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Dominated in return from layoff
Avila lost to Miesha Tate via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:15 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Austin, Texas.
ANALYSIS
Outside of an immediate stoppage loss, it's impossible to be any less competitive than Avila -- a -135 favorite -- was in this fight. Displaying dreadful takedown defense and zero idea of how to defend on the mat, Avila was grounded for 10:55 in a fight that lasted a shade over 11 minutes. If the defeat wasn't bad enough, this is going to provide a blue print for every single one of Avila's opponents moving forward in regards to how to go about attacking her. Yes, she had been sidelined since June 2021 due to a knee injury, but now 35 years of age, Avila is going to have a very difficult time overcoming this setback.
Outside of an immediate stoppage loss, it's impossible to be any less competitive than Avila -- a -135 favorite -- was in this fight. Displaying dreadful takedown defense and zero idea of how to defend on the mat, Avila was grounded for 10:55 in a fight that lasted a shade over 11 minutes. If the defeat wasn't bad enough, this is going to provide a blue print for every single one of Avila's opponents moving forward in regards to how to go about attacking her. Yes, she had been sidelined since June 2021 due to a knee injury, but now 35 years of age, Avila is going to have a very difficult time overcoming this setback.
Set for bout with Miesha Tate
Avila will fight Miesha Tate during a UFC event on Dec. 2, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Avila hasn't entered the octagon since 2021 after sustaining a knee injury. However, she'll take on Tate -- who has lost two consecutive bouts -- to start the month of December.
Avila hasn't entered the octagon since 2021 after sustaining a knee injury. However, she'll take on Tate -- who has lost two consecutive bouts -- to start the month of December.
Withdraws from UFC Vegas 45
Avila withdrew Sunday for her scheduled bantamweight fight against Raquel Pennington at UFC Vegas 45 on Dec. 18 due to a knee injury, Alexander K. Lee of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Avila carries a 3-1 record under the UFC banner, but it's not yet clear how much time she'll have to miss due to her injury. The promotion hasn't yet revealed whether Pennington will remain on the card for the Dec. 18 event.
Avila carries a 3-1 record under the UFC banner, but it's not yet clear how much time she'll have to miss due to her injury. The promotion hasn't yet revealed whether Pennington will remain on the card for the Dec. 18 event.
Fight booked for Dec. 18
Avila will take on Raquel Pennington in a bantamweight bout at the UFC event Dec. 18, Mike Heck of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Avila will be looking to carry the momentum from her submission of Julija Stoliarenko back in June. That came following a loss to Sijara Eubanks in September of 2020. Pennington is coming off a unanimous decision win just a couple weeks ago.
Avila will be looking to carry the momentum from her submission of Julija Stoliarenko back in June. That came following a loss to Sijara Eubanks in September of 2020. Pennington is coming off a unanimous decision win just a couple weeks ago.
Submits the submission specialist
Avila defeated Julija Stoliarenko via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:19 of Round 3 at UFC Vegas 30 on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Avila entered this fight as a big betting favorite of roughly (-375), but this fight didn't come without its fair share of adversity. While Avila won the striking battle in Round 1, she found herself in danger of getting submitted herself in Round 2, but was able to roll away from the leg lock. Still, it's a frame that could have gone to Stoliarenko and left things tied leading up to the final round. That frame was dominated by Avila, however, who landed early before turning the tides on a Stoliarenko takedown attempt. The exchange saw Avila in top position and working ground-and-pound, and while Stoliarenko nearly turned the tide, Avila was ultimately able to take her back and use it to get the finish. It's a bounce-back victory for the 33-year-old, who is now 3-1 under the UFC banner.
Avila entered this fight as a big betting favorite of roughly (-375), but this fight didn't come without its fair share of adversity. While Avila won the striking battle in Round 1, she found herself in danger of getting submitted herself in Round 2, but was able to roll away from the leg lock. Still, it's a frame that could have gone to Stoliarenko and left things tied leading up to the final round. That frame was dominated by Avila, however, who landed early before turning the tides on a Stoliarenko takedown attempt. The exchange saw Avila in top position and working ground-and-pound, and while Stoliarenko nearly turned the tide, Avila was ultimately able to take her back and use it to get the finish. It's a bounce-back victory for the 33-year-old, who is now 3-1 under the UFC banner.