Chris Gruetzemacher

"Gritz"

MMA Record: 15-5-0
UFC Record: 3-4-0
Weight Class: Lightweight

Chris Gruetzemacher "Gritz" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Chris Gruetzemacher has 3 wins in the UFC. Chris Gruetzemacher lands an average of 6.18 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.21 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

7
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Chris Gruetzemacher, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has competed with a record of 15-5-0 and currently holds a weight class of 155 lbs. Standing at 5' 8', he possesses a reach of 68', fighting in the orthodox stance. In terms of performance statistics during his UFC career, Gruetzemacher demonstrated an average of 6.18 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 57%. He absorbed an average of 4.96 strikes per minute and maintained a strike defense of 52%. His takedown attempts were minimal, averaging 0.21 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 50%. Notable victories in Gruetzemacher's career include his win against Joe Lauzon, who held an ELO rating of 1088. His most recent fights show a mix of results; he defeated Rafa Garcia via unanimous decision in July 2021 but suffered losses to Davi Ramos via rear naked choke and Alexander Hernandez via KO/TKO punches, as well as Claudio Puelles via submission kneebar in December 2021.

Biggest Win
Joe Lauzon in 2018
Opponent ELO: 1088

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 8'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
68'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Jun 16 1986
Age
39
Peak ELO
1016
ELO Rank
1213 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
126-49-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1060.3
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1043.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
6.18
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
57%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
4.96
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
52%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.21
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
50%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Chris Gruetzemacher Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2021-12-04 UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo Claudio Puelles SUB Kneebar 3 3:25 Loss
2021-07-31 UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Strickland Rafa Garcia U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2020-10-31 UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva Alexander Hernandez KO/TKO Punches 1 1:46 Loss
2018-04-07 UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta Joe Lauzon KO/TKO 2 5:00 Win
2017-12-09 UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega Davi Ramos SUB Rear Naked Choke 3 0:50 Loss
2017-02-04 UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie Chas Skelly SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 2:01 Loss
2015-12-11 The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale Abner Lloveras U-DEC 3 5:00 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Chris Gruetzemacher ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
7 2021-12-04 Claudio Puelles 1037 Loss -15 997
6 2021-07-31 Rafa Garcia 986 Win +15 1012
5 2020-10-31 Alexander Hernandez 1039 Loss -15 997
4 2018-04-07 Joe Lauzon 1088 Win +26 1012
3 2017-12-09 Davi Ramos 987 Loss -17 986
2 2017-02-04 Chas Skelly 1077 Loss -13 1003
1 2015-12-11 Abner Lloveras 1000 Win +16 1016

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