Chris Gutiérrez

Christopher Gutiérrez (born April 22, 1991)[4] is an American mixed martial artist and currently competing in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Not to be confused with Chris Gutierrez, a Filipino actor.
Chris Gutiérrez
BornChristopher Gutiérrez
(1991-04-22) April 22, 1991
Boston, Massachusetts, United States[1]
Other namesEl Guapo
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
DivisionBantamweight
Reach69[1] in (175 cm)
Fighting out ofJersey City, New Jersey, United States[1]
TeamFactory X
TrainerMarc Montoya[2]
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Mario Correa[3]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins15
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision7
Losses4
By submission1
By decision3
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Gutiérrez is an American whose mother, Gladis Canoral, is a Guatemalan, and his father, Jorge Gutiérrez, is a Colombian. He started training in mixed martial arts at the age of 16 and competed his first professional fight two years later.[5][6]

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.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Gutiérrez made his UFC debut on November 30, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale against Raoni Barcelos.[8] He lost the fight via a submission.[9]

Gutiérrez's second fight came on March 23, 2019, facing Ryan MacDonald, at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis.[10] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[11]

Gutiérrez faced Geraldo de Freitas Jr. on August 10, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2.[12] He won the fight via a split decision.[13]

Gutiérrez faced Vince Morales on May 30, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns.[14] Utilising high volume of leg kicks, he won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[15]

Gutiérrez was expected to face Luke Sanders on August 1, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.[16] However, Sanders was removed from the bout in mid-July for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer Cody Durden.[17] The fight ended in draw.[18]

Personal life

Gutiérrez has a son from his previous relationship.[19]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
21 matches 15 wins 4 losses
By knockout 7 0
By submission 1 1
By decision 7 3
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 Jr. 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, 2013 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, 2013 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

References
  1. "Chris Gutierrez | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  2. "Chris Gutierrez explains his road from 'rock bottom' to UFC Nashville". MyMMANews.com. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  3. Chris "El Guapo" Gutierrez (@el_guapo_mma) (September 17, 2019). ""What a journey it's been. (...)"". Instagram. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  4. Mixed martial arts show results Date: May 30, 2020
  5. "Chris Gutierrez explains his road from 'rock bottom' to UFC Nashville". MyMMANews.com. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  6. "Chris Gutierrez explains his road from 'rock bottom' to UFC Nashville". MyMMANews.com. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  7. Sherdog.com. "Chris". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  8. "Raoni Barcelos vs. Chris Gutierrez added to The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale in Las Vegas". MMA Junkie. 2018-11-22. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  9. "TUF 28 Finale results: Raoni Barcelos sliced open but submits Chris Gutierrez". MMA Junkie. 2018-11-30. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  10. DNA, MMA. "Ongeslagen Ryan MacDonald pakt short notice gevecht tegen Chris Gutierrez in Nashville". Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  11. "UFC Nashville results: Chris Gutierrez kicks way past bloodied Ryan MacDonald". MMA Junkie. 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  12. "Boletim MMA Brasil: Geraldo de Freitas vai encarar Chris Gutierrez no UFC Montevidéu". MMA Brasil. 2019-06-06. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  13. Harshman, Heath (2019-08-10). "UFC Uruguay Results: Chris Gutierrez Takes Split-Decision Win Over Geraldo de Freitas". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  14. Mike Heck (2020-05-21). "Chris Gutierrez vs. Vince Morales set for May 30 UFC event". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
  15. Anderson, Jay (2020-05-30). "UFC Vegas Results: Chris Gutierrez Chops Down Vince Morales, Earns Leg Kick TKO". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  16. DNA, MMA. "Chris Gutierrez vs. Luke Sanders op 1 augustus tijdens UFC evenement". Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  17. 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.
  18. Evanoff, Josh (2020-08-01). "UFC Vegas 5 Results: Chris Gutiérrez vs. Cody Durden Ends in Draw". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  19. Mick Hammond (July 29, 2020). "Chris Gutierrez game plan is 'heavy pressure' against Luke Sanders at UFC on ESPN+ 31". mmaweekly.com.
  20. Sherdog.com. "Chris". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
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