Aaron Phillips
The Model
USA
Loses in return from long layoff
Phillips lost to Gaston Bolanos via unanimous decision (28-29, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC on ESPN 44 on Saturday in Kansas City.
ANALYSIS
Fighting for the first time since July 2020 and in search of his first UFC victory, Phillips didn't show much, although he wasn't overwhelmed. He did managed to land 3-of-5 takedown attempts, good for more than six minutes worth of control time (6:01), but Bolanos landed the much more impactful strikes the entire duration of the bout. Set to turn 34 years of age in early-August, Phillips is now 0-4 over the course of two separate stints with the UFC. He's 11-1 in fights outside of the organization, but we've seen enough from Phillips to know it's highly unlikely any sort of breakthrough will be forthcoming.
Fighting for the first time since July 2020 and in search of his first UFC victory, Phillips didn't show much, although he wasn't overwhelmed. He did managed to land 3-of-5 takedown attempts, good for more than six minutes worth of control time (6:01), but Bolanos landed the much more impactful strikes the entire duration of the bout. Set to turn 34 years of age in early-August, Phillips is now 0-4 over the course of two separate stints with the UFC. He's 11-1 in fights outside of the organization, but we've seen enough from Phillips to know it's highly unlikely any sort of breakthrough will be forthcoming.
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Taking on Gaston Bolanos
Phillips agreed to face Gaston Bolanos in a bantamweight bout at UFC's April 15 event, Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes reports.
ANALYSIS
Phillips dropped out of his matchup with Jonathan Martinez in late 2021 due to an illness and hasn't been in the Octagon since his loss to Jack Shore in July of 2020. Gaston is set to make his UFC debut after he compiled a 6-3 record with Bellator.
Phillips dropped out of his matchup with Jonathan Martinez in late 2021 due to an illness and hasn't been in the Octagon since his loss to Jack Shore in July of 2020. Gaston is set to make his UFC debut after he compiled a 6-3 record with Bellator.
Withdraws from upcoming fight
Phillips withdrew from his upcoming fight against Jonathan Martinez due to illness, Marcel Dorff of MMADNA reports.
ANALYSIS
Phillips has tested negative for COVID-19 but still won't be in fighting shape by the time he's scheduled to take on Martinez on Oct. 23. With just eight days left before the date of the card, there may not be time to find a new opponent for Martinez.
Phillips has tested negative for COVID-19 but still won't be in fighting shape by the time he's scheduled to take on Martinez on Oct. 23. With just eight days left before the date of the card, there may not be time to find a new opponent for Martinez.
Facing Martinez instead of Moutinho
Phillips will face Jonathan Martinez instead of Kris Moutinho (undisclosed) on October 23, Marcel Dorff of MMADNA reports.
ANALYSIS
The reason for Moutinho being removed from the card isn't yet clear. In Martinez, Phillips will face a fighter coming off a loss in his latest fight against Davey Grant last March.
The reason for Moutinho being removed from the card isn't yet clear. In Martinez, Phillips will face a fighter coming off a loss in his latest fight against Davey Grant last March.
Back in Octagon in October
Phillips will face Kris Moutinho in a bantamweight bout at the UFC event on Oct. 23, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Phillips was supposed to fight Cameron Else, but his opponent had to withdraw for an undisclosed reason and the UFC cancelled his fight. This will be Phillips' second bout with the UFC after losing back in July of 2020 to Jack Shore.
Phillips was supposed to fight Cameron Else, but his opponent had to withdraw for an undisclosed reason and the UFC cancelled his fight. This will be Phillips' second bout with the UFC after losing back in July of 2020 to Jack Shore.
New opponent lined up
Phillips will now take on Trevin Jones at the UFC event on July 24, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Phillips was originally supposed to fight Cameron Else before the later was forced to withdraw for an undisclosed reason. Jones' original opponent, Tony Kelley, also withdrew due to an injury. The UFC was able to make the easy decision to match the two men up who both lost their opponents for the upcoming card. Phillips last was in the Octagon back in July of 2020 when he lost to Jack Shore by submission.
Phillips was originally supposed to fight Cameron Else before the later was forced to withdraw for an undisclosed reason. Jones' original opponent, Tony Kelley, also withdrew due to an injury. The UFC was able to make the easy decision to match the two men up who both lost their opponents for the upcoming card. Phillips last was in the Octagon back in July of 2020 when he lost to Jack Shore by submission.