Aaron Simpson (fighter)
| Aaron Simpson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 20, 1974 Gunnison, Colorado, U.S. |
| Other names | A-Train |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division |
Welterweight Middleweight |
| Reach | 73 in (190 cm) |
| Style | Wrestling |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Team | Power MMA Team |
| Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Other information | |
| University | Arizona State University |
| Notable school(s) | Antelope Union High School |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Aaron Michael Simpson (born July 20, 1974) is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a Welterweight in the World Series of Fighting organization and has also fought as a Middleweight. While perhaps best known for his 12-fight stint in the UFC, holding an 8-4 record while fighting mostly as a Middleweight and also competed in the WEC.
Simpson was born in Gunnison, Colorado and grew up in Wellton, Arizona, where he attended Antelope Union High School. In high school he was a standout wrestler, compiling an amazing 142-1 record, and earned four state wrestling championships before going to compete in the sport for Arizona State University originally as a walk on before earning his scholarship. He compiled 110 wins and earned NCAA All-American status in 1996 and 1998 and then became an assistant coach for ASU and spent nine years there in that position. Simpson then worked as an assistant coach at California Polytechnic State University.
Simpson made his WEC debut against accomplished grappler David Avellan at WEC 36. Simpson won in the first round with a highlight-reel KO.
Simpson was part of the transfer of Light Heavyweight and Middleweight fighters in the WEC to the UFC. He made his debut at UFC Fight Night 18 by defeating Tim McKenzie via TKO in the first round.
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