Chris Gutierrez is one of the most prominent faces in the combat sports universe. He is signed with the elite Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), in which he competes in the bantamweight division. Gutierrez is an impressive professional mixed martial artist who earned accolades and acclaim before joining the UFC in multiple professional mixed martial arts promotions.
A professional since 2013, Chris Gutierrez received his first title opportunity in his professional career while riding high on a record of 6 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. He faced Craig Ross at SCS 23 on November 15, 2014, for the vacant SCS bantamweight championship. Gutierrez made quick work of Ross by dispatching him in the first round and winning the title.
In his next fight, Chris Gutierrez was up against Aaron Phillips at World Fighting Championships 35 on February 28, 2015, for the WFC bantamweight title. Guiterrez won the bout via third-round TKO (retirement) and won the championship. He eventually made his way into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2018.
In his debut showdown for the promotion, Gutierrez faced Raoni Barcelos at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale on November 30, 2018. He finished him via second-round submission by squeezing him in a rear naked choke. Gutierrez has since then gone on to establish himself as a promising fighter on the promotion’s roster and is ranked the No. 14th active bantamweight competitor in the promotion’s bantamweight rankings.
What gym does Chris Gutierrez fight out of?
Chris Gutierrez fights out of the Factory X Muay Thai. The training facility is located in Englewood, Colorado, USA, and was founded in 2009. Chris Gutierrez trains under Marc Montoya.
Chris Gutierrez Ethnicity
Chris Gutierrez has Hispanic heritage. His mother is from Guatemala, and his father is from Colombia. Gutierrez was born in Greenville, Texas, and is an American national. The 32-year-old professional mixed martial artist has described his childhood as tough, where he and his siblings watched their parents struggle to get food on their table.
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A. He is an American national.
A. He is of Hispanic heritage.
A. He fights out of Factory X Muay Thai training facility.
A. Marc Montoya trains Chris Gutierrez.
A. He competes in the bantamweight division.
