Chris Avila

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Chris Avila
BornChristopher Avila
(1993-01-14) January 14, 1993 (age 32)
Stockton, California, U.S.
ResidenceStockton, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Featherweight (2014–2018)
Lightweight (2019–present)
Welterweight (2016–2021)
Reach73 in (185 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out ofStockton, California, U.S.
Team Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2014–present
Professional boxing record
Total7
Wins6
Losses1
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins8
By knockout5
By submission2
By decision1
Losses9
By decision9
Other information
Notable relatives Nate Diaz (mentor/training partner)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Chris Avila (born January 14, 1993), is a former mixed martial artist and professional boxer. He competed in the UFC, Bellator and WSOF during his MMA career and has competed in Misfits Boxing during his boxing career.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Avila obtained a 5–2 record in the regionals and made an appearance in WSOF 16.

On July 5, 2016 Chris Avila signed with the UFC. [2]

UFC

Chris Avila made his UFC debut on August 20th, UFC 202, fought Artem Lobov losing by unanimous decision. [3]

On November 5, 2016 Avila faced Enrique Barzola in UFC Fight Night 98 and lost a unanimous decision. [4]

Bellator

Avila made his Bellator debut on December 14, 2018 at Bellator 212 vs Brandon Pieper winning by submission in the first round. [5]

On April 27, 2019 Avila fought against Brandon Faumui in bellator 220 losing by a close split decision. [6]

On January 25, 2020 Avila fought Anthony Taylor on Bellator 238 losing by a close majority decision. [7]

Boxing career

On December 18, 2021 Avila made his return to boxing after 7 years with 0-1 Boxing record to compete against Anthony Taylor in a rematch having previously fought in MMA losing by majority decision on Bellator 238. Avilla won by majority decision. [8]

On October 29, 2022 Avila fought Mikhail Varshavski, won by unanimous decision. [9]

On April 21, 2023 Avila fought future WBA-NABA, WBC Gold cruiserweight champion Paul Bamba, winning by unanimous decision in the event MF & DAZN: X Series 006 earning the award performance of the night. [10]

On August 5, 2023 Avila fought former UFC fighter Jeremy Stevens winning by a unanimous decision. [11]

On March 23, 2024 Avila fought BKFC Boxer Jake Bostwick in the event MF & DAZN X Series 13 and won a split decision. [12]

On July 6, 2024 Avila fought his most notable opponent yet, former UFC Champion Anthony Pettis and won a unanimous decision in the event Diaz v Masvidal. [13]

Stake Pro Tournament

On August 20, 2024 it was announced that Avila would partake in a tournament hosted by Stake on X Series 18 – Stake Pro Tournament Card on September 14 at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. His first opponent in the semifinals was former UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson with English professional boxer Idris Virgo vs English influencer Fes Batista in the other bracket. [14] Henderson defeated Avila by unanimous decision and advanced to the finals. [15]

Boxing record

8 fights6 wins2 losses
By decision62
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
8Win6–2 Benson Henderson UD5 Sep 14, 2024 Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, EnglandMF-Professional bout; Stake pro tournament final
7Win6–1 Anthony Pettis UD6Jul 6, 2024 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.
6Win5–1Jake BostwickSD4 Mar 23, 2024 Worldwide Stages, Spring Hill, Tennessee, U.S.
5Win4–1 Jeremy Stephens UD6 Aug 5, 2023 American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
4Win3–1 Paul Bamba UD4 Apr 21, 2023 XULA Convocation Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
3Win2–1 Mikhail Varshavski UD4 Oct 29, 2022 Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
2Win1–1Anthony TaylorMD8 Dec 18, 2021 Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
1Loss0–1Vicente GuzmanUD4Sep 6, 2014SOS Club, Modesto, California, U.S.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches8 wins9 losses
By knockout50
By submission20
By decision19
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win8–9Jon KennedyTKO (strikes)North Iowa Fights - Hatch vs. OttowJuly 31, 202111:53 Mason City, Iowa, United States
Win7–9Jessy EbrechtKO (punch)North Iowa Fights - Aguayo vs. KonkolApril 24, 202110:11 Mason City, Iowa, United States
Loss6–9Anthony TaylorDecision (majority) Bellator 238 January 25, 202035:00 Inglewood, California, United States
Loss6–8Brandon FaumuiDecision (split) Bellator 220 April 27, 201935:00 San Jose, California, United States
Win6–7Brandon PieperSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 212 December 14, 201813:44 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss5–7Horacio GutierrezDecision (unanimous)Combate Americas - Mexico vs. USAMay 11, 201835:00 Tijuana, Mexico
Loss5–6 Jamall Emmers Decision (unanimous)GKO 11 - Global Knockout 11November 4, 201735:00 Jackson, California, United States
Loss5–5Ricky PalaciosDecision (unanimous)Combate Americas - Combate ClasicoJuly 27, 201735:00 Miami, Florida, United States
Loss5–4 Enrique Barzola Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night 98 November 5, 201635:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Loss5–3 Artem Lobov Decision (unanimous) UFC 202 August 20, 201635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win5–2Drake BoenTKO (punches)GKO 6 - Global Knockout 6March 26, 201620:45 Jackson, California, United States
Win4–2Zach ZaneSubmission (rear-naked choke)GKO 5 - Global Knockout 5November 21, 201514:20 Jackson, California, United States
Win3–2Adel AltamimiKO (punch)IFC - Caged CombatSeptember 26, 201520:47 Clovis, California, United States
Loss2–2Jason PowellDecision (unanimous) WSOF 16 December 13, 201435:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Win2–1Mike RyanKO (punch)GKO 2 - Global Knockout 2October 18, 201421:13 Jackson, California, United States
Win1–1Beau HamiltonDecision (unanimous)WFC 10 - Diagne vs. RicettiJune 28, 201435:00 Placerville, California, United States
Loss0–1Christian BuronDecision (unanimous)Art of War Productions - Yakuza MoonJanuary 18, 201433:00 Fresno, California, United States

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