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Christian Aguilera
Born (1991-11-25) November 25, 1991 (age 32)
Whittier, California, United States
Other namesThe Beast
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
Reach72.0 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofBrea, 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.

Background

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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

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Early career

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
22 matches 14 wins 8 losses
By knockout 11 4
By submission 0 2
By decision 3 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 14–8 Carlston Harris Technical Submission (anaconda choke) UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson May 8, 2021 1 2:52 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 14–7 Sean Brady Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić August 29, 2020 2 1:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 14–6 Anthony Ivy TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo June 13, 2020 1 0:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 13–6 Glaucio Eliziario Decision (unanimous) LFA 81 January 31, 2020 3 5:00 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win 12–6 Krzysztof Kulak TKO (strikes) Celtic Gladiator 25 October 4, 2019 1 2:36 Burbank, California, United States
Loss 11–6 David Michaud TKO (punches) LFA 59 February 1, 2019 1 4:14 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss 11–5 Matthew Frincu Decision (unanimous) LFA 44 June 29, 2018 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 11–4 Ricardo Seixas KO (punch) LFA 36 March 23, 2018 2 1:47 Cabazon, California, United States
Win 10–4 Anthony Hernandez TKO (submission to punches) KOTC: Energetic Pursuit February 24, 2018 1 2:57 Ontario, California, United States
Win 9–4 Maycon Mendonça KO (punch) LFA 30 January 12, 2018 1 0:27 Costa Mesa, California, United States Return to Welterweight.
Loss 8–4 Richard LeRoy KO CXF 10 November 4, 2017 1 1:56 Studio City, California, United States For CXF Interim Lightweight Championship.
Win 8–3 Joshua Jones KO (punch) CXF 9 August 19, 2017 1 0:40 Studio City, California, United States
Loss 7–3 Matt Sayles TKO (punches) CFFC 64: Sayles vs. Aguilera March 25, 2017 1 1:51 San Diego, California, United States
Win 7–2 Chris Padilla Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Warranted Aggression December 18, 2016 3 5:00 Ontario, California, United States
Win 6–2 Tom Gloudeman TKO (punches) BAMMA Badbeat 20 June 10, 2016 1 0:20 Commerce, California, United States
Loss 5–2 Nick Piedmont Decision (split) Smash Global: The Main Event 3 March 26, 2016 3 5:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss 5–1 Darren Smith Jr. TKO (punches) BAMMA Badbeat 17 October 2, 2015 1 3:08 Commerce, California, United States Catchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Win 5–0 Danny Navarro KO (punches) BAMMA Badbeat 16 June 26, 2015 1 3:16 Commerce, California, United States
Win 4–0 Tim Quiroga TKO (punches) RFA 23 February 6, 2015 1 0:52 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win 3–0 Eric Steans KO (punch) BAMMA Badbeat 13 October 10, 2014 1 0:51 Commerce, California, United States Lightweight debut.
Win 2–0 Kory Kelley KO (punches) BAMMA Badbeat 12 March 28, 2014 1 2:05 Commerce, California, United States
Win 1–0 Blake Belshe Decision (split) BAMMA Badbeat 11 October 25, 2013 3 3:00 Commerce, California, United States Welterweight debut.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
  2. ^ "When Opportunity Knocked, Christian Aguilera Answered | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  3. ^ "LFA 30 results: Watch Curtis Millender's perfect head-kick knockout in main event". MMA Junkie. 2018-01-13. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  4. ^ "LFA 36 results: Disqualification for standing/flipping on defeated opponent's spine". MMA Junkie. 2018-03-24. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  5. ^ "LFA 44: Matthew Frincu edges Christian Aguilera in three round war". FanSided. 2018-06-30. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  6. ^ Nichols, Jake. "LFA 59 Results and Highlights: Michaud vs. Aguilera". thebodylockmma.com. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  7. ^ "LFA 81 Results: Emmers Submits Barbosa". Combat Press. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  8. ^ "Hannah Cifers makes two-week turnaround to fight Mariya Agapova on Saturday". MMA Junkie. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
  9. ^ Bitter, Shawn (2020-06-13). "UFC on ESPN 10 Results: Christian Aguilera Stuns Anthony Ivy Early". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  10. ^ a b Lee, Alexander K. (2020-06-14). "UFC on ESPN 10 bonuses: Marvin Vettori leads pack of first-time winners". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  11. ^ Hannoun, Farah. "Sean Brady hopes finish over Christian Aguilera proves he's serious welterweight contender". Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  12. ^ Evanoff, Josh (2020-08-29). "UFC Vegas 8 Results: Sean Brady Chokes Out Christian Aguilera". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
  13. ^ Guilherme Cruz and Mike Heck (2020-12-01). "Warlley Alves vs. Christian Aguilera booked for Jan. 16 UFC show". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  14. ^ Blaine Henry (2020-12-29). "Exclusive: Christian Aguilera out of January 16th fight due to injury". mymmanews.com. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  15. ^ King, Nolan; Hannoun, Farrah. "Christian Aguilera targeted to fight Guyana's Carlston Harris at UFC event on May 8". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  16. ^ Behunin, Alex (2021-05-08). "UFC Vegas 26 Results: Carlston Harris Puts Christian Aguilera To Sleep". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  17. ^ Hiergesell, Dan (2021-05-08). "Sanders Leads Pack Of Recent UFC Cuts". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  18. ^ Br, Jeremy. "Dejan Kajic Takes on Former UFC Welterweight at BFL 69". Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  19. ^ "BFL 69 Results – MMA Sucka". mmasucka.com. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  20. ^ Phillips, Sabrina. "Full Lineup Announced For Subversiv 10". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  21. ^ "Subversiv 10 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  22. ^ Sherdog.com. "Christian Aguilera". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
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