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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Jerabek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milbert Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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190 cm
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200 lbs
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187 cm
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Jerabek! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milbert Smirnov! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smirnov, right into the meat.
Smirnov throws a head kick but Jerabek moves out of range.
Jason Jerabek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jerabek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smirnov is fending him off so far but Jerabek persists. Nope, Smirnov circles away and we're back to standing. Smirnov thumps Jerabek with a low kick. Smirnov lands a body shot.
Jerabek is breathing heavily. Jerabek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jerabek takes one to the chin there. Smirnov punishes Jerabek's body with a nice straight punch. Smirnov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice takedown defense from Smirnov. No joy for Jerabek on that attempt. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smirnov, right into the meat.
Smirnov works over Jerabek's head and body with a nice combination. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Smirnov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smirnov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Smirnov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jerabek takes a step back to recover. A left and a right from Smirnov both land. Nice combination. Nice body kick there by Smirnov. Smirnov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smirnov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jerabek in his tracks. A slapping leg kick lands for Smirnov.
Smirnov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jerabek takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smirnov misses with a head kick.
Jerabek takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smirnov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Smirnov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Milbert Smirnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smirnov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smirnov lands a head kick!
Smirnov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smirnov misses with a head kick.
Smirnov throws a head kick that Jerabek semi-blocks.
Smirnov goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Jerabek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smirnov. Smirnov throws a sloppy head kick and Jerabek moves out of range easily. Jerabek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smirnov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Smirnov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Smirnov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Smirnov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jerabek. Jerabek takes a kick to the side of the head. Smirnov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smirnov, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A thudding body kick lands there by Smirnov!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smirnov thuds his shin into the meat of Jerabek's side. Smirnov lands with a slapping head kick. Smirnov throws a head kick that misses. A cross from Smirnov lands. Smirnov scores with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Smirnov scores with a four punch combination! Smirnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jerabek crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smirnov - the referee stops the clock and Jerabek gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smirnov. Jerabek manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Smirnov misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Jerabek or perhaps it was just good defense by Smirnov which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Jerabek. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jerabek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smirnov but Smirnov pushes him off and we're back to square one. A head kick misses from Smirnov. Smirnov throws a nice inside leg kick. Jerabek clinches up with Smirnov and pushes him back against the cage. Jerabek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jerabek fails to pull guard.
Jerabek will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jerabek tries to pull guard but Smirnov won't allow it.
Jerabek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smirnov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jerabek. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Jerabek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smirnov's efforts to push away. Jerabek can't get the takedown.
A short right from Jerabek. Jerabek tries to pull guard but Smirnov won't allow it.
Jerabek throws an elbow that misses.
Jerabek tries to pull guard but Smirnov won't allow it.
Smirnov manages to break the clinch.
Jerabek takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smirnov lands with a kick to the temple. Jerabek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Smirnov scores with a head kick.
Smirnov throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smirnov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. A head kick misses from Smirnov. Jerabek throws a sloppy head kick and Smirnov moves out of range easily. Smirnov lands the left hand. Horrible takedown by Jerabek or perhaps it was just good defense by Smirnov which made him look bad. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jerabek is defended easily by Smirnov. Smirnov lands with a kick to the temple. Jerabek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Horrible takedown by Jerabek or perhaps it was just good defense by Smirnov which made him look bad. A chopping leg kick lands by Smirnov. A left and a right from Smirnov both land. Nice combination. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jerabek moves in looking to clinch but Smirnov pushes him off. A solid leg kick lands there for Smirnov.
Smirnov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Smirnov keeps Jerabek at a distance using the push kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milbert Smirnov dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smirnov lands a nice looking body kick. Smirnov throws a right hand that Jerabek ducks under and follows up with a left that Jerabek also avoids with ease. Smirnov keeps the fight on the outside. Smirnov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jerabek's sensitive parts. Smirnov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Milbert Smirnov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jerabek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smirnov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jerabek. Smirnov connects with a solid leg kick. Smirnov keeps the fight on the outside. Smirnov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jerabek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Smirnov to counter with a crisp jab. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smirnov - that will leave a mark!
Decent striking displayed by Smirnov there. A solid body kick from Smirnov. Smirnov stuns Jerabek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Smirnov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jerabek. Smirnov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nice straight punches there by Smirnov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smirnov. Smirnov scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smirnov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Smirnov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jerabek's calf. Smirnov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smirnov slaps away a takedown attempt from Jerabek, before circling back to the center of the mat. Smirnov cracks Jerabek with a good jab. Smirnov scores with the left hand. Jerabek knows he should have avoided that one. Smirnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jerabek darts in and clinches Smirnov up against the cage. Jerabek stops a takedown attempt from Smirnov.
Smirnov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jerabek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jerabek fails with a takedown attempt. Nice sprawl there from Smirnov as Jerabek shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Jerabek. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jerabek clinches up with Smirnov and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jerabek pushes off an throws an elbow but Smirnov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Jerabek prevents Smirnov from breaking the clinch. Jerabek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smirnov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jason Jerabek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jerabek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smirnov. Smirnov throws out a powerful jab. Jerabek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smirnov circles away. Smirnov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jerabek will feel that in the morning. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smirnov. Jerabek shrugs it off though. Smirnov throws a front kick that sends Jerabek stumbling back into the cage. Jerabek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Smirnov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jerabek tries to clinch but Smirnov is having none of it. Jerabek closes the distance and clinches up with Smirnov, looking for a takedown. Jerabek pushes Smirnov against the cage but Smirnov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jerabek takes a kick to the side of the head. Smirnov lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smirnov tries to bum rush Jerabek with a series of wild strikes but Jerabek uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A head kick misses from Jerabek. Smirnov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Jerabek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jerabek is defended easily by Smirnov. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jerabek. Smirnov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jerabek on the side of the head. Smirnov throws a head kick that misses. Jerabek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jerabek shoots in and drives through. Smirnov sprawls well. An inside leg kick lands from Smirnov. Jerabek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smirnov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Smirnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jerabek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Smirnov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Jerabek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Crunch! Smirnov slams his shin into Jerabek's torso. Smirnov throws a front kick that sends Jerabek stumbling back into the cage. Smirnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Jerabek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jerabek fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Smirnov cracks Jerabek with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Smirnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jerabek shoots in but no luck this time. Smirnov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jerabek throws a head kick but Smirnov moves out of range.
Jerabek closes the distance and clinches up with Smirnov, looking for a takedown. Jerabek pushes Smirnov against the cage but Smirnov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Smirnov throws a nice outside leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jerabek. Smirnov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jerabek throws a nice looking combination but Smirnov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jerabek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milbert Smirnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Smirnov.
Jerabek closes the distance and clinches up with Smirnov, looking for a takedown. Jerabek pushes Smirnov against the cage but Smirnov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Smirnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Smirnov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Smirnov lands with a kick to the temple. Jerabek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Smirnov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Smirnov is looking to slow Jerabek down with leg kicks. Smirnov lands a glancing blow to the side of Jerabek's head. Jerabek walks into a left hand. Smirnov tests Jerabek's chin there with a solid looking shot. Smirnov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Smirnov throws a one two combo.
Smirnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smirnov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jerabek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a slapping leg kick. Nice takedown defense from Smirnov. No joy for Jerabek on that attempt. Jerabek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smirnov but Smirnov pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Jerabek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smirnov scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Smirnov connects with a high kick. Jerabek shoots in for a takedown but Smirnov shows good takedown defense. Smirnov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Jerabek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smirnov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jerabek somewhat. Smirnov tries to bum rush Jerabek with a series of wild strikes but Jerabek uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Horrible takedown by Jerabek or perhaps it was just good defense by Smirnov which made him look bad. Jerabek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Smirnov scores with a hook to the body. Jerabek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nice jab there from Smirnov. Nice takedown defense from Smirnov. No joy for Jerabek on that attempt. Jerabek shoots in and drives through. Smirnov sprawls well. Smirnov lands a nice shot to the body.
Jerabek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smirnov counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jerabek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smirnov as he avoids it easily. Jerabek blocks a head kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smirnov misses with a head kick.
Smirnov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jerabek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smirnov, pushing him back against the cage. Jerabek tries to pull guard but Smirnov won't allow it.
Smirnov can't get the takedown.
Smirnov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jerabek manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Jerabek throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jerabek wants to sweep but no luck. Smirnov wants to pass the guard but Jerabek is keeping the position. Jerabek tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smirnov looking to pass the guard. Smirnov is looking to stand up but Jerabek won't let him. Jerabek trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Smirnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jerabek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jason Jerabek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Smirnov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Smirnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jerabek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smirnov as he avoids it easily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a series of punches but Jerabek moves out of range. Smirnov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jerabek. Smirnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smirnov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smirnov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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. Smirnov throws a head kick that misses. Jerabek moves in looking to clinch but Smirnov pushes him off. Smirnov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Smirnov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smirnov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Jerabek tries to bum rush Smirnov with a series of wild strikes but Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jerabek fails with a takedown attempt. Smirnov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jerabek is looking to clinch. Smirnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jerabek has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smirnov. Smirnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Jerabek.
Smirnov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Milbert Smirnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A decent looking body kick lands there for Smirnov.
And that's the end of the fight! Milbert Smirnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Smirnov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milbert Smirnov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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