Ricky Simon took some of Jack Shore’s hype and placed it on himself with a sensational win at UFC on ABC 3.
Many had touted Wales’ Shore (16-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) as the next big thing at bantamweight after putting together a lengthy streak to start his career. Simon (20-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) had other ideas, though, as he derailed the undefeated record with an impressive finish in the second round at UBS Arena on Long Island.
After using his trademark grappling pressure to wear down Shore in the opening round, Simon found an opening for a clean right hand in the second frame that wobbled his opponent. He pounced on Shore and worked his way into an arm-triangle choke, securing the submission at the 3:28 mark of Round 2.
