Chris Gutiérrez

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Gutiérrez was scheduled to face Jean Matsumoto on March 8, 2025, at UFC 313. However, Matsumoto was withdrawn from this event in order to serve as a replacement fighter against Rob Font at UFC Fight Night 252 two weeks prior and was replaced by John Castañeda in a featherweight bout. In turn, the pairing was scrapped hours before taking place as Castañeda suffered an undisclosed illness. Gutiérrez's bout with Castañeda was later rescheduled to April 26, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 66. Gutiérrez won the fight by split decision.

Gutiérrez faced Farid Basharat on October 4, 2025, at UFC 320. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Personal life Gutiérrez has a son from his previous relationship.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time) Sugar Creek Showdown SCS Bantamweight Championship (One time) One successful title defense World Fighting Championships WFC Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Farid Basharat Decision (unanimous) UFC 320

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

John Castañeda Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Machado Garry vs. Prates

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Quang Le Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Tybura vs. Spivac 2

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Song Yadong Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Alateng Heili Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Pedro Munhoz Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Frankie Edgar KO (knee) UFC 281

New York City, New York, United States Win

Danaa Batgerel TKO (spinning backfist and elbows) UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Daukaus

Columbus, Ohio, United States Win

Felipe Colares Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Andre Ewell Decision (unanimous) UFC 258

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Draw

Cody Durden Draw (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Vince Morales TKO (leg kicks) UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Geraldo de Freitas Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2

Montevideo, Uruguay Win

Ryan MacDonald Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Loss

Raoni Barcelos Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Ray Rodriguez Submission (rear-naked choke) LFA 52

Belton, Texas, United States Win

Jimmy Flick TKO (leg kicks) Xtreme Fight Night 347

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Win

Mario Israel Decision (split) LFA 22

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Loss

Jerrod Sanders Decision (unanimous) C3 Fights: Fight Night

Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Timur Valiev Decision (unanimous) WSOF 33

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Timur Valiev Decision (split) WSOF 28

Garden Grove, California, United States Win

Bendy Casimir Decision (unanimous) Sugar Creek Showdown 27

Hinton, Oklahoma, United States Win

Aaron Phillips TKO (retirement) WFC 35

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States Win

Craig Ross TKO (punches) Sugar Creek Showdown 23

Hinton, Oklahoma, United States Win

Tyler Shinn Decision (split) BattleGrounds MMA 5

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Win

Evan Woolsey Decision (unanimous) Black Gold Promotions: Battle at the Fort 9

Hays, Kansas, United States Win

Justin McNally TKO (punches) Bellator 111

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Draw

Brandon Seyler Draw (majority) Xtreme Knockout 20

Arlington, Texas, United States Loss

Jake Constant Decision (split) C3 Fights: Fall Brawl 2013

Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Win

Tristan Grimsley TKO (punches) Xtreme Knockout 19

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Dawond Pickney TKO (punches) Ring Rulers: Spa City Stomp Out Hunger

Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States