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UFC Fight Night 252 payouts: Nine fighters receive six-figures for Seattle battles

BAD MMA News — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:26:51 +0000

Nine fighters walked away from the UFC’s recent return to Seattle with six-figure disclosed payouts, according to the Washington State Department of Licensing (WSDOL), which oversaw the event. UFC Fight Night 252 took place Feb. 22 at Climate Pledge Arena and featured 12 bouts.

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MMA Junkie’s Knockout of the Month for February: Ricky Simon’s one-hitter quitter

BAD MMA News — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:53:32 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from February 2025: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s Knockout of the Month award for February. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice. * * * * Nominees

Off leash on home turf, Ricky Simon glad to come back for bonus at UFC Seattle

BAD MMA News — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:18:30 +0000

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.

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UFC Fight Night 252 takeaways: How do we judge Henry Cejudo after third straight loss?

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 23:36:29 +0000

What mattered most at UFC Fight Night 252 from Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle? Here are a few post-fight musings … * * * *

UFC Fight Night 252 takeaways: How do we judge Henry Cejudo after third straight loss? – MMA Junkie

UFC Fight Night 252: Hail, hail Seattle bonus winners – but only one from seven-finish prelims

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 07:29:36 +0000

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

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UFC Fight Night 252 video: Ricky Simon sleeps Javid Basharat early with Dan Henderson-esque knockout

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 01:24:37 +0000

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.

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Ricky Simon def. Javid Basharat at UFC Seattle: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 01:24:36 +0000

Check out the best photos from Ricky Simon ’s first-round knockout win over Javid Basharat at UFC Fight Night 252 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Photos by Steven Bisig-Imagn Images; via UFC; MMA Junkie) javid-basharat-ufc-fight-night-252-official-weigh-in Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed ricky-simon-ufc-fight-night-252-official-weigh-in Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed ricky-simon-ufc-fight-night-252-official-weigh-in-1 Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed javid-basharat-ufc-fight-night-252-ceremonial-weigh-in Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed ricky-simon-ufc-fight-night-252-ceremonial-weigh-in Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed ricky-simon-vs-javid-basharat-ufc-fight-night-252-ceremonial-weigh-in-faceoff Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed MMA: UFC Fight Night – Seattle – Simon vs Basharat Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Ricky Simon (red gloves) fights Javid Basharat (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Ricky Simon (red gloves) fights Javid Basharat (blue gloves) in the bantamweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed MMA: UFC Fight Night – Seattle – Simon vs Basharat Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Ricky Simon (red gloves) fights Javid Basharat (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Ricky Simon (red gloves) fights Javid Basharat (blue gloves) in the bantamweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed MMA: UFC Fight Night – Seattle – Simon vs Basharat Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Ricky Simon (red gloves) fights Javid Basharat (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Ricky Simon (red gloves) fights Javid Basharat (blue gloves) in the bantamweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed MMA: UFC Fight Night – Seattle – Simon vs Basharat Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Ricky Simon (red gloves) fights Javid Basharat (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Ricky Simon (red gloves) fights Javid Basharat (blue gloves) in the bantamweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena.

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Vinicius Oliveira def. Ricky Simon at UFC 303: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 23:49:38 +0000

Check out the best photos from Vinicius Oliveira ’s unanimous decision win over Ricky Simon at UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Fight and venue photos by Mark J. Rebilas and Per Haljestam, USA Today Sports) vinicius-oliveira-ufc-303-official-weigh-ins-1 Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed vinicius-oliveira-ufc-303-official-weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed ricky-simon-ufc-303-official-weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed Vinicius Oliveira – UFC 303 ceremonial weigh-ins Vinicius Oliveira – UFC 303 ceremonial weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed Ricky Simon – UFC 303 ceremonial weigh-ins Ricky Simon – UFC 303 ceremonial weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed Ricky Simon vs.

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‘LokDog’ Vinicius Oliveira gets Ricky Simon in first fight since UFC Knockout of the Year candidate

BAD MMA News — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 19:43:02 +0000

Vinicius Oliveira pulled off an all-time knockout in his UFC debut and the performance has earned him a big-name opponent for his second promotional outing. “LokDog” will take on Ricky Simon in a three-round bantamweight bout at UFC 303 , the promotion’s June 29 pay-per-view event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The card is headlined by Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler .

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Ricky Simon inspired: ‘If Sean O’Malley can become a world champ, literally anything in this world is possible’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 02:38:12 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Ricky Simon is sticking to his guns ahead of UFC Fight Night 234 , one of them being his pokes at now-champion Sean O’Malley . Since Simon (20-4 MMA, 8-3 UFC) most recently fought, O’Malley (17-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) obtained the UFC bantamweight title . Despite O’Malley’s seat atop the division’s proverbial throne, Simon remains largely unimpressed – and sarcastically inspired

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