Two UFC stars fought a mighty brawl! The UFC Fight Night 252 occurred at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The anticipated event saw a line of fighters compete against each other and cement their positions in the leagues. These MMA (mixed martial arts) events are essential as they allow players to level their rankings in their respective divisions. The UFC, founded in 1993, has grown into a global powerhouse, regularly hosting events in central U.S., European, Asian, and other cities.
One such match, between Ricky Simon and Javid Basharat, had a shocking ending that stunned viewers. Both the players are known to have an immense competitive spirit and saw an ugly end when Ricky Simon delivered a thunderous right hand that instantly floored Basharat, forcing the referee to step in and stop the battle.
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Simon was seen in complete form inside the octagon and pressured Javid Basharat to perform and look for openings. However, Simon used the right moment to land a perfect right-hand punch that sent Javid straight to the floor. The visuals shown were scary as Basharat remained motionless with his eyes wide open, sparking immediate medical attention.
The referee of the game had to stop the match and declare Ricky Simon the winner via knockout in the first round. Fans and well-wishers immediately rushed to social media to showcase their concerns while applauding Simon’s amazing fight. As per The Sun, one MMA enthusiast tweeted, “Simon sleeps him bad!”
Another commented, “Out with the eyes open, that’s a bad KO. He really needs to be observed.” A third wrote, “Wow!!!!! Ricky is back!!”A super fan declared the match a “Knockout of the Year contender!” And that one said, “Holy f—, that was nasty!”
Meanwhile, Javid Basharat, the #31st-ranked top bantamweight MMA fighter, suffered his first significant loss and now holds a 14-2 record. The Afghani-born sportsperson from England earlier faced Trevin Jones in 2022, and he won the bout via unanimous decision. His journey in combat sports began with Taekwondo at the age of 13. Then he mixed martial arts at London Shootfighters. and only played regional matches in England until he rose to fame with sheer hard work and perseverance.
@JavidBasharat 🦁 almost time pic.twitter.com/laDZBBq1Eb
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) February 21, 2024
While Ricky Simons secured his major win with a star-striking record of 21 wins and six losses, discussions about potential matches for the star player have already begun. However, Basharat’s position in the division remains uncertain at this point. UFC President Dana White is yet to comment on the gut-wrenching fight and Simon’s spectacular win.
We wish Basharat a speedy recovery, but as the world reacts to this unexpected MMA finish, the question remains: Is this still the ultimate knockout of the year? We’ll know the answer soon. Stay tuned for further updates.
