Many fans and experts considered Chris Leben to be a gatekeeper at best in his current place in the UFC. Aaron Simpson was a rising star and people thought that he would break right through that gate.
Ultimate Fighter Finale Results - Chris Leben Stops Aaron Simpson In Second Round
Simpson did a very good job in the first round of landing hard punches and got some nice takedowns to dominate the round. Simpson’s reputation was one of having close to an unending gas tank, but that reputation proved to be a bit more bluster than truth as he faded after being unable to put Leben away in the opening frame. Leben did his normal thing of surviving the best the other guy could throw at him before being able to start landing his heavy punches.
In the second round Simpson was no longer able to continue to pressure and it allowed for Leben to let his hands go. The big left started landing and Simpson was unable to avoid it as he did early in the fight. Finally after eating several big shots Simpson’s legs gave out as he tried to create distance and the referee stopped the bout, giving Chris Leben the TKO victory.
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