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.

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.