UFC books Charles Jourdain vs. Ricky Simon for Atlanta event
UFC books Charles Jourdain vs. Ricky Simon for Atlanta event
Seasoned UFC bantamweights will collide in Atlanta.
Charles Jourdain and Ricky Simon will throw down in a three-round bout June 14 at UFC on ESPN 69, the promotion officially announced Thursday. The event takes place at State Farm Arena.
Jourdain (16-8-1 MMA, 7-7-1 UFC) aims to extend his winning streak to two after a submission victory over Victor Henry in November. The bout was his UFC bantamweight debut.
Simon (21-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) snapped a three-fight skid when he knocked out Javid Basharat in violent fashion in February. The knockout won him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
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