Aaron Simpson vs Ronny Markes

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4Key stats ledof 7 compared2
7-4UFC record3-2
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
977ELO rating: Simpson leads934
0Win streak: Level0
WWLWLLast 5 (old → new)WWWLL
28.6%Finish rate: Simpson leads0.0%
73"Reach: Markes leads75"
6' 0"Height: Markes leads6' 1"
52 yrsAge38 yrs
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
41.3Sig. strikes / fight: Simpson leads25.0
2.9Takedowns / fight: Simpson leads2.4

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking. Rates are per UFC bout with round-by-round stats.

They have met once

0Markes leads the series1
  1. Markes wonDecision - Split · R3UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger · Feb 15, 2012

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How they win share of UFC wins

SimpsonKODEC
MarkesDEC
2 (28.6%)KO/TKO: Simpson leads0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)Submission: Level0 (0.0%)
5 (71.4%)Decision: Simpson leads3 (100.0%)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

454Sig. strikes landed: Simpson leads125
52.8%Strike accuracy: Markes leads53.4%
6Knockdowns: Simpson leads0
253Head strikes: Simpson leads50
97Body strikes: Simpson leads27
104Leg strikes: Simpson leads48

Grappling career totals

32Takedowns landed: Simpson leads12
34.8%Takedown accuracy: Markes leads40.0%
53:26Control time: Simpson leads27:51
4Sub. attempts: Simpson leads2
0Reversals: Level0

Career UFC bouts

11Fights: Simpson leads5
7Wins: Simpson leads3
4Losses: Markes leads2
2Finishes: Simpson leads0
63.6%Win rate: Simpson leads60.0%
3Best win streak: Level3
1,079Peak ELO: Simpson leads1,064
128Days / fight: Simpson leads238
170 lbs.Weight185 lbs.

Aaron Simpson vs Ronny Markes: Matchup Breakdown

Aaron Simpson is 7-4 in the Middleweight division with a 63.6% win rate. Ronny Markes is 3-2 at Middleweight, winning 60.0% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Ronny Markes leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger on Feb 15, 2012, won by Ronny Markes by Decision - Split in round 3.

Aaron Simpson holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 977 to 934. Career peaks are 1,079 for Aaron Simpson and 1,064 for Ronny Markes. Aaron Simpson has 2 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 7 victories, a 28.6% finish rate. Ronny Markes has 0 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 0.0% of the time.

Aaron Simpson stands 6' 0" with a reach of 73" and fights orthodox. Ronny Markes is 6' 1" with a reach of 75", orthodox. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Ronny Markes. Aaron Simpson is 52, Ronny Markes is 38.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Aaron Simpson has landed 454 significant strikes at 52.8% accuracy with 32 takedowns and 53:26 of control time. Ronny Markes has landed 125 at 53.4% with 12 takedowns and 27:51 of control.

They have no opponents in common.

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Have Aaron Simpson and Ronny Markes fought before?

Yes. Aaron Simpson and Ronny Markes have fought once in the UFC. Ronny Markes won by split decision at UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger on February 15, 2012.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Aaron Simpson or Ronny Markes?

Aaron Simpson has more UFC wins: 7 to 3. Aaron Simpson's UFC record is 7-4; Ronny Markes's is 3-2.

KO/TKO wins: Aaron Simpson 2, Ronny Markes 0. Submission wins: Aaron Simpson 0, Ronny Markes 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Aaron Simpson or Ronny Markes?

Ronny Markes is taller at 6'1", to Aaron Simpson's 6'0" (1 inch). Ronny Markes has the longer reach: 75 inches to 73.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.