Chris Avila

Chris Avila
Born	(1993-01-14) January 14, 1993 (age 32) Stockton, California, U.S.
Residence	Stockton, California, U.S.
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division	Featherweight (2014–2018) Lightweight (2019–present) Welterweight (2016–2021)
Reach	73 in (185 cm)[1]
Stance	Orthodox
Fighting out of	Stockton, California, U.S.
Team	Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Years active	2014–present
Professional boxing record
Total	7
Wins	6
Losses	1
Mixed martial arts record
Total	17
Wins	8
By knockout	5
By submission	2
By decision	1
Losses	9
By decision	9
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Chris Avila (born January 14, 1993), is a 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

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 (Exhibition Boxing)

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

7 fights	6 wins	1 loss
By decision	6	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, Time	Date	Location	Notes
7	Win	6–1	Anthony Pettis	UD	6	Jul 6, 2024	Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.
6	Win	5–1	Jake Bostwick	SD	4	Mar 23, 2024	Worldwide Stages, Spring Hill, Tennessee, U.S.
5	Win	4–1	Jeremy Stephens	UD	6	Aug 5, 2023	American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
4	Win	3–1	Paul Bamba	UD	4	Apr 21, 2023	XULA Convocation Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
3	Win	2–1	Mikhail Varshavski	UD	4	Oct 29, 2022	Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
2	Win	1–1	Anthony Taylor	MD	8	Dec 18, 2021	Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
1	Loss	0–1	Vicente Guzman	UD	4	Sep 6, 2014	SOS Club, Modesto, California, U.S.

Exhibition record

1 fight	0 wins	1 loss
By decision	0	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, Time	Date	Location	Notes
1	loss	0-1	Benson Henderson	UD	5	Sep 14, 2024	Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England	MF-Professional bout; Stake pro tournament semifinal

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

17 matches	8 wins	9 losses
By knockout	5	0
By submission	2	0
By decision	1	9

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	8–9	Jon Kennedy	TKO (strikes)	North Iowa Fights - Hatch vs. Ottow	July 31, 2021	1	1:53	Mason City, Iowa, United States
Win	7–9	Jessy Ebrecht	KO (punch)	North Iowa Fights - Aguayo vs. Konkol	April 24, 2021	1	0:11	Mason City, Iowa, United States
Loss	6–9	Anthony Taylor	Decision (majority)	Bellator 238	January 25, 2020	3	5:00	Inglewood, California, United States
Loss	6–8	Brandon Faumui	Decision (split)	Bellator 220	April 27, 2019	3	5:00	San Jose, California, United States
Win	6–7	Brandon Pieper	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Bellator 212	December 14, 2018	1	3:44	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss	5–7	Horacio Gutierrez	Decision (unanimous)	Combate Americas - Mexico vs. USA	May 11, 2018	3	5:00	Tijuana, Mexico
Loss	5–6	Jamall Emmers	Decision (unanimous)	GKO 11 - Global Knockout 11	November 4, 2017	3	5:00	Jackson, California, United States
Loss	5–5	Ricky Palacios	Decision (unanimous)	Combate Americas - Combate Clasico	July 27, 2017	3	5:00	Miami, Florida, United States
Loss	5–4	Enrique Barzola	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night 98	November 5, 2016	3	5:00	Mexico City, Mexico
Loss	5–3	Artem Lobov	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 202	August 20, 2016	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	5–2	Drake Boen	TKO (punches)	GKO 6 - Global Knockout 6	March 26, 2016	2	0:45	Jackson, California, United States
Win	4–2	Zach Zane	Submission (rear-naked choke)	GKO 5 - Global Knockout 5	November 21, 2015	1	4:20	Jackson, California, United States
Win	3–2	Adel Altamimi	KO (punch)	IFC - Caged Combat	September 26, 2015	2	0:47	Clovis, California, United States
Loss	2–2	Jason Powell	Decision (unanimous)	WSOF 16	December 13, 2014	3	5:00	Sacramento, California, United States
Win	2–1	Mike Ryan	KO (punch)	GKO 2 - Global Knockout 2	October 18, 2014	2	1:13	Jackson, California, United States
Win	1–1	Beau Hamilton	Decision (unanimous)	WFC 10 - Diagne vs. Ricetti	June 28, 2014	3	5:00	Placerville, California, United States
Loss	0–1	Christian Buron	Decision (unanimous)	Art of War Productions - Yakuza Moon	January 18, 2014	3	3:00	Fresno, California, United States

References

1. "BoxRec: Chris Avila". BoxRec. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
2. "UFC 202 signs Chris Avila for SBG vs. Cesar Gracie rivalry". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
3. "UFC 202: Final Results and News from Vegas". UFC.com. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
4. "UFC Mexico Results: Enrique Barzola Outclasses Chris Avila". Fox Sports. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
5. "Bellator Fight Center". ESPN. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
6. "Bellator 206: Chris Avila vs. Brandon Faumui". ESPN. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
7. "Chris Avila". MMA Junkie. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
8. "Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley 2 fight results, highlights, undercard, complete guide from Tampa". CBS Sports. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
9. "Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva undercard results, highlights: Chris Avila batters Dr. Mike Varshavski for win". CBS Sports. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
10. "JMX vs. Bell: MF & DAZN 006 results". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
11. "Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz full card results, including Amanda Serrano". The Sporting News. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
12. "UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle boxing action (March 29-30)". MMA Junkie. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
13. "Chris Avila vs. Anthony Pettis: Diaz teammate talks boxing showdown". MMA Junkie. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
14. Martin, Damon (20 August 2024). "Benson Henderson vs. Chris Avila booked for 1-night tournament at Misfits Boxing 18". MMA Fighting.
15. Bryan Tucker (2024-09-14). "Benson Henderson comes up just short to Idris Virgo at Misfits Boxing 18". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2024-09-14.

External links

• Professional MMA record for Chris Avila from Sherdog
• Boxing record for Chris Avila from BoxRec (registration required)