Chris Gutiérrez

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). As of October 17, 2023, he is #14 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.[4]

Not to be confused with Chris Gutierrez, a Filipino actor.
Chris Gutiérrez
Born (1991-04-22) April 22, 1991
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 Mario Correa[3]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total27
Wins20
By knockout9
By submission1
By decision10
Losses5
By submission1
By decision4
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.[5]

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.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Gutiérrez made his UFC debut on November 30, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale against Raoni Barcelos.[7] He lost the fight via a submission.[8]

Gutiérrez's second fight came on March 23, 2019, facing Ryan MacDonald, at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis.[9] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[10]

Gutiérrez faced Geraldo de Freitas on August 10, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2.[11] He won the fight via a split decision.[12]

Gutiérrez faced Vince Morales on May 30, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns.[13] Utilising high volume of leg kicks, he won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[14]

Gutiérrez was expected to face Luke Sanders on August 1, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.[15] However, Sanders was removed from the bout in mid-July for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer Cody Durden.[16] The fight ended in draw.[17]

Gutiérrez faced Andre Ewell on February 13, 2021, at UFC 258.[18] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[19]

Gutiérrez faced Felipe Colares on October 9, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 194.[20] He won the fight via split decision.[21]

Gutiérrez, as a replacement for Montel Jackson, faced Danaa Batgerel on March 26, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 33.[22] He won the fight via spinning backfist TKO in the second round.[23] The win also earned Gutiérrez his first Performance of the Night award.[24]

Gutiérrez faced Frankie Edgar on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281.[25] He won the bout after knocking out Edgar with a knee in the first round.[26]

Gutiérrez faced Pedro Munhoz on April 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 44.[27] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[28]

Gutiérrez was scheduled to face Montel Jackson on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 229.[29] 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.[30] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[31]

Personal life

Gutiérrez has a son from his previous relationship.[32]

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
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 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) SCS 27 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) SCS 23 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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