JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ricky Simon beat Ray Borg with a split decision Wednesday on the main card at UFC on ESPN+ 29 in Jacksonville, Fla.
Take a look inside the fight with Simon, who snapped a two-fight skid.
Result: Ricky Simon def. Ray Borg via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Updated records: Simon (16-3 MMA, 4-2 UFC), Borg (13-5 MMA, 7-5 UFC)
Key stat: Simon landed seven takedowns in the fight and outstruck Borg 93-53.
Simon on the fight’s key moment
“I wish I would have stayed a little more technical in the fight. I knew I had a lot of advantages, but damn I love to fight and get dirty in there.”
Simon on his upbringing
“My mom is the reason why I’m so tough. She’s a tough lady. I had to miss Mother’s Day. I had to be out here training. I credit everything to my parents. They raised us right and my brothers and I overcame a lot of adversity growing up.”
Simon on what he wants next
“I’ve always known where I belong. I belong at the top of the division. I’m 16-3 now. I have the experience, and he’s an ex-title challenger. That means a lot, too. I have the experience and I just proved that I have the talent, as well. … I just have something in me. I just want it and I’m not going to go away. I’m always trying to get better. I’m a problem and the bantamweight division is going to have to deal with me. I feel good.”
To hear more from Simon, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
Ricky Simon on why he's a problem for the UFC's bantamweight division