Adrian Yanez and Ricky Simon fought to a controversial majority draw in a UFC Seattle prelim bout. Yanez looked close to a late finish, but the final seconds ran out and the judges scored the fight even.
Fight recap
The fight was mostly controlled by Adrian Yanez. He used sharp, fast boxing to land the cleaner strikes for much of the bout. Ricky Simon had success, too, especially in the second round when he landed takedowns and heavy power punches.
Yanez showed good defense to limit the damage from Simon. In the third round Yanez cut Simon and landed a flurry of right hands in the closing seconds. It looked like Yanez might score a TKO as time expired, but Simon survived until the final bell.
Scorecards and controversy
One judge scored the fight 29-28 for Ricky Simon. The other two judges scored the third round 10-8 for Adrian Yanez, bringing their totals to 28-28. That made the official result a majority draw. Many fans and observers debated the 10-8 round call and whether the late strikes should have changed the outcome.
Fighters’ recent form
Ricky Simon entered the fight amid a tough run of results. He had lost four of his previous six fights. Simon most recently fought at UFC Vegas 111 in November, losing to Raoni Barcelos.
Adrian Yanez once had a nine-fight win streak, but his form had dipped before this bout. He came into the cage having lost three of his previous four fights. This bout was Yanez’s first since a split decision loss to Daniel Marcos at UFC Tampa in December 2024.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Adrian Yanez | Majority draw (UFC Seattle prelim) |
| Ricky Simon | Majority draw (UFC Seattle prelim) |
What this means
Neither man left Seattle with a clear momentum boost. Yanez showed he still has fast hands and finishing ability, but he could not finish the fight before time expired. Simon showed grit with takedowns and power, surviving heavy pressure in the last round.
Both fighters will likely need a win in their next outings to climb the rankings and repair recent rough patches. The draw keeps both men in the mix, but it also leaves questions about judging and late-round finishes that fans will keep discussing.
