[3] On November 5, 2016 Avila faced Enrique Barzola in UFC Fight Night 98 and lost a unanimous decision.
[6] On January 25, 2020 Avila fought Anthony Taylor on Bellator 238 losing by a close majority 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.
[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.