Chris Gutiérrez
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About
Professional mixed martial artist that primarily competes in the men's bantamweight and featherweight divisions. He is best-known within the mixed martial arts community by his nickname El Guapo. In the year 2023, he was named one of the top 20 UFC bantamweight fighters in the world. He is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Before Fame
He first discovered his passion for mixed martial arts as a teenager in Texas. After just two years of training, he began his professional fighting career.
Trivia
He made his official UFC debut fighting against Raoni Barcelos on November 30, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Unfortunately, he lost his first career UFC match via submission. Gutiérrez was scheduled to face Montel Jackson on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 229. 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. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Family Life
He grew up living with his family in Greenville, Texas. He now has a son of his own named Adrian. He is of Guatemalan and Colombian descent.
Associated With
He faced Vince Morales during the UFC on ESPN: Tyron Woodley vs. Gilbert Burns fight card.
