UFC Fight Night Dublin Results: Paddy Holohan Upsets Josh Sampo

UFC Fight Night Dublin Results: Paddy Holohan Upsets Josh Sampo

by Chris Houten - @mrhouts

Underdog Paddy Holohan submitted Josh Sampo in the opening bout at UFC Fight Night Dublin at The O2 to remain unbeaten and send his Irish countrymen into hysteria. 

Holohan caught Sampo with a lead upper cut early in the opening frame, dropping his opponent, however Sampo did well to recover, locking on to an arm for a submission attempt, going belly-down on Holohan. The 26-year-old Irishman, who fights out of SBG Ireland showed excellent composure to escape, slipping his arm out of the submission attempt. From there Holohan was able to slide around to take the back of Sampo and sunk in a deep rear-naked choke which left Sampo with no choice but to tap for the first submission loss of his career and, Holohan's 8th submission victory. The tap came at 3.06 of the first round.

After the bout Holohan said:

“That was just amazing. It felt like home in there. When I go out there the hooligan just consumes my body. I just put my head down and swing at people. I’m pretty buzzing right now. I just want to thank everyone who has stood by me and supported me. I’ve had loads of message of support it’s been crazy. We’re gonna have a street party tomorrow!"

Holohan extends his upbeaten record to 10-0 with 1 draw, while Sampo moves to 11-4 losing his last 2 bouts.