Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Ricky Simon
22-6
Age
32
Height
5'6"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
12:32
Gym
Team Oyama
UFC Record
10-6(16 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 3 Sub 5 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 0 Sub 4 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 3R3 6
Last 5
WLWLW
Finish Rate
50%
Bonuses
4
Style
Wrestling
Location
Pendleton, United States
Last Fight2025-11-08
RB
L - Raoni Barcelos
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Ricky SimonSubmissionR3 2:04· Rear Naked Choke
Fight History
WIN
CS
vs Cameron Smotherman
UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
UF
vs Urijah Faber
UFC Fight Night: De Randamie vs. Ladd· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:46
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:46
WIN
MD
vs Merab Dvalishvili
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Mount Technical Submission
R3 5:00
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount Technical Submission·R3 5:00
LOSS
RB
vs Raoni Barcelos
UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JB
vs Javid Basharat
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:58
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:58
LOSS
MB
vs Mario Bautista
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SY
vs Song Yadong
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Simon· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R5 1:10
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R5 1:10
WIN
JS
vs Jack Shore
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount
R2 3:28
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R2 3:28
WIN
RA
vs Raphael Assuncao
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 2:14
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:14
WIN
GP
vs Gaetano Pirrello
UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Magny· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount
R2 4:00
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R2 4:00
WIN
RB
vs Ray Borg
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
RF
vs Rob Font
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
VO
vs Vinicius Oliveira
UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2· 2024-06-29
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BK
vs Brian Kelleher
UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns· 2021-02-13
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RY
vs Rani Yahya
UFC 234: Adesanya vs. Silva· 2019-02-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MJ
vs Montel Jackson
UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2· 2018-08-04
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.9/min
Grappling
5.01 TD
Defense
62%
⚖️Ricky adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
30 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+82% vs div avg
83%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
73%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
63%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
50%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
47%
⭐Other
Counters
30%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (83%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (156%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 316% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
40% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
60% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Mount
Arm Triangle From Mount
#12
67% of subs
Guillotine Choke From Mount
Technical Submission
#21
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (2x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Arm Triangle From Mount and Guillotine Choke From Mount Technical Submission. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (5.0) and Strike Def% (62%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (12/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (62%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 75% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#32 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
62%
Above Avg
Division Rank#6 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc80%
Clinch
72% acc9%
Ground
74% acc12%
Striking Differential-0.79/min
2.93 landed/min3.72 absorbed/min
2.93
Landed/Min
3.72
Absorbed/Min
0.37
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed588
Sig. Strikes Attempted1335
Key Insights
Ricky is a distance-first striker, with 77% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 69% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 80% of output at range with 40% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 3.8 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#13 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
75%
Elite
Division Rank#22 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
6%
Landed
9
Defended
146
Total
155
5.01
TD / 15min
0.30
Sub / 15min
9
TD Landed
155
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
134
Landed
310
Attempted
43%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
50%
R3
50%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 5.01 TD/15min.
Solid TD defense at 75%.
4 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,176
0.89
Ratio
Absorbed
1,328
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
10/8
KD Recovery
33.3%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
38.2
High
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
72%
R3 vs R1 Output
102%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.89x) - absorbs more than deals.
⚙️ High engagement score (38.2) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 16 fights
R1 Control
1:44
R2 Control
1:12
R3 Control
1:27
R1 to Final
+16%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+19.6pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+19.6pp
Body
-8.5pp
Leg
-11.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-8.6pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
14.3
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
10.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
70%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#43
of 52
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#24
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#32
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#6
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#25
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#2
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#32
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#42
of 52
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2988
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
4
/ 10
40% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights