roll on the ground!
Alberto Rodriguez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Dos Caras Jr.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Dos Caras Jr. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Alberto Rodriguez looks to counter!
Alberto Rodriguez looks to posture up and open Bob Sapp's guard...
Bob Sapp has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
1:03 Round 1 and Sapp is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Dos Caras Jr. is in closed guard... Sapp tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez!
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dos Caras Jr. struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Alberto Rodriguez looks to counter!
Alberto Rodriguez tries to roll to his side and trap Bob Sapp in his guard...
Alberto Rodriguez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Dos Caras Jr. tries to escape from the full mount...
Dos Caras Jr. struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Alberto Rodriguez tries to roll to his side and trap Bob Sapp in his guard...
Bob Sapp rolls him over and takes his back!
Sapp is in rear mount over Dos Caras Jr.
Dos Caras Jr. has given his back to Bob Sapp who is trying to get one hook in!
Bob Sapp has one hook in!
Sapp is in rear mount over Dos Caras Jr. with one hook in
Sapp has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Dos Caras Jr..
Dos Caras Jr. uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Dos Caras Jr. moves backwards and Bob Sapp is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Sapp launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Dos Caras Jr.'s face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta allows Dos Caras Jr. time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Bob Sapp tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Caras Jr. goes down.
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Dos Caras Jr.
Bob Sapp fakes some punches
Dos Caras Jr. ties him up.
Dos Caras Jr. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dos Caras Jr. throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Bob Sapp realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Sapp climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Sapp is standing while Dos Caras Jr. is on the ground on his back
Alberto Rodriguez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Alberto Rodriguez is on his feet again.
Bob Sapp launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Sapp misses a step and Alberto Rodriguez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alberto Rodriguez!
Sapp is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Dos Caras Jr. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bob Sapp's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Bob Sapp fakes a punch and launches himself over Dos Caras Jr.!
Nice move by Sapp who clinches and pushes Dos Caras Jr. against the cage
Alberto Rodriguez pushes away Sapp trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sapp stumbles backwards and Alberto Rodriguez circles to get the center of the cage
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Bob Sapp tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Caras Jr. won't budge, forcing Sapp to pull guard.
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Dos Caras Jr. is in closed guard... Sapp tries to roll on the ground!
Alberto Rodriguez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Alberto Rodriguez tries to take advantage...
Dos Caras Jr. tries to escape from closed guard...
Sapp waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Alberto Rodriguez! He is reversed and nor Bob Sapp is on half guard!
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Dos Caras Jr.
Sapp launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alberto Rodriguez rolls over himself and stands up while Bob Sapp rolls on his back.
Back to the beginning! Alberto Rodriguez is standing now.
Dos Caras Jr. is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Sapp tries to stand up!
Dos Caras Jr. doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bob Sapp. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Bob Sapp is standing now.
Bob Sapp tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Alberto Rodriguez swings and Sapp has to retreat
Crisp uppercut by Sapp followed by a hard jab
Alberto Rodriguez stumbles back.
Dos Caras Jr. has a small cut in his Right eye
Sapp is holding Alberto Rodriguez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alberto Rodriguez shows great balance while pushing away Bob Sapp
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Alberto Rodriguez to fight back!
Alberto Rodriguez fires an unorthodox punch to Sapp's torso
that hits its mark.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Bob Sapp shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alberto Rodriguez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Bob Sapp tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dos Caras Jr. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Dos Caras Jr.
Sapp moves on the ground
Bob Sapp moves to side mount
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Bob Sapp is holding Alberto Rodriguez's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Bob Sapp! That one hits Bob Sapp left cheek like a hammer!
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp works on the ground with his fingers over Dos Caras Jr.'s face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp is moving on the ground...
Dos Caras Jr. tries to counter Sapp's moves on the ground.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Alberto Rodriguez tries to take advantage...
Dos Caras Jr. tries to show some ground skills
Alberto Rodriguez put Sapp in half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Dos Caras Jr.
Bob Sapp fakes some punches
Dos Caras Jr. ties him up.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Dos Caras Jr.
Bob Sapp tries to free his leg
Bob Sapp uses some of his skill by jumping out of Dos Caras Jr.'s guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Bob Sapp fakes some punches
Dos Caras Jr. ties him up.
Dos Caras Jr. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alberto Rodriguez attempts to trap Bob Sapp in his guard.
Bob Sapp keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp works on the ground with his fingers over Dos Caras Jr.'s face
Dos Caras Jr. shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Bob Sapp looks to mount Alberto Rodriguez...
Alberto Rodriguez takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Dos Caras Jr.
Sapp breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Sapp is holding Alberto Rodriguez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alberto Rodriguez shows great balance while pushing away Bob Sapp
Dos Caras Jr. is trying to counter now!
Alberto Rodriguez jabs at Sapp
hitting his chest.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Nice beating Bob Sapp has received.
Bob Sapp's mind is definitely in the fight, Dos Caras Jr. just got nailed! Bob Sapp saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Dos Caras Jr. is going to have a headache after this one.
The two exchange wildly
Dos Caras Jr. is connecting with a few punches
Dos Caras Jr. 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 Dos Caras Jr..
There is a small laceration on Bob Sapp's Chin
Dos Caras Jr. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bob Sapp's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Alberto Rodriguez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Sapp!
Dos Caras Jr. blocks with confidence
Sapp pushes Alberto Rodriguez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Sapp throws a low kick
Alberto Rodriguez blocks.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Alberto Rodriguez tries to take advantage...
Alberto Rodriguez jabs at Sapp
hitting his chest.
Sapp steps backwards away from Alberto Rodriguez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid kick to the leg from Bob Sapp
Dos Caras Jr. checks it.
Dos Caras Jr. steps forward
Sapp feints.
Dos Caras Jr. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alberto Rodriguez fires an unorthodox punch to Sapp's torso
that hits its mark.
Sapp is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Dos Caras Jr.'s jaw!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The two exchange wildly
Sapp is connecting with a few punches
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sapp is swinging for the fences!
Dos Caras Jr. backpedals and creates space. Bob Sapp is asking him if he is going to fight!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Alberto Rodriguez paws at Sapp.
Sapp answers with solid punches!
Dos Caras Jr.'s Left cheek is beginning to swell
Bob Sapp goes with a looping right hand while Alberto Rodriguez jumps back and jabs
Sapp only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Bob Sapp leans forwards and tries to grapple with Dos Caras Jr.
Sapp shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bob Sapp pushes away Dos Caras Jr. trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dos Caras Jr. doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Bob Sapp
Dos Caras Jr. is trying to counter now!
Alberto Rodriguez tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Sapp ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Dos Caras Jr. is holding Bob Sapp's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bob Sapp loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alberto Rodriguez is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Alberto Rodriguez looks to mount Bob Sapp...
Bob Sapp takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Dos Caras Jr. is in closed guard... Sapp tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez!
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp suddenly holds Alberto Rodriguez's arm and tries an armbar!
Dos Caras Jr. can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Bob Sapp!
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Dos Caras Jr.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dos Caras Jr.'s side.
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Dos Caras Jr.'s cheek from the guard.
Alberto Rodriguez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sapp misses a step and Alberto Rodriguez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dos Caras Jr. tries to stand up!
Sapp doesn't allow him!
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Sapp works on the ground with his fingers over Dos Caras Jr.'s face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Dos Caras Jr.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dos Caras Jr.'s side.
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Alberto Rodriguez is looking to pass Bob Sapp's guard...
Alberto Rodriguez gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Alberto Rodriguez is in half guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Dos Caras Jr.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dos Caras Jr.'s side.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Alberto Rodriguez is in half guard over Sapp
Bob Sapp was tooling Alberto Rodriguez for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alberto Rodriguez lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alberto Rodriguez pushes Sapp's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Sapp wraps his legs while he holds Alberto Rodriguez's head... Tight guard!
Alberto Rodriguez is in half guard over Sapp
Alberto Rodriguez pushes Sapp's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Sapp rolls and he's now on half guard over Alberto Rodriguez. Nice reversal.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Dos Caras Jr.
Bob Sapp tries to free his leg...
Dos Caras Jr. rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Alberto Rodriguez is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to trap Alberto Rodriguez in his guard.
Bob Sapp manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Alberto Rodriguez is in open guard over Sapp
Alberto Rodriguez tries to pass to half guard...
Bob Sapp's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Sapp steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Sapp launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Dos Caras Jr.'s ribs.
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Dos Caras Jr. struggles on the ground and tries to break Bob Sapp's guard...
Sapp doesn't want to free his opponent and Dos Caras Jr. continues in closed guard
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Dos Caras Jr.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Dos Caras Jr. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dos Caras Jr. is trying to counter now!
Alberto Rodriguez is looking to pass Bob Sapp's guard...
Bob Sapp has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Low kick by Alberto Rodriguez to maintain his distance.
That hits Bob Sapp's ankle
Dos Caras Jr. studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bob Sapp is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Incredible haymaker from Bob Sapp!
It misses by a mile.
Dos Caras Jr. and Sapp circle around the center of the cage.
Bob Sapp shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alberto Rodriguez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Bob Sapp goes with a looping right hand while Alberto Rodriguez jumps back and jabs
Sapp seems staggered and Alberto Rodriguez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lightning fast low kick from Sapp!
Dos Caras Jr. blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Alberto Rodriguez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Bob Sapp is opening up on Dos Caras Jr. and raining down combinations!
Dos Caras Jr.'s corner looks worried!
Dos Caras Jr. has a small cut in his Nose
Sapp launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Dos Caras Jr.'s face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Tremendous strikes from Dos Caras Jr.!
Sapp blocks with confidence
Incredible haymaker from Bob Sapp!
You can see Alberto Rodriguez's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Sapp launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Dos Caras Jr.'s face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Bob Sapp has found an opening in the defense of Dos Caras Jr., launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Dos Caras Jr. is wobbling!
Sapp launches a hook to the body
Bang! Dos Caras Jr. stops that one with his ribs!
Bob Sapp tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dos Caras Jr. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Dos Caras Jr.
Sapp moves on the ground
Bob Sapp moves to side mount
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Bob Sapp tries to open Dos Caras Jr.'s guard...
Great bombs from the top by Bob Sapp. Dos Caras Jr. is unable to cover himself now!
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Bob Sapp looks to mount Alberto Rodriguez...
Bob Sapp slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp works on the ground with his fingers over Dos Caras Jr.'s face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Sapp is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dos Caras Jr.'s Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bob Sapp controls the situation despite Alberto Rodriguez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Bob Sapp fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Dos Caras Jr.'s face!
This is over! That impact from Bob Sapp has left Dos Caras Jr. laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Alberto Rodriguez's Forehead
Winner is Bob Sapp by KO (GnP) at 2:27 Round 4
Statistics: Alberto Rodriguez
Punches 24/43 (56%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
Statistics: Bob Sapp
Punches 31/50 (62%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/9 (78%)
Takedowns 3/10 (30%)
GnP strikes 14/27 (52%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 438 s
This was not a bad fight, in and of itself. Compared to top guys who don't get tired after 3 punches, though....yeahhhh.... Bob was EXHAUSTED in this one. His shots had basically no power by the end. And it's pretty clear these two are meant for each other, since I'm pretty sure anyone else either man walks into the cage with is going to demolish eaither of them. Sapp vs. Rodriguez all season? Maybe... Regardless, this will probably be Bob's only win all season and his plan of going 0-4 for the publicity is ruined.
Also...Ricco Rodriguez is not here, but Alberto Rodriguez is. Whazzup wit dat? .
Bob Sapp is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Sapp is holding Alberto Rodriguez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alberto Rodriguez shows great balance while pushing away Bob Sapp
Dos Caras Jr. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Dos Caras Jr.!
Sapp blocks with confidence
Bob Sapp closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Sapp decides to launch some tentative punches
Bob Sapp takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Bob Sapp tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Caras Jr. won't budge, forcing Sapp to pull guard.
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Dos Caras Jr. is in closed guard... Sapp tries to roll on the ground!
Alberto Rodriguez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Dos Caras Jr.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Dos Caras Jr. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Alberto Rodriguez looks to counter!
Alberto Rodriguez looks to posture up and open Bob Sapp's guard...
Bob Sapp has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
1:03 Round 1 and Sapp is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Dos Caras Jr. is in closed guard... Sapp tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez!
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dos Caras Jr. struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Alberto Rodriguez looks to counter!
Alberto Rodriguez tries to roll to his side and trap Bob Sapp in his guard...
Alberto Rodriguez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Dos Caras Jr. tries to escape from the full mount...
Dos Caras Jr. struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Alberto Rodriguez tries to roll to his side and trap Bob Sapp in his guard...
Bob Sapp rolls him over and takes his back!
Sapp is in rear mount over Dos Caras Jr.
Dos Caras Jr. has given his back to Bob Sapp who is trying to get one hook in!
Bob Sapp has one hook in!
Sapp is in rear mount over Dos Caras Jr. with one hook in
Sapp has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Dos Caras Jr..
Dos Caras Jr. uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Dos Caras Jr. moves backwards and Bob Sapp is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Sapp launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Dos Caras Jr.'s face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta allows Dos Caras Jr. time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Bob Sapp tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Caras Jr. goes down.
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Dos Caras Jr.
Bob Sapp fakes some punches
Dos Caras Jr. ties him up.
Dos Caras Jr. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dos Caras Jr. throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Bob Sapp realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Sapp climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Sapp is standing while Dos Caras Jr. is on the ground on his back
Alberto Rodriguez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Alberto Rodriguez is on his feet again.
Bob Sapp launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Sapp misses a step and Alberto Rodriguez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alberto Rodriguez!
Sapp is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Dos Caras Jr. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bob Sapp's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Bob Sapp fakes a punch and launches himself over Dos Caras Jr.!
Nice move by Sapp who clinches and pushes Dos Caras Jr. against the cage
Alberto Rodriguez pushes away Sapp trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sapp stumbles backwards and Alberto Rodriguez circles to get the center of the cage
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Bob Sapp tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Caras Jr. won't budge, forcing Sapp to pull guard.
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Dos Caras Jr. is in closed guard... Sapp tries to roll on the ground!
Alberto Rodriguez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Alberto Rodriguez tries to take advantage...
Dos Caras Jr. tries to escape from closed guard...
Sapp waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Alberto Rodriguez! He is reversed and nor Bob Sapp is on half guard!
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Dos Caras Jr.
Sapp launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alberto Rodriguez rolls over himself and stands up while Bob Sapp rolls on his back.
Back to the beginning! Alberto Rodriguez is standing now.
Dos Caras Jr. is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Sapp tries to stand up!
Dos Caras Jr. doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bob Sapp. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Bob Sapp is standing now.
Bob Sapp tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Alberto Rodriguez swings and Sapp has to retreat
Crisp uppercut by Sapp followed by a hard jab
Alberto Rodriguez stumbles back.
Dos Caras Jr. has a small cut in his Right eye
Sapp is holding Alberto Rodriguez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alberto Rodriguez shows great balance while pushing away Bob Sapp
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Alberto Rodriguez to fight back!
Alberto Rodriguez fires an unorthodox punch to Sapp's torso
that hits its mark.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Bob Sapp shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alberto Rodriguez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Bob Sapp tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dos Caras Jr. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Dos Caras Jr.
Sapp moves on the ground
Bob Sapp moves to side mount
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Bob Sapp is holding Alberto Rodriguez's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Bob Sapp! That one hits Bob Sapp left cheek like a hammer!
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp works on the ground with his fingers over Dos Caras Jr.'s face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp is moving on the ground...
Dos Caras Jr. tries to counter Sapp's moves on the ground.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Alberto Rodriguez tries to take advantage...
Dos Caras Jr. tries to show some ground skills
Alberto Rodriguez put Sapp in half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Dos Caras Jr.
Bob Sapp fakes some punches
Dos Caras Jr. ties him up.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Dos Caras Jr.
Bob Sapp tries to free his leg
Bob Sapp uses some of his skill by jumping out of Dos Caras Jr.'s guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Bob Sapp fakes some punches
Dos Caras Jr. ties him up.
Dos Caras Jr. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alberto Rodriguez attempts to trap Bob Sapp in his guard.
Bob Sapp keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp works on the ground with his fingers over Dos Caras Jr.'s face
Dos Caras Jr. shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Bob Sapp looks to mount Alberto Rodriguez...
Alberto Rodriguez takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Dos Caras Jr.
Sapp breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Sapp is holding Alberto Rodriguez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alberto Rodriguez shows great balance while pushing away Bob Sapp
Dos Caras Jr. is trying to counter now!
Alberto Rodriguez jabs at Sapp
hitting his chest.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Nice beating Bob Sapp has received.
Bob Sapp's mind is definitely in the fight, Dos Caras Jr. just got nailed! Bob Sapp saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Dos Caras Jr. is going to have a headache after this one.
The two exchange wildly
Dos Caras Jr. is connecting with a few punches
Dos Caras Jr. 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 Dos Caras Jr..
There is a small laceration on Bob Sapp's Chin
Dos Caras Jr. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bob Sapp's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Alberto Rodriguez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Sapp!
Dos Caras Jr. blocks with confidence
Sapp pushes Alberto Rodriguez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Sapp throws a low kick
Alberto Rodriguez blocks.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Alberto Rodriguez tries to take advantage...
Alberto Rodriguez jabs at Sapp
hitting his chest.
Sapp steps backwards away from Alberto Rodriguez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid kick to the leg from Bob Sapp
Dos Caras Jr. checks it.
Dos Caras Jr. steps forward
Sapp feints.
Dos Caras Jr. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alberto Rodriguez fires an unorthodox punch to Sapp's torso
that hits its mark.
Sapp is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Dos Caras Jr.'s jaw!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The two exchange wildly
Sapp is connecting with a few punches
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sapp is swinging for the fences!
Dos Caras Jr. backpedals and creates space. Bob Sapp is asking him if he is going to fight!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Alberto Rodriguez paws at Sapp.
Sapp answers with solid punches!
Dos Caras Jr.'s Left cheek is beginning to swell
Bob Sapp goes with a looping right hand while Alberto Rodriguez jumps back and jabs
Sapp only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Bob Sapp leans forwards and tries to grapple with Dos Caras Jr.
Sapp shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bob Sapp pushes away Dos Caras Jr. trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dos Caras Jr. doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Bob Sapp
Dos Caras Jr. is trying to counter now!
Alberto Rodriguez tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Sapp ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Dos Caras Jr. is holding Bob Sapp's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bob Sapp loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alberto Rodriguez is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Alberto Rodriguez looks to mount Bob Sapp...
Bob Sapp takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Dos Caras Jr. is in closed guard... Sapp tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez!
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp suddenly holds Alberto Rodriguez's arm and tries an armbar!
Dos Caras Jr. can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Bob Sapp!
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Dos Caras Jr.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dos Caras Jr.'s side.
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Dos Caras Jr.'s cheek from the guard.
Alberto Rodriguez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sapp misses a step and Alberto Rodriguez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dos Caras Jr. tries to stand up!
Sapp doesn't allow him!
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Sapp works on the ground with his fingers over Dos Caras Jr.'s face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Dos Caras Jr.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dos Caras Jr.'s side.
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Alberto Rodriguez is looking to pass Bob Sapp's guard...
Alberto Rodriguez gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Alberto Rodriguez is in half guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Dos Caras Jr.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dos Caras Jr.'s side.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Alberto Rodriguez is in half guard over Sapp
Bob Sapp was tooling Alberto Rodriguez for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alberto Rodriguez lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alberto Rodriguez pushes Sapp's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Sapp wraps his legs while he holds Alberto Rodriguez's head... Tight guard!
Alberto Rodriguez is in half guard over Sapp
Alberto Rodriguez pushes Sapp's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Sapp rolls and he's now on half guard over Alberto Rodriguez. Nice reversal.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Dos Caras Jr.
Bob Sapp tries to free his leg...
Dos Caras Jr. rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Alberto Rodriguez is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to trap Alberto Rodriguez in his guard.
Bob Sapp manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Alberto Rodriguez is in open guard over Sapp
Alberto Rodriguez tries to pass to half guard...
Bob Sapp's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Sapp steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Sapp launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Dos Caras Jr.'s ribs.
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Dos Caras Jr. struggles on the ground and tries to break Bob Sapp's guard...
Sapp doesn't want to free his opponent and Dos Caras Jr. continues in closed guard
Alberto Rodriguez is in closed guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Dos Caras Jr.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Dos Caras Jr. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dos Caras Jr. is trying to counter now!
Alberto Rodriguez is looking to pass Bob Sapp's guard...
Bob Sapp has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Low kick by Alberto Rodriguez to maintain his distance.
That hits Bob Sapp's ankle
Dos Caras Jr. studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bob Sapp is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Incredible haymaker from Bob Sapp!
It misses by a mile.
Dos Caras Jr. and Sapp circle around the center of the cage.
Bob Sapp shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alberto Rodriguez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Bob Sapp goes with a looping right hand while Alberto Rodriguez jumps back and jabs
Sapp seems staggered and Alberto Rodriguez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lightning fast low kick from Sapp!
Dos Caras Jr. blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Alberto Rodriguez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Bob Sapp is opening up on Dos Caras Jr. and raining down combinations!
Dos Caras Jr.'s corner looks worried!
Dos Caras Jr. has a small cut in his Nose
Sapp launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Dos Caras Jr.'s face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Tremendous strikes from Dos Caras Jr.!
Sapp blocks with confidence
Incredible haymaker from Bob Sapp!
You can see Alberto Rodriguez's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Sapp launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Dos Caras Jr.'s face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Bob Sapp has found an opening in the defense of Dos Caras Jr., launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Dos Caras Jr. is wobbling!
Sapp launches a hook to the body
Bang! Dos Caras Jr. stops that one with his ribs!
Bob Sapp tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dos Caras Jr. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Dos Caras Jr.
Sapp moves on the ground
Bob Sapp moves to side mount
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Bob Sapp tries to open Dos Caras Jr.'s guard...
Great bombs from the top by Bob Sapp. Dos Caras Jr. is unable to cover himself now!
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Bob Sapp looks to mount Alberto Rodriguez...
Bob Sapp slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp works on the ground with his fingers over Dos Caras Jr.'s face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Sapp is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dos Caras Jr.'s Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Sapp tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bob Sapp controls the situation despite Alberto Rodriguez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Alberto Rodriguez
Bob Sapp fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Dos Caras Jr.'s face!
This is over! That impact from Bob Sapp has left Dos Caras Jr. laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Alberto Rodriguez's Forehead
Winner is Bob Sapp by KO (GnP) at 2:27 Round 4
Statistics: Alberto Rodriguez
Punches 24/43 (56%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
Statistics: Bob Sapp
Punches 31/50 (62%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/9 (78%)
Takedowns 3/10 (30%)
GnP strikes 14/27 (52%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 438 s
This was not a bad fight, in and of itself. Compared to top guys who don't get tired after 3 punches, though....yeahhhh.... Bob was EXHAUSTED in this one. His shots had basically no power by the end. And it's pretty clear these two are meant for each other, since I'm pretty sure anyone else either man walks into the cage with is going to demolish eaither of them. Sapp vs. Rodriguez all season? Maybe... Regardless, this will probably be Bob's only win all season and his plan of going 0-4 for the publicity is ruined.
Also...Ricco Rodriguez is not here, but Alberto Rodriguez is. Whazzup wit dat? .
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!