The UFC Fight Night in Seattle featured an impressive number of finishes, despite a disappointing conclusion in the bout between Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong. Overall, it was a thrilling card, highlighted by Ricky Simon’s (21-6) brutal knockout of Javid Basharat (14-3)—a finish that stood out as the most devastating of the night.
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(VIDEO) Ricky Simon’s Brutal KO at UFC Fight Night Seattle Leaves Basharat in Worrying Condition
Ricky Simon’s Devastating KO at UFC Fight Night Seattle
American bantamweight Ricky Simon returned to the win column with a spectacular first-round knockout over Javid Basharat in Seattle. Coming into the fight, Simon was on a three-fight skid, having suffered losses to Song Yadong, Mario Bautista, and Vinicius Oliveira. However, at the Climate Pledge Arena, he made a statement with a dominant performance.
Just four minutes into the fight, Simon landed a crushing shot to Basharat’s jaw, instantly rendering the Afghan-born fighter unconscious. Before the referee could step in, Simon delivered a final strike on the ground to secure an emphatic victory.
This highlight-reel KO earned Simon one of the Performance of the Night bonuses on a card packed with action, featuring six knockouts and two submissions. The event also became the second-most finish-heavy card of 2025, trailing only UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas, which recorded seven knockouts and two submissions.
