On Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series, there have been numerous fighters that have flown under the radar only to receive a call-up to the UFC as a late notice replacement. In today’s episode of Across The Pond,Ā you will meet a raging southwestern bull looking to make a jaw-dropping impression at The Ultimate Fighter 28 finale on November 30.
A professional since December 2010 and representingĀ Team 515 and Longview MMA, Kevin AguilarĀ owns a 15-1 record in 16 career bouts as a professional comprised of nine knockouts, four decisions and two submissions.
Aguilar appeared on week four of season two of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series in 2018. He has also fought for Legacy Fighting Alliance and Legacy FC.
In his MMA debut at Ascend Combat Season’s Beatings 2, Aguilar defeated Chris ShumakeĀ via TKO in the first round. He also defeated his next three opponents via TKO that saw wins overĀ Matt HuntĀ andĀ Nate Murdock.
Then, Aguilar tapped outĀ Rey TrujilloĀ via arm triangle choke in the second round. He defeated his next two opponents inĀ NickĀ GonzalezĀ andĀ Calvin Miller.Ā
At Legacy FC 19, Aguilar submittedĀ Hunter TuckerĀ in round one via armbar. He defeatedĀ Alex BlackĀ via TKO in the third round at Legacy FC 39.
At Legacy FC 49, Aguilar defeatedĀ David BostickĀ via TKO in round two. In his final outing with Legacy FC at Legacy FC 57, he defeatedĀ Tony KelleyĀ via split decision.
For his debut appearance with Legacy Fighting Alliance at LFA 4, Aguilar faced UFC veteran Damon JacksonĀ and knocked him out in the third round.
In the main event of LFA 18, he facedĀ Justin RaderĀ and defeated him via unanimous decision. For the main event of LFA 40,
Aguilar defeated DWTNCS season one alumniĀ Thanh LeĀ and knocked him out in round one to earn his ninth knockout victory as a professional.
In the headliner of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series 4, he faced Joey GomezĀ and defeated him via split decision.
For his UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter 28 finale on November 30, Aguilar will faceĀ Rick GlennĀ in a featherweight contest. Good luck Kevin!
Kevin’s split decision victory over Tony Kelley at Legacy FC 57
Kevin’s second-round TKO of David Bostick at Legacy FC 49
Kevin’s 3rd round knockout over UFC veteran Damon Jackson in his debut appearance with LFA at LFA 4
