Ricky Simon is a Canadian mixed martial artist married to his loving wife, Jade Bonnett. The pair tied their knot in 2019 and have been together for almost four years.
Ricky Simon is a well-known MMA fighter who was the previous Legacy Fighting Alliance Bantamweight Champion and is presently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Bantamweight category (UFC).
He is ranked 13th in the UFC bantamweight rankings as of July 11, 2022. Simon had a 3-0 amateur record before turning professional in 2014. Moreover, he used to be a middle school wrestling coach.
The MMA fighter signed for UFC in 2018, and on April 21, 2018, he made his title debut against Merab Dvalishvli and won to kick off his UFC career. Simon is scheduled to face Jack Shore on July 16, 2022, at UFC on ABC 3.
Who Is Ricky Simon Wife Jade Bonnett?
Ricky Simon’s wife, Jade Rachelle Bonnett, is a medical doctor. She earned her doctorate from Oregan Health and Science University (OHSU) in the medicine department.
Bonnett specializes as a heart doctor taking part in heart failures and heart transplants. Jade and Ricky tied the knot in Vancouver, Washington, in an intimate wedding ceremony on June 28, 2019. Their wedding took place in Castaway Portland, and the pictures are breathtaking.
They initially started dating in June 2010 and have been together for almost twelve years. Bonnett has always supported her husband throughout his career and been there for him by his side.
Ricky started wrestling training at nine and has always been passionate about becoming a professional MMA fighter. He graduated from Union High School in 2010. After finishing high school, he intended to be a collegiate wrestler, but that did not work out, so he switched to mixed martial arts.
Finally, after intensive practice, he began his career as a professional fighter in 2014, and after four years, his dream became a reality when he was signed by UFC 2018. Jade gained fame after her husband earned the title of Legacy Fighting Alliance Bantamweight Champion.
Ricky Simon Children And Family
Ricky and Jade expect their first child after twelve years of relationship, including three years of marriage. The baby girl is due in November 2022, and people are eager for the couple to announce the name of their baby girl. Presently, the pair lives happily in Washington.
UFC fighter Simon was born in Pendleton, Oregon, on August 31, 1992, in a tight-knit family of Mexican immigrants. He grew up with three brothers: Carlos Simon, Brandon Simon, and Avi Simon. All the brothers have a matching tattoo of their last name Simon inked across their upper back.
What Is His Net Worth?
Ricky Simon has a net worth of approximately $1.5 million. On April 21, 2018, he made his UFC title debut against Merab Dvalishvli and won the game with $10,000 to show, with a $10,000 win bonus, a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus, and a $3,500 fight week incentive pay.
Moreover, he won a match against Montel Jackson, earning $12,000 to show, a $12,000 win bonus, and $3,500 fight week incentive pay. For his win against Rani Yahya on February 10, 2019, he received $14,000 to show, a $14,000 win bonus, and $3,500 fight week incentive pay.
Furthermore, he lost a match against Urijah Faber and earned $23,000 to show and $4,000 fight week incentive pay. Similarly, he lost another game on December 7, 2019, against Rob Font but received $23,000, with a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus and $4,000 fight week incentive pay.