Ricky Simon
Vitals
Height, reach, and career background.
- Age
- 33
- Height
- 5′6″1.68 m
- Reach
- 69″175 cm
- Weight class
- Bantamweight
- Nationality
- United States
- Team
- Syndicate MMA
- Active
- 2014–present
Record
Tap expandable fights for their breakdowns.
LossRecord after fight: 22-8-1TKO

Simon used his wrestling to put Jackson on the mat and build early control. Jackson found space for his left hand, dropped Simon and began to reverse the fight's balance. Jackson's second-round combination forced the referee to stop the fight at 2:39.
Key moments
- Simon opened with a takedown and early ground control against Jackson.
- Jackson dropped Simon with a left hand and turned the fight back toward striking exchanges.
- Jackson's strikes ended the bout at 2:39 of round two.
DrawRecord after fight: 22-7-1DEC
UFC Fight Night 271 - Adesanya vs. Pyfer
28 Mar 2026

28 Mar 2026
Simón and Yañez fought to a majority draw on the UFC Seattle prelims. The official verdict left one card for Simón and two even after a fight that balanced Simón's wrestling and pressure against Yañez's cleaner boxing and late knockdown.
Key moments
- Simón's takedowns and pressure kept the bout competitive through the middle round.
- Yañez had the sharper boxing stretches and scored a late knockdown.
- The judges returned a majority draw after three rounds.
LossRecord after fight: 22-7-0DEC
UFC Fight Night 264 - Bonfim vs. Brown
8 Nov 2025

8 Nov 2025
Barcelos recovered after Simon took the opening round, using boxing and takedown defense to win the final two rounds. His pressure and body work made the difference in a close three-round fight, earning him a unanimous decision.
Key moments
- Simon edged the opening round on all three judges’ cards.
- Barcelos used boxing and takedown defense to edge the final two rounds.
- The judges awarded Barcelos a unanimous decision by identical 29-28 scores.

14 Jun 2025

22 Feb 2025

29 Jun 2024

13 Jan 2024

29 Apr 2023
16 Jul 2022

18 Dec 2021
13 Feb 2021
20 Jan 2021
13 May 2020

7 Dec 2019
13 Jul 2019
9 Feb 2019

4 Aug 2018
WinRecord after fight: 13-1-0SUB
UFC Fight Night 128 - Barboza vs. Lee
21 Apr 2018

21 Apr 2018
Simon appeared headed for a decision loss after Dvalishvili controlled much of their debutant bout, but Simon kept attacking through the final seconds. He locked a guillotine at the horn, and Dvalishvili lost consciousness as the round ended; officials awarded Simon a TKO at 5:00 of round three.
Key moments
- Simon was behind on the cards late in the third round as Dvalishvili controlled the fight.
- Simon secured a guillotine choke in the final seconds and held it through the horn.
- Dvalishvili lost consciousness at the horn, and the referee awarded Simon a TKO at 5:00 of round three.
23 Mar 2018
15 Dec 2017
8 Aug 2017
27 May 2017
4 Feb 2017
4 Mar 2016
19 Sep 2015
6 Aug 2015
21 Mar 2015
24 Jan 2015
16 Aug 2014
19 Apr 2014
18 Jan 2014
The Read
Style, strengths, and defining traits.
Ricky Simon grew up watching the UFC and wanted to try competing in MMA. Simon became a five-time amateur champion across the 155-, 145- and 135-pound divisions. The background also includes work as a wrestling coach and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.
Signature Fights
Tap a verified clip to play it here.
Social Posts
AND THERE IT IS! Montel Jackson gets the finish in RD 2 at #UFCVegas121 [ LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus ]
View video on X ↗