Chris_Gutiérrez_(fighter)

Chris Gutiérrez

Chris Gutiérrez

American mixed martial artist

Not to be confused with Chris Gutierrez, a Filipino actor.

Chris 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).

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Background

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.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Gutiérrez started fighting MMA professionally in 2013. He has fought under numerous organizations, notably World Series of Fighting and Legacy Fighting Alliance.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Gutiérrez made his UFC debut on November 30, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale against Raoni Barcelos.[6] He lost the fight via a submission.[7]

Gutiérrez's second fight came on March 23, 2019, facing Ryan MacDonald, at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Gutiérrez faced Geraldo de Freitas on August 10, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2.[10] He won the fight via a split decision.[11]

Gutiérrez faced Vince Morales on May 30, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns.[12] Utilising high volume of leg kicks, he won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[13]

Gutiérrez was expected to face Luke Sanders on August 1, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.[14] However, Sanders was removed from the bout in mid-July for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer Cody Durden.[15] The fight ended in a draw.[16]

Gutiérrez faced Andre Ewell on February 13, 2021, at UFC 258.[17] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Gutiérrez faced Felipe Colares on October 9, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 194.[19] He won the fight via split decision.[20]

Gutiérrez, as a replacement for Montel Jackson, faced Danaa Batgerel on March 26, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 33.[21] He won the fight via spinning backfist TKO in the second round.[22] The win also earned Gutiérrez his first Performance of the Night award.[23]

Gutiérrez faced Frankie Edgar on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281.[24] He won the bout after knocking out Edgar with a knee in the first round.[25]

Gutiérrez faced Pedro Munhoz on April 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 44.[26] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[27]

Gutiérrez was scheduled to face Montel Jackson on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 229.[28] 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.[29] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[30]

Replacing injured Petr Yan, Gutiérrez was scheduled to headline UFC Fight Night 233 against Song Yadong on December 9, 2023.[31][32] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[33]

Personal life

Gutiérrez has a son from his previous relationship.[34]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
27 matches 20 wins 5 losses
By knockout 9 0
By submission 1 1
By decision 10 4
Draws 2
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See also

References

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