Glena Avila
| Glena Avila | |
|---|---|
 Glena Avila with FCFF 115lb. Title (2011) | |
| Born |
April 23, 1975 Sparta, Wisconsin, United States |
| Other names | Heartless |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Weight | 115 lb (52 kg; 8.2 st) |
| Division | Strawweight |
| Style | Grappling, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Fighting out of | Portland, Oregon |
| Team | SportsLab |
| Rank | Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 4 |
| Wins | 2 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By submission | 0 |
| By decision | 2 |
Glena Avila (born April 23, 1975) is an American mixed martial artist. She currently trains in Portland, Oregon. She has a record of 2 wins and 2 losses.
Avila gained recognition after becoming the first women's champion in the history of the Full Contact Fighting Federation, an amateur mixed martial arts promotion in Portland, Oregon. After building a 6-0 amateur record and winning three titles in three weight divisions, Avila turned professional in June 2011.[1]
Personal life
Avila's life and mixed martial arts career are the subject of the documentary Glena, planned for release in 2014.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Avila faced Angelica Brotheron in her debut professional match at BlackEye Promotions 4 on June 27, 2011. She won by submission arm bar in the third round.[3] She faced Maria Andaverde at Budo Fights 6: Pretaliation on December 3, 2011.[4] Avila faced Emily Kagan at Dakota FC 13 on October 13, 2012. She lost by split decision.[5] She faced Amber Stautzenberger at Dakota FC 15 on April 20, 2013. She lost by unanimous decision.[6]
Mixed martial arts record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 2-2 |  Amber Stautzenberger |
Decision (unanimous) | Dakota FC 15 - Spring Brawl 2013 | April 20, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | North Dakota, North Dakota, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 2-1 | Emily Kagan |
Decision (split) | Dakota FC 13 - Coming Home | October 13, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | North Dakota, North Dakota, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2-0 | Maria Andaverde |
Submission (arm bar) | Budo Fights 6 - Pretaliation | December 3, 2011 | 1 | 1:52 | Bend, Oregon, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1-0 | Angelica Brotheron |
Submission (arm bar) | BEP4 - BlackEye Promotions 4 | June 17, 2011 | 3 | 4:01 | Fenton, North Carolina, United States | Fight of the Night |
Championships
- Full Contact Fighting Federation 115 lb. Champion & 125 lb. Champion
- Shamrock Promotions 117 lb. Champion
References
- ↑ "Glena Avula Official Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Profile". Variety.com. 2013-04-20. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
- ↑ "Slamdance Unveils Competition Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.com. 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ↑ "BlackEye Promotions 4 Results". Mixedmartialarts.com. 2011-06-17. Retrieved 2013-11-30.
- ↑ "Budofights 6: Pretaliation Results". Mixedmartialarts.com. 2011-012-03. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ↑ "Emily Kagan Stats". sherdog.com. 2012-10-13. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ↑ "Spring Brawl Results". Mixedmartialarts.com. 2013-04-20. Retrieved 2013-12-06.