Comments on: 2007 K-1 Amsterdam GP results

By: P

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:32:36 +0000

Bit late but what he says is:

‘I had only one choice for a fighter: Bob Sapp. Next year I’ll meet a real fighter and beat him to pulp. Osu!’

By: Mrblackmagic

Mrblackmagic — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:49:13 +0000

dii Mak
I live in Japan and another good example would be both the ologun brothers, particularly bobby.
They really worked him up because hes black, built and funny.
But…I have to be honest, from what I have seen….a good looking cracker goes much further and for a longer ride then black fellas. It has nothing to do with that guy, its just the Japanese.

By: Spydaman

Spydaman — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:33:19 +0000

Dii Mak….what does Hip Hop and bob Saap have in common??? Because I have been sitting here scratching my head and I haven’t been able to come up with an answer. I don’t want to get into a long argument like I have seen in a past post, but even though I am sure you are right about the popularity of hip hop being huge in Japan, I still don’t see the relation between a lifestyle embraced by the urban youth and with a 350 lbs behemoth ex-football player who has a stomach made outta gelatin? There is nothing Hip Hop about Bob Sapp.

By: Petteri

Petteri — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:23:20 +0000

Sorry guys, I can’t hear clearly what Peter is saying there, so I can’t translate it for you :/ Something about last year and Bob Sapp…

And no. I won’t waste time and space on saying how much that fight just sucked. FYI, getting KO’d by a liver shot hurts like nothing else. I’ve been down eating canvas a couple times due to those damn shots. Major pain.

Cheers,
Petteri

By: Dii Mak

Dii Mak — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 20:11:55 +0000

Interesting thread. I am partially stating the obvious here for those that know, but the answer to one of the above questions “So are you saying that black people are more marketable than other races (in Japan)??? ” is in many instances, yes. Ok, so maybe not “more” — it is still about individualism, but it plays a role.

Hip hop is huge in Japan, and you can also see this in the popularity of fighters such as Sapp, Rampage, and Charles “Crazy Horse” Bennett. I also just traveled in Japan with two of my good friends (they happen to be black) and they got a lot of warm attention from Japanese youth.

The point I am adding is that race has played a part in Sapp’s marketability and I can see why someone made that initial comment.

I don’t think I have to add how much that fight blows, but yeah..

By: Spydaman

Spydaman — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:35:14 +0000

“I have a feeling he dosent really wnat to do these hard fights anymore so hhe is just facing injury.”….I have a feeling he just sux…..shooo!…he just gave me more confidence….tonight during sparring, I’m gonna pick the biggest guy in my class and punish his liver. Pray for me guyz!!! (he told me he was 308lbs and I’m 168lbs, ouch!!).

By: strong-boy

strong-boy — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:26:58 +0000

thanks Spydaman
for understanding why I caught that comment the worng way at first. but like you said We are not trying to go down that road of discussion.
SAPP sucks he is a sap.
I have a feeling he dosent really wnat to do these hard fights anymore so hhe is just facing injury.
ever since that crocop beat down
I think it might have freaked him out in his head
I think he scared of all these guys now.if not then his body has fallen apart and can’t take any pain anymore and he should just quit

By: Spydaman

Spydaman — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:51:05 +0000

ps:…I can’t beleive I voted for ur ass in the NOP’s poll……….U BASTARD, u dissapoint me…I’m glad, I ain’t bet no money on u.

By: Spydaman

Spydaman — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:49:16 +0000

So are you saying that black people are more marketable than other races (in Japan)??? Also…you should have elaborated a little better on that comment, because someone who is not black may understand what you are saying, but someone who is black might just see it as a racist or offensive comments (but let’s not turn this into a racial issue).

Back to the subject at hand, the fight sucked….the fight looked fixed (even though I’m sure it wasn’t), but that’s how unbelievable it looked. That knee had no momentum…no hip thrust, he didn’t even hit him with the point of the knee, he hit him with the top part, partially the thigh. Ernesto Hoost must be furious (he’s 0-2 vs Saap). Remy beat him, Cro Cop beat him……this dude sux ass, all that weight for nothing…it’s become known that he’s weakness is his liver, do some sit ups and obliques, U WASTE OF A PAYCHEK!!!

By: matt lucas

matt lucas — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:17:38 +0000

Nopstar is right, I noted the obvious (that Sapp is black) to highlight his added marketability. I think its a mistake to pretend that ethnicity/race aren’t involved in business descisions in the fighting world.

By: Phlogiston

Phlogiston — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:59:58 +0000

uggg

Sapp really stinks. Aerts should have at least toyed with him for a round to make it interesting. I think Rambong should fight him next. Now that is marketable. In reality, Sapp should stick with tuff man competitions and county fair side shows.

By: strong-boy

strong-boy — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:49:37 +0000

(Maybe he meant big black and beautiful)
really hahahahaha
is sapp sexy hahahahaha.
Hey listen I am just busting his chops.
It was just wierd when I read it, but it’s actually a whatever comment.
It’s not really offensive.
but the comment can viewed in multiple ways
nopstar
I know what you mean about marketablity to the japanese market.