All MMA fightersAaron Simpson
“A-Train”
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6KO / TKO WINS
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5DECISION WINS
Profile
| Full name | Aaron Michael Simpson |
|---|---|
| Nickname | A-Train |
| Date of birth | 20 Jul 1974 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Gunnison, USA |
| Lives in | Phoenix, USA |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Team | Power MMA Team |
| Height | 183 cm (6′0″) |
| Reach | 185 cm (73″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | since 2000 |
| Status | Active |
| Pro debut | 16 Apr 2000 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Josh Burkman, 23 Mar 2013 |
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Titles and honours
- Fight of the Night (x1)
- Knockout of the Night (x1)
Background
American former NCAA Division I All-American wrestler at Arizona State who fought in the UFC from 2009 to 2012. He fought out of Phoenix, Arizona, with Power MMA Team.
Fight history
17 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Josh Burkman | KO (knee and punches) | 1 | 3:04 | World Series of Fighting 2 | 23 Mar 2013 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Loss | Mike Pierce | KO (punch) | 2 | 0:29 | UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot | 5 Oct 2012 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA | |
| Win | Kenny Robertson | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman | 11 Jul 2012 | San Jose, California, USA | Welterweight debut |
| Loss | Ronny Markes | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger | 15 Feb 2012 | Omaha, Nebraska, USA | |
| Win | Eric Schafer | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3 | 8 Oct 2011 | Houston, Texas, USA | |
| Win | Brad Tavares | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber | 2 Jul 2011 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Mario Miranda | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis | 26 Mar 2011 | Seattle, Washington, USA | |
| Loss | Mark Munoz | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida | 20 Nov 2010 | Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA | |
| Loss | Chris Leben | TKO (punches) | 2 | 4:17 | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Finale | 19 Jun 2010 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Tom Lawlor | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz | 11 Jan 2010 | Fairfax, Virginia, USA | Fight of the Night |
| Win | Ed Herman | TKO (knee injury) | 2 | 0:17 | UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira | 29 Aug 2009 | Portland, Oregon, USA | |
| Win | Tim McKenzie | TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:40 | UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann | 1 Apr 2009 | Nashville, Tennessee, USA | Knockout of the Night |
| Win | David Avellan | KO (punch) | 1 | 0:18 | WEC 36: Faber vs. Brown | 5 Nov 2008 | Hollywood, Florida, USA | |
| Win | Travis Degraw | TKO (punches) | 3 | 3:22 | Full Moon Fighting 2 | 31 May 2008 | Rocky Point, Mexico | |
| Win | Scott Dingman | TKO (punches) | 1 | 2:40 | Tuff-N-Uff: Thompson vs. Troyer | 8 Feb 2008 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Tim Coulson | TKO (punches) | 1 | 3:44 | Proving Grounds 2 | 5 Oct 2007 | Cayman Islands | |
| Win | Billy Onlewski | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 4:02 | Arizona Cage Combat | 16 Apr 2000 | Payson, Arizona, USA | Pro debut |