All Entries Tagged With: "Aaron Simpson"
Aaron Simpson’s New Website
I normally don’t write about fighter websites, as they are hardly newsworthy, but I have to make an exception for this one. Aaron “A-Train” Simpson (6-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) is probably UFC’s most amicable fighter in addition to being one of the hardest working. A graduate of ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, Aaron Simpson actually knows how [...]
Aaron Simpson: Riding the A-Train Through The Ranks
I first spoke with Aaron “A Train” Simpson (6-0) at the end of May, after noticing his world class wrestling background, first-round knockouts and undefeated MMA record. My interest was further piqued when Simpson’s fight with Ed “Short Fuse” Herman (15-8) was announced in mid-July. Simpson took the bout on fairly short notice, with far less experience and betting [...]
UFC 102 Results
For those who don’t want spoilers, the results are below the fold and will only be pulled above in the morning. Should be a great night of fights. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (32-5-1-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC, #4 IWMMAR) defeated Randy Couture (16-10 MMA, 13-7 UFC, #5 IWMMAR) by Unanimous Decision. Thiago Silva (14-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) [...]
Aaron Simpson vs. Ed Herman
Aaron “A-Train” Simpson (pictured left) has revealed his opponent for UFC Fight Night 19, and it appears that he will be facing none other than Ed “Short Fuse” Herman. (Herman’s camp, Team Quest Portland, did not respond to repeated requests for comment). I’m not sure what happens when you mix an A-Train with a short fuse, [...]
Aaron Simpson: From Wrestling to MMA
Aaron “A Train” Simpson is a world-class wrestler. Before fighting MMA, he placed in the US Olympic Trials for wrestling in 2000 and 2004. Simpson spent 9 years serving as an Assistant Wrestling Coach at ASU, coaching future MMA stars Ryan Bader, Cain Velasquez and CB Dolloway. Simpson has a phenomenal skill set, with all [...]
