Chris Avila
{{short description|American mixed martial artist and boxer}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Chris Avila
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| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1993|1|14}}
| birth_place = Stockton, California, U.S.
| residence = Stockton, California, U.S.
| height = 5 ft 10 in
| weight = 170 lb
| weight_class = Featherweight (2014–2018)
Lightweight (2019–present)
Welterweight (2016–2021)
| reach = 73 in{{Cite web|title=BoxRec: Chris Avila|url=https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/695479|access-date=11 January 2025|website=BoxRec}}
| stance = Orthodox
| style =
| fighting_out_of = Stockton, California, U.S.
| team = Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
| years_active = 2014–present
| mma_kowin = 5
| mma_subwin = 2
| mma_decwin = 1
| mma_decloss = 9
| box_win = 6
| box_loss = 1
| relatives =
| sherdog = 155641
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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.{{Cite web |title=UFC 202 signs Chris Avila for SBG vs. Cesar Gracie rivalry |url=https://bloodyelbow.com/2016/07/05/ufc-202-signs-chris-avila-sbg-vs-cesar-gracie-salt-lake-jason-novelli-mma-news/ |access-date=January 11, 2025 |website=Bloody Elbow}}
= UFC =
Chris Avila made his UFC debut on August 20th, UFC 202, fought Artem Lobov losing by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |title=UFC 202: Final Results and News from Vegas |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-202-final-results-and-news-vegas |access-date=January 11, 2025 |website=UFC.com}}
On November 5, 2016 Avila faced Enrique Barzola in UFC Fight Night 98 and lost a unanimous decision.{{Cite web |title=UFC Mexico Results: Enrique Barzola Outclasses Chris Avila |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/ufc/ufc-mexico-results-enrique-barzola-outclasses-chris-avila |access-date=January 11, 2025 |website=Fox Sports}}
= Bellator =
Avila made his Bellator debut on December 14, 2018 at Bellator 212 vs Brandon Pieper winning by submission in the first round.{{Cite web |title=Bellator Fight Center |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/fightcenter/_/id/401093031/league/bellator |access-date=January 11, 2025 |website=ESPN}}
On April 27, 2019 Avila fought against Brandon Faumui in Bellator 220 losing by a close split decision.{{Cite web |title=Bellator 206: Chris Avila vs. Brandon Faumui |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/fightcenter/_/id/401115473 |access-date=January 11, 2025 |website=ESPN}}
On January 25, 2020 Avila fought Anthony Taylor on Bellator 238 losing by a close majority decision.{{Cite web |title=Chris Avila |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/fighters/chris-avila |access-date=January 11, 2025 |website=MMA Junkie}}
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.{{Cite web |title=Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley 2 fight results, highlights, undercard, complete guide from Tampa |url=https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/jake-paul-vs-tyron-woodley-2-fight-results-highlights-undercard-complete-guide-from-tampa/ |access-date=January 11, 2025 |website=CBS Sports}}
On October 29, 2022 Avila fought Mikhail Varshavski, won by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |title=Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva undercard results, highlights: Chris Avila batters Dr. Mike Varshavski for win |url=https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/jake-paul-vs-anderson-silva-undercard-results-highlights-chris-avila-batters-dr-mike-varshavski-for-win/ |access-date=January 11, 2025 |website=CBS Sports}}
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.{{Cite web |title=JMX vs. Bell: MF & DAZN 006 results |url=https://bloodyelbow.com/2023/04/21/jmx-bell-mf-dazn-006-results/ |access-date=January 11, 2025 |website=Bloody Elbow}}
Avila fought former UFC fighter Jeremy Stevens winning by a unanimous decision.{{Cite web |title=Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz full card results, including Amanda Serrano |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/boxing/news/jake-paul-vs-nate-diaz-full-card-results-amanda-serrano/nhgli1lf9akoeiiomce9koix |access-date=January 11, 2025 |website=The Sporting News}}
On March 23, 2024 Avila fought BKFC Boxer Jake Bostwick in the event MF & DAZN X Series 13 and won a split decision.{{Cite web |title=UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle boxing action (March 29-30) |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-veterans-in-mma-and-bareknuckle-boxing-action-march-29-30 |access-date=January 11, 2025 |website=MMA Junkie}}
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.{{Cite web |title=Chris Avila vs. Anthony Pettis: Diaz teammate talks boxing showdown |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/07/chris-avila-vs-anthony-pettis-diaz-masvidal-boxing-interview-video |access-date=January 11, 2025 |website=MMA Junkie}}
= 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.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=20 August 2024 |title=Benson Henderson vs. Chris Avila booked for 1-night tournament at Misfits Boxing 18 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/8/20/24224608/benson-henderson-vs-chris-avila-booked-for-boxing-match-in-1-night-tournament-misfits-event-sept-14 |website=MMA Fighting}} Henderson defeated Avila by unanimous decision and advanced to the finals.{{Cite web |author=Bryan Tucker |date=2024-09-14 |title=Benson Henderson comes up just short to Idris Virgo at Misfits Boxing 18 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/9/14/24244770/benson-henderson-comes-up-just-short-to-idris-virgo-at-misfits-boxing-18 |access-date=2024-09-14 |publisher=mmafighting.com}}
Boxing record
{{BoxingRecordSummary
|ko-wins=
|ko-losses=
|dec-wins=6
|dec-losses=2
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| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
| No.
! Result ! Record ! Opponent ! Type ! Round, Time ! Date ! Location ! Notes |
|---|
| 8
|{{no2}} loss |6–2 | style="text-align:left;" |Benson Henderson |UD |5 |style="text-align:left;" |{{small|Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England}} |style="text-align:left;" |{{small|MF-Professional bout; Stake pro tournament semifinal}} |
| 7
|{{yes2}} Win |6–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Anthony Pettis |UD |6 |Jul 6, 2024 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.}} | |
| 6
|{{yes2}} Win |5–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Jake Bostwick |SD |4 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Worldwide Stages, Spring Hill, Tennessee, U.S.}} | |
| 5
|{{yes2}} Win |4–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Jeremy Stephens |UD |6 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 4
|{{yes2}} Win |3–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Paul Bamba |UD |4 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|XULA Convocation Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.}} | |
| 3
|{{yes2}} Win |2–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Dr. Mikhail Varshavski |UD |4 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.}} | |
| 2
|{{yes2}} Win |1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Anthony Taylor |MD |8 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.}} | |
| 1
|{{no2}} Loss |0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Vicente Guzman |UD |4 |Sep 6, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|SOS Club, Modesto, California, U.S.}} | |
Mixed martial arts record
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|sub-wins=2
|dec-wins=1
|ko-losses=0
|sub-losses=0
|dec-losses=9
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–9
|Jon Kennedy
|TKO (strikes)
|North Iowa Fights - Hatch vs. Ottow
|{{dts|2021|07|31}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:53
|Mason City, Iowa, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–9
|Jessy Ebrecht
|KO (punch)
|North Iowa Fights - Aguayo vs. Konkol
|{{dts|2021|04|24}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:11
|Mason City, Iowa, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|6–9
|Anthony Taylor
|Decision (majority)
|{{dts|2020|01|25}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Inglewood, California, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|6–8
|Brandon Faumui
|Decision (split)
|{{dts|2019|04|27}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|San Jose, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–7
|Brandon Pieper
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2018|12|14}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:44
|Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|5–7
|Horacio Gutierrez
|Decision (unanimous)
|Combate Americas - Mexico vs. USA
|{{dts|2018|05|11}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|5–6
|Decision (unanimous)
|GKO 11 - Global Knockout 11
|{{dts|2017|11|04}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Jackson, California, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|5–5
|Ricky Palacios
|Decision (unanimous)
|Combate Americas - Combate Clasico
|{{dts|2017|07|27}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Miami, Florida, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|5–4
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2016|11|05}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|5–3
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2016|08|20}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–2
|Drake Boen
|TKO (punches)
|GKO 6 - Global Knockout 6
|{{dts|2016|03|26}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:45
|Jackson, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–2
|Zach Zane
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|GKO 5 - Global Knockout 5
|{{dts|2015|11|21}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:20
|Jackson, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–2
|Adel Altamimi
|KO (punch)
|IFC - Caged Combat
|{{dts|2015|09|26}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:47
|Clovis, California, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|2–2
|Jason Powell
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2014|12|13}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Sacramento, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–1
|Mike Ryan
|KO (punch)
|GKO 2 - Global Knockout 2
|{{dts|2014|10|18}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:13
|Jackson, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–1
|Beau Hamilton
|Decision (unanimous)
|WFC 10 - Diagne vs. Ricetti
|{{dts|2014|06|28}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Placerville, California, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|0–1
|Christian Buron
|Decision (unanimous)
|Art of War Productions - Yakuza Moon
|{{dts|2014|01|18}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:00
|Fresno, California, United States
|
|-
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References
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External links
- {{Sherdog|155641}}
- {{BoxRec|695479}}
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