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Yevgeni “The Jewminator” Shinkarevsky vs. Jaron “Protect Ya Neck” Lathrop – A Flyweight War at XFC 52!
On March 28th, 2025, at XTREAM ARENA in Iowa City, IA, fight fans will witness a high-stakes flyweight clash at XFC 52: The Awakening. Representing Israel, the undefeated Yevgeni “The Jewminator” Shinkarevsky (2-0) faces off against Iowa’s own Jaron “Protect Ya Neck” Lathrop (13-1 as an amateur, pro debut) in a fight that could shape the future of the flyweight division.
The Fighters:
✅ Yevgeni Shinkarevsky (2-0) 🇮🇱
- Undefeated Israeli flyweight prospect
- Trains at the world-renowned Fight Ready gym
- Coming off two dominant wins
- Skilled striker with dangerous submissions
✅ Jaron Lathrop (13-1 amateur, pro debut) 🇺🇸
- Local Iowa fighter
- #1 ranked amateur flyweight in the US
- Making his highly anticipated pro debut
The Matchup:
Lathrop enters the pro ranks with a near-flawless amateur record, showing elite grappling and striking. He’ll have the home-crowd advantage, but Shinkarevsky has proven to be a relentless competitor, training at Fight Ready, home to some of the world’s best MMA fighters. With elite coaching and a solid training camp, “The Jewminator” is prepared for war.
Will Shinkarevsky extend his winning streak and put Israel’s MMA scene on the global map? Or will Lathrop make a statement in his pro debut?
🔥 Tune in to XFC 52: The Awakening – March 28, 2025!
📍 XTREAM ARENA, Iowa City, IA
⏰ 6:00 PM CDT | 2:00 AM Israel Time (March 29)
📺 Watch it live on XFC’s YouTube channel for just $5!
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