Christian Aguilera (born November 25, 1991) is an American

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorpo ...

who competes in the

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division. He formerly fought in the

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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

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and had ambitions to play college hockey and then NHL, but they didn't pan out.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his career in 2013, Aguilera fought in LFA, RFA,

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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. After picking up a submission win in

. 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. Aguilera faced Matthew Frincu on June 29, 2018, at LFA 44. He lost the three round war via unanimous decision. Aguilera faced former UFC fighter

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on February 2, 2019, at LFA 59. He lost the bout via TKO in the second round. 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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Aguilera made his UFC debut against Anthony Ivy on June 13, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo. Aguilera won the fight via TKO less than a minute into the bout. This win earned him the '' Performance of the Night'' award. Aguilera faced Sean Brady at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić on August 29, 2020. Helost the fight via a guillotine choke in round two. Aguilera was expected to face

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on January 16, 2021, at UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar. However, Aguilera pulled out in late December due to an injury. Aguilera faced Carlston Harris on May 8, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson. He lost the bout via technical submission due to an anaconda choke as he was choked unconscious in the first round. On May 8, 2021, it was announced that Aguilera was released from the UFC.

Post UFC

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

Championships and accomplishments

** Performance of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Aguilera, Christian 1991 births Living people American male mixed martial artists Welterweight mixed martial artists Sportspeople from Whittier, California Mixed martial artists from California Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters