PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Earl Jeffries (ranked 502 p4p, 63 weight class) and Jabbar Omarov (ranked 574 p4p, 71 weight class). Jabbar Omarov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jeffries
vs
Omarov

180 cm
25
200 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

184 cm
24
200 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Jeffries !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jabbar Omarov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Omarov misses.
Jeffries went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jeffries cracks Omarov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Jabbar Omarov has been cut.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Omarov lands the left hand.
Jeffries blocks a jab.
Jeffries throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jeffries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeffries tries to close the distance and clinch up but Omarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jeffries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omarov with the counter takedown but Jeffries avoids it easily.
Omarov throws a lazy right hand but Jeffries sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jeffries throws a big counter combination but Omarov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jeffries lands with a shot to the body.
Omarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeffries .
Jeffries displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Omarov.
The fighters circling - Omarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov moves forwards but Jeffries connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Omarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeffries sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Omarov somewhat.
Earl Jeffries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabbar Omarov.
Omarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeffries .

Omarov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Omarov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Omarov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Omarov landing strikes from the mount and Jeffries is in trouble!
Omarov throwing strikes here but Jeffries is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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!
Omarov looking to finish Jeffries with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jeffries !

Omarov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeffries avoids a series of strikes thrown by Omarov.
Omarov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Omarov throws some wild stikes that Jeffries manages to avoid easily.
Jeffries is trying to stand.
Poor strikes thrown by Omarov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Omarov.
Omarov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Omarov looking to ground and pound but Jeffries is blocking nicely.
Omarov cracks Jeffries with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Omarov breaks from Jeffries 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Omarov throws some wild stikes that Jeffries manages to avoid easily.

Omarov working for a guillotine from mount but Jeffries is in no mood to give up.
Jeffries holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Omarov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarov looking to finish Jeffries with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jeffries !
Omarov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jeffries is bucking up trying to escape but Omarov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Jeffries is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omarov dominating with strikes here.
Oh Jeffries is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Omarov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jeffries wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Omarov.
Omarov dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabbar Omarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jeffries throws a poor cross that misses

and Omarov counters with a beautiful punch that sends Jeffries to the canvas!
Jeffries seems to have got his legs back now.
Omarov prevents Jeffries from getting back to his feet.
Omarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Omarov is pushing down on Jeffries 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jeffries is fighting to maintain full guard but Omarov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Omarov lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jeffries defending well though.
Omarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Omarov seems to be working for a kimura but Jeffries defends the submission attempt.
Jeffries wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Omarov wants to work for an arm triangle but Jeffries is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Omarov prevents Jeffries from standing back up.
Omarov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Omarov seems to be looking for submissions.
Omarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Omarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jeffries 's head.
Omarov throwing shots but Jeffries is blocking nicely.
Omarov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jeffries to regain full guard.
Omarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jeffries knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Omarov on the ground.
Jeffries keeping moving, preventing Omarov from controlling successfully.
Omarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Omarov throwing strikes from guard but Jeffries blocks nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jeffries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omarov throws out the jab.
Jeffries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jeffries keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Omarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jeffries gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Omarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Omarov lands with a punch from half guard.
Omarov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Omarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Omarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Omarov wants to work for an arm triangle but Jeffries is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Omarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeffries keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Omarov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Omarov wants to control but Jeffries is keeping him busy.
Omarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Omarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Omarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Omarov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabbar Omarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

The fighters circling - Omarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Jeffries .
Jeffries throws the left hand but Omarov avoids the punch easily.
Omarov with the counter takedown but Jeffries avoids it easily.
Jabbar Omarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omarov scores with a nice right hand.
Jeffries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omarov moves away.
Jeffries walks into a left hand.
Jeffries takes one on the button.
Jeffries defending well as Omarov loads up on a big left hand.
Omarov looks to land a left hand but Jeffries moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Jeffries misses its intended target.
Omarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Omarov.
Omarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut. Omarov saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Omarov catches Jeffries right on the button with a cross.

Omarov steps into range and cracks Jeffries with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Jeffries flops backwards and Omarov dives into his guard looking to finish!
Omarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Omarov postures up in Jeffries 's guard and throws a big left but Jeffries blocks it.
Omarov throwing strikes from guard but Jeffries blocks nicely.
Omarov stops Jeffries from standing up.
Omarov landing some decent shots from guard.
Jeffries has momentary wrist control but Omarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Earl Jeffries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov scoring with some ground and pound.
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!
Omarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Omarov landing some decent shots from guard.
Omarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Omarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Omarov throwing strikes from guard but Jeffries blocks nicely.
Omarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jeffries works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Omarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jeffries will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Omarov misses its intended target.

Omarov steps into range and cracks Jeffries with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Jeffries flops backwards and Omarov dives into his guard looking to finish!
Omarov throwing strikes from guard but Jeffries blocks nicely.
Omarov throwing strikes but missing.
Omarov trying to control but Jeffries is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Omarov trying to control but Jeffries is working from the bottom.
Omarov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Omarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeffries swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jeffries doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Omarov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar Omarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Omarov 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jabbar Omarov!
After the fight, Jabbar Omarov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.