Aaron Simpson

"A-Train"

MMA Record: 12-5-0
UFC Record: 7-4-0
Weight Class: Welterweight

Aaron Simpson "A-Train" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Aaron Simpson has 7 wins in the UFC. Aaron Simpson lands an average of 3.6 significant strikes per minute and averages 3.78 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

11
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Aaron Simpson, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 12-5-0 and held a weight class of 170 lbs. during his UFC career, where he demonstrated a commendable 7-4-0 record. Standing at 6' 0', Simpson boasted a reach of 73', adopting an orthodox stance in the ring. In terms of performance statistics, Simpson averaged 3.6 significant strikes per minute and maintained a striking accuracy of 52%. He absorbed an average of 2.53 strikes per minute, showcasing a strike defense of 56%. Simpson also demonstrated impressive takedown abilities, averaging 3.78 takedowns per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 34%. Notable victories in his career include defeating Tom Lawlor, who held an ELO rating of 1038. In his most recent fights, Simpson won against Brad Tavares and Eric Schafer via unanimous decision, lost to Ronny Markes by split decision, secured another win against Kenny Robertson, and suffered a knockout loss against Mike Pierce in October 2012.

Biggest Win
Tom Lawlor in 2010
Opponent ELO: 1038

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 0'
Weight
Welterweight
Reach
73'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Jul 20 1974
Age
51
Peak ELO
1069
ELO Rank
416 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
185-92-2
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1031.8
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1022.4

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.6
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
52%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.53
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
56%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
3.78
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
34%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.5
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Aaron Simpson Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2012-10-05 UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot Mike Pierce KO/TKO Punch 2 0:29 Loss
2012-07-11 UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman Kenny Robertson U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2012-02-15 UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger Ronny Markes S-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2011-10-08 UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3 Eric Schafer U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2011-07-02 UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber Brad Tavares U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2011-03-26 UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis Mario Miranda U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2010-11-20 UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida Mark Munoz U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2010-06-19 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Finale Chris Leben KO/TKO Punches 2 4:17 Loss
2010-01-11 UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz Tom Lawlor S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2009-08-29 UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira Ed Herman KO/TKO 2 0:17 Win
2009-04-01 UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann Tim McKenzie KO/TKO Punches 1 1:40 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Aaron Simpson ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
11 2012-10-05 Mike Pierce 1076 Loss -16 1053
10 2012-07-11 Kenny Robertson 986 Win +13 1069
9 2012-02-15 Ronny Markes 1016 Loss 0 1056
8 2011-10-08 Eric Schafer 1002 Win +14 1056
7 2011-07-02 Brad Tavares 1035 Win +16 1042
6 2011-03-26 Mario Miranda 996 Win +15 1026
5 2010-11-20 Mark Munoz 1032 Loss -16 1011
4 2010-06-19 Chris Leben 1054 Loss -15 1027
3 2010-01-11 Tom Lawlor 1038 Win 0 1042
2 2009-08-29 Ed Herman 1031 Win +21 1042
1 2009-04-01 Tim McKenzie 1000 Win +21 1021

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