Jessica Aguilar

World Series of Fighting It was announced on November 11, 2013 that Aguilar had signed with World Series of Fighting, becoming the first female fighter to sign with the promotion.

WSOF Women's Strawweight Championship Aguilar made her WSOF debut on January 18, 2014 as she faced Alida Gray at WSOF 8 for the WSOF Women's Strawweight Championship. She won the fight via submission in the first round to become the promotion's first female champion.

In her first title defense, Aguilar faced Emi Fujino on June 21, 2014 at WSOF 10. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Aguilar made her second title defense against Kalindra Faria on November 15, 2014 at WSOF 15. She again was victorious via unanimous decision.

On May 18, 2015 Aguilar was granted her release from WSOF, to pursue fighting in the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship On June 11, 2015, it was announced that Aguilar officially signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She made her debut against Cláudia Gadelha on August 1, 2015 at UFC 190. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Aguilar's next bout was expected to be against Juliana Lima at UFC 197. However, on March 18 she revealed that she had torn her ACL and that it would require surgery; she would subsequently be replaced by Carla Esparza.

Aguilar next faced Cortney Casey at UFC 211 on May 13, 2017. She lost the fight via unanimous decision. However, the result of the fight was overturned to a No Contest after an in-competition drug test by Casey tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone. In turn, on June 30, the TDLR lifted Casey's three-month suspension and gave back her victory, which was overturned to a no contest.

Aguilar was scheduled to face Livia Renata Souza on February 18, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros. However, Souza pulled out on February 10 due to a hand injury and the bout was scrapped.

Aguilar was scheduled to face Jodie Esquibel on June 1, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 131. Aguilar successfully weighed in, but the bout was removed from the card the day of the event by the NYSAC due to a concern over a medical issue with Aguilar. The pair eventually faced each other at UFC Fight Night 133 on July 14, 2018. Aguilar won the fight by unanimous decision.

Aguilar faced Zhang Weili on November 24, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 141. She lost the fight via submission in round one.

Aguilar faced Marina Rodriguez on March 30, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 2. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

On May 16, 2019 it was reported that Aguilar was released the by UFC.

Xtreme Fighting Championships On October 5, 2020 it was announced that Aguilar signed with Xtreme Fighting Championships and would make her debut in November 2020. Later, it was announced that Aguilar would make her promotional debut against Danielle Taylor at XFC 43 on November 11, 2020. She lost the fight via split decision.

Rizin FF In July 2022 it was revealed that Aguilar would participate Rizin FF 2022 Super Atomweight Grand Prix and would face Ayaka Hamasaki in the quarterfinals at Rizin 37 on July 31, 2022.

Global Fight League Aguilar was scheduled to face Natalia Kuziutina on May 25, 2025 at GFL 2. However, the first two GFL events were postponed indefinitely.

Personal life Outside of mixed martial arts, Aguilar currently manages franchise development for the Boca Tanning Club chain in Florida. She is openly lesbian and is dating actress Shalita Grant as of 2020.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Bellator Fighting Championships Bellator Season 3 Women's 115 lbs Tournament Semi-finalist Women's MMA Awards 2011 Female Flyweight of the Year 2010 Female Fan Favorite of the Year 2012 Florida MMA Female Fighter of the Year World Series of Fighting WSOF Women's Strawweight Championship (First; One time) Two successful title defenses

Submission grappling International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles FILA 2010 Grappling World Championships Women's Senior No-Gi Gold Medalist FILA 2009 Grappling World Championships Women's Senior Gi Bronze Medalist FILA 2009 Grappling World Championships Women's Senior No-Gi Gold Medalist