UFC Quick Quote: Aaron Simpson went BOOM and he was back from the filthy mauling
by Jesse Holland on Jan 12, 2010 11:24 AM EST
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"I needed that, I needed a good push, I needed to know where I was because I haven't gone three rounds where I was in shape and on the big stage. It was on Spike (TV) and stuff goes through your mind. I think getting rocked early, having that wrestling background and having to get tough and come back -- I've wrestled over 1,000 matches in my life and I've been down before so I knew I had to come back in the second and third rounds and score some victories there. He wobbled me but I surprised myself with how quickly I recovered. I went BOOM and I was back. It was a good fight."
UFC middleweight (and middle aged) standout Aaron Simpson talks backstage at the UFC Fight Night 20 event about his "Fight of the Night" against Tom Lawlor on the main card of "Maynard vs. Diaz" on Jan. 11. "A-Train" was nearly derailed in the first round of their 185-pound scrap by the much-improved hands of "The Filthy Mauler" but weathered the storm to outpoint the gassed TUF star in rounds two and three and stay undefeated (7-0). Was it enough to take the decision win? Or should it have gone to Tom Lawlor for doing more damage? Opinions please.
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where he had the operation to remove the lights out button most normal fighters have..he can take one hell of a thrashing..it’s insane
It was close..
but i don’t have a problem with Simpson taking it. You could argue the first round was 10-8 Lawlor but he didn’t do much after that. Lawlor did not win…it could have easily been a draw though.
by HappyLittleTreez on Jan 12, 2010 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
Lawlor won the first round 10-8.
The second round was a 10-10 or 10-9 Lawlor. Simpson has no business taking a W from this fight.
Wasn’t impressed with the A train at all.
"He#s the WWE champ and with out a doubt should be ranked higher than any other man in the UFC. "-Puck Head, LOL.
These judges never give 10-8 rounds or 10-10 rounds. I think most of them think that if someone gets beaten badly enough to deserve a 10-8 then the fight should probably be over. If it’s not over then it’s not a 10-8.
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yeah i don’t get it either, it wasn’t just one good punch he pretty much dominated him in every exchange and had him wobbled several times. perfect scoring btw jay, i wasn’t impressed with A train either he thought he was a good boxer and it was actually nice to see him get schooled because of that.
sometimes the beauty is in the attempt.
From a half point scoring system... Oops.
by BNF on Jan 12, 2010 1:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That fight was BS
Lawlor clearly won that fight IMO and apparently quite a few others who were booing. Looks like Danass wants to promote the A-train…..or should I say the S-train.
by hairybumcrack on Jan 12, 2010 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
same here, 29-27 lawler but i wanted simpson to win so no issues here
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Jan 12, 2010 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
lol
I don’t care either way. Not a fan of either guy. But Lawlor was ripped off. Simpson didn’t impress me either. He refuses to use his “best wrestling in MMA”, and has one punch. Plus he was dropped 5 times in 5 minutes by Tom Lawlor? Not impressed at all.
"He#s the WWE champ and with out a doubt should be ranked higher than any other man in the UFC. "-Puck Head, LOL.
It should clearly have gone to Lawlor for effective striking, damage, strikes landed, clean hits and everything included.
10-8 10-9 9-10 in my opinion.
sometimes the beauty is in the attempt.
Actually agree with you, Roberto.
Hmmm, who would have thought it was possible?
"He#s the WWE champ and with out a doubt should be ranked higher than any other man in the UFC. "-Puck Head, LOL.
I scored it for Lawlor
Watched it live at the event, so i didn’t have the benefit of instant replay, but i scored it 10-9, 10-9, 9-10 for Lawlor.
either way, i’ve seen worse judges’ decisions.
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At the end I thought it was 10-9, ? , 9-10, and was expecting a split decision. I would have been okay with either guy winning it, it just sucks that Simpson worked so hard in the fight and is really getting no credit from the fans because of the controversial decision.
ok here is my peace
to ME, lawlor won round 1 10-8…but we all know 10-8 doesnt happen, so it went 10-9, which is a sham….I would say it was a draw if you make round 1 10-9. otherwise its Lawlor…
I thought it was a screw job BEFORE the boo’s…Seemed like a way to keep him undefeated
Haley is the right coach who just needs good people around him, much like Cassel
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson this offseason, and try to deal for Boldin
nah, lawlor in his career was 6-1-1 I thought?
Haley is the right coach who just needs good people around him, much like Cassel
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson this offseason, and try to deal for Boldin
If I am wrong, then....oh well, but he did have a NC...his opponent was undefeated point blank
Haley is the right coach who just needs good people around him, much like Cassel
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson this offseason, and try to deal for Boldin
Simpson is definitely the fighter Zuffa wants to push
How many times did Rogan gargle Simpson’s balls in this fight? I lost track at 10-during the announcements of the fighters. It’s obvious Zuffa wanted Simpson to win, what with his “best wrestling in MMA”.
"He#s the WWE champ and with out a doubt should be ranked higher than any other man in the UFC. "-Puck Head, LOL.
I had it a draw
But a bet on Simpson really makes me fine with the outcome. I’d say 10-8, 9-10, 9-10. Most people seem to be giving Lawlor round 2 but I definitely think Simpson won it. Was a close fight and in my opinion, Lawlor win, draw, or simpson win, were all acceptable outcomes.
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