Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
Aaron Simpson
A-Train
12-5-0
RESULT

Mike Pierce def. Aaron Simpson (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 0:29
WIN
Mike Pierce
Friday, October 5, 2012

Mike Pierce defeated Aaron Simpson by TKO in round 2 (0:29) in the Welterweight bout of UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot, held Friday, October 5, 2012.

Fight stats

Aaron Simpson
Mike Pierce
1
Knockdowns
1
28 of 44
Significant strikes
10 of 21
64%
Sig. strike accuracy
48%
50 of 72
Total strikes
21 of 32
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 2
100%
Takedown accuracy
0%
1
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
0:46
Control time
1:09
Significant strikes by target
23 of 32
Head
8 of 19
4 of 11
Body
1 of 1
1 of 1
Leg
1 of 1
10 of 20
Distance
6 of 15
14 of 20
Clinch
2 of 4
4 of 4
Ground
2 of 2

By round

ROUND 1
1
KD
0
27 of 39
Sig. str.
5 of 14
49 of 67
Total str.
16 of 25
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 2
1
Sub. att
0
0:46
Ctrl
1:07
ROUND 2
0
KD
1
1 of 5
Sig. str.
5 of 7
1 of 5
Total str.
5 of 7
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
0:02

Frequently asked questions

Who won Aaron Simpson vs Mike Pierce?

Mike Pierce defeated Aaron Simpson by TKO in round 2 (0:29) in the Welterweight bout of UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot, held Friday, October 5, 2012.

Referee
Darryl Guthmiller
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Aaron Simpson 44%56% Mike Pierce

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

12-5-0
Record
17-7-0
1573
Elo rating
1618
0
Win Streak
0
51
Age
45
6'0"
183 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

3.60
SLpM
2.62
52%
Str. Acc.
42%
2.53
SApM
2.36
56%
Str. Def.
62%

Grappling Profile

3.78
TD Avg.
3.08
34%
TD Acc.
42%
83%
TD Def.
71%
0.50
Sub. Avg.
0.20

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Aaron Simpson · 3-2
  • L
    UFC on FX: Browne vs BigfootFri, Oct 5, 2012
    TKO · R2 · 0:29 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs WeidmanWed, Jul 11, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs EllenbergerWed, Feb 15, 2012
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    UFC 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD IIISun, Oct 9, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    UFC 132: Cruz vs FaberSat, Jul 2, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
Mike Pierce · 3-2
  • L
    The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Team McGregor vs Teab FaberFri, Dec 11, 2015
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs ShieldsWed, Oct 9, 2013
    Submission · R1 · 0:31 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC 162: Silva vs WeidmanSat, Jul 6, 2013
    TKO · R2 · 2:55 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. PearsonSun, Dec 16, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC on FX: Browne vs BigfootFri, Oct 5, 2012
    TKO · R2 · 0:29 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 11 fights · 14 fights
41.3
Avg sig. strikes
31.6
2.91
Avg takedowns
2.21
4:51
Avg control time
5:37
59
Career high strikes
75
10
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Aaron Simpson
Strike target
Mike Pierce
56%
Head
64%
21%
Body
19%
23%
Leg
18%
Aaron Simpson
Strike position
Mike Pierce
36%
Distance
48%
41%
Clinch
29%
23%
Ground
24%