LightweightACTIVE
Chris Gruetzemacher
15-5
Age
37
Height
5'8"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
68"
Avg Fight Time
09:45
Gym
MMA LAB - Glendale, AZ
Wins By
7 KO · 3 Sub · 5 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 2
Last 5
LWLLL
Finish Rate
67%
Bonuses
—
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Page, United States
Fight History
LOSS
CS
vs Chas Skelly
UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:01
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:01
WIN
RG
vs Rafa Garcia
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AH
vs Alexander Hernandez
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 1:46
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:46
LOSS
CP
vs Claudio Puelles
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo· 2025-09-27
Submission
Kneebar On Ground
R3 3:25
SubmissionKneebar On Ground·R3 3:25
LOSS
DR
vs Davi Ramos
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 0:50
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 0:50
WIN
JL
vs Joe Lauzon
UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta· 2018-04-07
KO/TKO
to Corner Stoppage
R2 5:00
KO/TKOto Corner Stoppage·R2 5:00
WIN
AL
vs Abner Lloveras
The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
6.2/min
Grappling
0.21 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Chris adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 57% striking and 50% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
7 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
86%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Uppercuts
57%
Damage Events
43%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
43%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (86%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Elbows) and secondary (Head Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (143%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 300% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
to
Corner Stoppage
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: to Corner Stoppage (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (6.2) and Strike Acc% (57%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (72% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
57%
Above Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
54% acc69%
Clinch
76% acc25%
Ground
73% acc6%
Striking Differential+1.22/min
6.18 landed/min4.96 absorbed/min
6.18
Landed/Min
4.96
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed451
Sig. Strikes Attempted790
Key Insights
Effective body attack (29%).
Clinch active: 25% of output in the clinch (76% accuracy).
High pace fighter: 7.9 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
66%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
50%(est)
Landed
1
Defended
1
Total
2
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.21
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
2
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
4
Attempted
50%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.21/15min).
Solid TD defense at 66%.
3 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
846
1.71
Ratio
Absorbed
494
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
40.7
High
Strikes/Min
7.9
Standing %
94%
R3 vs R1 Output
72%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.71x) - consistent striking dominance.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (40.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:17
R2 Control
0:21
R3 Control
0:19
R1 to Final
-25%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+15.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+15.4pp
Body
+0.2pp
Leg
-15.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-4.5pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2999
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 4
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights