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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janos Prohaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Janos Prohaska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prohaska misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy cracks Prohaska with a good jab.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
Prohaska misses with a straight left.
Prohaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prohaska misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prohaska. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prohaska thuds a left hand into Hardy's body.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prohaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy swings for the body but Prohaska moves out of range.
Hardy checks a low kick from Prohaska.
Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Prohaska throws the kick towards the body but Hardy avoids it.
Prohaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prohaska misses with a jab to the body
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska throws a combination that misses
and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Prohaska's guard.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Prohaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy slips nicely into half guard.
Prohaska manages to get to full guard.
Hardy throws and elbow that misses. Prohaska uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hardy's guard. Nice move by Prohaska!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy pulls Prohaska in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Prohaska is having none of it.
Prohaska has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Prohaska showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Prohaska isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Prohaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prohaska throwing strikes but missing.
Prohaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Hardy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prohaska moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Prohaska misses with a body shot
and Hardy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Prohaska's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prohaska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prohaska has control of Hardy's left arm, preventing Hardy from doing any damage.
Prohaska keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy passes into half guard.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Prohaska has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardy seems to be looking for submissions.
Hardy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prohaska's head.
Prohaska avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardy.
Hardy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prohaska's head.
Hardy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Prohaska clinches with his opponent.
Hardy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prohaska walks away with a smile on his face. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prohaska breaks the clinch.
Prohaska misses with a leg kick.
Prohaska misses with a body shot
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy closes the distance but Prohaska moves to the side
and Prohaska counters with a thumping low kick.
Hardy fails with the takedown
and Prohaska decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hardy's guard.
Janos Prohaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prohaska postures up and lands a big shot to Hardy's brow.
Prohaska trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Prohaska.
Hardy has his hands on Prohaska's head, controlling the position.
Prohaska trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardy pulls Prohaska in to control the position.
Prohaska stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prohaska controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Prohaska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Prohaska dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Prohaska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Prohaska.
Prohaska is looking to wear down Hardy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prohaska.
Prohaska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Prohaska attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Prohaska shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hardy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy shoots and misses
and Prohaska counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at Prohaska to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Prohaska is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Prohaska misses with an uppercut.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prohaska.
Prohaska throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prohaska looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Hardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Prohaska throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side.
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Prohaska counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Janos Prohaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Hardy.
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Prohaska counter with a right hand.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt
so Prohaska counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska thows a big elbow that misses.
Prohaska won't allow Hardy to get back to his feet.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Prohaska from controlling successfully.
Prohaska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Prohaska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prohaska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Prohaska postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt
and Prohaska counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prohaska thows a big elbow that misses.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prohaska looking to pass the guard.
Prohaska trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Prohaska clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Prohaska.
Prohaska throws a nice head kick!
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Prohaska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prohaska misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Prohaska circles away easily
and Prohaska counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at Prohaska to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardy has his takedown stuffed
and Prohaska counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Janos Prohaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Hardy.
Hardy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prohaska attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Prohaska falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters with a three punch combo that has Prohaska backing up. Prohaska nods at Hardy to acknowledge the strikes.
Prohaska misses with a double jab
so Hardy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hardy is pushing down on Prohaska's leg trying to pass to half guard. Prohaska is fighting to maintain full guard but Hardy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hardy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy is looking to advance position but Prohaska has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Prohaska content just to control the position here.
Hardy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hardy's face.
Hardy wants to hold on but Prohaska pushes him away.
Prohaska looking to control but Hardy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardy wants to hold on but Prohaska pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Prohaska thowing shots but they're missing.
Prohaska tries to control but Hardy wriggling away.
Hardy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Prohaska lands a heavy elbow.
Prohaska misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Prohaska had his way with Carter Hardy in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Prohaska tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Prohaska misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
Janos Prohaska is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Prohaska counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Prohaska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy checks a low kick from Prohaska.
Prohaska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Prohaska pulls Hardy in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Prohaska.
Hardy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Prohaska is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hardy, into his guard.
Hardy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Prohaska is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prohaska throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Prohaska is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Prohaska controlling from the top position.
Prohaska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy working a defensive guard but Prohaska passes into half guard.
Prohaska missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Prohaska tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carter Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Prohaska counters with a nice uppercut.
Janos Prohaska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Prohaska misses with a body shot
and Prohaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prohaska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Janos Prohaska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy avoids a kick to the body.
Prohaska defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prohaska shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Prohaska controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carter Hardy.
Well Prohaska has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janos Prohaska!
Janos Prohaska retains his middleweight title!
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