Introduction
Julia Avila (born May 11, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Previously she has competed in Invicta FC, HD MMA, XKO MMA, Total Warrior Combat and King of the Cage (KOTC).
Background
Of Mexican descent, Avila was born (1988-05-11)May 11, 1988 in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from The University of Notre Dame and is currently a geologist in Oklahoma City.
Mixed martial arts career
Avila has notable wins over former UFC flyweight champion Nicco Montaño and Marion Reneau.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On March 22, 2019 Avila was signed to the UFC's women's bantamweight division. Avila was originally scheduled to face Melissa Gatto on July 6, 2019 at UFC 239. Gatto was dropped from the card due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Pannie Kianzad. Avila won the fight via unanimous decision.
Avila was expected to face Karol Rosa on October 26, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 172. The fight was later cancelled due to a knee injury from Rosa.The match was rescheduled on April 11, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 173
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 8 matches | 7 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 7–1 | Pannie Kianzad | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 239 | July 6, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Alexa Conners | TKO (front kick & punches) | Invicta FC 32: Spencer vs. Sorenson | November 16, 2018 | 2 | 4:43 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Ashley Deen | KO (punches) | HD MMA 13 | August 25, 2018 | 2 | 2:08 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Marciea Allen | TKO (hand injury) | Invicta FC 29: Kaufman vs. Lehner | May 4, 2018 | 1 | 0:49 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Candace Maricle | Submission (armbar) | HD MMA 9 | July 22, 2017 | 1 | 1:18 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | Defended the HD MMA Women's Bantamweight Title. |
| Win | 3–0 | Nicco Montaño | Decision (unanimous) | HD MMA 7 | January 1, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | Won the HD MMA Women's Bantamweight Title. |
| Win | 2–0 | Carolyn Biskup-Roe | KO | XKO 32 | August 27, 2016 | 1 | 1:28 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Marion Reneau | Decision (unanimous) | TWC 13: Impact | January 27, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Porterville, California, United States |