Robert Malcolm "Bob" Sapp (September 22, 1973) is a retired American kickboxer, mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, actor, comedian and former professional American football player. Sapp has a combined fight record of 22–35–1, mostly fighting in Japan. He is well known in Japan, where he has appeared in numerous commercials, television programs, and various other media, and has released a music CD, It's Sapp Time. He also appeared in an episode of the HBO program Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. He is currently working sporadically for various MMA promotions in the U.S., Japan, and Europe.
Wrestling facts[]
- Signature moves
- Beast Backbreaker
- Beast Bomb
- Nicknames
- “The Beast”
Championships and accomplishments[]
Kickboxing and mixed martial arts[]
- Black Belt Magazine
- 2003 NHB Fighter of the Year
- K-1
- K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hiroshima Tournament Winner
- Nikkan Sports
- Match of the Year (2002) vs. Ernesto Hoost (K-1, December 7)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- 2002 Best Box Office Draw - K-1, PRIDE Fighting Championships
- 2003 Best Box Office Draw - K-1, PRIDE Fighting Championships
- 2002 Rookie of the Year - K-1, PRIDE Fighting Championships
Professional wrestling[]
- Nikkan Sports
- Wrestler of the Year (2002)
- Outstanding Performance Award (2002)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI ranked him #26 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2004
- Tokyo Sports
- MVP Award (2002)
- World Wrestling Association (Korea)
- WWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Most Charismatic (2003)
