Aaron Simpson (fighter)

Aaron Simpson (fighter)

Aaron Michael Simpson (born July 20, 1974) is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a welterweight. Before starting his mixed martial arts career, Simpson was a standout wrestler. In high school, Simpson compiled a 142–1 record wrestling for Antelope Union High School in Wellton, Arizona while earning four state wrestling championships. He went on to compete at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, compiling 110 wins and earning NCAA All-American status in 1996 and 1998. He later became an assistant wrestling coach at Arizona State, spending nine years there in that position. He later worked as an assistant wrestling coach at California Polytechnic State University for one year.