Michele Gutierrez
Encyclopedia
Michele "Diablita" Gutierrez is a female mixed martial artist and former professional boxer. Along with MMA fighter Felice Herrig
, the two appear in the video game Supremacy MMA
, the first MMA title to have female fighters.
After her undefeated run as a professional boxer, Michele became "the first female fighter to earn a spot on Pride/UFC Legend Wanderlei Silva
’s Wand Fight Team."
In September 2010, "Wand Fight Team member Michele “Diablita” Gutierrez picked up her third straight victory...when she stopped 13-fight veteran Tammie Schneider at Crowbar MMA: “Fall Brawl.” Gutierrez scored with effective strikes that damaged Schneider’s right eye, forcing a halt to the bout in round three."
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In June 2011, Las Vegas native Gutierrez "officially signed on to be a featured spokesperson for Coalition Fight Music’s “Man Up” Campaign against Human Trafficking....Gutierrez says: 'As a mother of a little girl I couldn’t imagine my daughter being exposed to the evil of human trafficking. As a fighter I’ve always felt inclined to stand up for those who can’t protect themselves. It’s not just going on overseas, it’s happening right here in the land of the free.' Tony Savo (CFM CEO/Producer) says: 'Michele is a dynamic athlete and individual who really cares and has a heart for the kids. Now that she’s one of the first WMMA (Women’s Mixed Martial Arts) fighters to star in a video game, she’s using her new found fame to touch lives and push the sport outside the cage.'"
fight with the same ferocity and heart as any other fighter, regardless of gender, and we are proud to represent these strong, determined women in our game.”
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|Win
|1-0-0
|align=left| Katarina De La Cruz
|MD
|4
|16/08/2007
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Felice Herrig
Felice Nicole Herrig is an American kickboxer, Muay Thai fighter, and mixed martial artist. Born in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, she began her career practicing kickboxing and Muay Thai before transitioning to MMA in 2009...
, the two appear in the video game Supremacy MMA
Supremacy MMA
Supremacy MMA is a mixed martial arts–style fighting video game developed by Kung Fu Factory and published by 505 Games. The game was released on September 23, 2011 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 game consoles...
, the first MMA title to have female fighters.
Career
Gutierrez went 7-3 as an amateur and 2-0 as a professional boxer. In her professional boxing debut against Katarina De La Cruz, Gutierrez claims she experienced the hardest hit in her career.After her undefeated run as a professional boxer, Michele became "the first female fighter to earn a spot on Pride/UFC Legend Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei César da Silva , nicknamed "The Axe Murderer", is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who has competed in Japan's Pride Fighting Championships and the American based Ultimate Fighting Championship . Silva is known for his aggressive fighting style with the majority of his fights ending in...
’s Wand Fight Team."
In September 2010, "Wand Fight Team member Michele “Diablita” Gutierrez picked up her third straight victory...when she stopped 13-fight veteran Tammie Schneider at Crowbar MMA: “Fall Brawl.” Gutierrez scored with effective strikes that damaged Schneider’s right eye, forcing a halt to the bout in round three."
Humanitarian Activitues
Gutierrez lost her "mom last year to cancer. It wasn't breast cancer, but it was leukemia. And since then I have tried to do as much as I can with cancer research. There's a couple of non-profit organizations here in Vegas. There's one called It A'int Chemo. They have a clothing line. I try to be a part of that. They have all lost people they loved to cancer and I just try to support it as much as I can." As a result of her experience she appeared on a Breast Cancer AwarenessBreast cancer awareness
Breast cancer awareness is an effort to raise awareness of breast cancer and reduce the disease's stigma by educating people about its symptoms and treatment options...
picture.
In June 2011, Las Vegas native Gutierrez "officially signed on to be a featured spokesperson for Coalition Fight Music’s “Man Up” Campaign against Human Trafficking....Gutierrez says: 'As a mother of a little girl I couldn’t imagine my daughter being exposed to the evil of human trafficking. As a fighter I’ve always felt inclined to stand up for those who can’t protect themselves. It’s not just going on overseas, it’s happening right here in the land of the free.' Tony Savo (CFM CEO/Producer) says: 'Michele is a dynamic athlete and individual who really cares and has a heart for the kids. Now that she’s one of the first WMMA (Women’s Mixed Martial Arts) fighters to star in a video game, she’s using her new found fame to touch lives and push the sport outside the cage.'"
Appearance in Supremacy MMA
Vice-President Peter Matiss of marketing for 505 Games commented in the press release that bringing “playable female fighters to fans in Supremacy MMA represents the strong stance we’re taking in bringing a totally unique game to market…Michele and FeliceFelice Herrig
Felice Nicole Herrig is an American kickboxer, Muay Thai fighter, and mixed martial artist. Born in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, she began her career practicing kickboxing and Muay Thai before transitioning to MMA in 2009...
fight with the same ferocity and heart as any other fighter, regardless of gender, and we are proud to represent these strong, determined women in our game.”
Professional Boxing Record
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|Win
|1-0-0
|align=left| Katarina De La Cruz
|MD
|4
|16/08/2007
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Professional MMA Record
Record | 3 - 2 - 0 (Win – Loss – Draw) |
Wins | 2 (T)KOs 0 Submissions 1 Decisions |
Losses | 1 (T)KOs 1 Submissions 0 Decisions |
Result | Opponent | Method | Event Title | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
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Loss | Amanda LaVoy | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | XFO - Xtreme Fighting Organization 39 | 5/13/2011 | 2 | 0:24 | |
Win | Tammie Schneider | TKO (Eye Injury) | Crowbar MMA - Fall Brawl | 9/11/2010 | 3 | 0:28 | |
Win | Cassie Rodish | Decision (Unanimous) | XFO 36 - Outdoor War 6 | 8/14/2010 | 3 | 5:00 | |
Win | Amy Stacey | TKO (Punches) | MMA Xplosion - Next Generation Fighter | 5/22/2010 | 1 | 0:17 | |
Loss | Felice Herrig Felice Herrig Felice Nicole Herrig is an American kickboxer, Muay Thai fighter, and mixed martial artist. Born in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, she began her career practicing kickboxing and Muay Thai before transitioning to MMA in 2009... | Submission (Armbar) | Unconquered 1 - November Reign | 11/20/2009 | 2 | 2:03 | |