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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amsel Socamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Vo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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135 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Amsel Socamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, David Vo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Socamo sprawls well initially but Vo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vo stops Socamo from getting back to his feet.
Socamo tries to roll over but Vo keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Socamo is trying to stand.
Vo seems to be working for a kimura but Socamo defends the submission attempt.
Vo is working for a submission of some sort.
Vo is working for a kimura but Socamo is defending it quite comfortably.
Vo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vo is looking for a kimura but Socamo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vo to get the leverage.
Socamo is trying to stand.
Socamo is looking for a sweep. Vo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Socamo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vo.
Socamo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vo looks gassed!
Socamo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vo wants to pass the guard but Socamo is keeping the position.
Socamo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Socamo striking off his back but it's not causing Vo any problems.
Socamo tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Socamo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Socamo's half guard.
Socamo is trying to stand.
Socamo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Socamo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Socamo pinned against the cage. Socamo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vo moves out of range of the strikes.
Vo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vo lands in his opponent's guard.
Vo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socamo kicks Vo off and gets to his feet.
David Vo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Socamo as Vo shoots in.
Socamo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Socamo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Socamo throws a jab but it's blocked by Vo.
Vo shoots in but no luck this time.
Amsel Socamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Vo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Socamo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Socamo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Socamo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vo has time to react.
Socamo throws a hook but Vo avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Socamo as Vo shoots in.
Socamo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vo.
Socamo looks to land a combination. Vo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vo is rocked!
A combination from Socamo does no damage.
Amsel Socamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socamo.
Vo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vo staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Socamo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vo somewhat.
Socamo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Socamo misses.
Socamo gets caught flat footed, as Vo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socamo tries to strike from the bottom.
Vo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Socamo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vo on the ground.
Vo pushing down on Socamo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vo seems to be working for a kimura but Socamo defends the submission attempt.
Socamo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Socamo wants to stand and escape but Vo is having none of it.
Vo drops back looking for a leg! Socamo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Socamo manages to kick Vo off! Vo jumps back into Socamo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Vo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Socamo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vo.
Vo slips a jab from Socamo.
Socamo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Socamo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Socamo leaves Vo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vo prevents Socamo from getting back to his feet.
Vo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vo drops back looking for a leg! Socamo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Socamo manages to kick Vo off! Vo jumps back into Socamo's guard.
Socamo wants to stand and escape but Vo is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Socamo tests Vo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Socamo did well to prevent Vo getting side control.
Vo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Socamo sees it coming and defends easily.
Socamo is trying to stand up here but Vo is controlling him well.
Socamo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Socamo is just riding it out for now. Vo eventually gives up the hold.
Socamo wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vo seems to be working for a kimura but Socamo defends the submission attempt.
Socamo wants to get back to full guard.
Vo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Socamo is trying to stand back up but Vo is controlling him
Vo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Socamo defends it well.
Vo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Socamo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vo.
Socamo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socamo is trying to stand back up but Vo is controlling him
Vo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Socamo wants to get back to his feet.
Vo is pressing down on Socamo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Socamo is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vo has managed to clinch.
Vo breaks the clinch.
Socamo swinging wildly here.
Socamo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vo.
Vo shoots in and bounces Socamo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Socamo wants to get back to his feet but Vo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vo passes Socamo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socamo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Socamo is trying to stand.
Socamo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vo seems to be looking for submissions.
Vo prevents Socamo from improving his position.
Socamo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vo is trying to work for a kimura but Socamo is defending well.
Socamo is pressing down on Vo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Socamo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Vo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Socamo misses.
Vo tries to bum rush Socamo with a series of wild strikes but Socamo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Vo.
Vo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Socamo's half guard.
Socamo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Socamo lands an upkick as Vo stands over him.
Socamo is looking to stand up but Vo isn't so interested in that idea.
Vo drops back looking for a leg! Socamo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Socamo manages to kick Vo off! Vo jumps back into Socamo's guard.
Socamo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Socamo lands a body shot.
Socamo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Socamo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socamo.
Vo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Socamo!
Socamo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Socamo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vo shoots in looking for a takedown. Socamo tries to sprawl out of it but Vo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Socamo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vo shoots in for a takedown but Socamo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amsel Socamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Vo.
Vo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Socamo's waist but Socamo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vo off to one side.
Vo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Socamo misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Socamo.
Vo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socamo.
A big left from Socamo misses.
Vo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Socamo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vo moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Socamo.
Vo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Socamo tries to avoid it but Vo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Socamo to the ground. Socamo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Socamo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Socamo takes a swing at Vo's ribcage but misses.
Vo darts in and clinches Socamo up against the cage.
Vo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Socamo can't fight it off and eventually Vo manages to take the fight to the floor. Socamo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Socamo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Socamo wants to stand but Vo is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vo advances to half guard.
Socamo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vo seems to be looking for submissions.
Vo stops Socamo from getting back to his feet.
David Vo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Socamo sees it coming and defends easily.
Vo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Socamo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vo.
Socamo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vo is trying for a kimura here. Socamo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Vo!
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