The upcoming fight between Veronica Smolkova from Slovakia and Brazilian Milewide Simplicio is not just about determining the flyweight winner. It also serves as a comparison of the overall skill level between European and South American mixed martial arts schools. Both Smolkova and Simplicio currently hold the 23rd spot in the rankings for Western Europe and Brazil, respectively.
They both have 4 wins under their belts. It was their first step into the world of MMA. Smolkova lost more fights, but she is coming into this match with two consecutive wins. She is known for her boxing skills, although she has faced challenges in previous fights.
On the other hand, Simplicio, who is only 23 years old, has a promising future in MMA. This will be her second fight on her European tour, and she won her first one by a significant margin. Her basic training is based on jiu-jitsu techniques.