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'''Robert Malcolm Sapp'''<ref>Database Football. Bob Sapp. 2006. August 27, 2006. [http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=SAPPBOB01].</ref> aka '''Bob "The Beast" Sapp''' (born [[September 22]] [[1974]]<!--per nfl.com (an UNBIASED source); http://www.nfl.com/players/bobsapp/profile?id=SAP616560-->) is an [[United States|American]] [[kickboxing|kickboxer]], [[mixed martial arts]] (MMA) fighter and former world champion [[professional wrestler]] and former professional [[American Football]] player. Sapp currently has an MMA record of 9-3-1 as of February 2008, mostly fighting in [[Japan]]. He is well-known in Japan, where he has appeared in commercials, television programs, and has released a music CD entitled "''It's Sapp Time''". Sapp also appeared in an episode of the [[HBO]] program ''[[Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel]]''. In Japan he has appeared in 23 commercials, 200 times on TV, in 1000 interviews, on 200 products with his name or image, as an author or subject of 4 books (according to his self-introduction in the ''[[Tonight Show with Jay Leno]]'' on [[11 August]] [[2003]]). He is currently wrestling for [[Hustle (professional wrestling)|HUSTLE]] and has tentatively returned to fighting for [[K-1]].
'''''Armored Core: for Answer''''' is a video game for the [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]]. It is the 13th installment of [[From Software]]'s ''[[Armored Core]]'' series. ''Armored Core For Answer'' is the sequel to [[Armored Core 4]], and takes place over a decade later.


==American football career==
==Gameplay==
Bob Sapp began his athletic career in [[college football]] as a standout [[offensive lineman]] for the [[University of Washington]], where he won the [[Morris Trophy|Morris Award]]. Expected by some to get high notice from pro scouts in the [[1997 NFL Draft]], he slipped to the third round before being chosen by the [[Chicago Bears]] with the 69th overall. Although Sapp was under pro contract for the next four seasons ([[Chicago Bears]] '97, [[Minnesota Vikings]] '98, [[Baltimore Ravens]] '99, and [[Oakland Raiders]] '00 <ref>Former NFL guard finds sporting success in Japan. Len Pasquarelli. July 10, 2004. ESPN. [http://espn.go.com/nfl/columns/pasquarelli_len/1578963.html].</ref>, each of which cut him within that season), he appeared in only one regular season game before leaving football. Sapp went on to fight (and defeat) [[William Perry (American football)|William "The Refrigerator" Perry]] in a [[Toughman Contest|Toughman]] boxing special promoted by the [[FX Networks|FX]] channel in 2000. When Sapp got cut he took it hard and looked in to pro wrestling
AC customization has been changed from the previous Armored Core title, with a new interface and many new parts not found in [[Armored Core 4]]. Online mode returns with a new co-operative mode alongside the player versus mode. Gameplay enhancements included a power increase for both Quick Boost and Over Boost, as well as an auxiliary high speed booster known as Vanguard Over Boost (VOB). All parts carried over from the previous game have had their parameters altered, much like the transition between previous series installments Silent Line and Nexus. The on-screen HUD can now be changed to any of 20 colors. There are now 442 FRS tuning points available to unlock, which is an increase from the 300 (PS3) and 337 (XBOX360) FRS points available in AC4. Maps are much larger and more detailed including environment damage such as collapsing buildings. The game also features multiple endings with three different possible plot branches available depending on your actions and decisions in the game.


==Professional Wrestling==
The North American Xbox 360 edition of For Answer was released advertising both online and off-line (local) cooperative play on the packaging, but as of early October, there has been no off-line cooperative option accessible in game, nor comment from Ubisoft or From Software. <ref>http://www.armoredcoreonline.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=742</ref>
Bob Sapp's [[professional wrestler|pro-wrestling]] career started in [[NWA Wildside]] in 2001. He was quickly contracted by [[World Championship Wrestling]] as a [[WCW Power Plant|developmental wrestler]], before the company was bought out by the [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE) (at that time WWF).


In 2004, Sapp competed for [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]], winning their [[IWGP Heavyweight Championship]], though it was vacated shortly thereafter due to a mixed martial arts fight loss and film commitments.
==Plot==
The planet is in a decrepit and decaying state. Pollution from not only Human habitation, but from the hazardous waste given off by Kojima particles has caused the surface of the earth to become virtually unlivable. In desperate need of a solution, the remaining corporations from the Pax Economica build giant airborne habitats to house a majority of the populace - safeguarding them from the contaminated surface below. Some however, are forced to live on the surface. They form a resistance force known as ORCA, and amass a formidable arsenal to battle against the corporations. The player once again takes control of a "Next"(A more technologicly advanced A.C.) (The pilot of a "Next" is called a "Linx".) - a mercenary for hire. Piloting the cutting-edge Armored Cores known as NEXTs, the player is thrust into the middle of the conflict between the corporations and ORCA. Each faction now controls super weapons known as "Arms Forts" that the player must battle against.


On October 16, 2007, Bob Sapp made a surprise appearance at HUSTLE's Korakuen Hall event. Attacking [[Masaki Sumitani|Razor Ramon HG]] and his partner. Sapp aligned himself with [[Nobuhiko Takada|Generalissimo Takada]]'s MONSTER Army. He also announced that he would wrestle at the HUSTLE Mania 11/25 Yokohama Arena event.[http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/headlines/wrestling/20071016-00000025-spnavi-fight.html//]
===Background===
More than ten years have passed since the National Dismantlement War. The League of Corporations has taken over the world. To escape the pollution that poisons the surface of the planet, the League has built massive floating platforms called Cradles. Only there, 7,000 meters above the ground, is the air clean and safe. Already, half of mankind lives in the skies. The planet's surface has become a battlefield, where armies fight to control the resource plants that feed the Cradles.


His opponent was confirmed to be [[Masaki Sumitani|Razor Ramon HG]] on November 4, 2007,[http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/headlines/wrestling/20071104-00000013-spnavi-fight.html//] and defeated him in the resultant match.
As the Lynx War came to a close, NEXTs enabled the League to firmly establish its rule of the planet. NEXT pilots (established in the previous title) are called Linx. Fearing the power and independence of these NEXTs, the League left them behind on the surface. The Linx now work as mercenaries for an organization called Collared.


==Mixed Martial Arts Career==
===Factions===
===PRIDE Fighting Championships===
;The League of Ruling Companies:
Sapp was subsequently recruited by the Japanese MMA organization [[PRIDE]], where he quickly became a fan favorite due to his [[preternatural]] size and aggression. After a number of successes in Pride, Sapp was then invited by [[Kazuyoshi Ishii]] to [[K-1]]. Ishii, inventor of the fighting sport K-1, saw in Sapp the combination of great potential and great marketability.
A group of corporations that have banded together to control the world's economy. On paper, the League seeks to preserve peace and order within corporate society, but the grim reality doesn't match these aims. Under their rule, the planet has succumbed to rapid overdevelopment and pollution. "The Cradle System" is a series of floating platforms developed by The League to house and protect millions of civilians from the nearly uninhabitable surface.


After arriving in Japan, Sapp fought a number of low level Japanese fighters, winning all his bouts through sheer strength and size. During this time fans were first introduced to Sapp's "bullrush" technique, whereby he would rush an opponent with punches, quickly overwhelming them. PRIDE and K-1 collaborated to create a show billed "Dynamite" in Japan and "Shockwave" in the United States. He faced then-champion [[Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira]]. Sapp was defeated and shortly afterward moved to K-1.
;Line Ark:
Regarded as the largest surface-based power, Line Ark is a maritime city-state formed by individuals that oppose The League and the Cradle system. They advocate freedom and democracy and appear to fight for a just cause. However, their motto of "accepting all who wish to enter" has attracted a large number of unfavorable types, which has led to the slow decay of their government and society, leaving little of their original ideals and dreams remaining. Their main protector is White Glint, a renowned NEXT capable of taking on armies.


===K-1===
;Collared:
Despite losing his first fight by disqualification, Sapp was initially successful in K-1. He twice defeated four-time K-1 champion [[Ernesto Hoost]] by technical knockout. Sapp's initial success with his intimidating, blind chase-and-punch method slowly petered out into disqualifications for bullrushing and punching after referee breaks. Additionally, experienced opponents discovered Sapp's weak points—his vulnerable mid-section and legs as well as his limited stamina. He also engaged in an ineffective but entertaining defensive stance consisting of cowering away from attacks and spinning around in a circle. In what marked the beginning of his K-1 decline, Sapp was knocked out by Croatian [[Mirko Filipović|Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović]] in 86 seconds at the [[March 30]], [[2003]], [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]] event. After Filipović landed several solid kicks to his sides and legs, an overhand left broke Sapp's [[Orbit (anatomy)|orbital bone]]. In May 2004 he tapped out while on the ground due to kicks and strikes from [[Kazuyuki Fujita]].
A pilot management organization under full jurisdiction of The League. They manage all pilot rankings and organize "Order Matches," contests where pilots duke it out to increase their rank. In recent years it has become nothing more than a watering hole for mission agency brokers carrying out orders for corporations.


In June 2005, Sapp won the K-1 Japan Grand Prix in Hiroshima to become one of 16 fighters qualified for the 2005 K-1 World GP. In the Japan GP, Sapp showcased greatly improved stamina, as well as better technique, than in his previous fights after intensive training under [[Sam Greco]]. In the K-1 2005 World GP Eliminations he lost by decision to "The Techno Goliath" [[Choi Hong-man]].
;Orca:
A mysterious group that operates outside the influence of The League and Collared, their true aims are unknown, save that they oppose mankind's exodus from the surface. They move quickly and respond with deadly force.


On [[May 13]] [[2006]], Sapp was to headline the K-1 show in [[The Netherlands|Holland]]. His opponent was Ernesto Hoost. Hoost stated in previous interviews and the interview on that show that this was to be his last match in Holland before his retirement. Sapp attended all the pre-fight press conferences and even attended the opening ceremonies for the show. It is unclear at the moment as to why, but Sapp pulled out of the event midway through the show.
==Characters==
*'''Unknown Linx''': The pilot of White Glint is silent and his identity remains unknown, but it is hinted to be the protagonist of ''[[Armored Core 4]]''. The official Armored Core for Answer website refers to the pilot as "She," and also explains that she is the Rank 9 and took down an entire company solo during the Lynx War. The LINX is referred to as "he" by Fiona. However, Collared refers to the LINX as "she". During the game play of Armored Core 4, the player is lead to believe that the protagonist is responsible for destroying two companies, BFF and Rayleonard.


K-1 issued a statement claiming Sapp pulled out due to new demands he brought to promoters during the show. K-1 would not agree to those demands since they felt their written contract was final and Sapp left. The full K-1 press release can be viewed on the organization's website.
*'''Fiona Jarnefeldt''': Fiona Jarnefeldt is White Glint's operator. She and the protagonist of Armored Core 4 left Anatolia and became part of Line Ark in the Armored Core for Answer storyline.


Sapp has not issued a statement, but a different point of view on the events that occurred<ref>[http://www.mmaringreport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=857&Itemid=53 MMA Ring Report]</ref>.
*'''Kasumi Sumika''': A female Linx, and one of the few originals left. She acts as your operator throughout every mission. Her craft , Ciliegio, is an Interior Union AC based on the Y01-TELLUS. She know cooking?


However, he did participate in this year's K-1 event in the [[Amsterdam Arena]], fighting as a replacement for [[Remy Bonjasky]], against [[Peter Aerts]]. Sapp, however, lost the fight at [[KO]] within 20 seconds in the first round by a knee .
*'''Maximillian Thermidor''': The Leader of Orca, He pilots a black and red coloured mid-weight reverse-jointed craft, Unsung. His goal is to succeed and make Rayleonard's former vision a reality. Equal parts romanticist, visionary, and passionate demagogue, he is a complex, if not divided man. He is one of the Original five. He shares some personality and AC part design (with emphasis on energy weaponry and missiles) to [[Armored Core 4#Characters|Berlioz]] in ''[[Armored Core 4]]''.


He most recently has been getting offers from WWE again as well as [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (TNA) to work with them, but his K-1 contract is prohibiting him from going through with any return to the ring.
*'''Old King''': He led the former armed rebel group Caliliana. Isolating himself from other Orca to maintain his "outsider" status, his Algebra-based craft, Lisa, is reversed-legged and armed with a heavy shotgun.


Sapp made a surprise return to the K-1 ring after a 2 year absence against comedian and part time K-1 competitor [[Bobby Ologun]]. Ologun was unable to mount any effective offense as he was quickly run down and overpowered by Sapp in the 1st round.
*'''Lilium Wolcott''': A female Linx who inherited the prestigious Wolcott name. She is the new princess of Wong Shao-Lung's treasured BFF, but her graceful disposition sets her apart from the late Mary Shelley, who piloted [[Armored Core 4#Characters|Prometheus]] in ''[[Armored Core 4]]''. She pilots an offensive frontline craft, Ambient.


===Cage Rage===
*'''Jerald Gendlin''': Jerald is a Linx working for Rosenthal, and is the successor to Leonhardt as the Linx of Noblesse Oblige. Noblesse Oblige is Rosenthal's iconic NEXT and is often considered a symbol of the company's power.
On February 10, 2007 it was announced by the United Kingdom's Cage Rage promotion - the biggest MMA group in Europe - that Sapp would appear on its Cage Rage 21 event on April 21, facing [[Gary Turner]]. The move is partly a retaliatory one, as the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] had chosen to run its first British show in years that same night at the Manchester Evening News Arena, headlined by Mirko "Cro Cop", Andrei Arlovski and British star Michael Bisping. Though Cage Rage promoter Andy Geer said that the UFC show would not affect ticket sales for CR21, the signing of Sapp was a clear sign that the company knew it would need a superstar draw in order to successfully compete with the American promotion. A few days before the event Bob Sapp pulled out of the scheduled fight. At short notice, [[Tank Abbott]] stepped in and lost to Gary Turner.


===Strikeforce===
*'''Otsdarva''': Formerly from Rayleonard, this is Omer's trump card as the pilot of the AC Stasis. His home is the battlefield, where he's touted as a tactical genius and rank 1 in the Collared rankings. Now he's turned his attention toward the infamous White Glint, and is determined to secure his spot at the top.
Bob Sapp faced the South African fighter Jan "The Giant" Nortje at the [[Strikeforce: At The Dome]] event in [[Tacoma]], [[Washington]] at the [[Tacoma Dome]] on [[February 23]], [[2008]].


Sapp was defeated at the 55 second mark of the first round by TKO. His left eye was cut open.
*'''Wynne D Fanchon''': Interior's female Linx, often referred to as "GA's disaster". Also known as the "Brass Maiden" by many frontline soldiers, she pilots Reiterpallasche. An aggressive Linx who is famous for never failing a mission, her craft is lightweight but strikes hard.


===Mike Tyson===
*'''Roadie''': An experienced pilot who continues to pilot an outdated craft armed with bazookas known as Feedback. He makes up for a low AMS aptitude with battle experience. He is one of the few survivors of the Linx War and one of GA's top Linx.
Sapp challenged Mike Tyson to a fight immediately after one of his K-1 fights in 2003.


==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''Shamir Raviravi''': This Linx is often called "Algebra's Femme-Arachnid". She pilots Red Rum, an insect-like four-legged craft equipped with a slug gun and other slug-based weaponry. Best in her element, she loves to get the drop on her enemies in adverse battle field situations.
===[[Kickboxing]]===
*2005 K-1 Japan GP Champion
===[[Professional wrestling]]===
*'''[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]
**[[IWGP Heavyweight Championship]] ([[IWGP Heavyweight Championship#Title History|1 time]])


*'''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards]]'''
==Reception==
**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Box Office Draw|Best Box Office Draw]] (2002, 2003)
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**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Most Charismatic|Most Charismatic]] (2003)
{{VG Reviews
**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Rookie of the Year|Rookie of the Year]] (2002)
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== MMA Record ==
|GI =
{{start box}}
|GSpot = 7.0
|GT =
|IGN = 8.0<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/912/912354p1.html Armored Core for Answer Xbox 360 Review at IGN]</ref>
|TX = 6.1<ref>[http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1578/Armored-Core-for-Answer/p1/ Armored Core for Answer Team Xbox Review]</ref>
|-
|-
|colspan=6 align="center"|9 Wins - 3 Losses - 1 Draw
|compilation = yes
|-
|GR = 63.2%<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/944262.asp?q=armored%20core%20for%20answer ''Armored Core: For Answer'' Reviews at GameRankings]</ref><br />(Based on 4 reviews)
|style="background: #f0f0f0"|'''Date''' ||style="background: #f0f0f0"| '''Result''' ||style="background: #f0f0f0"|'''Record''' ||style="background: #f0f0f0"|'''Opponent'''||background: #f0f0f0| '''Event''' ||style="background: #f0f0f0"| '''Method''' ||style="background: #f0f0f0"|'''Round'''
|MC = 67/100<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/armoredcoreforanswer?q=armored%20core:%20for%20answer''Armored Core for Answer'' at Metacritic]</ref><br />(Based on 4 reviews)
|-
}}
|02/23/2008
|{{no2}}Loss
|9-3-1
|Jan Nortje
|[[Strikeforce: At The Dome]]
|TKO (Punches)
|Round 1, 0:55
|-
|12/31/2007
|{{yes2}}Win
|9-2-1
|[[Bobby Ologun]]
|[[K-1 Premium 2007 Dynamite!!]]
|TKO (Punches)
|Round 1, 4:10
|-
|11/5/2005
|{{yes2}}Win
|8-2-1
|Kim Jong Wang
|K-1-Seoul Heros's
|TKO (Strikes)
|Round 1, 0:08
|-
|7/6/2005
|{{yes2}}Win
|7-2-1
|Alan Karaev
|K-1-Heores 2
|KO (Punch)
|Round 1, 3:44
|-
|3/26/2005
|{{yes2}}Win
|6-2-1
|Min Soo Kim
|K-1-Heroes 1
|KO (Punch)
|Round 1, 1:12
|-
|12/31/2004
| style="background: #c5d2ea"|Draw
|5-2-1
|[[Jérôme Le Banner]]
|K-1-Premium 2004 Dynamite!!
|Draw
|Round 4, 3:00
|-
|5/22/2004
|{{no2}}Loss
|5-2
|[[Kazuyuki Fujita]]
|K-1 MMA-ROMANEX
|Submission (Strikes)
|Round 1, 2:15
|-
|3/14/2004
|{{yes2}}Win
|5-1
|Sumiyabazar Dolgorsuren
|K-1-Beast 2004
|Towel (Groin Injury)
|Round 1, 5:00
|-
|9/21/2003
|{{yes2}}Win
|4-1
|Stefan Gamlin
|K-1-Japan Grand Prix 2003
|Submission ([[Guillotine choke|Guillotine Choke]])
|Round 1, 0:52
|-
|12/31/2002
|{{yes2}}Win
|3-1
|[[Yoshihiro Takayama]]
|Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2002-K-1 vs Inoki
|Submission (Armbar)
|Round 1, 2:16
|-
|8/28/2002
|{{no2}}Loss
|2-1
|[[Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira]]
|[[PRIDE Shockwave]]
|Submission ([[Armbar]])
|Round 2, 4:03
|-
|6/23/2002
|{{yes2}}Win
|2-0
|[[Kiyoshi Tamura]]
|[[PRIDE 21]]
|TKO (Punches)
|Round 1, 0:11
|-
|4/28/2002
|{{yes2}}Win
|1-0
|Yoshihisa Yamamoto
|[[PRIDE 20]]
|TKO (Strikes)
|Round 1, 2:44
{{end box}}

== Kickboxing Record ==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: [[left]]; margin: 1em auto 1em auto"
|colspan=6 align="center"|10 Wins - 7 Losses - 0 Draws
|-
|style="background: #f0f0f0"|'''Date''' ||style="background: #f0f0f0"|'''Result'''
|style="background: #f0f0f0"|'''Record''' ||style="background: #f0f0f0"|'''Opponent'''
|'''Event''' ||style="background: #f0f0f0"| '''Method''' ||style="background: #f0f0f0"| '''Round'''
|-
|06/23/2008||{{no2}}Loss||10-7||[[Peter Aerts (kickboxer)|eter Aerts]] ||K-1 World GP 2007 in Amsterdam]], Netherlands||KO (Left knee)
||1R
|-
|-
|12/31/2005||{{no2}}Loss||10-6||[[Musashi (kickboxer)|Musashi]] ||K-1 - Premium Dynamite 2005||Decision
||3R
|-
|9/23/2005||{{no2}}Loss||10-5|| [[Choi hong man|Choi Hong Man]] ||FieLDS K-1 WORLD GP 2005 - Osaka||Decision|| 3R
|-
|6/14/2005||{{yes2}}Win||10-4||Tatsufumi Tomihira ||K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 - Hiroshima||Decision|| 3R
|-
|6/14/2005||{{yes2}}Win||9-4||[[Hiraku Hori]] ||K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 - Hiroshima||KO||2R, 1:54
|-
|6/14/2005||{{yes2}}Win||8-4||Yoshihiro Nakao ||K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 - Hiroshima||Decision||3R
|-
|6/26/2004||{{no2}}Loss ||7-4||[[Ray Sefo]] ||K-1 - Beast 2004 Shizuoka ||KO||2R, 0:29
|-
|4/30/2004||{{yes2}}Win||7-3||Tommy Glanville||K-1 - Battle at the Bellagio 2 ||KO ||1R, 0:33
|-
|3/27/2004||{{yes2}}Win||6-3||[[Seth Petruzelli]]||K-1 - Saitama 2004||TKO (elbow injury) ||1R, 0:57
|-
|12/31/2003 ||{{yes2}}Win||5-3||[[Akebono Taro|Akebono]] ||K-1 - Premium 2003 Dynamite!!||KO||1R, 2:58
|-
|10/11/2003||{{no2}}Loss||4-3||[[Remy Bonjasky]] || K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 - Opening Round ||DQ||2R
|-
|8/15/2003 ||{{yes2}}Win||4-2||[[Kimo Leopoldo]]||K-1 - Battle at the Bellagio||TKO ||2R, 1:11
|-
|3/30/2003 ||{{no2}}Loss||3-2||[[Mirko Filipovic]]|| K-1 Saitama Grand Prix 2003||KO||1R, 1:26
|-
|12/7/2002 ||{{yes2}}Win||3-1||[[Ernesto Hoost]] ||K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 - Finals||KO||2R, 2:53
|-
|10/5/2002 ||{{yes2}}Win||2-1||[[Ernesto Hoost]]||K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 - Opening Round||TKO (doctor stoppage)||1R, 3:00
|-
|9/22/2002 ||{{yes2}}Win||1-1||[[Cyril Abidi]]||K-1 - Andy Spirits||KO|| 1R, 1:17
|-
|6/2/2002 ||{{no2}}Loss||0-1||[[Tsuyoshi Nakasako]] ||K-1 - Survival 2002||DQ|| 1R
|}


==References==
==Filmography==
* ''[[Big Stan]]'' ([[2007 in film|2007]])
{{reflist|2}}
* ''[[The Longest Yard (2005 film)|The Longest Yard]]'' ([[2005 in film|2005]]) as Switowski
* ''[[Elektra (2005 film)|Elektra]]'' (2005) as [[Stone (Marvel Comics)|Stone]]
* ''[[Devilman]] (2005) as World Newscaster
* ''[[Izo]]'' ([[2004 in film|2004]])
* ''[[Taiho Shichauzo]]'' ([[2003 in film|2003]]) as Bob Hage
* ''Bob Sapp: Sapp Time The Movie!'' (2003) documentary


==External links==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
*[http://armoredcoreforanswer.us.ubi.com Armored Core For Answer] Official Ubisoft Armored Core For Answer Website
*[http://www.armoredcore.net/acfa/ Armored Core For Answer] Official Japanese Armored Core For Answer Website
*[http://www.armoredcoreonline.com/ Armored Core Online] English Armored Core Community


== External links ==
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*[http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?fighterID=4416 Bob Sapp's Professional MMA record at Sherdog.com]
*[http://www.centralkickboxing.org/Articles/a_beast_is_made_the_bob_sapp_story.htm A Beast Is Made: The Bob Sapp Story]
*{{imdb name|id=1452211|name=Bob Sapp}}


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Bob Sapp
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Career history
Minnesota Vikings

Robert Malcolm Sapp[1] aka Bob "The Beast" Sapp (born September 22 1974) is an American kickboxer, mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and former world champion professional wrestler and former professional American Football player. Sapp currently has an MMA record of 9-3-1 as of February 2008, mostly fighting in Japan. He is well-known in Japan, where he has appeared in commercials, television programs, and has released a music CD entitled "It's Sapp Time". Sapp also appeared in an episode of the HBO program Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. In Japan he has appeared in 23 commercials, 200 times on TV, in 1000 interviews, on 200 products with his name or image, as an author or subject of 4 books (according to his self-introduction in the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on 11 August 2003). He is currently wrestling for HUSTLE and has tentatively returned to fighting for K-1.

American football career

Bob Sapp began his athletic career in college football as a standout offensive lineman for the University of Washington, where he won the Morris Award. Expected by some to get high notice from pro scouts in the 1997 NFL Draft, he slipped to the third round before being chosen by the Chicago Bears with the 69th overall. Although Sapp was under pro contract for the next four seasons (Chicago Bears '97, Minnesota Vikings '98, Baltimore Ravens '99, and Oakland Raiders '00 [2], each of which cut him within that season), he appeared in only one regular season game before leaving football. Sapp went on to fight (and defeat) William "The Refrigerator" Perry in a Toughman boxing special promoted by the FX channel in 2000. When Sapp got cut he took it hard and looked in to pro wrestling

Professional Wrestling

Bob Sapp's pro-wrestling career started in NWA Wildside in 2001. He was quickly contracted by World Championship Wrestling as a developmental wrestler, before the company was bought out by the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) (at that time WWF).

In 2004, Sapp competed for New Japan Pro Wrestling, winning their IWGP Heavyweight Championship, though it was vacated shortly thereafter due to a mixed martial arts fight loss and film commitments.

On October 16, 2007, Bob Sapp made a surprise appearance at HUSTLE's Korakuen Hall event. Attacking Razor Ramon HG and his partner. Sapp aligned himself with Generalissimo Takada's MONSTER Army. He also announced that he would wrestle at the HUSTLE Mania 11/25 Yokohama Arena event.[3]

His opponent was confirmed to be Razor Ramon HG on November 4, 2007,[4] and defeated him in the resultant match.

Mixed Martial Arts Career

PRIDE Fighting Championships

Sapp was subsequently recruited by the Japanese MMA organization PRIDE, where he quickly became a fan favorite due to his preternatural size and aggression. After a number of successes in Pride, Sapp was then invited by Kazuyoshi Ishii to K-1. Ishii, inventor of the fighting sport K-1, saw in Sapp the combination of great potential and great marketability.

After arriving in Japan, Sapp fought a number of low level Japanese fighters, winning all his bouts through sheer strength and size. During this time fans were first introduced to Sapp's "bullrush" technique, whereby he would rush an opponent with punches, quickly overwhelming them. PRIDE and K-1 collaborated to create a show billed "Dynamite" in Japan and "Shockwave" in the United States. He faced then-champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Sapp was defeated and shortly afterward moved to K-1.

K-1

Despite losing his first fight by disqualification, Sapp was initially successful in K-1. He twice defeated four-time K-1 champion Ernesto Hoost by technical knockout. Sapp's initial success with his intimidating, blind chase-and-punch method slowly petered out into disqualifications for bullrushing and punching after referee breaks. Additionally, experienced opponents discovered Sapp's weak points—his vulnerable mid-section and legs as well as his limited stamina. He also engaged in an ineffective but entertaining defensive stance consisting of cowering away from attacks and spinning around in a circle. In what marked the beginning of his K-1 decline, Sapp was knocked out by Croatian Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović in 86 seconds at the March 30, 2003, Saitama event. After Filipović landed several solid kicks to his sides and legs, an overhand left broke Sapp's orbital bone. In May 2004 he tapped out while on the ground due to kicks and strikes from Kazuyuki Fujita.

In June 2005, Sapp won the K-1 Japan Grand Prix in Hiroshima to become one of 16 fighters qualified for the 2005 K-1 World GP. In the Japan GP, Sapp showcased greatly improved stamina, as well as better technique, than in his previous fights after intensive training under Sam Greco. In the K-1 2005 World GP Eliminations he lost by decision to "The Techno Goliath" Choi Hong-man.

On May 13 2006, Sapp was to headline the K-1 show in Holland. His opponent was Ernesto Hoost. Hoost stated in previous interviews and the interview on that show that this was to be his last match in Holland before his retirement. Sapp attended all the pre-fight press conferences and even attended the opening ceremonies for the show. It is unclear at the moment as to why, but Sapp pulled out of the event midway through the show.

K-1 issued a statement claiming Sapp pulled out due to new demands he brought to promoters during the show. K-1 would not agree to those demands since they felt their written contract was final and Sapp left. The full K-1 press release can be viewed on the organization's website.

Sapp has not issued a statement, but a different point of view on the events that occurred[3].

However, he did participate in this year's K-1 event in the Amsterdam Arena, fighting as a replacement for Remy Bonjasky, against Peter Aerts. Sapp, however, lost the fight at KO within 20 seconds in the first round by a knee .

He most recently has been getting offers from WWE again as well as Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) to work with them, but his K-1 contract is prohibiting him from going through with any return to the ring.

Sapp made a surprise return to the K-1 ring after a 2 year absence against comedian and part time K-1 competitor Bobby Ologun. Ologun was unable to mount any effective offense as he was quickly run down and overpowered by Sapp in the 1st round.

Cage Rage

On February 10, 2007 it was announced by the United Kingdom's Cage Rage promotion - the biggest MMA group in Europe - that Sapp would appear on its Cage Rage 21 event on April 21, facing Gary Turner. The move is partly a retaliatory one, as the UFC had chosen to run its first British show in years that same night at the Manchester Evening News Arena, headlined by Mirko "Cro Cop", Andrei Arlovski and British star Michael Bisping. Though Cage Rage promoter Andy Geer said that the UFC show would not affect ticket sales for CR21, the signing of Sapp was a clear sign that the company knew it would need a superstar draw in order to successfully compete with the American promotion. A few days before the event Bob Sapp pulled out of the scheduled fight. At short notice, Tank Abbott stepped in and lost to Gary Turner.

Strikeforce

Bob Sapp faced the South African fighter Jan "The Giant" Nortje at the Strikeforce: At The Dome event in Tacoma, Washington at the Tacoma Dome on February 23, 2008.

Sapp was defeated at the 55 second mark of the first round by TKO. His left eye was cut open.

Mike Tyson

Sapp challenged Mike Tyson to a fight immediately after one of his K-1 fights in 2003.

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing

  • 2005 K-1 Japan GP Champion

Professional wrestling

MMA Record

9 Wins - 3 Losses - 1 Draw
Date Result Record Opponent Event Method Round
02/23/2008 Loss 9-3-1 Jan Nortje Strikeforce: At The Dome TKO (Punches) Round 1, 0:55
12/31/2007 Win 9-2-1 Bobby Ologun K-1 Premium 2007 Dynamite!! TKO (Punches) Round 1, 4:10
11/5/2005 Win 8-2-1 Kim Jong Wang K-1-Seoul Heros's TKO (Strikes) Round 1, 0:08
7/6/2005 Win 7-2-1 Alan Karaev K-1-Heores 2 KO (Punch) Round 1, 3:44
3/26/2005 Win 6-2-1 Min Soo Kim K-1-Heroes 1 KO (Punch) Round 1, 1:12
12/31/2004 Draw 5-2-1 Jérôme Le Banner K-1-Premium 2004 Dynamite!! Draw Round 4, 3:00
5/22/2004 Loss 5-2 Kazuyuki Fujita K-1 MMA-ROMANEX Submission (Strikes) Round 1, 2:15
3/14/2004 Win 5-1 Sumiyabazar Dolgorsuren K-1-Beast 2004 Towel (Groin Injury) Round 1, 5:00
9/21/2003 Win 4-1 Stefan Gamlin K-1-Japan Grand Prix 2003 Submission (Guillotine Choke) Round 1, 0:52
12/31/2002 Win 3-1 Yoshihiro Takayama Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2002-K-1 vs Inoki Submission (Armbar) Round 1, 2:16
8/28/2002 Loss 2-1 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira PRIDE Shockwave Submission (Armbar) Round 2, 4:03
6/23/2002 Win 2-0 Kiyoshi Tamura PRIDE 21 TKO (Punches) Round 1, 0:11
4/28/2002 Win 1-0 Yoshihisa Yamamoto PRIDE 20 TKO (Strikes) Round 1, 2:44

Kickboxing Record

10 Wins - 7 Losses - 0 Draws
Date Result Record Opponent Event Method Round
06/23/2008 Loss 10-7 eter Aerts K-1 World GP 2007 in Amsterdam]], Netherlands KO (Left knee) 1R
12/31/2005 Loss 10-6 Musashi K-1 - Premium Dynamite 2005 Decision 3R
9/23/2005 Loss 10-5 Choi Hong Man FieLDS K-1 WORLD GP 2005 - Osaka Decision 3R
6/14/2005 Win 10-4 Tatsufumi Tomihira K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 - Hiroshima Decision 3R
6/14/2005 Win 9-4 Hiraku Hori K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 - Hiroshima KO 2R, 1:54
6/14/2005 Win 8-4 Yoshihiro Nakao K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 - Hiroshima Decision 3R
6/26/2004 Loss 7-4 Ray Sefo K-1 - Beast 2004 Shizuoka KO 2R, 0:29
4/30/2004 Win 7-3 Tommy Glanville K-1 - Battle at the Bellagio 2 KO 1R, 0:33
3/27/2004 Win 6-3 Seth Petruzelli K-1 - Saitama 2004 TKO (elbow injury) 1R, 0:57
12/31/2003 Win 5-3 Akebono K-1 - Premium 2003 Dynamite!! KO 1R, 2:58
10/11/2003 Loss 4-3 Remy Bonjasky K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 - Opening Round DQ 2R
8/15/2003 Win 4-2 Kimo Leopoldo K-1 - Battle at the Bellagio TKO 2R, 1:11
3/30/2003 Loss 3-2 Mirko Filipovic K-1 Saitama Grand Prix 2003 KO 1R, 1:26
12/7/2002 Win 3-1 Ernesto Hoost K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 - Finals KO 2R, 2:53
10/5/2002 Win 2-1 Ernesto Hoost K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 - Opening Round TKO (doctor stoppage) 1R, 3:00
9/22/2002 Win 1-1 Cyril Abidi K-1 - Andy Spirits KO 1R, 1:17
6/2/2002 Loss 0-1 Tsuyoshi Nakasako K-1 - Survival 2002 DQ 1R

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Database Football. Bob Sapp. 2006. August 27, 2006. [1].
  2. ^ Former NFL guard finds sporting success in Japan. Len Pasquarelli. July 10, 2004. ESPN. [2].
  3. ^ MMA Ring Report

External links

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