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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank O Monagahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Solmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank O Monagahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simo Solmu!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Monagahan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Monagahan.
Solmu throws a sloppy head kick and O Monagahan moves out of range easily.
O Monagahan fails to land with a series of punches.
Solmu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Monagahan swivels and escapes.
O Monagahan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solmu shoots in for a takedown but O Monagahan shows good takedown defense.
O Monagahan misses with a few strikes there.
Solmu avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Monagahan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Solmu backs up against the cage.
A right-left combo lands from O Monagahan.
O Monagahan closes the distance and pushes Solmu back into the cage.
O Monagahan lands with a light punch inside.
O Monagahan breaks from the clinch.
Solmu is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Monagahan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frank O Monagahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Solmu.
O Monagahan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Solmu misses with a low kick as O Monagahan jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solmu tries for a takedown but O Monagahan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Solmu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Monagahan as he jumps to the side.
O Monagahan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Solmu throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Monagahan counters with a two punch combo.
O Monagahan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Monagahan wants it to stay on the feet.
O Monagahan scores with a shot to the body.
O Monagahan is working the combinations to good effect here.
O Monagahan throws a one two combo.
Solmu tries for a takedown but O Monagahan circles away easily
and O Monagahan counters with a thumping low kick.
O Monagahan looks to land a combination. Solmu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from O Monagahan misses.
O Monagahan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solmu doesn't seem bothered though.
O Monagahan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Monagahan has closed the distance and engaged Solmu in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Monagahan.
O Monagahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Monagahan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Solmu.
O Monagahan fails to land with a series of punches.
Frank O Monagahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Monagahan is breathing heavily.
O Monagahan throws a series of punches but Solmu moves out of range.
Solmu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Monagahan but O Monagahan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Monagahan has managed to clinch.
O Monagahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Monagahan scores with a one two! Solmu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Solmu shoots in for a takedown but O Monagahan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Solmu loads up on a big right hand but O Monagahan slips the punch.
O Monagahan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Solmu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from O Monagahan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Monagahan moves out of range of the leg kick from Solmu.
Solmu shoots in for a takedown but O Monagahan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Solmu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Monagahan sprawls well. O Monagahan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Solmu gets slowly back to his feet.
O Monagahan throws a one two combo.
Solmu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Monagahan swivels and escapes.
Solmu shoots in for a takedown but O Monagahan shows good takedown defense.
O Monagahan throws a series of strikes that have Solmu backpedaling.
Solmu closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Monagahan circles away.
O Monagahan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Solmu back to the cage. O Monagahan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
O Monagahan tries to bum rush Solmu with a series of wild strikes but Solmu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from O Monagahan does no damage.
Solmu moves forwards but O Monagahan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frank O Monagahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solmu has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solmu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but O Monagahan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by O Monagahan.
Solmu is looking to take this one to the mat.
O Monagahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solmu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in O Monagahan's half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
O Monagahan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solmu prevents O Monagahan from improving his position.
O Monagahan wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank O Monagahan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
O Monagahan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solmu.
Solmu slips a jab and a cross from O Monagahan.
Solmu throws a sloppy head kick and O Monagahan moves out of range easily.
O Monagahan catches Solmu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Monagahan throws a nice looking combination but Solmu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Solmu fails with a takedown attempt.
Solmu throws a head kick that misses
and O Monagahan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from O Monagahan.
O Monagahan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Solmu swats away the attempt to clinch by O Monagahan.
Frank O Monagahan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Monagahan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Solmu backs up against the cage.
Solmu closes the distance and clinches up with O Monagahan, looking for a takedown. Solmu pushes O Monagahan against the cage but O Monagahan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Solmu fails to land the takedown.
Frank O Monagahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Solmu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Solmu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O Monagahan pinned against the cage. O Monagahan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Monagahan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and O Monagahan duly obliges.
Solmu doesn't manage to clinch there - O Monagahan circles away.
Solmu misses with a takedown attempt - O Monagahan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Monagahan slaps away a takedown attempt from Solmu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Solmu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Monagahan as he avoids it easily.
O Monagahan lands a two punch combo.
Solmu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solmu tries a head kick but it misses.
Solmu shoots in looking for a takedown but O Monagahan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Solmu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Monagahan!
O Monagahan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Solmu eats them both and turns towards O Monagahan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
O Monagahan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Solmu with a lazy takedown attempt
and O Monagahan counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from O Monagahan. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from O Monagahan does no damage.
O Monagahan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solmu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Monagahan but O Monagahan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Monagahan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Solmu is defended easily by O Monagahan.
Solmu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Monagahan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
O Monagahan tries to bum rush Solmu with a series of wild strikes but Solmu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frank O Monagahan is winning the standup battle so far.
Solmu dodges the punch combination from O Monagahan.
Solmu looking to score a takedown here. O Monagahan is defending well but Solmu drives through and ends up in O Monagahan's guard.
O Monagahan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Solmu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solmu trying to control the position from guard on top but O Monagahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solmu pushes down on O Monagahan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solmu passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on O Monagahan's face as Solmu controls the position.
Solmu wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Monagahan keeps working.
Solmu has hold of O Monagahan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. O Monagahan seems comfortable defending it but Solmu has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! O Monagahan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! O Monagahan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Solmu couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simo Solmu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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