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

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and

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. He competed in the

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and WSOF during his MMA career and has competed in

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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.

UFC

Chris Avila made his UFC debut on August 20th,

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, fought

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losing by unanimous decision. On November 5, 2016 Avila faced

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in UFC Fight Night 98 and lost a unanimous decision.

Bellator

Avila made his Bellator debut on December 14, 2018 at Bellator 212 against Brandon Pieper winning by submission in the first round. On April 27, 2019 Avila fought against Brandon Faumui in Bellator 220 losing by a close split decision. On January 25, 2020 Avila fought Anthony Taylor on

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losing by a close majority decision.

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. On October 29, 2022 Avila fought

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, won by unanimous decision. On April 21, 2023 Avila fought future WBA-NABA, WBC Gold cruiserweight champion

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, winning by unanimous decision in the event MF & DAZN: X Series 006 earning the award performance of the night. On August 5, 2023 Avila fought former UFC fighter

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winning by a unanimous decision. On March 23, 2024 Avila fought BKFC Boxer Jake Bostwick in the event MF & DAZN X Series 13 and won a split decision. On July 6, 2024 Avila fought his most notable opponent yet, former UFC Champion

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and won a unanimous decision in the event Diaz v Masvidal.

Stake Pro Tournament

On August 20, 2024 it was announced that Avila would partake in a tournament hosted by

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on X Series 18 – Stake Pro Tournament Card on September 14 at the

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, England. His first opponent in the semifinals was former

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with English

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Fes Batista in the other bracket. Henderson defeated Avila by unanimous decision and advanced to the finals.

Boxing record

Mixed martial arts record

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Avila, Chris 1993 births Living people Sportspeople from Stockton, California American male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists from California Mixed martial artists utilizing boxing Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu Featherweight mixed martial artists Lightweight mixed martial artists Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu American male boxers