PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kit Latura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Higher Love. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Latura
vs
Andrews

194 cm
23
198 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

189 cm
27
197 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kit Latura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews works over Latura's head and body with a nice combination.
Andrews lands a two punch combo.
Andrews slips under a jab.
Andrews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrews throws a series of punches but Latura moves out of range.
Latura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Latura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andrews tries to avoid it but Latura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andrews to the ground. Andrews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Andrews drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Latura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Latura is not content to let Andrews control the position.
Andrews is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latura struggling a bit here.
Andrews scoring with punches from side control.
Latura is trying to get back to half guard.
Andrews tries to advance to mount but can't.
Andrews advances to mount.
Latura is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Andrews has hold of Latura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Latura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Latura can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews with shots to the head and body - Latura looks very uncomfortable down there.
Latura gets back to half guard.
Latura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andrews passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Latura is refusing to be controlled, as Andrews sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Andrews there.
Andrews drops an elbow to the side of Latura's head.

Latura actively working from the bottom here.
Latura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andrews scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latura is looking for a sweep. Andrews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Latura trying to control from the bottom.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but Latura defending well.

Andrews wants to work for an arm triangle but Latura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andrews looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andrews throwing shots but Latura is blocking nicely.
Latura is looking to improve his position.
Latura trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Latura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Latura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andrews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andrews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Latura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andrews is one step ahead there.
Andrews is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Andrews won't allow Latura to sweep him here.
Andrews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andrews trying to control but Latura is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latura wants to stand up but Andrews is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Andrews dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Latura misses with a wild body shot.
Andrews digs a good hook to Latura's body.
Latura avoids a punch combination nicely.

Andrews fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Latura to the ground. Andrews is now in Latura's guard.
Andrews is in close to Latura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Latura keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.
Andrews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Latura trying to control the position.

Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Latura looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews looking to pass the guard.
Andrews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Latura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alex Andrews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andrews works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Latura wants to control but Andrews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andrews looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Latura is trying to get back to full guard.
Latura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Latura is not content to let Andrews control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Latura actively working from the bottom here.
Latura has a hand on Andrews's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Andrews takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
A nice elbow there by Andrews.
Latura tries to hold on but Andrews pushes him away.
Latura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews controlling the pace for now.
Andrews's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Latura is squirming around, avoiding Andrews's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is landing with some decent strikes but Latura is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Andrews scoring with strikes but Latura is staying in there.
Andrews looking to control but Latura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Latura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Latura tries to lock up and control but Andrews gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andrews looking to control but Latura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Latura can't escape the position.
Andrews connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Latura gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews slips a nice elbow through Latura's hands, connecting with Latura's forehead.
Andrews is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrews is just content to waste time from the top position. Latura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Latura keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
Andrews cracks Latura with a solid left hand.
Latura wants to sweep here but Andrews controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latura controls Andrews momentarily but Andrews frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Andrews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Latura has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Andrews.

Andrews scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Andrews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Latura keeps working.
Andrews working the ground and pound from side control.
Latura prevents Andrews from moving into mount.
Latura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andrews has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Latura!
Latura wants to control but Andrews is having none of it.
Andrews looking to control but Latura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews avoids the attempt from Latura to control.
Andrews wants to control the pace but Latura is squirming around nicely.
Latura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Latura is not content to let Andrews control the position.
Andrews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Latura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Latura is looking to control Andrews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Latura avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andrews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andrews trying to mount his opponent but Latura defends it.

Latura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but Latura defending well.
Latura manages to get to full guard.
Andrews looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews trying to control but Latura is working from the bottom.
Andrews postures up.
Andrews is looking to work some ground and pound but Latura has wrist control.
Andrews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Latura wants to sweep here but Andrews controlling him for the moment.
Andrews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andrews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Latura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Latura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andrews.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Latura's head.
Latura wants to sweep here but Andrews controlling him for the moment.
Andrews pushing down on Latura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kit Latura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Latura moves into full guard.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Latura keeps moving.
Latura working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Latura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Andrews escapes and throws Latura's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Andrews in side control lands a decent elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Andrews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andrews has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Andrews!