Aaron Simpson “A-Train”
Welterweight · ORCA rating 71/100 · peak 75 · Power striker · 7–4 in 11 graded UFC bouts
ORCA analysis
Aaron Simpson finished with an ORCA rating of 71 (career peak 75); without a recent bout, Aaron Simpson sits off the current Welterweight board. The profile peaks in striking offence: 86 (total strikes landed per minute 91). Grappling offence trails at 67, with control time, seconds per minute grading 96. 5 of 7 UFC wins went to the judges' scorecards.
Grades
| Family | Grade | Welterweight rank | Best reliable sub-grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking offence | 86 | — | Total strikes landed per minute 91 |
| Striking defence | 74 | — | — |
| Grappling offence | 67 | — | Takedowns landed per 15 minutes 97 |
| Grappling defence | 70 | — | Takedowns conceded per 15 minutes 96 |
Strongest sub-grade: Takedowns landed per 15 minutes 97. Weakest: Control time conceded, seconds per minute 85.
Profile
- Division
- Welterweight
- ORCA rating
- 71 (peak 75)
- UFC record
- 7–4
- Pro record
- 11–4
- Graded UFC bouts
- 11
- Style
- Power striker
- Age
- 52
- Height
- 6′0″ (183 cm)
- Reach
- 73″ (185 cm)
- Stance
- Orthodox
Career stats
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 3.58
- Significant strike accuracy: 53%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 2.53
- Significant strike defence: 56%
- Takedowns landed per 15 minutes: 3.79
- Takedown accuracy: 34%
- Takedown defence: 83%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.47
Fight history
- 2012-10-05 · L vs Mike Pierce · KO/TKO · UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot
- 2012-07-11 · W vs Kenny Robertson · Decision - Unanimous · UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman
- 2012-02-15 · L vs Ronny Markes · Decision - Split · UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger
- 2011-10-08 · W vs Eric Schafer · Decision - Unanimous · UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3
- 2011-07-02 · W vs Brad Tavares · Decision - Unanimous · UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber
- 2011-03-26 · W vs Mario Miranda · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis
- 2010-11-20 · L vs Mark Munoz · Decision - Unanimous · UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida
- 2010-06-19 · L vs Chris Leben · KO/TKO · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Finale
- 2010-01-11 · W vs Tom Lawlor · Decision - Split · UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz
- 2009-08-29 · W vs Ed Herman · KO/TKO · UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira
- 2009-04-01 · W vs Tim McKenzie · KO/TKO · UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann
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