Ricky Simón vs Mario Bautista Reported for UFC Vegas 83
Ricky Simón vs Mario Bautista fight is set to take place at UFC Vegas 83 event.
It has been confirmed that Simón will go one-on-one against Bautista in a bantamweight division clash at UFC Vegas 83 event on January 13, 2024.
The news was disclosed through the social media accounts of Iridium Sports Agency – the agency responsible for managing Mario Bautista.
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— IridiumSportsAgency (@TeamIridiumISA) October 8, 2023
Our man @Bautista_mma goes for his 6th straight @ufc victory vs. Ricky Simon on Jan. 13 ✍🏽 #TheDarkside pic.twitter.com/3ZydhNnPUN
Ricky Simón’s most recent fight was in the main event of UFC Vegas 72, where he suffered a knockout defeat at the hands of Yadong Song. This loss brought an end to Simón’s impressive five-fight winning streak. As of now, his UFC record stands at 8 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws.
Mario Bautista is currently on a five-fight winning streak. His most recent victory came at UFC 292 event, where he defeated Da’Mon Blackshear by unanimous decision. Bautista’s UFC record now stands at 7 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws.
UFC Vegas 83 event is set to take place on January 13, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. A bantamweight bout is also set for the event, where Marcus McGhee will face Gastón Bolaños.