MMA StatBook

Aaron Simpson

“A-Train”

WelterweightUnited States

12Wins
5Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LWLWW

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Profile

Age
52 (born July 20, 1974)
Born in
Gunnison
Height
6' 0"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
73"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
7-4

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC7

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Decision 5

Losses in the UFC4

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Decision 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.58 top 40%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.53
Striking accuracy53%Better than 90% of welterweights
Strike defense56%Better than 51% of welterweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
3.79 top 5%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.5
Takedown accuracy35%Better than 39% of welterweights
Takedown defense83%Better than 90% of welterweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Simpson last fought on October 5, 2012 (Loss vs Mike Pierce). Simpson has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Aaron Simpson

Aaron Simpson "A-Train" is a welterweight mixed martial artist, born in Gunnison, United States, on July 20, 1974. Simpson stands 6' 0", has a 73" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Simpson turned professional in 2000, debuting with Arizona Cage Combat. A 5-0 record outside the UFC came first. Simpson made a UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann in April 2009 and beat Tim McKenzie by KO/TKO. In the UFC, Simpson is 7-4 across 11 fights.

Simpson usually wins on the scorecards: 5 of 7 UFC wins went to a decision. By the numbers, Simpson lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 95% of welterweights and defends takedowns better than 90% of welterweights.

Simpson's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot in October 2012, where Simpson lost to Mike Pierce.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Mike Pierce

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R2 0:29

    UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot

    Oct 5, 2012

    28Str 1TD 1KD
  2. W

    Kenny Robertson

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman

    Jul 11, 2012

    48Str 6TD 0KD
  3. L

    Ronny Markes

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger

    Feb 15, 2012

    55Str 0TD 1KD
  4. W

    Eric Schafer

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3

    Oct 8, 2011

    58Str 0TD 2KD
  5. W

    Brad Tavares

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber

    Jul 2, 2011

    43Str 2TD 0KD
  6. W

    Mario Miranda

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis

    Mar 26, 2011

    59Str 10TD 0KD
  7. L

    Mark Munoz

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida

    Nov 20, 2010

    43Str 5TD 0KD
  8. L

    Chris Leben

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head In Clinch · R2 4:17

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Finale

    Jun 19, 2010

    43Str 2TD 0KD
  9. W

    Tom Lawlor

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz

    Jan 11, 2010

    36Str 2TD 0KD
  10. W

    Ed Herman

    KO/TKO · toKnee Injury · R2 0:17

    UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

    Aug 29, 2009

    25Str 3TD 1KD
  11. W

    Tim McKenzie

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 1:40

    UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann

    Apr 1, 2009

    16Str 1TD 1KD

Full MMA career

Aaron Simpson is 12-5 across 17 professional fights in 7 promotions, since a pro debut on April 16, 2000 (Arizona Cage Combat). 6 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins12

  • KO/TKO 6
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 5

Pro losses5

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Decision 2
Finish rate
58% of wins
Longest win streak
8
Current streak
2 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC7-42009
Arizona Cage Combat1-02000
Full Moon Fighting1-02008
Proving Grounds1-02007
Tuff-N-Uff1-02008
WEC1-02008
World Series of Fighting0-12013

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Joshua Burkman KO (knee and punches), R1 World Series of Fighting 2 Mar 23, 2013
L Mike Pierce KO (punch), R2 UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot Oct 5, 2012
W Kenny Robertson Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman Jul 11, 2012
L Ronny Markes Decision (split), R3 UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Feb 15, 2012
W Eric Schafer Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 136 Oct 8, 2011
W Brad Tavares Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 132 Jul 2, 2011
W Mario Miranda Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis Mar 26, 2011
L Mark Muñoz Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 123 Nov 20, 2010
L Chris Leben TKO (punches), R2 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale Jun 19, 2010
W Tom Lawlor Decision (split), R3 UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz Jan 11, 2010
W Ed Herman TKO (knee injury), R2 UFC 102 Aug 29, 2009
W Tim McKenzie TKO (punches), R1 UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann Apr 1, 2009
W David Avellan KO (punch), R1 WEC 36: Faber vs. Brown Nov 5, 2008
W Travis Degraw TKO (punches), R3 Full Moon Fighting 2 May 31, 2008
W Scott Dingman TKO (punches), R1 Tuff-N-Uff: Thompson vs. Troyer Feb 8, 2008
W Tim Coulson TKO (punches), R1 Proving Grounds 2 Oct 5, 2007
W Billy Onlewski Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Arizona Cage Combat Apr 16, 2000

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Aaron Simpson's record?

Aaron Simpson's professional MMA record is 12 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Aaron Simpson?

Aaron Simpson is 52 years old, born on July 20, 1974.

How tall is Aaron Simpson and what is their reach?

Aaron Simpson stands 6' 0" with a 73" reach.

Who did Aaron Simpson fight last?

Aaron Simpson lost to Mike Pierce by KO/TKO at UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot on Oct 5, 2012.