5 fighters from DWCS with the most UFC wins

#2. Ricky Simón - 8 UFC wins

Ricky Simon appeared on season 1 of DWCS

Ricky Simón picked up his biggest win to date when he handed Jack Shore the first loss of his professional career on the UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez card. Simón appeared on DWCS back in 2017 but was not immediately given a contract after a split decision win. However, less than a year later, he made his debut and has since gone 8-2.

Simón began his career in the octagon with three straight wins, including a particularly impressive victory over Merab Dvalishvili. He then suffered a high-profile loss to a 41-year-old Uriah Faber, but he has since gotten himself back on track with five straight wins.

Simón will soon start facing some incredibly strong competition, given how deep the bantamweight division is. With that being said, the win over Shore, as well as the win he holds over Dvalishvili suggests he might just have what it takes to keep on climbing the ranks.

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#1. Kevin Holland - 10 UFC wins

Kevin Holland appeared on season 2 of DWCS

There are few more beloved fighters on the roster today than Kevin Holland. His entertaining fight style and personality, combined with his willingness to fight anyone at any time, has made him a fan-favorite. With that being said, he was not immediately awarded a contract after his win on DWCS.

When he did get his shot, it came at short notice against former title challenger Thiago Santos. While he lost on that occasion, his record inside the octagon currently stands at a strong 10-4 (1 NC). This was boosted substantially by his record-tying year in 2020, in which Holland won five fights.

Holland struggled against the elite of the middleweight division, losing to the likes of Derek Brunson and Marvin Vettori, but he has recently re-invented himself at 170 pounds. Since changing division, he has looked very impressive and has gone 2-0 with two finishes. At 29-years-old, he could still become a major player in the division.