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Chris Gutiérrez
Born (1991-04-22) April 22, 1991 (age 33)
Greenville, Texas, U.S.[1]
Other namesEl Guapo
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight136 lb (62 kg; 9 st 10 lb)
DivisionBantamweight (2013–present)
Featherweight (2020)
Reach67 in (170 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofJersey City, New Jersey, U.S.[1]
TeamFactory X
TrainerMarc Montoya[2]
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Marc Montoya and Mario Correa[3]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total29
Wins21
By knockout9
By submission1
By decision11
Losses6
By submission1
By decision5
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Christopher Gutiérrez (born April 22, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

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Gutiérrez is an American born to a Guatemalan mother and a Colombian father. He started training in mixed martial arts in Greenville, Texas under Chop Shop MMA trained by Robert Stucker at the age of 16 and competed in his first professional fight two years later.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Gutiérrez started fighting MMA professionally in 2013. He has fought under numerous organizations, notably World Series of Fighting and Legacy Fighting Alliance.[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Gutiérrez made his UFC debut on November 30, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale against Raoni Barcelos.[5] He lost the fight via a submission.[6]

Gutiérrez's second fight came on March 23, 2019, facing Ryan MacDonald, at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis.[7] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

Gutiérrez faced Geraldo de Freitas on August 10, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2.[9] He won the fight via a split decision.[10]

Gutiérrez faced Vince Morales on May 30, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns.[11] Utilising high volume of leg kicks, he won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[12]

Gutiérrez was expected to face Luke Sanders on August 1, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.[13] However, Sanders was removed from the bout in mid-July for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer Cody Durden.[14] The fight ended in a draw.[15]

Gutiérrez faced Andre Ewell on February 13, 2021, at UFC 258.[16] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[17]

Gutiérrez faced Felipe Colares on October 9, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 194.[18] He won the fight via split decision.[19]

Gutiérrez, as a replacement for Montel Jackson, faced Danaa Batgerel on March 26, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 33.[20] He won the fight via spinning backfist TKO in the second round.[21] The win also earned Gutiérrez his first Performance of the Night award.[22]

Gutiérrez faced Frankie Edgar on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281.[23] He won the bout after knocking out Edgar with a knee in the first round.[24]

Gutiérrez faced Pedro Munhoz on April 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 44.[25] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[26]

Gutiérrez was scheduled to face Montel Jackson on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 229.[27] However, Jackson withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons, and was replaced by Alateng Heili on four days notice, with the pairing taking place one week later at UFC Fight Night 230.[28] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[29]

Replacing injured Petr Yan, Gutiérrez was scheduled to headline UFC Fight Night 233 against Song Yadong on December 9, 2023.[30][31] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[32]

Gutiérrez was scheduled to face Javid Basharat on August 3, 2024 at UFC on ABC 7.[33] The bout was moved one week later to August 10 at UFC on ESPN 61.[34] One week before the event, Basharat withdrew due to an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Quang Le.[35][36] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[37]

Personal life

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Gutiérrez has a son from his previous relationship.[38]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
29 matches 21 wins 6 losses
By knockout 9 0
By submission 1 1
By decision 11 5
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 21–6–2 Quang Le Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Tybura vs. Spivac 2 August 10, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 20–6–2 Song Yadong Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez December 9, 2023 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 20–5–2 Alateng Heili Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza October 14, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 19–5–2 Pedro Munhoz Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen April 15, 2023 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 19–4–2 Frankie Edgar KO (knee) UFC 281 November 12, 2022 1 2:01 New York City, New York, United States
Win 18–4–2 Danaa Batgerel TKO (spinning backfist and elbows) UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Daukaus March 26, 2022 2 2:34 Columbus, Ohio, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 17–4–2 Felipe Colares Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez October 9, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–4–2 Andre Ewell Decision (unanimous) UFC 258 February 13, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (140 lb) bout.
Draw 15–4–2 Cody Durden Draw (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan August 1, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Bantamweight.
Win 15–4–1 Vince Morales TKO (leg kicks) UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns May 30, 2020 2 4:27 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Featherweight debut.
Win 14–4–1 Geraldo de Freitas Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 August 10, 2019 3 5:00 Montevideo, Uruguay
Win 13–4–1 Ryan MacDonald Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis March 23, 2019 3 5:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Loss 12–4–1 Raoni Barcelos Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale November 30, 2018 2 4:12 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–3–1 Ray Rodriguez Submission (rear-naked choke) LFA 52 October 19, 2018 1 4:47 Belton, Texas, United States
Win 11–3–1 Jimmy Flick TKO (leg kicks) Xtreme Fight Night 347 April 6, 2018 3 2:59 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win 10–3–1 Mario Israel Decision (split) LFA 22 September 8, 2017 3 5:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States Catchweight (140 lb) bout.
Loss 9–3–1 Jerrod Sanders Decision (unanimous) C3 Fights: Fight Night July 22, 2017 3 5:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 9–2–1 Timur Valiev Decision (unanimous) WSOF 33 October 7, 2016 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 9–1–1 Timur Valiev Decision (split) WSOF 28 February 20, 2016 3 5:00 Garden Grove, California, United States
Win 8–1–1 Bendy Casimir Decision (unanimous) Sugar Creek Showdown 27: Survival August 22, 2015 5 5:00 Hinton, Oklahoma, United States Defended the SCS Bantamweight Championship.
Win 7–1–1 Aaron Phillips TKO (retirement) World Fighting Championships 35 February 28, 2015 3 5:00 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States Won the vacant WFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 6–1–1 Craig Ross TKO (punches) Sugar Creek Showdown 23: Redemption November 15, 2014 1 0:42 Hinton, Oklahoma, United States Won the vacant SCS Bantamweight Championship.
Win 5–1–1 Tyler Shinn Decision (split) BattleGrounds MMA 5 October 3, 2014 3 5:00 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win 4–1–1 Evan Woolsey Decision (unanimous) Battle at the Fort 9 April 5, 2014 3 5:00 Hays, Kansas, United States
Win 3–1–1 Justin McNally TKO (punches) Bellator 111 March 7, 2014 1 2:50 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Draw 2–1–1 Brandon Seyler Draw (majority) Xtreme Knockout 20 November 23, 2013 3 3:00 Arlington, Texas, United States
Loss 2–1 Jake Constant Decision (split) C3 Fights: Fall Brawl 2013 October 12, 2013 3 5:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win 2–0 Tristan Grimsley TKO (punches) Xtreme Knockout 19 August 17, 2013 2 0:19 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 1–0 Dawond Pickney TKO (punches) Ring Rulers: Spa City Stomp Out Hunger May 15, 2013 3 1:51 Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States Bantamweight debut.

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See also

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References

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  2. ^ a b "Chris Gutierrez explains his road from 'rock bottom' to UFC Nashville". MyMMANews.com. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  3. ^ @el_guapo_mma (June 2, 2023). ""Today was definitely a surprise/achievement. I earned my 🟤 (Brown Belt) through blood, sweat, tears and after years and years of failing time after time again. (...)"". Retrieved December 9, 2023 – via Instagram.
  4. ^ Sherdog.com. "Chris". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  5. ^ "Raoni Barcelos vs. Chris Gutierrez added to The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale in Las Vegas". MMA Junkie. 2018-11-22. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  6. ^ "TUF 28 Finale results: Raoni Barcelos sliced open but submits Chris Gutierrez". MMA Junkie. 2018-11-30. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  7. ^ DNA, MMA. "Ongeslagen Ryan MacDonald pakt short notice gevecht tegen Chris Gutierrez in Nashville". Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  8. ^ "UFC Nashville results: Chris Gutierrez kicks way past bloodied Ryan MacDonald". MMA Junkie. 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  9. ^ "Boletim MMA Brasil: Geraldo de Freitas vai encarar Chris Gutierrez no UFC Montevidéu". MMA Brasil. 2019-06-06. Archived from the original on 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  10. ^ Harshman, Heath (2019-08-10). "UFC Uruguay Results: Chris Gutierrez Takes Split-Decision Win Over Geraldo de Freitas". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  11. ^ Mike Heck (2020-05-21). "Chris Gutierrez vs. Vince Morales set for May 30 UFC event". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
  12. ^ Anderson, Jay (2020-05-30). "UFC Vegas Results: Chris Gutierrez Chops Down Vince Morales, Earns Leg Kick TKO". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  13. ^ DNA, MMA. "Chris Gutierrez vs. Luke Sanders op 1 augustus tijdens UFC evenement". Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  14. ^ Mike Heck (2020-07-26). "With Luke Sanders out, Chris Gutierrez welcomes newcomer Cody Durden at UFC event Aug. 1". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  15. ^ Evanoff, Josh (2020-08-01). "UFC Vegas 5 Results: Chris Gutiérrez vs. Cody Durden Ends in Draw". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  16. ^ Nolan King (2021-02-08). "Andre Ewell vs. Chris Gutierrez late addition to UFC 258 lineup". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  17. ^ Evanoff, Josh (2021-02-13). "UFC 258 Results: Chris Gutierrez Dominates Andre Ewell". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
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  20. ^ "UFC Columbus | Gutierrez valt in voor Jackson tegen Batgerel op 26 maart". Eurosport (in Dutch). 2022-02-14. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  21. ^ Behunin, Alex (2022-03-26). "UFC Columbus: Chris Gutierrez Spinning Back Fist Ends Danaa Batgerel's Night, Win Streak". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  22. ^ a b "UFC on ESPN 33 bonuses: Matt Brown, Bryan Barberena rewarded for all-out brawl". MMA Junkie. 2022-03-27. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  23. ^ Nolan King (2022-10-06). "Frankie Edgar set for retirement bout at UFC 281 vs. Chris Gutierrez". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
  24. ^ Dewar, Val (2022-11-12). "UFC 281: Frankie Edgar KO'd by Chris Gutierrez Knee in Retirement Fight". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
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  26. ^ Rush, Dylan (2023-04-15). "UFC Kansas City: Pedro Munhoz Returns to Win Column with Decision Over Chris Gutierrez". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
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  32. ^ Anderson, Jay (2023-12-10). "UFC Vegas 83: Song Yadong Cruises to Five-Round Decision Over Chris Gutiérrez". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  33. ^ Hester, Bryson (2024-06-19). "UFC Abu Dhabi Adds Chris Gutierrez vs. Javid Basharat". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  34. ^ Drake Riggs (2024-07-11). "Morning Report: Anthony Smith sad UFC 303 loss 'probably puts the nail in the coffin' for title hopes - Fight Announcements". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  35. ^ Alexander Behunin (2024-08-05). "Canceled! UFC Vegas 95 loses Bantamweight co-main event". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  36. ^ Staff (2024-08-06). "UFC Vegas 95 Hit With Last Minute Cancelations". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  37. ^ Shawn Bitter (2024-08-10). "UFC Vegas 95: Chris Gutierrez First to Defeat Quang Le". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
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  39. ^ Sherdog.com. "Chris". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
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