Brad Morris Steps in for Bob Sapp at Impact FC 2 (7/15/2010 7:40:17 AM)
Filed under: FanHouse Exclusive, NewsBrad Morris will replace Bob Sapp and meet fellow countryman Soa Palelei at Impact FC 2 this Saturday in Sydney, Australia. Sapp fell off the card after being told by promoters it would be too expensive for him to be flown in from Bulgaria to Sydney, MMAjunkie.com reported Wednesday evening. MMAFighting.com has since learned that Morris has agreed to be the replacement, setting up a rematch from both heavyweight's MMA debuts. On a local card in September 2002, Morris (10-4) lost by TKO to Palelei (9-2).
Bob Sapp pulled off July 18's Impact FC event, threatens legal action (7/15/2010 12:25:00 AM)
It looks like Australia isn't on "Sapp time." Gargantuan heavyweight and entertainment personality Bob Sapp today told MMAjunkie.com that he has been pulled from a fight with Soa Palelei at "Impact FC 2: The Uprising - Sydney." Sapp, who is currently in Bulgaria after recently completing work on a remake of "Conan the Barbarian," said he received an email today from the Australian MMA startup informing him that the promotion would not fly him to Sydney for the July 18 fight because the plane ticket is too expensive.
Bob Sapp pulled off July 18's "Impact FC," threatens legal action (7/15/2010 12:25:00 AM)
It looks like Australia isn't on "Sapp time." Gargantuan heavyweight and entertainment personality Bob Sapp today told MMAjunkie.com that he has been pulled from a fight with Soa Palelei at "Impact FC 2: The Uprising - Sydney." Sapp, who is currently in Bulgaria after recently completing work on a remake of "Conan the Barbarian," said he received an email today from the Australian MMA startup informing him that the promotion would not fly him to Sydney for the July 18 fight because the plane ticket is too expensive.
Impact Promoter: Sapp Never Signed Contract, Replaced by Morris (7/14/2010 11:59:59 AM)
SYDNEY, Australia -- Bob Sapp won't be facing Soa Palelei as planned for Impact FC's Sunday card in Sydney, Australia.
Newly-Promoted BJJ Black Belt Soa Palelei Returns Against Bob Sapp (6/15/2010 9:31:39 AM)
Filed under: FanHouse Exclusive, NewsThere's a new heavyweight Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt in town. Soa "The Hulk" Palelei was promoted last week to black belt as he begins preparations for a MMA fight against Bob Sapp at Impact FC 2 on July 18 in Sydney, Australia. Palelei received his belt from David Phillips, under Pedro Sauer. "I've been doing BJJ for almost 12 years its been a long time," Palelei said with a laugh. "It was so good getting my black belt and it's been a long time coming, but very good putting my jiu-jitsu gi on and I feel proud."
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Bob Sapp at DREAM.11: HDNet Fights Video Vault (11/3/2009 8:45:00 PM)
It wasn't the DREAM "Super Hulk" semifinal fight we expected, but it was an interesting one nonetheless. The Japanese-based organization's open-weight tournament commenced earlier this year with eight notables fighters. However, despite winning his opening-round match-up, Gegard Mousasi was injured and forced out of the card, and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou was pitted against replacement Bob Sapp instead. We'll get the Mousasi vs. Sokoudjou matchup at this weekend's CBS-televised Strikeforce/M-1 event, but check out the embedded clip to see if Sokoudjou will enter the bout on a winning note.
Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Melchor Manibusan added to DREAM.11; Sapp confirmed for "Super Hulk" (9/18/2009 2:20:00 PM)
While injuries have forced a bit of shuffling on the card, October's DREAM.11 event continues to take shape. The Japanese based organization today announced that DREAM.11 will see the return of lightweight Tatsuya Kawajiri (24-5-2) against Melchor "Barracuda" Manibusan (2-2), while Bob Sapp (10-5-1) was also confirmed as a replacement opponent in the organization's "Super Hulk" tourney semifinals. DREAM.11 takes place Oct. 6 and airs on HDNet in North America.
Bob Sapp to fill in for Gegard Mousasi at DREAM's "Super Hulk" semifinals (9/10/2009 5:00:00 PM)
With an injury forcing Gegard Mousasi (26-2-1) out of a "Super Hulk" tourney semifinal appearance, Bob Sapp (10-5-1) will now fill in against Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (6-4) at DREAM.11 on Oct. 6. After DREAM officials stated they would be leaning toward an ousted first-round "Super Hulk" participant to fill in for Mousasi, Sapp told MMAWekly.com he had been tapped for the job. Sapp was defeated in the opening round of the tourney by Ikuhisa Minowa, who earned a submission win over "The Beast" in just 75 seconds.
Other News: Bob Sapp To Replace Gegard Mousasi In DREAM Super Hulk Tourney (9/10/2009 1:57:35 PM)
Bob Sapp To Replace Gegard Mousasi In DREAM Super Hulk Tourney
Sapp To Replace Mousasi at Dream 11 (9/10/2009 5:01:44 AM)
After it was reported yesterday that Gegard Mousasi was forced to pull out of his upcoming "Super Hulk Tournament" bout with Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, there was some discussion as to who might fill his place. In a move that will likely surprise almost no one, Dream officials have decided to bring Bob Sapp back into the tournament as Mousasi's replacement
Bob Sapp To Face Sokoudjou At Dream 11 (9/9/2009 11:57:58 PM)
Bob Sapp is stepping in for an injured Gegard Mousasi to face Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou at Dream 11 on Oct. 6, just one of four fights he has in the pipeline....
DREAM 11: Bob Sapp vs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou for ‘Super Hulk Tournament’ with Gegard Mousasi hurt (9/9/2009 6:25:34 PM)
Japanese MMA and K-1 attraction Bob Sapp has been called up to replace the injured Gegard Mousasi for the “Super Hulk Tournament” featured at DREAM 11 opposite Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou on October 6, according to MMAWeeekly. “The Dreamcatcher” was forced to withdraw from his semifinal bout against “The African Assassin” after suffering a shoulder injury during
Bob Sapp To Face Sokodjou At Dream 11 (9/9/2009 5:27:54 PM)
Bob Sapp is stepping in for an injured Gegard Mousasi to face Rameau Thierry Sokodjou at Dream 11 on Oct. 6, just one of four fights he has in the pipeline....
Pictures: Lashley vs. Sapp (6/29/2009 9:53:38 AM)
Bobby Lashley dominated Bob Sapp on Fight Force International’s debut card at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Miss. Also on the card, Gilbert Yvel, Chris Horodecki and Javier Vazquez claimed wins. Dave Mandel was cageside to witness the action
Pictures: Lashley vs. Sapp (6/29/2009 9:53:38 AM)
Bobby Lashley dominated Bob Sapp on Fight Force International’s debut card at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Miss. Also on the card, Gilbert Yvel, Chris Horodecki and Javier Vazquez claimed wins. Dave Mandel was cageside to witness the action
Lashley Must Overcome 67 Pounds To Beat Sapp (6/29/2009 1:47:31 AM)
Former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley will have to overcome a nearly 70-pound weight difference and a vast experience gap to defeat Bob Sapp on Saturday night...
Lashley Defeats Sapp, Yvel Ko's Rizzo At "Ultimate Chaos" (6/29/2009 1:47:31 AM)
Bobby Lashley defeated Bob Sapp in the first round and Gilbert Yvel knocked out Pedro Rizzo at "Ultimate Chaos"...
Bobby Lashley forces Bob Sapp to tap to strikes (6/28/2009 5:57:25 AM)
Despite giving up 66.8 pounds in the super-heavyweight bout, Bobby Lashley ground and pounded his way to victory over Bob Sapp at "Ultimate Chaos" Saturday in Biloxi, Mississippi. Lashley right away went for the takedown to wear down his 322-pound opponent with punches from Sapp's half guard. Sapp grabbed Lashley's arm to limit Lashley's punches but never attempted to escape to a better position. read more
Bobby Lashley vs Bob Sapp fight video at ‘Ultimate Chaos’ (6/28/2009 4:03:33 AM)
Sapp taps to Lashley's attack, Yvel crushes "The Rock" at "Ultimate Chaos" event (6/28/2009 3:50:00 AM)
For undefeated heavyweight prospect Bobby Lashley (4-0), things went according to plan at "Ultimate Chaos" - just not the plan he had promised all week. After Lashley said he planned to stand and trade with massive super-heavyweight Bob Sapp (10-5-1), the American Top Team fighter instead let wisdom dictate his strategy, electing to take the fight to the floor and ground-and-pound his way to victory. The bout capped off a fast-paced night of action at the Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi, Miss. The main card aired live on pay-per-view.
Sapp vs. Lashley Play-by-Play (6/28/2009 2:54:32 AM)
Sherdog.com reports live from Biloxi, Miss., with play-by-play of “Ultimate Chaos,” which is headlined by Bobby Lashley vs. Bob Sapp
Sapp vs. Lashley Play-by-Play (6/28/2009 2:54:32 AM)
Sherdog.com reports live from Biloxi, Miss., with play-by-play of “Ultimate Chaos,” which is headlined by Bobby Lashley vs. Bob Sapp
Lashley Comes in 67 lbs. Lighter Than Sapp (6/27/2009 3:18:57 PM)
Bobby Lashley weighed 255.4 pounds Friday for his meeting with Bob Sapp, who tipped the scales at 322.2
Lashley Comes in 67 lbs. Lighter Than Sapp (6/27/2009 3:18:57 PM)
Bobby Lashley weighed 255.4 pounds Friday for his meeting with Bob Sapp, who tipped the scales at 322.2
Ultimate Chaos Results: Lashley Dominates Sapp; Yvel, Horodecki, and Atencio Also Win (6/27/2009 1:38:52 PM)
Heavyweight prospect Bobby Lashley kept his undefeated record intact on Saturday, forcing Bob Sapp to submit to strikes midway through the opening round of their bout, which headlined Ultimate Chaos at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi. The card also featured victories by notables Gilbert Yvel, Chris Horodecki, Javier Vasquez, and Affliction vice president Tom Atencio.
Immovable object: Will Bobby Lashley meet his match in Bob Sapp at "Ultimate Chaos"? (6/27/2009 12:30:00 PM)
Over the past few days, as Bobby Lashley (3-0) prepared for his fourth pro mixed martial arts fight, one thing he hasn't had to deal with is an opponent trying to make him out to be a joke because he's best known as a pro wrestler. That's because Bob Sapp (10-4-1), his opponent in the main event on Saturday night's "Ultimate Chaos" pay-per-view show in Biloxi, Miss., has plenty of experience in that kind of world in Japan. But with Sapp's experience and a 67-pound weight advantage, will Lashley have what it takes to remain undefeated?
Sapp to enjoy 67-pound advantage on Lashley with all bouts official for "Ultimate Chaos" (6/27/2009 1:40:01 AM)
All 24 fighters, including 255-pound Bobby Lashley and 322-pound Bob Sapp as well as co-main-event fighters Gilbert Yvel and Pedro Rizzo, have officially made weight for Saturday night's "Ultimate Chaos" event in Biloxi, Miss. Today's weigh-ins took place at the Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi, Miss., while Saturday's event, co-promoted by Prize Fight Promotions and Fight Force International, takes place at the nearby Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum. In addition to the evening's co-main-event competitors, other notable fighters on the card include Brett Cooper, Chris Horodecki, Din Thomas, Javier Vasquez and Affliction vice president Tom Atencio.
Ultimate Chaos: Lashley vs. Sapp weigh-in results (6/26/2009 6:39:11 PM)
Bobby Lashley weighed-in 66.8 pounds lighter than his opponent Bob Sapp for their super-heavyweight bout Saturday at "Ultimate Chaos" in Biloxi, Mississippi. Lashley stepped off the scales at 255.4 pounds on Friday, while Sapp came in at a thin (in comparison to his old weights) 322.2. "Ultimate Chaos" will air on pay-per-view Saturday at 9 p.m. ET. WEIGH-IN RESULTS: Pay-Per-View Bouts: read more
Sapp 67-pounds Heavier Than Lashley at Ultimate Chaos Weigh-Ins (6/26/2009 4:53:05 PM)
All 24 fighters scheduled to compete at Saturday's "Ultimate Chaos" event in Biloxi, Mississippi, including heavyweight headliners Bobby Lashley (255) and Bob Sapp (322), successfully made weight at Friday's official weigh-ins. Notables Pedro Rizzo, Gilbert Yvel, Chris Horodecki, Din Thomas, and Affliction vice president Tom Atencio are also set to fight on the event's pay-per-view main card.
Bobby Lashley, Bob Sapp set to weigh-in Friday (6/23/2009 8:41:29 AM)
Bobby Lashley and Bob Sapp will combine for over six hundred pounds when the two step on the scale Friday to weigh-in for Saturday's "Ultimate Chaos" event in Biloxi, Mississippi. Lashley (3-0), a heavyweight, will be giving up size and strength for the first time in his career. His opponent Sapp (10-3-1), who has also dabbled in pro wrestling, is a 350-plus pounder who played for the NFL before making it big with the PRIDE organization in Japan. read more
Bobby Lashley ready for a ‘Battle of the Giants’ against Bob Sapp on June 27 (5/21/2009 11:09:51 AM)
BILOXI, Miss. (May 21, 2009) – Fresh off his 24-second destruction of Mike Cook, former WWE superstar  Bobby Lashley called his June 27th showdown against Bob “The Beast” Sapp in the “Ultimate Chaos” pay-per-view event headliner, live from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi, the “Battle of the Giants.” Ultimate Chaos,” presented by Prize
Video: Bobby Lashley Chokes Out Mike Cook in 24-Seconds at MFC 21 (5/15/2009 7:36:51 PM)
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Bob Sapp Wants To Show Fans He's Still Around (5/14/2009 2:12:06 PM)
Bob Sapp is hoping that his fight with former WWE star Bobby Lashley, on June 27, will prove to U.S. fan's that he's still around and ready to fight...
Bobby Lashley bringing out ‘The Beast’ in Bob Sapp on June 27 (5/14/2009 7:13:32 AM)
BILOXI, Miss. (May 14, 2009) – Styles make fights and the June 27 main event match-up between contrasting MMA fighters, kick-boxer Bob “The Beast” Sapp and wrestler Bobby Lashley, features a potential instant classic of pure entertainment on the “Ultimate Chaos” pay-per-view event live from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi. The imposing 6-4,
Bobby Lashley Vs. Bob Sapp Set For June 27 (5/5/2009 2:35:39 PM)
The cage may have to be reinforced for the “Ultimate Chaos” headliner as former WWE star Bobby Lashley and mixed-martial-arts legend Bob “The Beast” Sapp battle June 27...
Bobby Lashley and Bob Sapp promote ‘Ultimate Chaos’ fight on June 27 (5/4/2009 10:59:17 AM)
“I’m going to try and be good this time. Let’s be honest, this fight is going to be a train wreck. It’s two guys going out there to bang and it’s not going to take three rounds to do it, either; one maybe two. The fans are going to get what they want and June
Super Hulk Tournament Featuring Canseco, Sapp, and Mousasi Announced For DREAM 9 (4/30/2009 4:40:29 AM)
Fighting and Entertainment Group announced on Thursday an eight-man open weight “Super Hulk Tournament”, which will begin on May 26th at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan at DREAM 9. The tournament's opening round matchups are: Ikuhisa Minowa vs. Bob Sapp Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Jan Nortje Gegard Mousasi vs. Mark Hunt Hong Man Choi vs.
Rizzo Vs. Yvel, Sapp Vs. Lashley On June 27 (4/23/2009 2:02:15 PM)
Heavyweights Gilbert Yvel and Pedro Rizzo have signed to do battle on the same June 27 card that will also feature Bob Sapp vs. Bobby Lashley...
Bobby Lashley To Fight Bob Sapp on June 27 in Mississippi (4/22/2009 6:17:42 AM)
Heavyweights Bobby Lashley (2-0) and Bob Sapp (10-3-1) will square off on June 27th at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississipi, according to MMA Fanhouse. The bout will headline the first-ever MMA event for Prize Fight, a boxing promotion company that has promoted a number of high-profile boxing matches since 2002 and will now
Bobby Lashley vs Bob Sapp on tap for June 27 (4/21/2009 6:00:45 AM)
Colossal heavyweights Bobby Lashley and Bob Sapp are on a collision course to meet at the Gulf Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Miss., on June 27, according to Larry Pepe of ProMMARadio.com. It’s a titanic match up that is expected to be among several mixed martial arts bouts slated for the pay-per-view (PPV) event, which is being coordinated
Bob Sapp Returns To Japan On New Year's Eve (Updated) (12/29/2008 12:09:52 PM)
(UPDATED) Not much is known about his opponent, but Bob Sapp marks his return to Japan on New Year's Eve when he will fight MMA rules at the Fields Dynamite!! event...
Bob Sapp Returns To Japan On New Year's Eve (Updated) (12/22/2008 7:21:34 AM)
(UPDATED) Not much is known about his opponent, but Bob Sapp marks his return to Japan on New Year's Eve when he will fight MMA rules at the Fields Dynamite!! event...
Fields Dynamite!! Bob Sapp vs Kinniku Mantaro (12/22/2008 5:09:43 AM)
Naturally no Japanese fighting event would be complete without the addition of the occasional freak show. In a bizarre (but certainly expected) twist, Bob ‘The Beast’ Sapp will take on none other than a character from a Japanese anime show. The character in question is ‘Kinniku Mantaro’ from the show ‘Ultimate Muscle’. Mantaro is known to start
Bob Sapp Returns To Japan On New Year's Eve (12/22/2008 12:21:37 AM)
Not much is known about his opponent, but Bob Sapp marks his return to Japan on New Year's Eve when he will fight MMA rules at the Fields Dynamite!! event...
Bob Sapp Linked To BALCO Scandal (4/1/2008 7:00:50 PM)
In the past few years, steroids have been one of the biggest issues in all of sports. Barry Bonds, Shawn Merriman, Roger Clemens and many more have received a black eye from the mere rumors of use of performance enhancing substances. MMA has not escaped unscathed from the steroid aftermath, in perhaps the most notable case
Bob Sapp Nabs $100,000 at “Strikeforce at the Dome” (3/1/2008 4:00:08 AM)
Bob Sapp earned a healthy homecoming welcome ' and an even healthier paycheck ' when he headlined this past weekend's “Strikeforce at the Dome” event in Tacoma, Wash. The Feb. 23 event took place at the Tacoma Dome and set a state combat-sports record for live gate with more than $500,000 in ticket sales. The Strikeforce
Strikeforce Review: Nortje Destroys Sapp (2/24/2008 7:55:34 AM)
Tacoma, Washington- A near-sellout crowd at the Tacoma Dome witnessed the quick and complete dismantling of hometown icon Bob Sapp at the hands of Jan Nortje.
Bob Sapp’s Life Story too Good for Reality TV (Story from Yahoo! Sports) (2/23/2008 6:00:49 AM)
By Dave Meltzer/Yahoo! Sports (Reprinted from Yahoo! Sports on MMAjunkie.com with permission) In the days before his fight on Saturday night in Tacoma, Wash., Japanese cultural icon Bob Sapp is in a completely different frame of mind than your average fighter. Before a fight, most fighters get rid of all distractions and clear their schedule for nothing but
Savage Dog Show: Bob Sapp (2/22/2008 12:00:00 AM)
Friday, February 22, 2008Greg Savage and Jeff Sherwood returned Friday afternoon for another edition of the Savage Dog Show on the Sherdog Radio Network, and were joined by Bob Sapp (Pictures)
‘Strikeforce at the Dome’ to feature ‘giant’ fight between Bob Sapp and Jan Nortje (1/23/2008 12:02:23 PM)
Strikeforce will break out the reinforced steel cage on February 23 in Tacoma, Washington ' nearly 700 pounds of oversized men trying to hurt each other will surely challenge the integrity of any structure. That's what will happen when 6′5″ 350-pound Bob “The Beast” Sapp (9-2-1) makes his United States debut for Strikeforce against 6′11″  330-pound
Strikeforce Announces Bob Sapp's Opponent (1/21/2008 5:33:24 PM)
Strikeforce announced on Monday that the main event of its debut event at the Tacoma Dome on Feb. 23 in Tacoma, Wash. will feature Bob Sapp vs. Jan Nortje.
Other News: Bob Sapp vs. Jan "The Giant" Nortje Set For Strikeforce (1/21/2008 3:01:57 PM)
Bob Sapp vs. Jan "The Giant" Nortje Set For Strikeforce
Other News: Bob Sapp To Sign With M-1 Partner, Wants Fedor Fight (1/21/2008 3:01:57 PM)
Bob Sapp To Sign With M-1 Partner, Wants Fedor Fight
Sapp vs. Nortje Headlines Feb. 23 Strikeforce Event; Sapp Wants Emelianenko Next (1/21/2008 6:34:42 AM)
Strikeforce has booked nearly 700 lbs. of main-event talent for its upcoming show as the organization today announced an opponent for headliner Bob Sapp (9-2-1): undefeated boxer Jan “The Giant” Nortje (1-5). The super-heavyweight bout is the main event of “Strikeforce at the Dome,” which takes place Feb. 23 at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma,
Bob Sapp Returns At Strikeforce In Tacoma (12/29/2007 7:13:52 PM)
Strikeforce on Monday announced that it will make its Tacoma, Washington debut on Feb. 23 at the 23,000-seat Tacoma Dome, with a headline bout featuring the return of Bob Sapp ...