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UnderGround Forum >> Aaron Simpson was cut
| 2/13/13 11:11 AM | |
jTheHybridwolff
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Member Since: 1/14/11 Posts: 1193 |
Aaron Simpson was apparently cut by UFC after his last loss. He's fighting Josh Burkman on the March 23 World Series of Fighting card. 
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| 2/13/13 11:13 AM | |
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That's a good fight. |
| 2/13/13 11:14 AM | |
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bearockbrobama
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Member Since: 12/13/10 Posts: 4509 |
Very cool 
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| 2/13/13 11:20 AM | |
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Halligalli
Member Since: 4/2/10 Posts: 227 |
strange cut |
| 2/13/13 11:20 AM | |
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allforroy
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Member Since: 4/11/10 Posts: 893 |
7-4 n the UFC, 3-2 in last 5 fights (I think). That sucks.
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| 2/13/13 11:21 AM | |
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JTA420
Member Since: 5/29/11 Posts: 706 |
Weird. Understand he was 1-2 in his last 3 at the time but doesn't make sense to me. That said hope he winds against Burkman. War A-Train!
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| 2/13/13 11:23 AM | |
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DanielCaton
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Member Since: 4/11/11 Posts: 161 |
A very odd cut, were they just not happy with the way he fights? I don't get it. |
| 2/13/13 11:23 AM | |
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jTheHybridwolff
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Member Since: 1/14/11 Posts: 1194 |
allforroy - 7-4 n the UFC, 3-2 in last 5 fights (I think). That sucks.they must have put heads to the chopping block to make room for SF guys ?
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| 2/13/13 11:26 AM | |
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Member Since: 7/22/05 Posts: 30427 |
Dave Branch vs. Paulo Filho is also on the card. |
| 2/13/13 11:27 AM | |
john_d1974
Member Since: 4/9/12 Posts: 217 |
about time they cut all these mid-carders (at best), the ufc has too many lower level fighters imo. |
| 2/13/13 11:31 AM | |
ChaosOverkill
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Member Since: 3/2/11 Posts: 11613 |
If it was a style issue Guida should long cut |
| 2/13/13 11:32 AM | |
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bryanand
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Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 30993 |
Aaron's biggest issue is probably his age, what plans would they have for a midpack fighter that is 38? He is probably better off headlining a smaller show at this point. |
| 2/13/13 11:34 AM | |
KevinMcAllister
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Member Since: 10/20/10 Posts: 8784 |
Dana sounded upset with his last fight. Said something like "Don't even remember that fight, it was a blur. Never be the blur, man." I think it was in a Helwani video or media scrum or something.
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| 2/13/13 11:48 AM | |
UGCTT_Edgar_Ate_My_Baby
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Member Since: 9/28/10 Posts: 14793 |
I guess since he hadn't finished a fight since 2009, getting KO'd by Mike Pierce was the final nail in the coffin.
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| 2/13/13 11:50 AM | |
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KevinMcAllister
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Member Since: 10/20/10 Posts: 8785 |
UGCTT_Edgar_Ate_My_Baby - I guess since he hadn't finished a fight since 2009, getting KO'd by Mike Pierce was the final nail in the coffin.Ah I forgot that was his last fight. The quote I'm thinking of was probably in regards to the Kenny Robertson fight.
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| 2/13/13 12:00 PM | |
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UGCTT_Edgar_Ate_My_Baby
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KevinMcAllister -Heh when Mike Pierce gets an epic comeback KO like that, that's something you remember :)UGCTT_Edgar_Ate_My_Baby - I guess since he hadn't finished a fight since 2009, getting KO'd by Mike Pierce was the final nail in the coffin.Ah I forgot that was his last fight. The quote I'm thinking of was probably in regards to the Kenny Robertson fight.
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| 2/13/13 12:01 PM | |
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shb
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Member Since: 1/25/07 Posts: 1508 |
KevinMcAllister - Dana sounded upset with his last fight. Said something like "Don't even remember that fight, it was a blur. Never be the blur, man." I think it was in a Helwani video or media scrum or something. it was anything but a blur, it was an awesome fight. simpson looked like a monster and pierce showed a ton of heart and punching power. it was probably a blur to dana because he was backstage or something, but it's not like he made this decision anyway |
| 2/13/13 12:01 PM | |
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Willin
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Member Since: 4/20/11 Posts: 4243 |
ChaosOverkill -The difference is that Clay has a following and gets cheered despite his recent awful performances. Marketability is very important for retention in the entertainment industry.
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| 2/13/13 12:05 PM | |
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UGCTT_Edgar_Ate_My_Baby
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Member Since: 9/28/10 Posts: 14795 |
shb -He was talking about the Robertson fight which was kind of a blur.KevinMcAllister - Dana sounded upset with his last fight. Said something like "Don't even remember that fight, it was a blur. Never be the blur, man." I think it was in a Helwani video or media scrum or something.
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| 2/13/13 12:14 PM | |
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grafzep
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Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 8530 |
I like Simpson, its a shame that he came to the sport so late in life |
| 2/13/13 12:16 PM | |
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jjchgo
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Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 5287 |
ufc's loss imo. |
| 2/13/13 12:23 PM | |
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GriffinQ
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Member Since: 10/17/09 Posts: 8526 |
Someone tweeted that he wasn't released... Maybe Simpson asked for it? I wouldn't be surprised if he was doing a more part-time deal with fighting these days, he's a coach at ASU for the wrestling team and I believe he coaches(not positive) at Power MMA (the gym that he,Bader, and CB are at)
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| 2/13/13 12:32 PM | |
Wicked smahtMF
Member Since: 1/22/13 Posts: 150 |
Brennamen yes, simpson, no! Aaron was getting his striking together in leaps and bounds. its too bad. unfortunately these guys with extremely wrestling heavy games will always be cut. they are just so fucking boring. their wrestling is so strong that they can walk in and grind out decisions on good mixed martial artists with a few unfortunate holes/ flaws but eventually theyll get theyll get busted up with their heads pushed into the mat, grabbing desperately at ankles while their ears are boxed in... and its beautiful. nothing i hate worse than seeing these guys come in and tackle/ pin their way through 3 rounds... not beating anyone up in any way shape or form but laying on a frustrated fighter that can do nothing. thats not the sort of fighting im paying to watch |
| 2/13/13 3:44 PM | |
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GriffinQ
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Member Since: 10/17/09 Posts: 8538 |
To clarify the @aaronsimpson deal: just spoke to his manager @magllc, and he told me Simpson's UFC contract expired after the Pierce fight, and he wasn't offered a new one. Martin said the UFC was fair and honest during the transition period. No hard feelings. Simpson then signed a four-fight deal with WSOF, and he is very happy, especially since they promised to keep him active. From Ariel Helwani
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| 2/13/13 3:52 PM | |
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FlyingSubsOnly
Member Since: 2/23/11 Posts: 210 |
Kind of out of the blue, am i right? He's been with the UFC for most of his career, for like 5-6 years. He's 1-1 at WW with a loss to Mike Pierce who is very good, and 3-1 in his last 4 at MW going back 2010, only losing a split decsion to Ronny Markes. Maybe his contract was up and they couldn't agree on $ and WSOF offered easy/more cash. |
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