Christian Aguilera

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Christian Aguilera
Born (1991-11-25) November 25, 1991 (age 32)
Whittier, California, United States
Other namesThe Beast
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Reach72.0 in (183 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Brea, California
TeamTotal MMA Studios
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins14
By knockout11
By decision3
Losses8
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Christian Aguilera (born November 25, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division. He formerly fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Background

Growing up, Aguilera did a little bit of taekwondo and was obsessed with fighting and obsessed with boxing. He started playing hockey, as it was the only major sport with fighting allowed. He played hockey for two years at Northwood School in Lake Placid, New York and had ambitions to play college hockey and then NHL, but they didn't pan out. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his career in 2013, Aguilera fought in LFA, RFA, BAMMA, King of the Cage among others.

Aguilera made his LFA debut at LFA 30 on January 12, 2018, against future LFA Welterweight champion Maycon Mendonça. He won the bout less than 30 seconds into the bout by knocking out Maycon. [3]

After picking up a submission win in King of the Cage. Aguilera returned to LFA to face Ricardo Seixas on March 23, 2018, at LFA 36. He won the bout via knockout again this time in the second round. [4]

Aguilera faced Matthew Frincu on June 29, 2018, at LFA 44. He lost the three round war via unanimous decision. [5]

Aguilera faced former UFC fighter David Michaud on February 2, 2019, at LFA 59. He lost the bout via TKO in the second round. [6]

After picking up a TKO win in the Celtic Gladiator promotion, Aguilera returned to LFA to face Glaucio Eliziario on January 31, 2020, at LFA 81. He won the bout via unanimous decision. [7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Aguilera made his UFC debut against Anthony Ivy on June 13, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo. [8] Aguilera won the fight via TKO less than a minute into the bout. [9] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [10]

Aguilera faced Sean Brady at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić on August 29, 2020. [11] Helost the fight via a guillotine choke in round two. [12]

Aguilera was expected to face Warlley Alves on January 16, 2021, at UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar. [13] However, Aguilera pulled out in late December due to an injury. [14]

Aguilera faced Carlston Harris on May 8, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson. [15] He lost the bout via technical submission due to an anaconda choke as he was choked unconscious in the first round. [16]

On May 8, 2021, it was announced that Aguilera was released from the UFC. [17]

Post UFC

Aguilera was scheduled to face Battlefield Fight League's welterweight champion Dejan Kajic on October 1, 2021, at BFL 69. [18] However, Aguilera pulled out due to injury. [19]

Professional grappling career

Aguilera competed against Herman Terrado at Subversiv 10 for the promotion's 185lbs Combat Jiu-Jitsu title on April 13, 2024. [20] He lost the match by submission in EBI overtime. [21]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
22 matches14 wins8 losses
By knockout114
By submission02
By decision32
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss14–8 Carlston Harris Technical Submission (anaconda choke) UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson May 8, 202112:52 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss14–7 Sean Brady Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić August 29, 202021:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–6Anthony IvyTKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo June 13, 202010:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win13–6Glaucio EliziarioDecision (unanimous) LFA 81 January 31, 202035:00 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win12–6Krzysztof KulakTKO (strikes)Celtic Gladiator 25October 4, 201912:36 Burbank, California, United States
Loss11–6 David Michaud TKO (punches) LFA 59 February 1, 201914:14 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss11–5Matthew FrincuDecision (unanimous) LFA 44 June 29, 201835:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win11–4Ricardo SeixasKO (punch) LFA 36 March 23, 201821:47 Cabazon, California, United States
Win10–4Anthony HernandezTKO (submission to punches)KOTC: Energetic PursuitFebruary 24, 201812:57 Ontario, California, United States
Win9–4Maycon MendonçaKO (punch) LFA 30 January 12, 201810:27 Costa Mesa, California, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Loss8–4Richard LeRoyKOCXF 10November 4, 201711:56 Studio City, California, United StatesFor CXF Interim Lightweight Championship.
Win8–3Joshua JonesKO (punch)CXF 9August 19, 201710:40 Studio City, California, United States
Loss7–3 Matt Sayles TKO (punches)CFFC 64: Sayles vs. AguileraMarch 25, 201711:51 San Diego, California, United States
Win7–2Chris PadillaDecision (unanimous)KOTC: Warranted AggressionDecember 18, 201635:00 Ontario, California, United States
Win6–2Tom GloudemanTKO (punches)BAMMA Badbeat 20June 10, 201610:20 Commerce, California, United States
Loss5–2Nick PiedmontDecision (split)Smash Global: The Main Event 3March 26, 201635:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss5–1Darren Smith Jr.TKO (punches)BAMMA Badbeat 17October 2, 201513:08 Commerce, California, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Win5–0Danny NavarroKO (punches)BAMMA Badbeat 16June 26, 201513:16 Commerce, California, United States
Win4–0Tim QuirogaTKO (punches)RFA 23February 6, 201510:52 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win3–0Eric SteansKO (punch)BAMMA Badbeat 13October 10, 201410:51 Commerce, California, United StatesLightweight debut.
Win2–0Kory KelleyKO (punches)BAMMA Badbeat 12March 28, 201412:05 Commerce, California, United States
Win1–0Blake BelsheDecision (split)BAMMA Badbeat 11October 25, 201333:00 Commerce, California, United StatesWelterweight debut.

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