In a big upset that derailed a promising prospect and showed that a UFC veteran still has something left, Chris Leben knocked out Aaron Simpson Saturday at the Ultimate Fighter Finale.
The result comes as a big surprise, as Simpson (who entered the fight with a 7-0 record) had been steadily climbing the ranks of the middleweight division, while Leben (who entered with a 19-6 record) had won only once in the last two years.
But Leben showed heavy hands, Simpson showed suspect stand-up, and Leben earned his 10th career UFC victory.