Christian Aguilera

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Not to be confused with Christina Aguilera.
Christian Aguilera
Born (1991-11-25) November 25, 1991 (age 32)
Whittier, California, United States
Other names The Beast
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Reach 72.0 in[1]
Fighting out of Brea, California
Team Total MMA Studios
Years active 2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 22
Wins 14
By knockout 11
By decision 3
Losses 8
By knockout 4
By submission 2
By decision 2
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

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]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

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, U.S.
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

References

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