Ricky Simon turned professional after gaining a reputation in his associations with American Top Team Portland. He has 26 professional fights with a 20-6 record, showing resilience despite his unanimous decision loss against Vinicius Oliveira in June 2024. His prior experience against skilled opponents could offer an advantage over Javid Basharat, who stands similar but lost to Aiemann Zahabi the same year.
What time is Ricky Simon vs Javid Basharat fight
Live coverage for the Ricky Simon vs Javid Basharat main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Ricky Simon vs Javid Basharat Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
The UFC Fight Night 252 event will take place on February 22, 2025, at 07:00 PM EST. The venue is the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, United States. The main event features Henry Cejudo against Yadong Song.
Simon vs Basharat is part of the undercard and will be a three-round bout in the Bantamweight division. Since it is an undercard fight, its start time may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights.
Viewers should check local listings for specific start times as they can differ by region. Always consider potential delays due to earlier fights when planning to watch.
How and where to watch the Ricky Simon vs Javid Basharat Fight
You can watch Ricky Simon vs Javid Basharat via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Ricky Simon vs Javid Basharat Betting Odds
- Underdog: Ricky Simon : 3.0 (+200)
- Favorite: Javid Basharat : 1.4 (-225)
| Method of victory | Ricky Simon | Javid Basharat |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 15.0 (+1400) | 7.5 (+650) |
| By decision or technical decision | 4.0 (+300) | 1.8 (-120) |
Ricky Simon faces off as the underdog with odds of 3.0 (+200). Javid Basharat enters as the favorite, sporting odds of 1.4 (-225). Basharat has better chances, especially in a decision win at 1.8 (-120). Simon's win by KO/TKO/DQ sits at 15.0 (+1400), offering big returns for those optimistic. However, Basharat secures stronger backing for a knockout at 7.5 (+650). Expect confidence in Basharat’s victory. Fitness and speed may dictate this bout's outcome indicators.
Fighters Details
Ricky Simon
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 61.2 kg
- Total Fights: 26
- Record: 20 / 6 / 0
Javid Basharat
- Nationality: England
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 61.2 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 14 / 1 / 0
Ricky Simon vs Javid Basharat Fight Card
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