Result
Montel JacksonKO
MethodKO
RoundR2
Time2:39
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeJason Herzog
DetailsPunches
Elo swing+19Montel Jackson (1744 → 1763)-14Ricky Simón (1735 → 1721)
DateSep 26, 2026
DivisionBantamweight
StatusCompleted
VenueMeta APEX
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
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W
Quik | 16-4-0Montel Jackson
L
22-8-1Ricky Simón
Montel Jackson vs Ricky Simón
Method :KO
Round :R2
Time :2:39
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Jason Herzog
Details :Punches
Montel Jackson
Elo1763Great
3Y trend1754 → 1763
Fight Overview
RoundR2
Time2:39
MethodKO
Ricky Simón
Elo1721Good
3Y trend1739 → 1721
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Montel Jackson won this fight by KO in round R2 at 2:39. Montel Jackson led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Montel Jackson and Ricky Simón across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Montel JacksonRicky Simón
Elo edge
Montel Jackson1763+19 last move
Ricky Simón1721-14 last move
Why they are ranked here
Montel Jackson#14 of 343 active Bantamweight fighters · 1763 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Rani Yahya (rated 1719 at the time): +20.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Brett Johns (rated 1630 at the time): -19.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +26 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #13 Raul Rosas Jr., 2 ahead of #15 Payton Talbott.
Ricky Simón#41 of 343 active Bantamweight fighters · 1721 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Jack Shore (rated 1784 at the time): +21.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Yadong Song (rated 1717 at the time): -23.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 2 losses, -4 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #40 Abdul Hussein, 2 ahead of #42 Adrian Luna Martinetti.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Montel JacksonvsRicky Simón
Control time
0:13vs1:42
Total strikes
33vs14
Sig. strikes
31vs13
Takedowns
0vs2
Knockdowns
2vs0
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Finishing profile
Montel JacksonKO/TKO leads 56% of wins
Ricky Simóndecision leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Raoni BarcelosMontel Jackson: loss · Decision (Split) · Apr 25, 2026Ricky Simón: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Nov 8, 2025
Brian KelleherMontel Jackson: win · Submission (D'arce Choke) · Dec 29, 2018Ricky Simón: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Feb 13, 2021
Brian KelleherMontel Jackson: win · Submission (D'arce Choke) · Dec 29, 2018Ricky Simón: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jan 16, 2021
Round stats
Montel Jackson vs Ricky Simón is a completed Bantamweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ROSAS JR. VS BARCELOS . Montel Jackson defeated Ricky Simón by KO in round R2 at 2:39. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Montel Jackson vs Ricky Simón quick answers
Who won Montel Jackson vs Ricky Simón?
Montel Jackson won Montel Jackson vs Ricky Simón by KO in round R2 at 2:39.
What event is Montel Jackson vs Ricky Simón on?
Montel Jackson vs Ricky Simón is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ROSAS JR. VS BARCELOS .
What are the records for Montel Jackson vs Ricky Simón?
Montel Jackson enters with a 16-4-0 record and Ricky Simón enters with a 22-8-1 record.
What division is Montel Jackson vs Ricky Simón?
Montel Jackson vs Ricky Simón is listed as a Bantamweight fight.
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