RICKY SIMON NEWS

'LokDog' Vinicius Oliveira gets Ricky Simon in first fight since UFC Knockout of the Year candidate Vinicius Oliveira made quite the first UFC impression and now he fights Ricky Simon on the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler undercard.

APRIL 28 • USATODAY.COM

Ricky Simon inspired: 'If Sean O'Malley can become a world champ, literally anything in this world is possible' A former training partner of Marlon Vera, Ricky Simon has no doubt his old pal will become champion at UFC 299.

JANUARY 11 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC adds Mario Bautista vs. Ricky Simon to first 2024 event The 2024 UFC schedule is already being carved out, including a bantamweight matchup, Mario Bautista vs. Ricky Simon.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

UFC adds Mario Bautista vs. Ricky Simon to first 2024 event The 2024 UFC schedule is already being carved out, including a bantamweight matchup, Mario Bautista vs. Ricky Simon.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Twitter reacts to Song Yadong's late finish of Ricky Simon at UFC Fight Night 223 See the top Twitter reactions to Song Yadong’s late TKO win over Ricky Simon in the UFC Fight Night 223 main event.

APRIL 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC Fight Night 223 predictions: See our three unanimous picks in Vegas Check out our staff members’ picks for the UFC Fight Night 223 main card, featuring Song Yadong vs. Ricky Simon at bantamweight.

APRIL 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC Fight Night 223 video: Song Yadong, Ricky Simon make weight in Las Vegas A key bantamweight bout is official after the UFC Fight Night 223 headliners made weight Friday in Las Vegas.

APRIL 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC Fight Night 223 breakdown: Can Ricky Simon put away Song Yadong? MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the UFC Fight Night 223 bantamweight main event between Ricky Simon and Song Yadong.

APRIL 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC Fight Night 223 headliner Song Yadong unfazed by Ricky Simon's game: 'In every skill, he's very average' Song Yadong isn’t doubting he’ll beat Ricky Simon and punch his ticket to a top five UFC bantamweight matchup.

APRIL 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC free fight: Ricky Simon sleeps Merab Dvalishvili right at the buzzer Watch Ricky Simon become the only man to ever finish Merab Dvalishvili.

APRIL 25, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

UFC Fight Night 223: Make your predictions for Song Yadong vs. Ricky Simon We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 223 event in Las Vegas.

APRIL 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC Fight Night 223: How to watch Simon vs. Yadong, start time, fight card, odds Here’s what you need to know to watch UFC Fight Night 223 with Ricky Simon vs. Song Yadong in the headliner.

APRIL 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC Fight Night 223: How to watch Simon vs. Yadong, start time, fight card, odds Here’s what you need to know to watch UFC Fight Night 223 with Ricky Simon vs. Song Yadong in the headliner.

APRIL 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ricky Simon vs. Song Yadong moved from UFC Fight Night 222, now headlines UFC Fight Night 223 Ricky Simon and Song Yadong will have an extra two rounds to work as their bout is shifted to headline UFC Fight Night 223 on April 29.

APRIL 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ricky Simon vs. Song Yadong moved from UFC Fight Night 222, now headlines UFC Fight Night 223 Ricky Simon and Song Yadong will have an extra two rounds to work as their bout is shifted to headline UFC Fight Night 223 on April 29.

APRIL 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ricky Simon wants former UFC champ Petr Yan next: 'I heard you decided not to retire' If Petr Yan is going to return to UFC competition in 2023, then Ricky Simon wants to be standing across the octagon.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ricky Simon doesn't care if Sean O'Malley accepts offer – he'll fight anyone After upsetting Jack Shore to hand him his first loss, Ricky Simon said he’s ready for a step up in competition.

JULY 18, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Undefeated Jack Shore draws ranked Ricky Simon at UFC Fight Night on July 16 Undefeated Welsh phenom Jack Shore will get his first taste of ranked UFC competition this summer when he takes on Ricky Simon.

MAY 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Respectful Ricky Simon not trying to bully Sean O'Malley into a fight, interested in Rob Font rematch Regardless of who is next, Ricky Simon wants to “punch up” for his next fight.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Raphael Assuncao v Ricky Simon Odds, Prediction, Fight Info & Betting For UFC Vegas 45 on FanDuel Sportsbook Assuncao vs Simon Fight Info, Date & Time UFC Vegas 45 — Bantamweight Main Card Bout Raphael Assuncao (27-8-0, 4 KO's, 10 Submissions) vs. R...

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Ricky Simon loved not cutting the same weight – but not planning to stay at 145 Take a look inside Ricky Simon’s win over Brian Kelleher at UFC 258 in Las Vegas.

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

UFC Fight Island 8: Ricky Simon is fighter to watch Ricky Simon has an opportunity to turn heads if he can pull off a strong victory at UFC Fight Island 8. Mixed martial arts action is set to...

JANUARY 12, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Borg catches Simon with a powerful body shot Ray Borg catches Ricky Simon with an uppercut and follows up with a strong punch to the body in the second round.

MAY 14, 2020 • TSN.CA

Ricky Simon def. Ray Borg at UFC on ESPN+ 29: Best photos Check out the best photos from Ricky Simon’s split decision win over Ray Borg at UFC on ESPN+ 29

MAY 14, 2020 • USATODAY.COM