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Frankie Edgar will enter the octagon for the final time at UFC 281, as the legendary fighter is set to retire following his bantamweight clash with Chris Gutierrez. Edgar enters with a record of 24-10-1, while Gutierrez is 18-4-2.
Frankie Edgar vs. Chris Gutierrez Match Details
Fixture: Frankie Edgar vs. Chris Gutierrez
Date and Time: Saturday, November 12th; 10:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Frankie Edgar vs. Chris Gutierrez Betting Odds
Frankie Edgar vs. Chris Gutierrez Key Stats
Frankie Edgar is ready to call it quits on a legendary mixed martial arts career. Edgar, who has been with the UFC for over 15 years, is a former lightweight champion. He has also competed at featherweight and bantamweight and will enter his 36th and final fight with 24 wins, ten losses, and one draw. Edgar has seven knockout victories, four submission victories, and 13 decision victories. The No.12-ranked bantamweight has been knocked out four times and lost via decision six times, however, he has never been submitted. Edgar has lost four of his previous five fights.
Chris Gutierrez has not lost since his first UFC appearance back in 2018. The unranked bantamweight holds six victories and one draw in that span. In his career, Gutierrez has 18 wins, four losses, and two draws. He holds eight knockout victories, one submission victory, and nine decision victories. He has never been knocked out; however, he has lost by submission once and by decision three times. Gutierrez will look to make it four wins in a row with a victory at UFC 281.
Edgar stands at 5'5, while Gutierrez is 5'8. Despite being three inches shorter, Edgar has a slight reach advantage. The former lightweight champion has a 68" reach, while his opponent has a 67" reach. Edgar weighed in at 135.6 pounds, while Gutierrez weighed in at 136 pounds.
Frankie Edgar vs. Chris Gutierrez Betting Prediction
Although Frankie Edgar will be fighting in front of a friendly New York crowd, his recent performances haven't left much room for optimism. While many will be pulling for the retiring mixed martial arts legend to go out on top, Gutierrez represents a tough opponent who is looking to crack the bantamweight rankings. Expect Edgar to put on a strong performance in his last fight, however, come up short of victory. Look for the fight to go the distance with Gutierrez hearing his name called.
Pick: Chris Gutierrez (-250) and Over 2.5 Rounds (-175)
