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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Novotny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Git Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Novotny might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Run boy run. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Novotny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Git Byrne!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novotny misses with a head kick.
Byrne has Novotny up against the cage in a clinch.
Novotny looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees to the body from Byrne.
Novotny is trying to break the clinch but Byrne has him pressed against the cage.
Byrne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Novotny throws a sloppy head kick and Byrne moves out of range easily.
Novotny tries to clinch but Byrne moves away
and Byrne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Viktor Novotny has been cut.
Novotny misses with a two punch combination.
Novotny slaps away a takedown attempt from Byrne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Novotny gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Novotny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novotny scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Byrne.
Novotny pressing his opponent against the cage.
Novotny looking to throw knees to the head but Byrne is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novotny tries to land a knee to the head but Byrne blocks with his arms.
Byrne manages to break the clinch.
Novotny lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novotny forces Byrne back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Byrne takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Git Byrne has been cut.
Novotny misses with a knee strike.
Novotny is trying to break the clinch but Byrne has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Novotny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Byrne's brow.
Byrne breaks from the clinch.
Novotny throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne has closed the distance and engaged Novotny in a clinch.
Novotny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Byrne's elbow.
Byrne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Novotny has him pressed against the cage.
Byrne jumps guard but Novotny stands there with Byrne around his waist. Byrne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novotny using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byrne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Novotny is trying to stall.
Byrne has Novotny pressed against the cage.
Byrne prevents Novotny from breaking the clinch.
Novotny misses with a knee strike.
Byrne pulls Novotny into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Byrne keeping moving, preventing Novotny from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novotny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrne is keeping the position for now.
Byrne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Novotny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Byrne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Byrne keeping moving, preventing Novotny from controlling successfully.
Novotny tries to stand but Byrne is controlling from the bottom.
Novotny sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Viktor Novotny.
Novotny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Byrne's sensitive parts.
Byrne looks to land a left hand but Novotny moved out of range nicely.
Novotny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Novotny misses.
Byrne checks a low kick from Novotny.
Novotny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Novotny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Novotny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Byrne counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byrne fails with a takedown attempt.
Viktor Novotny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Git Byrne.
Byrne looks gassed!
Novotny slaps away a takedown attempt from Byrne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Novotny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Novotny dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Byrne swats away the attempt to clinch by Novotny.
Novotny falls off balance throwing a combination
and Byrne counters by moving into the clinch.
Byrne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Novotny throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Byrne blocks it with crossed arms.
Novotny looking to throw knees to the head but Byrne is blocking nicely.
Byrne has had enough of the clinch but Novotny keeps him there for the moment.
Byrne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Novotny is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Novotny tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Byrne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Novotny taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Byrne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Novotny smiles and moves away.
Novotny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne is trying to push Novotny away but Novotny has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Novotny looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Novotny looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Novotny wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Byrne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooh!!! Novotny has knocked Byrne down with a huge combo! Novotny steps away and waves a wobbly Byrne back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrne shoots in looking for a takedown. Novotny tries to sprawl out of it but Byrne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Novotny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Viktor Novotny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Git Byrne.
No luck for Byrne with that takedown attempt.
Byrne is breathing heavily.
Novotny misses with a wild combination.
Novotny swinging wildly here.
Novotny throws a combination that misses
and Byrne moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novotny wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Novotny throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Novotny tries to land a knee to the head but Byrne blocks with his arms.
Byrne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viktor Novotny is winning the standup battle so far.
Novotny misses with a series of wild punches.
Novotny tries to clinch there but Byrne circles away.
Byrne throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Novotny was covering up waiting for the punch and Byrne finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Byrne trying to control the position from guard on top but Novotny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novotny looking to control.
Novotny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Byrne on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novotny is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Byrne trying to control the position from guard on top but Novotny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Novotny looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Byrne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Novotny misses with a wild combination.
Byrne darts in and clinches Novotny up against the cage.
Novotny using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byrne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Byrne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Novotny smiles and moves away.
Viktor Novotny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Novotny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrne shoots for a double leg takedown but Novotny sprawls well. He's pushed Byrne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Viktor Novotny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novotny tries to score with a low kick but Byrne moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Novotny.
Byrne moves out of range as Novotny strikes.
Novotny throws a sloppy head kick and Byrne moves out of range easily.
Novotny misses with the combination.
Novotny misses with an attempted mid kick.
Novotny swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Byrne counters with a good low kick that Novotny was not able to check.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novotny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Novotny lands but Byrne takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrne. Novotny does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Novotny dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Novotny looks for the body kick but Byrne saw that one coming.
Novotny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byrne shoots for a takedown but Novotny saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Byrne slips a jab and a cross from Novotny.
Byrne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novotny.
Novotny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novotny gets tackled into the cage by Byrne. Byrne maintains the clinch.
Novotny with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Novotny wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Novotny wants to get back to striking at distance but Byrne won't allow it.
Novotny tries to circle away but Byrne has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novotny unloads a knee to the mid-section. Byrne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Byrne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Novotny misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Byrne.
Byrne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Novotny throws a leg kick but Byrne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Novotny throws a sloppy head kick and Byrne moves out of range easily.
Byrne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Novotny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Novotny tries to close the distance and clinch but Byrne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Novotny throws a head kick that half lands.
Novotny misses with a head kick.
Byrne blocks a head kick by Novotny.
Byrne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Novotny tries to avoid it but Byrne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Novotny to the ground. Novotny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Viktor Novotny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Git Byrne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novotny cracks Byrne with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novotny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byrne tries for a takedown but Novotny sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Novotny.
Novotny misses with a body kick.
Byrne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Novotny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Novotny misses with the combination.
A head kick by Novotny misses
and Byrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Byrne thows a body kick. Novotny tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Novotny misses with a two punch combination.
Novotny doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrne closes the distance and clinches.
Novotny tries to land a knee to the head but Byrne blocks with his arms.
Novotny throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Byrne blocks it with crossed arms.
Byrne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Byrne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Novotny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Novotny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Novotny scores with a sloppy right hand. Byrne should have avoided that one.
Byrne moves out of range of the body kick.
Byrne slips a jab and a cross from Novotny.
Novotny tries to clinch but Byrne moves away
and Byrne counters with a one-two to the body.
Novotny tries to bum rush Byrne with a series of wild strikes but Byrne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Novotny avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novotny throws a head kick that misses.
Novotny tries to bum rush Byrne with a series of wild strikes but Byrne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Novotny tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Byrne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Byrne.
Novotny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Viktor Novotny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Byrne throwing strikes but missing.
Novotny pulls Byrne in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novotny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Novotny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Novotny, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Novotny!
Viktor Novotny tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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