Ronny Markes vs. Aaron Simpson Result

Ronny Markes def. Aaron Simpson

Split decisionR3 · 5:00

UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs EllenbergerFebruary 15, 2012Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Ronny Markes defeated Aaron Simpson by split decision at UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. The referee was Jim Axtel. Judges' scores: 29-28, 28-29, 29-28.

Ronny Markes vs. Aaron Simpson — UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger (Feb 15, 2012)

Result: Ronny Markes won
Method: DECSplit decision
Round & time: R3 · 5:00
Referee: Jim Axtel
Division: Middleweight
Format: 3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Event: UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger
Location: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Judges' scorecards

Steve Garrean
29–28
For Ronny Markes
Sal D'amato
28–29
Dissenting card
Glenn Trowbridge
29–28
For Ronny Markes

Fight stats

Ronny MarkesAaron Simpson

0Knockdowns1
6262/97 · 64%Significant strikes55/84 · 65%55
7878/115 · 68%Total strikes75/104 · 72%75
22/6 · 33%Takedowns0/5 · 0%0
0Submission attempts0
0Reversals0
5:19Control time2:28

Significant strikes by target

Ronny MarkesHead 28 · Body 4 · Legs 30

Aaron SimpsonHead 34 · Body 11 · Legs 10

Significant strikes by position

Ronny MarkesDistance 36 · Clinch 14 · Ground 12

Aaron SimpsonDistance 24 · Clinch 13 · Ground 18

Round by round

Significant strikes landed in each round.

Show the round-by-round table

Round	Fighter	Knockdowns	Significant strikes	Total strikes	Takedowns	Control time
1	Ronny Markes	0	23/38	24/39	0/1	0:55
	Aaron Simpson	1	32/46	36/50	0/1	1:28
2	Ronny Markes	0	22/31	28/38	1/2	2:09
	Aaron Simpson	0	10/13	19/22	0/2	0:55
3	Ronny Markes	0	17/28	26/38	1/3	2:15
	Aaron Simpson	0	13/25	20/32	0/2	0:05

Where it sat in their careers

Ronny Markes

UFC record before: 1-0
UFC record after: 2-0
Age at the fight: 23

Last UFC bouts before this one

WKarlos VemolaAug 14, 2011

Next fight: W vs. Andrew Craig

Aaron Simpson

UFC record before: 6-2
UFC record after: 6-3
Streak coming in: 3 wins in a row
Age at the fight: 37

Last UFC bouts before this one

WEric SchaferOct 8, 2011
WBrad TavaresJul 2, 2011
WMario MirandaMar 26, 2011

Next fight: W vs. Kenny Robertson

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