Seasoned UFC bantamweights will collide in Atlanta.
Charles Jourdain and Ricky Simon will throw down in a three-round bout June 14 at UFC on ESPN 69, the promotion officially announced Thursday. The event takes place at State Farm Arena.
Eurosport NL first reported the booking.
Jourdain (16-8-1 MMA, 7-7-1 UFC) aims to extend his winning streak to two after a submission victory over Victor Henry in November. The bout was his UFC bantamweight debut.
Simon (21-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) snapped a three-fight skid when he knocked out Javid Basharat in violent fashion in February. The knockout won him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
The current UFC on ESPN 69 lineup
- Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley
- Rose Namajunas vs. Miranda Maverick
- Alonzo Menifield vs. Oumar Sy
- Andre Petroski vs. Edmen Shahbazyan
- Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Cody Brundage
- Michael Chiesa vs. Court McGee
- Raoni Barcelos vs. Cody Garbrandt
- Charles Jourdain vs. Ricky Simon
- Tereza Bleda vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth
- Cody Durden vs. Jose Ochoa
