Gallery Ricky Simon def. Montel Jackson at UFC 227: Best photos view 11 images LOS ANGELES – Relentless pressure proved key for Ricky Simon (13-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), who outworked UFC newcomer Montel Jackson (6-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) over the course of 15 minutes to take home a decision win. The bantamweight bout was part of the preliminary card of today’s UFC 227 event at Staples Center in Los Angeles. It aired on FX following additional prelims on UFC Fight Pass and ahead of the main card on pay-per-view. Related UFC 227 play-by-play and live results UFC 227 discussion thread Jackson took the center at the start of the contest, with Simon circling on the outside and landing a big low kick to open.