OTHER VITALS
CAREER STATUS: Prospect
WALKOUT THEME: Various
SPONSORS: N/A

FIGHTING STYLE
PRIMARY: Boxing
SECONDARY: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
STANCE: Southpaw

STRENGTHS
+ Precision striking, particularly with her hands
+ Superb movement and footwork
+ Toughness and resilience in adversity

WEAKNESSES
– Vulnerable to powerful leg kicks
– Still developing her defensive wrestling
– Tends to start slow in the first round

STATISTICAL INFORMATION
#1 Punches: 18
#2 Kicks: 12
#3 Clinch Striking: 12
#4 Clinch Grappling: 10
#5 Strength: 14
#6 Agility: 16
#7 Dodging: 15
#8 Takedowns: 10
#9 Takedown Defense: 14
#10 Heart: 17
#11 Ground & Pound: 12
#12 Ground Game: 13
#13 Submissions: 14
#14 Submission Defense: 14
#15 Conditioning: 17
#16 Toughness: 16
#17 Control: 11
#18 Aggressiveness: 15
#19 KO Resistance: 16

CONTRACT
4 FIGHTS – $50,000 (NON-EXCLUSIVE)
(1 FIGHTS LEFT)

CAREER EARNINGS: $180,000

ACCOLADES
CHAMPIONSHIPS: 0
N/A

HONORS: 0
N/A

FIGHT OF THE NIGHT: 0
N/A

PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT: 0
N/A

BACKSTORY

Natalia Gutierrez grew up in Chihuahua, Mexico, in a working-class family. Initially, she took up boxing as a way to channel her energy and was inspired by her father, a passionate fan of the sport. With limited opportunities in boxing, Natalia transitioned to MMA at 21 and secured a contract with Everest MMA, the developmental league to Union GP, after a string of regional victories.

However, her stint in Everest MMA was lackluster. Facing tougher competition than she had anticipated, her underdeveloped ground game and lack of experience showed. After suffering a series of tough losses, Everest MMA released her, citing her inability to adapt to the high-level grappling and wrestling of her opponents. Devastated but determined, Natalia returned to the Mexican regional circuit, where she worked tirelessly to round out her game.

Training with a renowned coach in Juárez, Mexico, she refined her skill set. This period of grinding away at the regional level rebuilt her confidence, and she compiled a series of impressive wins, including two knockout victories and a submission win. Her perseverance and growth caught the attention of major promotions again, earning her a second shot at the big stage.

Now, with renewed determination and a sharpened skillset, Natalia is ready to prove that her time in Everest MMA was a learning experience, not a setback.