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USA Today
15-05-2025
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- USA Today
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. The current UFC on ESPN 69 lineup
Winnipeg Free Press
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canadian bantamweight Charles (Air) Jourdain returns to UFC action in June in Atlanta
Canadian bantamweight Charles (Air) Jourdain will face American Ricky Simon on a June 14 UFC Fight Night card in Atlanta. The main event at State Farm Arena sees former welterweight champion Kamaru (The Nigerian Nightmare) Usman, a Nigerian-born American currently ranked fifth among 170-pound contenders, against No. 7 Joaquin (New Mansa) Buckley of the United States. Jourdain (16-8-1) snapped a two-fight losing streak with a submission win over Victor (La Mangosta) Henry in November in Edmonton. The 29-year-old from Beloeil, Que., is 7-7-1 in the UFC since making his debut in the promotion in May 2109. Simon (21-6-0) had lost three in a row before knocking out England's Javid (The Snow Leopard) Basharat in February. The 32-year-old is 9-5-0 in the UFC. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. — This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 15, 2025.
USA Today
24-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Off leash on home turf, Ricky Simon glad to come back for bonus at UFC Seattle
SEATTLE – Ricky Simon beat Javid Basharat with a first-round knockout Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 252 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Take a look inside the fight with Simon, who had betting odds of 12-1 against him to win by knockout. Ricky Simon def. Javid Basharat Result: Ricky Simon def. Javid Basharat via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:58 Updated records: Simon (21-6 MMA, 9-5 UFC), Basharat (14-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) Key stats: Simon now has more than half his wins by stoppage with 11 finishes and 10 decisions. Simon on the fight's key moment 'I thought I was going to have to rest a little bit more for sure. But I kept telling myself, 'What's the best-case scenario?' I was like, 'First-round knockout in my home state.' And yeah, I couldn't have dreamt of a better moment – honestly, a dream come true.' Simon on fighting near home 'I knew I was going to get a lot of pop for sure, because I came up in Washington as an amateur and a pro and I always had a big crowd, people always going crazy. I had to tell myself not to let that energy get to me. I'm a seasoned veteran at this point, so I didn't want to be overzealous. I wanted to go in there and follow the game plan.' Simon on what he wants next 'I always try to have a name and be ready, but I was just totally focused on getting this win, not trying to look past this f*cking fighter. I knew Javid was very, very good, so I just wanted to focus on him. I wasn't like, 'Oh, what's next?' I definitely want to stay active. I know my coaches won't like me saying this, but if they wanted me to fight in Mexico City at the end of the month, I'd do that.' To hear more from Simon, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 252. Gallery Ricky Simon def. Javid Basharat at UFC Seattle: Best photos View 22 photos
USA Today
23-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UFC Fight Night 252: Hail, hail Seattle bonus winners – but only one from seven-finish prelims
The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday's card, but only one went to a prelim fighter – despite seven-for-seven finishes on that portion of the event. After UFC Fight Night 252, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Seattle. Check out the winners below. Performance of the Night: Ricky Simon Ricky Simon def. Javid Basharat via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:58 Ricky Simon (21-6 MMA, 9-5 UFC) was a 2-1 underdog in his fight against Javid Basharat (14-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC), and odds of him winning by knockout were a whopping 12-1. But he landed a brutally perfect two-punch combo that put Basharat's lights out in a major way. Performance of the Night: Jean Silva Jean Silva def. Melsik Baghdasaryan via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:15 Jean Silva (17-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) continued to roll in the featherweight division when he took out Melsik Baghdasaryan (8-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) in the first round. It was his fourth stoppage in four UFC fights and second straight bonus. He was the second biggest favorite on the card at 5-1. Fight of the Night: Alonzo Menifield vs. Julius Walker Alonzo Menifield def. Julius Walker via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28) In a back-and-forth fight that saw both light heavyweights visibly worn out by the second round, Alonzo Menifield (16-5-1 MMA, 9-5-1 UFC) eked out a win over promotional newcomer Julius Walker (6-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) in a split call. Gallery Ricky Simon def. Javid Basharat at UFC Seattle: Best photos View 22 photos Gallery Jean Silva def. Melsik Baghdasaryan at UFC Seattle: Best photos View 33 photos
USA Today
23-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UFC Fight Night 252 video: Ricky Simon sleeps Javid Basharat early with Dan Henderson-esque knockout
The tale of UFC Fight Night 252 in Seattle is still being written, but when all is said and done, Ricky Simon might be what it's most remembered for. In a bantamweight prelim Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena, Simon (20-6 MMA, 8-5 UFC) slept Javid Basharat (14-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) with a big knockout reminiscent of the handiwork of the great Dan Henderson: a big right hand followed by follow-up shots. The stopppage came at 3:58 of Round 1. A big overhand right was enough to put the lights out. A few more punches sealed the deal officially after referee Mike Beltran scrambled to stop the fight. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFC (@ufc) Simon, 32, snaps a three-fight skid and exits victorious from what could very well have been a must-win. Basharat falls into a two-fight skid as he was knocked out for the first time in his career. Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 252 results include: For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 252.
