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Kevin Aguilar (born September 7, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA). Aguilar was the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) Featherweight champion and he currently competes in the featherweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Aguilar started his professional MMA career since 2010and fought under various promoters in the southern region of United States. He amassed a record of 15-1 and won the Legacy Fighting Alliance Featherweight championship prior participated in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series.
Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series
Aguilar appeared in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series -Season 2, Episode 4 web-series program. He faced Joey Gomezon July 10, 2018 and won the fight via unanimous decision. Even with the win, Aguilar was not offered a contract on show but he was brought in to face Rick Glenn at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Aguilar made his UFC debut on November 30, 2018, replacing injured Arnold Allen,at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale against Rick Glenn. At the weigh-ins, Glenn weighed in at 148.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit of 146. He was fined 20 percent of their purse, which went to his opponent Aguilar. The bout proceeded at catchweight. Aguilar won the fight via unanimous decision.
His next fight came on March 30, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 2 against Enrique Barzola. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Aguilar faced Dan Ige on June 22, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 12 He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Aguilar faced Zubaira Tukhugov on February 23, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 168. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.
Championships and accomplishments
- Legacy Fighting Alliance
- Legacy Fighting Alliance Featherweight Champion (Two times)Justin Rader and Thanh Le
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 20 matches | 17 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 10 | 2 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 17–3 | Zubaira Tukhugov | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker | February 23, 2020 | 1 | 3:21 | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Loss | 17–2 | Dan Ige | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Korean Zombie | June 22, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Greenville, South Carolina, United States | |
| Win | 17–1 | Enrique Barzola | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje | March 30, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 16–1 | Rick Glenn | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale | November 30, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 15–1 | Joey Gomez | Decision (split) | Dana White's Contender Series 12 | July 10, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 14–1 | Thanh Le | KO (punches) | LFA 40 | May 25, 2018 | 1 | 2:44 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Defended the LFA Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–1 | Justin Rader | Decision (unanimous) | LFA 18 | August 4, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | Defended the LFA Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–1 | Damon Jackson | KO (punches) | LFA 4 | February 17, 2017 | 3 | 4:05 | Bossier City, Louisiana, United States | Won the LFA Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–1 | Tony Kelley | Decision (split) | Legacy FC 57 | July 1, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Bossier City, Louisiana, United States | Won the vacant Legacy FC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–1 | David Bosnick | TKO (submission to punches) | Legacy FC 49 | March 28, 2015 | 2 | 2:04 | Bossier City, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 9–1 | Alex Black | TKO (punches) | Legacy FC 39 | February 27, 2015 | 3 | 3:13 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 8–1 | Leonard Garcia | TKO (punches) | Legacy FC 26 | December 6, 2013 | 1 | 2:57 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | For the vacant Legacy FC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–0 | Hunter Tucker | Submission (ambar) | Legacy FC 19 | April 12, 2013 | 1 | 2:24 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Return to Featherweight. |
| Win | 7–0 | Nick Gonzalez | Decision (unanimous) | Legacy FC 17 | February 1, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 6–0 | Calvin Miller | TKO (punches) | Ascend Combat: Mayhem 2 | May 19, 2012 | 3 | 4:26 | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Rey Trujillo | TKO (punches from top-side triangle) | Ascend Combat: Nothing Personal | March 28, 2012 | 2 | 3:45 | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Nate Murdock | TKO (punches) | Xtreme Fight Night 5 | March 28, 2011 | 3 | 1:16 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Ronald Jacobs | TKO (punches) | FLABBP:Round 3: Night of Champions | March 28, 2011 | 2 | 2:35 | Gonzales, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Matt Hunt | TKO (punches) | Bellator 36 | March 12, 2011 | 1 | 3:02 | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States | Catchweight (150 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 1–0 | Chris Shumake | TKO (punches) | Ascend Combat: Season's Beatings 2 | December 3, 2010 | 1 | 3:28 | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States |