Chris Gutiérrez Explained

Chris Gutiérrez
Other Names:El Guapo
Birth Date:22 April 1991
Birth Place:Greenville, Texas, U.S.[1]
Fighting Out Of:Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Weight Lb:136
Weight Class:Bantamweight (2013–present)
Featherweight (2020)
Reach In:67
Rank:Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Marc Montoya and Mario Correa[2]
Team:Factory X
Trainer:Marc Montoya[3]
Years Active:2013–present
Mma Kowin:9
Mma Subwin:1
Mma Decwin:11
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Decloss:5
Mma Draw:2
Sherdog:59736

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).

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 .[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Gutiérrez faced Geraldo de Freitas on August 10, 2019, at .[10] He won the fight via a split decision.[11]

Gutiérrez faced Vince Morales on May 30, 2020, at .[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 .[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]

Gutiérrez was scheduled to face Javid Basharat on August 3, 2024 at UFC on ABC 7.[34] The bout was moved one week later to August 10th at UFC on ESPN 61.[35] One week before the event, Basharat withdrew due to an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Quang Le.[36] [37] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[38]

Personal life

Gutiérrez has a son from his previous relationship.[39]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center|21–6–2|Quang Le |Decision (unanimous)| | |align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|20–6–2|Song Yadong|Decision (unanimous)| | |align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States|-|Win |align=center|20–5–2|Alateng Heili|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|19–5–2|Pedro Munhoz|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Kansas City, Missouri, United States||-|Win|align=center|19–4–2|Frankie Edgar|KO (knee)|UFC 281| |align=center|1|align=center|2:01|New York City, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|18–4–2|Danaa Batgerel|TKO (spinning backfist and elbows)|||align=center|2|align=center|2:34|Columbus, Ohio, United States||-|Win|align=center|17–4–2|Felipe Colares|Decision (split)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States|

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Gutierrez UFC. www.ufc.com. en. 2019-09-19.
  2. Cs_iJG9MWXH. "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. (...)". el_guapo_mma. June 2, 2023. December 9, 2023.
  3. Web site: Chris Gutierrez explains his road from 'rock bottom' to UFC Nashville. 2019-03-15. MyMMANews.com. en-US. 2019-09-20.
  4. Web site: Chris Gutierrez explains his road from 'rock bottom' to UFC Nashville. 2019-03-15. MyMMANews.com. en-US. 2019-09-20.
  5. Web site: Chris. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2019-09-19.
  6. Web site: Raoni Barcelos vs. Chris Gutierrez added to The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale in Las Vegas. 2018-11-22. MMA Junkie. en. 2019-09-20.
  7. Web site: TUF 28 Finale results: Raoni Barcelos sliced open but submits Chris Gutierrez. 2018-11-30. MMA Junkie. en. 2019-09-20.
  8. Web site: Ongeslagen Ryan MacDonald pakt short notice gevecht tegen Chris Gutierrez in Nashville. DNA. MMA. en-US. 2019-09-20.
  9. Web site: UFC Nashville results: Chris Gutierrez kicks way past bloodied Ryan MacDonald. 2019-03-23. MMA Junkie. en. 2019-09-20.
  10. Web site: Boletim MMA Brasil: Geraldo de Freitas vai encarar Chris Gutierrez no UFC Montevidéu. 2019-06-06. MMA Brasil. en. 2019-09-20. 2019-11-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20191119154620/http://mmabrasil.com.br/boletim-mma-brasil-geraldo-de-freitas-vai-encarar-chris-gutierrez-no-ufc-montevideu. dead.
  11. Web site: UFC Uruguay Results: Chris Gutierrez Takes Split-Decision Win Over Geraldo de Freitas. Harshman. Heath. 2019-08-10. Cageside Press. en-US. 2019-09-20.
  12. Web site: Chris Gutierrez vs. Vince Morales set for May 30 UFC event. mmafighting.com. Mike Heck. 2020-05-21. 2020-05-21.
  13. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2020-05-30. UFC Vegas Results: Chris Gutierrez Chops Down Vince Morales, Earns Leg Kick TKO. 2020-07-06. Cageside Press. en-US.
  14. Web site: DNA. MMA. Chris Gutierrez vs. Luke Sanders op 1 augustus tijdens UFC evenement. 2020-07-06. en-US.
  15. Web site: With Luke Sanders out, Chris Gutierrez welcomes newcomer Cody Durden at UFC event Aug. 1. mmafighting.com. Mike Heck. 2020-07-26. 2020-07-27.
  16. Web site: Evanoff. Josh. 2020-08-01. UFC Vegas 5 Results: Chris Gutiérrez vs. Cody Durden Ends in Draw. 2020-08-02. Cageside Press. en-US.
  17. Web site: Andre Ewell vs. Chris Gutierrez late addition to UFC 258 lineup. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2021-02-08. 2021-02-08.
  18. Web site: Evanoff. Josh. 2021-02-13. UFC 258 Results: Chris Gutierrez Dominates Andre Ewell. 2021-02-14. Cageside Press. en-US.
  19. Web site: DNA. MMA. 2021-07-01. Chris Gutierrez vs. Felipe Colares toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 9 oktober. 2021-07-01. MMA DNA. en-US.
  20. Web site: Behunin. Alex. 2021-10-09. UFC Vegas 39 Results: Chris Gutierrez Defeats Felipe Colares Via Split Decision. 2021-10-09. Cageside Press. en-US.
  21. Web site: 2022-02-14. UFC Columbus Gutierrez valt in voor Jackson tegen Batgerel op 26 maart. 2022-02-15. Eurosport. nl.
  22. Web site: Behunin . Alex . 2022-03-26 . UFC Columbus: Chris Gutierrez Spinning Back Fist Ends Danaa Batgerel's Night, Win Streak . 2022-03-27 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  23. Web site: 2022-03-27 . UFC on ESPN 33 bonuses: Matt Brown, Bryan Barberena rewarded for all-out brawl . 2022-03-27 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  24. Web site: Frankie Edgar set for retirement bout at UFC 281 vs. Chris Gutierrez. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2022-10-06. 2022-10-06.
  25. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2022-11-12 . UFC 281: Frankie Edgar KO'd by Chris Gutierrez Knee in Retirement Fight . 2022-11-13 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  26. Web site: Sherdog.com . Chris Gutierrez-Pedro Munhoz on Tap for April 15 UFC Event . 2023-01-20 . Sherdog . en.
  27. Web site: Rush . Dylan . 2023-04-15 . UFC Kansas City: Pedro Munhoz Returns to Win Column with Decision Over Chris Gutierrez . 2023-04-17 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  28. Web site: Desk . ITN News . 2023-08-14 . Chris Gutierrez vs Montel Jackson Set for UFC Vegas 80 Event . 2023-08-18 . www.itnwwe.com . en-US.
  29. Web site: 2023-10-03 . Montel Jackson out of UFC Vegas 80, Alatengheili steps in to fight Chris Gutierrez at UFC Vegas 81 . 2023-10-03 . www.mmafighting.com . en.
  30. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2023-10-14 . UFC Vegas 81: Chris Gutierrez Sweeps Scorecards in Win Over Alatengheili . 2023-10-14 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  31. Web site: Petr Yan vs. Song Yadong reportedly canceled due to injury. October 9, 2023. mmaweekly.com. Joshua Ryan.
  32. Web site: Song Yadong vs. Chris Gutierrez slated to headline UFC Shanghai in December. November 7, 2023. mmafighting.com. Mike Heck.
  33. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2023-12-10 . UFC Vegas 83: Song Yadong Cruises to Five-Round Decision Over Chris Gutiérrez . 2023-12-10 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  34. Web site: Hester . Bryson . 2024-06-19 . UFC Abu Dhabi Adds Chris Gutierrez vs. Javid Basharat . 2024-06-20 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  35. Web site: Morning Report: Anthony Smith sad UFC 303 loss ‘probably puts the nail in the coffin’ for title hopes - Fight Announcements. Drake Riggs. mmafighting.com. 2024-07-11. 2024-07-11.
  36. Web site: Canceled! UFC Vegas 95 loses Bantamweight co-main event. mmamania.com. Alexander Behunin. 2024-08-05. 2024-08-05.
  37. Web site: UFC Vegas 95 Hit With Last Minute Cancelations. cagesidepress.com. Staff. 2024-08-06. 2024-08-06.
  38. Web site: UFC Vegas 95: Chris Gutierrez First to Defeat Quang Le. cagesidepress.com. Shawn Bitter. 2024-08-10. 2024-08-10.
  39. Web site: Chris Gutierrez game plan is 'heavy pressure' against Luke Sanders at UFC on ESPN+ 31. Mick Hammond. mmaweekly.com. July 29, 2020.