Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Finale
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Chris Leben
United StatesChris Leben
“The Crippler”
22-11-0
RESULT

Chris Leben def. Aaron Simpson (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 4:17
Aaron Simpson
United StatesAaron Simpson
“A-Train”
12-5-0
Saturday, June 19, 2010

Chris Leben defeated Aaron Simpson by TKO in round 2 (4:17) in the Middleweight bout of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Finale, held Saturday, June 19, 2010.

Fight stats

Chris Leben
Aaron Simpson
0
Knockdowns
0
42 of 92
Significant strikes
43 of 78
46%
Sig. strike accuracy
55%
66 of 118
Total strikes
56 of 94
0 of 0
Takedowns
2 of 10
—
Takedown accuracy
20%
0
Submission attempts
1
0
Reversals
0
0:45
Control time
3:44
Significant strikes by target
31 of 74
Head
28 of 59
2 of 5
Body
9 of 13
9 of 13
Leg
6 of 6
21 of 62
Distance
19 of 50
17 of 26
Clinch
20 of 22
4 of 4
Ground
4 of 6

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
12 of 25
Sig. str.
26 of 40
33 of 47
Total str.
36 of 53
0 of 0
Takedowns
2 of 5
0
Sub. att
1
0:40
Ctrl
2:44
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
30 of 67
Sig. str.
17 of 38
33 of 71
Total str.
20 of 41
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 5
0
Sub. att
0
0:05
Ctrl
1:00

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chris Leben vs Aaron Simpson?

Chris Leben defeated Aaron Simpson by TKO in round 2 (4:17) in the Middleweight bout of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Finale, held Saturday, June 19, 2010.

Referee
Josh Rosenthal
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Chris Leben 48%52% Aaron Simpson

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

22-11-0
Record
12-5-0
1584
Elo rating
1601
0
Win Streak
0
45
Age
51
5'11"
180 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

2.87
SLpM
3.60
42%
Str. Acc.
52%
2.87
SApM
2.53
52%
Str. Def.
56%

Grappling Profile

1.14
TD Avg.
3.78
41%
TD Acc.
34%
53%
TD Def.
83%
0.80
Sub. Avg.
0.50

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Chris Leben · 1-4
  • L
    Uriah Hall
    UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2Sat, Dec 28, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Andrew Craig
    UFC 162: Silva vs WeidmanSat, Jul 6, 2013
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Derek Brunson
    UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez IISun, Dec 30, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Mark Munoz
    UFC 138: Leben vs MunozSat, Nov 5, 2011
    TKO · R2 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Wanderlei Silva
    UFC 132: Cruz vs FaberSat, Jul 2, 2011
    TKO · R1 · 0:27 · Middleweight
Aaron Simpson · 3-2
  • L
    Mike Pierce
    UFC on FX: Browne vs BigfootFri, Oct 5, 2012
    TKO · R2 · 0:29 · Welterweight
  • W
    Kenny Robertson
    UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs WeidmanWed, Jul 11, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Ronny Markes
    UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs EllenbergerWed, Feb 15, 2012
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Eric Schafer
    UFC 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD IIISun, Oct 9, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Brad Tavares
    UFC 132: Cruz vs FaberSat, Jul 2, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 22 fights · 11 fights
26.0
Avg sig. strikes
41.3
0.77
Avg takedowns
2.91
2:23
Avg control time
4:51
60
Career high strikes
59
5
Career high TDs
10

Strike Distribution

Chris Leben
Strike target
Aaron Simpson
60%
Head
56%
17%
Body
21%
23%
Leg
23%
Chris Leben
Strike position
Aaron Simpson
50%
Distance
36%
28%
Clinch
41%
22%
Ground
23%