UFC 281 live blog

This is the UFC 281 live blog for Frankie Edgar vs. Chris Gutierrez, a main card bantamweight fight on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Somewhat unheralded, Gutierrez has quietly become one of the most dangerous up-and-coming bantamweights in the world.

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Unbeaten in his previous seven fights, Gutierrez possesses a dangerous striking game with wicked leg kicks, and has beaten an increasingly impressive group of fighters.

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Now, he looks to announce his arrival as a legitimate title contender with a win over a legend of the game.

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UFC 281 live blog

Frankie Edgar vs Chris Gutierrez

This is the UFC 281 live blog for Frankie Edgar vs. Chris Gutierrez, a main card bantamweight fight on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Somewhat unheralded, Gutierrez has quietly become one of the most dangerous up-and-coming bantamweights in the world.

Unbeaten in his previous seven fights, Gutierrez possesses a dangerous striking game with wicked leg kicks, and has beaten an increasingly impressive group of fighters.

Now, he looks to announce his arrival as a legitimate title contender with a win over a legend of the game.