Song Yadong vs. Chris Gutiérrez: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Top ten bantamweight Song Yadong of China steps into the Octagon for the second time in 2023 against American Chris Gutiérrez in the main event of UFC Fight Night 233. Both ranked fighters need to win to keep pressing forward in the highly competitive bantamweight division of the UFC. Gutiérrez would be making a quick turn-around from an October event to replace Petr Yan, the original foe of Song Yadong. UFC Fight Night 233 takes place this Saturday at the Apex in Las Vegas.

MMA: UFC Bantamweight

Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas

Where to watch: ESPN+

Date: 10.12.2023. 01.00

“The Kung Fu Kid” steadily pushes forward in the tough 135-pound class. Starring in his third straight headliner, the 26-year-old Chinese has posted a very good 8-2-1 record since making his UFC debut in 2017. Against Ricky Simón last April, the number seven-ranked bantamweight ended the fight with a fifth round TKO (punches) to earn a second performance bonus in three fights. The Hebei-born Sanda stylist is a massive favorite to win the bout and continue positioning for contender status.

• Age: 26
• Height: 5’ 8”
• Reach: 67”
• Record: 20-7-2(1Draw, 1 NC)

32-year-old “El Guapo” is 1-1 in his two fights this year. He scored a unanimous decision over Alateng Heilli last October and, earlier in April, dropped a decision to Pedro Munhoz. An undefeated run in eight fights stretching back to 2019 propelled the American into the bantamweight rankings. The factory X Muay Thai representative has a brown belt in BJJ.

• Age: 32
• Height: 5’ 8”
• Reach: 67”
• Record: 20-5-2(1Draw)

Chris Gutiérrez is a 3.855 underdog on Betwinner. Over 3.5 rounds is priced at 1.55 odds on Bet365, with the under at 2.40. 1XBET lists the fight to go the distance at 1.99 odds.