Nate Diaz teammate to face fellow UFC vet on MVP 'Rousey vs. Carano' card
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Nate Diaz teammate to face fellow UFC vet on MVP 'Rousey vs. Carano' card
"Chris Avila will lock horns with Brandon Jenkins in a 165-pound catchweight bout at the May 16 event, which takes place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles."
"Avila had previously been slated for the event but did not have an opponent when the card was initially announced."
"Avila has compiled an 8-9 record over the course of his professional tenure, also competing for organizations such as Bellator and Combate Americas."
"Jenkins, known as 'The Highlight Reel,' last fought in October 2025 and has competed for promotions such as Bellator MMA, Professional Fighters League, and Legacy Fighting Alliance."
Chris Avila is set to face Brandon Jenkins in a 165-pound catchweight bout on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Avila, a training partner of Nate Diaz, has an 8-9 record and has fought for organizations like UFC, Bellator, and Combate Americas. His last MMA fight was in 2021, but he has remained active in boxing. Jenkins, known as 'The Highlight Reel,' has a 17-12 record and previously fought in the UFC, suffering two TKO losses during his brief stint.
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