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Aaron Simpson

L1
“A-Train”
12-5-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 52/Orthodox/6' 0"/73″ reach/170 lbs
Win %
71%
SLpM
3.6
Str Acc
52%
Str Def
56%
TD Avg
3.8
TD Def
83%
Sub Avg
0.5
Finish
58%

At a Glance

3.6
SLpM
52%
Str Acc
3.8
TD Avg
58%
Finish %
56%
Str Def
Aaron Simpson "A-Train" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 12-5-0, the fighter carries a 71% win rate across 17 pro contests, finishing 58% of opponents inside the distance. Standout traits include elite takedown frequency (3.8 per 15 min) and elite 83% takedown defense.
Career Arc
16 fightspeak +9 · current +8

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 53 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 70 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 79 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 93 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 79 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 55 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 54 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 85 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME53ACCURACY70KO POWER79TAKEDOWNS93TD DEFENSE79SUBMISSIONS55DURABILITY54ACTIVITY85
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 52% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 56% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 34% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 83% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
3.60+0.18 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.53-0.65 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
3.78+2.26 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.50+0.10 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.53)Landed (3.60)
0
+1.07

Wins by Method

58%Finish
KO/TKO650%
Submission18%
Decision542%
12 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (12)
6 KO
1 SUB
5 DEC
Losses (5)
2 KO
2 DEC
1 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
W
Dec
L
Dec
W
Dec
W
Dec

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
7 of 16
KO/TKO Losses
2
Avg Fight Duration
2.4 rounds
Post-Loss Record
2-1
Fight History11 UFC + 5 pre-UFC
16 fights12W4L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LMike Pierce
UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot
Oct 5, 2012KKO/TKO Punch20:29
LOSS
Method
KO/TKO Punch
Round
2
of 3
Time
0:29
Division
Welterweight
UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot
2012-10-05
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Apr 16, 2000SSUB