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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flo Simba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Valanciunas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jonas Valanciunas enters the cage!
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219 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Lethal high 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flo Simba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Valanciunas!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Simba misses.
Valanciunas scores with a nice body kick.
Simba tries to bum rush Valanciunas with a series of wild strikes but Valanciunas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas throws a head kick that misses.
Simba throws a series of punches but Valanciunas avoids them all with ease.
Simba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valanciunas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valanciunas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Simba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valanciunas throws a nice head kick!
Valanciunas lands with a slapping head kick.
Simba looks to score with a jab to the body but Valanciunas is just out of range.
Valanciunas sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Simba to the ground! Valanciunas dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Valanciunas is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valanciunas tries to get up but Simba was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
Simba stands up from Valanciunas's guard - Simba perhaps looking for a knockout.
Simba is looking to clinch.
Simba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valanciunas circles away quickly and effectively.
Valanciunas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Simba if he has to take too many more of those.
Valanciunas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simba walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Valanciunas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valanciunas clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simba tries to break the clinch but Valanciunas is controlling the position.
Valanciunas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valanciunas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valanciunas lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Valanciunas.
Simba is breathing heavily.
Simba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valanciunas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valanciunas lands a nice shot to the body.
Valanciunas misses with the head strike.
A short left from Valanciunas.
A right hook to the body lands for Valanciunas.
Simba throws a punch but it's blocked by Valanciunas.
A nice left hand lands by Valanciunas.
Valanciunas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simba backwards.
Valanciunas is working Simba over against the cage.
Valanciunas lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valanciunas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valanciunas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simba or not.
Valanciunas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simba backwards.
Simba is rocked!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valanciunas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valanciunas misses with a series of wild punches.
Valanciunas scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Valanciunas lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Simba sprawling to the canvas. Valanciunas follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Simba hang on?
Oh Simba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas wants to stand up but Simba is controlling the position.
Valanciunas prevents Simba from improving his position.
Valanciunas escapes and gets back to his feet.
Simba seems to have got his legs back now.
Crunch! Valanciunas slams his shin into Simba's torso.
Simba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valanciunas. Valanciunas obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valanciunas.
Valanciunas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Valanciunas. Beautiful body shot.
Valanciunas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valanciunas breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valanciunas throws a body punch but Simba moves out of range.
Valanciunas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valanciunas.
Simba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Valanciunas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Valanciunas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valanciunas thows a body kick. Simba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valanciunas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valanciunas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valanciunas keeps Simba at a distance using the push kick.
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!
Valanciunas is looking to clinch.
Valanciunas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simba's sensitive parts.
Simba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Valanciunas throws a leg kick which misses Simba's front leg but catches the back leg as Simba tries to avoid it.
A combination from Valanciunas does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valanciunas instigates a clinch.
Valanciunas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valanciunas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Simba if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valanciunas.
Valanciunas throws a leg kick which misses Simba's front leg but catches the back leg as Simba tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valanciunas, right into the meat.
Valanciunas lands a front kick.
Flo Simba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valanciunas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Valanciunas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valanciunas - that will leave a mark!
Valanciunas scores with a nice body kick.
Simba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Valanciunas tries to clinch there but Simba circles away.
Simba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valanciunas.
Valanciunas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simba rather than just go for the knockout.
Valanciunas lands with a slapping head kick.
Jonas Valanciunas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Valanciunas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valanciunas scores with a kick to the body.
Valanciunas connects with an inside leg kick.
Valanciunas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valanciunas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valanciunas. Valanciunas obviously looking to wear him down.
Valanciunas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valanciunas connects with a right hand. Simba shakes it off.
Valanciunas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Valanciunas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Valanciunas.
Simba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valanciunas cracks Simba with an open hand slap.
Valanciunas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Valanciunas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simba's head.
Valanciunas lands with a slapping head kick.
Valanciunas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Valanciunas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Valanciunas.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valanciunas!
Valanciunas pushes Simba away with a front kick.
Valanciunas tries to clinch but Simba is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas gets a clinch.
Simba has had enough of the clinch but Valanciunas keeps him there for the moment.
Simba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valanciunas misses with a body punch.
Valanciunas swings wildly with an uppercut but Simba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valanciunas struggles to land a body shot inside as Simba controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Simba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valanciunas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simba lands a right hand.
Valanciunas misses with a body punch.
Valanciunas prevents Simba from breaking the clinch.
Simba blocks a body shot from Valanciunas.
A body shot lands from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simba tries a body shot but Valanciunas blocks it.
Valanciunas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valanciunas tries to clinch but Simba is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simba wants to clinch up but Valanciunas keeps it at a distance.
Simba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valanciunas can pounce on him.
Valanciunas connects with an inside leg kick.
Simba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valanciunas counters with a leg kick.
Valanciunas forces Simba back against the cage and clinches.
Valanciunas tries to throw a body punch but Simba avoids it by throwing Valanciunas back against the cage.
Valanciunas misses with some punches.
Valanciunas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valanciunas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valanciunas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simba's head.
Valanciunas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valanciunas scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Valanciunas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Valanciunas connects with an inside leg kick.
Valanciunas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valanciunas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valanciunas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simba will feel that in the morning.
Valanciunas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Valanciunas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valanciunas connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Simba to the floor! Valanciunas dives in looking for the finish!
Valanciunas tries to stand and escape but Simba is controlling the position.
Valanciunas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simba pulls Valanciunas in close to his closed guard and prevents Valanciunas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simba wants to stand up but Valanciunas is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valanciunas wants to stand but Simba has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Valanciunas lands a leg kick that knocks Simba off balance momentarily.
Simba tries to bum rush Valanciunas with a series of wild strikes but Valanciunas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valanciunas lands with a slapping head kick.
Simba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valanciunas.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valanciunas - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Valanciunas misses.
Simba takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valanciunas!
Valanciunas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simba will feel that in the morning.
Simba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Valanciunas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valanciunas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Valanciunas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valanciunas thumps Simba with a low kick.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Simba crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valanciunas - the referee stops the clock and Simba gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valanciunas. Simba manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Valanciunas ducks under a wild hook from Simba.
Valanciunas scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valanciunas.
Valanciunas connects with a high kick.
Simba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valanciunas.
Simba throws a series of punches but Valanciunas moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas thuds his shin into the meat of Simba's side.
Valanciunas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valanciunas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simba will feel that in the morning.
Valanciunas clinches with his opponent.
Valanciunas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Valanciunas.
Simba tries to keep at a distance but Valanciunas has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Valanciunas.
Flo Simba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simba will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Valanciunas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valanciunas tries to clinch there but Simba circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simba takes a kick to the side of the head.
Simba tries to clinch up.
Valanciunas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jonas Valanciunas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simba misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Valanciunas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valanciunas 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Valanciunas!
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