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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kit Latura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kit Latura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andreas Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kit Latura!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Latura finds it's target.
Latura cracks Schmidt with a good jab.
A slow jab from Latura misses its intended target.
Latura clobbers Schmidt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Latura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schmidt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kit Latura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt shoots in for a double leg but Latura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Latura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Latura.
Schmidt shoots in and drives through. Latura sprawls well.
Latura scores with a sloppy right hand. Schmidt should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schmidt is defended easily by Latura.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Latura delivers a nice body kick.
Latura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schmidt dodges the punch combination from Latura.
Latura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Latura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Latura scores with a jab. Schmidt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schmidt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Latura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Latura!
Latura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Latura scores with a jab.
Latura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Latura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Latura.
Schmidt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Latura was covering up waiting for the punch and Schmidt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Schmidt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Latura's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt is trying to work for a kimura but Latura is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latura pushes Schmidt off and gets back to his feet.
Latura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Schmidt walks into a straight right hand from Latura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Latura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Latura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Latura.
Latura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schmidt backs up against the cage.
Latura punishes Schmidt's body with a nice straight punch.
Latura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kit Latura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Latura.
Latura tests Schmidt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Latura finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Latura. That snapped Schmidt's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Latura. No joy for Schmidt on that attempt.
Latura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kit Latura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schmidt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Latura throws a shot to the body.
Latura throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmidt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Latura throws a right and a left that Schmidt avoids nicely.
Latura lands with a good body shot.
Schmidt walks into a jab.
Schmidt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Latura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schmidt moves forwards but Latura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kit Latura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Latura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schmidt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Latura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schmidt takes one to the side of the head.
Latura throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Latura misses.
Latura scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Latura thuds a left hand into Schmidt's body.
Latura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Latura lands with a shot to the body.
Schmidt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Latura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Latura lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Latura misses its intended target.
Latura lands a two punch combo.
Schmidt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Latura's half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Latura is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latura gets back to full guard.
Schmidt trying to control but Latura is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Latura is working an open guard so Schmidt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Latura misses with a looping right.
Latura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Latura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schmidt momentarily.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schmidt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Latura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schmidt, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kit Latura 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. And we move into the final round!
Latura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schmidt is defended easily by Latura.
Latura jabs Schmidt right on the nose. Schmidt blinks but takes it well.
Latura lands a slapping body shot.
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Latura does no damage.
Latura throws a series of punches but Schmidt avoids them all with ease.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Latura lands with a hook. Schmidt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt shoots for a takedown but Latura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schmidt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Latura looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Latura lands a nice hook to Schmidt's body. Schmidt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schmidt takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Latura does it's job there.
Latura punishes Schmidt's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Latura, as that shot connected.
Schmidt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Latura is fending him off so far but Schmidt persists. Nope, Latura circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Latura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schmidt on the side of the head.
Schmidt slips a jab and a cross from Latura.
Latura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Latura cracks Schmidt with an open hand slap.
Nice cross by Latura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Latura.
Latura scores with a hook to the body. Schmidt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Latura scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot by Latura.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Latura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Latura throws a series of punches but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schmidt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Latura.
Latura scores with a jab to the body.
Latura scores with a three punch combo!
Latura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Latura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Latura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Latura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Latura with a nice cross.
Latura sizes up Schmidt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schmidt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Latura pinned against the cage. Latura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Latura is looking to land body kicks.
Latura scores with a hook to the body. Schmidt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Latura dips to his left and cracks Schmidt with an uppercut!
Latura with a hook.
Latura scores with a shot to the body.
Latura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andreas Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schmidt on the side of the head.
Latura cracks Schmidt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Latura tries to bum rush Schmidt with a series of wild strikes but Schmidt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Latura scores with the left hand. Schmidt knows he should have avoided that one.
Schmidt shoots in but Latura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Latura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schmidt backs up against the cage.
Latura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kit Latura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schmidt is rocked!
Latura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmidt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Latura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schmidt at a distance.
Latura has closed the distance and engaged Schmidt in a clinch.
Latura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kit Latura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Latura winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kit Latura!
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hype
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