Aaron Simpson (fighter)

Aaron "A-Train" Simpson
Born	(1974-07-20) July 20, 1974 Gunnison, Colorado, United States
Other names	A-Train, Ashley
Nationality	American
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Fighting out of	Phoenix, Arizona
Mixed martial arts record
Total	8
Wins	7
By knockout	6
By submission	0
By decision	1
Losses	1
By knockout	1
Draws	0
No contests	0

Aaron Michael Simpson (born July 20, 1974) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA) currently fighting at middleweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Before starting his mixed martial arts career, Simpson was a standout wrestler. In high school, Simpson compiled a 142-1 record wrestling for Antelope Union High School in Welton, Arizona while earning four state wrestling championships. He went on to compete at Arizona State, compiling 110 wins and earning NCAA All-American status in 1996 and 1998. He later became an assistant wrestling coach at Arizona State, spending nine years there in that position. He later worked as an assistant wrestling coach at California Polytechnic State University for one year.

Mixed Martial Arts

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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.

He was set to have his second fight against Dan Miller on September 16, 2009 at UFC Fight Night 19. Instead the fight was moved to UFC 102 where he fought Ed Herman. Simpson won by technical knockout when Herman went down with a knee injury in the second round.

Simpson faced Tom Lawlor on January 11, 2010 at UFC Fight Night 20, defeating him via controversial split decision.

Simpson was expected to face Chris Leben at UFC 114, but the bout took place instead on June 19, 2010 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale. Leben defeated Simpson via TKO (punches) at 4:17 of round 2.

Simpson was expected to face Dave Branch on September 15, 2010 at UFC Fight Night 22, but was forced to pull out of the bout with a staph infection.

Personal life

Aaron and his wife have twins, a boy named Domenico and a girl named Mia, who were born in June 2008 via a surrogate, Aaron’s mother-in-law. The couple also adopted a 16-year-old girl named Claire. Simpson was also featured on an episode of American Gladiators Season Two.

Mixed Martial Arts record

Professional record breakdown

8 matches	7 wins	1 loss
By knockout	6	1
By submission	0	0
By decision	1	0

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	7-1	Chris Leben	TKO (Punches)	The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale	June 19, 2010	2	4:17	Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Win	7-0	Tom Lawlor	Decision (Split)	UFC Fight Night 20: Maynard vs. Diaz	January 11, 2010	3	5:00	Fairfax, Virginia, USA	Fight of the Night
Win	6-0	Ed Herman	TKO (Injury)	UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira	August 29, 2009	2	0:17	Portland, Oregon, USA
Win	5-0	Tim McKenzie	TKO	UFC Fight Night 18: Condit vs. Kampmann	April 1, 2009	1	1:40	Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Win	4-0	David Avellan	KO	WEC 36: Faber vs. Brown	November 5, 2008	1	0:18	Hollywood, Florida, USA
Win	3-0	Travis Degroat	TKO	Full Moon Fighting 2	May 31, 2008	3	3:22	Rocky Point, Mexico
Win	2-0	Scott Dingman	TKO	Tuff-N-Uff: Thompson vs. Troyer	February 8, 2008	1	2:40	Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Win	1-0	Tim Coulson	TKO	Proving Grounds 2	October 5, 2007	1	3:44	Cayman Islands

External links

• Professional MMA record for Aaron Simpson from Sherdog