Julia Avila (born May 11, 1988) is a former American mixed martial artist who competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Julia graduated from South High School, where she was a sports standout and a member of varsity team in volleyball, soccer and track and field.
[2] Avila has notable wins over former UFC flyweight champion Nicco Montaño and Marion Reneau.
[13] Avila was expected to face Karol Rosa on October 26, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs.
[19][20] Instead, Avila faced Gina Mazany, replacing Rosa, on June 13, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs.
[22] Avila was scheduled to face Nicco Montaño on August 8, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 176.
[23] However, due to Montano's coach John Wood testing positive for COVID-19, the bout was rescheduled to UFC Fight Night 177.
[24] However, Montaño tested positive for COVID-19 and the bout was moved to UFC Fight Night: Holm vs.
[37] Avila faced former LFA Women's Bantamweight Champion Jacqueline Cavalcanti on February 15, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 251.