Post by The Sandmen on Dec 17, 2016 15:54:11 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Miocic while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Bob Sapp doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Miocic and Sapp move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bob Sapp moves forward and launches a low kick.
Miocic blocks that.
A right hand from Stipe Miocic
gets deflected.
Sapp is trying to counter now!
Solid jabs from Bob Sapp.
Nice punches.
Bob Sapp fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Miocic blocks that. He made it look easy!
Brilliant combination from Bob Sapp
Miocic is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Stipe Miocic tries to take advantage...
Sapp follows Stipe Miocic
only to get counter punched in a big way! Sapp needs to stop playing Stipe Miocic's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Sapp looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stipe Miocic's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Miocic is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Sapp's jaw!
Sapp's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stipe Miocic tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Stipe Miocic who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miocic launches a few hard punches to Bob Sapp's ribs!
Sapp struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bob Sapp grapple with Stipe Miocic and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Bob Sapp is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Sapp positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Miocic's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Stipe Miocic attempts to trap Bob Sapp in his guard.
Stipe Miocic manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Miocic
Sapp positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Miocic's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Miocic
Sapp is in closed guard... Miocic tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bob Sapp!
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp tries to roll to his side and trap Stipe Miocic in his guard...
Bob Sapp gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp tries to roll to his side and trap Stipe Miocic in his guard...
Stipe Miocic keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp tries to roll to his side and trap Stipe Miocic in his guard...
Bob Sapp moves to half guard.
Stipe Miocic is in half guard over Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to move to full guard
Stipe Miocic keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stipe Miocic is in half guard over Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to move to full guard
Bob Sapp manages to switch to full guard.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp tries to close his guard around Miocic
He is not able to do it
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp tries to close his guard around Miocic
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Sapp
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Miocic's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miocic tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Left cheek
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Sapp
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Miocic's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miocic tries to cover his face,
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Sapp
Miocic is in closed guard... Sapp tries to roll on the ground!
Stipe Miocic uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Stipe Miocic looks to counter!
Miocic tries to escape from closed guard...
Sapp waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Stipe Miocic! He is reversed and nor Bob Sapp is on half guard!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Miocic
Not a desiderable position that Miocic is in now. Bob Sapp is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bob Sapp pushes Miocic's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sapp who is in full mount! Miocic is in trouble now!
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to move on the ground and shows Bob Sapp a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miocic's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Forehead
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to escape from the full mount...
Miocic struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Stipe Miocic looks to counter!
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to Sapp's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sapp tries to cover his face,
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to move on the ground and shows Bob Sapp a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miocic's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Forehead
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Bob Sapp doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic doesn't stop bleeding.
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stipe Miocic creates enough space to control Bob Sapp's leg.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Miocic
Bob Sapp pushes Miocic's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sapp who is in full mount! Miocic is in trouble now!
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic is a bloody mess!
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Bob Sapp rolls Stipe Miocic to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Sapp is in rear mount over Miocic
Miocic steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Miocic has Sapp controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Miocic manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Sapp
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Stipe Miocic's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A right hand from Bob Sapp
makes Miocic stumble back!
Miocic's Left eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Bob Sapp has left Miocic staggered! Bob Sapp should try push forward now and finish this!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Several good body shots
land on Miocic.
Hard blow to Miocic's mid-section, he seems hurt
That punishment by Bob Sapp has left Miocic staggered! Bob Sapp should try push forward now and finish this!
Stipe Miocic continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bob Sapp and Miocic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bob Sapp is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Stipe Miocic seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bob Sapp!
Bob Sapp and Miocic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bob Sapp is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
That punishment by Bob Sapp has left Miocic staggered! Bob Sapp should try push forward now and finish this!
A high kick from Bob Sapp
grazes Miocic's head, but he seems okay.
Stipe Miocic continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sapp tries to grapple
He puts Miocic in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bob Sapp postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Miocic hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Hard blow to Miocic's mid-section, he seems hurt
Stipe Miocic pushes away Sapp trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sapp doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Stipe Miocic
That punishment by Bob Sapp has left Miocic staggered! Bob Sapp should try push forward now and finish this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stipe Miocic's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sapp is throwing a flurry of punches!
Stipe Miocic just can't get away!
That brutal impact left Miocic laid out on the mat! Bob Sapp's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Miocic's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Right cheek
Winner is Bob Sapp by KO (Punches) at 1:28 Round 2
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 196 s
Statistics: Bob Sapp
Punches 13/22 (59%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/14 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 196 s
Nice effort tonight from Stipe Miocic who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself. (104 points)
Dominating performance by Sapp who took his best game against Stipe Miocic. (623 points)
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
Bob Sapp doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Miocic and Sapp move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bob Sapp moves forward and launches a low kick.
Miocic blocks that.
A right hand from Stipe Miocic
gets deflected.
Sapp is trying to counter now!
Solid jabs from Bob Sapp.
Nice punches.
Bob Sapp fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Miocic blocks that. He made it look easy!
Brilliant combination from Bob Sapp
Miocic is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Stipe Miocic tries to take advantage...
Sapp follows Stipe Miocic
only to get counter punched in a big way! Sapp needs to stop playing Stipe Miocic's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Sapp looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stipe Miocic's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Miocic is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Sapp's jaw!
Sapp's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stipe Miocic tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Stipe Miocic who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miocic launches a few hard punches to Bob Sapp's ribs!
Sapp struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bob Sapp grapple with Stipe Miocic and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Bob Sapp is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Sapp positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Miocic's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Stipe Miocic attempts to trap Bob Sapp in his guard.
Stipe Miocic manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Miocic
Sapp positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Miocic's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Miocic
Sapp is in closed guard... Miocic tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bob Sapp!
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp tries to roll to his side and trap Stipe Miocic in his guard...
Bob Sapp gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp tries to roll to his side and trap Stipe Miocic in his guard...
Stipe Miocic keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp tries to roll to his side and trap Stipe Miocic in his guard...
Bob Sapp moves to half guard.
Stipe Miocic is in half guard over Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to move to full guard
Stipe Miocic keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stipe Miocic is in half guard over Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to move to full guard
Bob Sapp manages to switch to full guard.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp tries to close his guard around Miocic
He is not able to do it
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp tries to close his guard around Miocic
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Sapp
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Miocic's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miocic tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Left cheek
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Sapp
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Miocic's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miocic tries to cover his face,
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Sapp
Miocic is in closed guard... Sapp tries to roll on the ground!
Stipe Miocic uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Stipe Miocic looks to counter!
Miocic tries to escape from closed guard...
Sapp waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Stipe Miocic! He is reversed and nor Bob Sapp is on half guard!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Miocic
Not a desiderable position that Miocic is in now. Bob Sapp is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bob Sapp pushes Miocic's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sapp who is in full mount! Miocic is in trouble now!
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to move on the ground and shows Bob Sapp a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miocic's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Forehead
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to escape from the full mount...
Miocic struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Stipe Miocic looks to counter!
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to Sapp's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sapp tries to cover his face,
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to move on the ground and shows Bob Sapp a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miocic's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Forehead
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Bob Sapp doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic doesn't stop bleeding.
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stipe Miocic creates enough space to control Bob Sapp's leg.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Miocic
Bob Sapp pushes Miocic's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sapp who is in full mount! Miocic is in trouble now!
Bob Sapp is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic is a bloody mess!
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Bob Sapp rolls Stipe Miocic to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Sapp is in rear mount over Miocic
Miocic steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Miocic has Sapp controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Miocic manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Sapp
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
=========================================
Stipe Miocic's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A right hand from Bob Sapp
makes Miocic stumble back!
Miocic's Left eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Bob Sapp has left Miocic staggered! Bob Sapp should try push forward now and finish this!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Several good body shots
land on Miocic.
Hard blow to Miocic's mid-section, he seems hurt
That punishment by Bob Sapp has left Miocic staggered! Bob Sapp should try push forward now and finish this!
Stipe Miocic continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bob Sapp and Miocic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bob Sapp is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Stipe Miocic seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bob Sapp!
Bob Sapp and Miocic engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bob Sapp is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
That punishment by Bob Sapp has left Miocic staggered! Bob Sapp should try push forward now and finish this!
A high kick from Bob Sapp
grazes Miocic's head, but he seems okay.
Stipe Miocic continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sapp tries to grapple
He puts Miocic in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bob Sapp postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Miocic hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Hard blow to Miocic's mid-section, he seems hurt
Stipe Miocic pushes away Sapp trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sapp doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Stipe Miocic
That punishment by Bob Sapp has left Miocic staggered! Bob Sapp should try push forward now and finish this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stipe Miocic's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sapp is throwing a flurry of punches!
Stipe Miocic just can't get away!
That brutal impact left Miocic laid out on the mat! Bob Sapp's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Miocic's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Right cheek
Winner is Bob Sapp by KO (Punches) at 1:28 Round 2
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 196 s
Statistics: Bob Sapp
Punches 13/22 (59%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/14 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 196 s
Nice effort tonight from Stipe Miocic who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself. (104 points)
Dominating performance by Sapp who took his best game against Stipe Miocic. (623 points)
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!