MMA StatBook

Chris Gruetzemacher

“Gritz”

LightweightUnited States

15Wins
5Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LWLWL

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Profile

Age
40 (born June 16, 1986)
Born in
Page
Height
5' 8"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
68"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
3-4

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC3

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Decision 2

Losses in the UFC4

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Submission 3

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
6.18 top 5%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.96
Striking accuracy57%Better than 97% of lightweights
Strike defense53%Better than 34% of lightweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.21 top 93%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.0
Takedown accuracy50%Better than 81% of lightweights
Takedown defense66%Better than 53% of lightweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Gruetzemacher last fought on December 4, 2021 (Loss vs Claudio Puelles). Gruetzemacher has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Chris Gruetzemacher

Chris Gruetzemacher "Gritz" is a lightweight mixed martial artist, born in Page, United States on June 16, 1986. Gruetzemacher stands 5' 8" with a 68" reach.

Gruetzemacher has fought professionally since 2008, debuting with Evolution MMA. Gruetzemacher arrived in the UFC with a 12-1 record. The UFC debut came at The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale in December 2015, where Gruetzemacher beat Abner Lloveras by decision. Gruetzemacher's UFC record stands at 3-4 after 7 fights.

Gruetzemacher usually wins on the scorecards: 2 of 3 UFC wins went to a decision. By the numbers, Gruetzemacher is more accurate with significant strikes than 97% of lightweights and lands more significant strikes per minute than 95% of lightweights.

After 31 months away, Gruetzemacher returned at UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva in October 2020 and lost to Alexander Hernandez. Before and outside the UFC, Gruetzemacher fought in Rage in the Cage (4-1) and AG (1-0).

Gruetzemacher's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo in December 2021, where Gruetzemacher lost to Claudio Puelles.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Claudio Puelles

    Submission · Kneebar On Ground · R3 3:25

    UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo

    Dec 4, 2021

    38Str 1TD 0KD
  2. W

    Rafa Garcia

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Strickland

    Jul 31, 2021

    100Str 0TD 0KD
  3. L

    Alexander Hernandez

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 1:46

    UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva

    Oct 31, 2020

    8Str 0TD 0KD
  4. W

    Joe Lauzon

    KO/TKO · toCorner Stoppage · R2 5:00

    UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta

    Apr 7, 2018

    128Str 0TD 0KD
  5. L

    Davi Ramos

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R3 0:50

    UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega

    Dec 9, 2017

    46Str 0TD 0KD
  6. L

    Chas Skelly

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 2:01

    UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie

    Feb 4, 2017

    28Str 0TD 0KD
  7. W

    Abner Lloveras

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale

    Dec 11, 2015

    103Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Chris Gruetzemacher is 15-5 across 20 professional fights in 10 promotions, since a pro debut on October 4, 2008 (Evolution MMA). 13 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins15

  • KO/TKO 7
  • Submission 3
  • Decision 5

Pro losses5

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Submission 4
Finish rate
67% of wins
Longest win streak
12

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC3-42015
Rage in the Cage4-12009
AG1-02009
Duel for Domination1-02011
Evolution MMA1-02008
ShoFight1-02012
Strikeforce1-02010
WMMA1-02012
WSOF1-02014
World Fighting Federation1-02009

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Claudio Puelles Submission (kneebar), R3 UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo Dec 4, 2021
W Rafa García Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland Jul 31, 2021
L Alexander Hernandez KO (punches), R1 UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva Oct 31, 2020
W Joe Lauzon TKO (corner stoppage), R2 UFC 223 Apr 7, 2018
L Davi Ramos Submission (rear-naked choke), R3 UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega Dec 9, 2017
L Chas Skelly Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. Korean Zombie Feb 4, 2017
W Abner Lloveras Decision (unanimous), R3 The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale Dec 11, 2015
W John Gunderson Decision (unanimous), R3 WSOF 9 Mar 29, 2014
W Roli Delgado TKO (elbows), R3 ShoFight 20 Jun 16, 2012
W Frank Gomez TKO (punches), R1 WMMA 1 Mar 31, 2012
W Randy Campbell KO (punch), R1 Duel for Domination: MMA Extravaganza Nov 26, 2011
W Jeff Fletcher TKO (punches), R2 Rage in the Cage 153 Jul 16, 2011
W Gabe Rivas Submission (armbar), R1 Rage in the Cage 152 May 21, 2011
W Ryan Diaz TKO (doctor stoppage), R1 Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor Aug 13, 2010
W Nadeem Al-Hassan TKO (punches), R1 Rage in the Cage 140 Mar 20, 2010
W Eric Regan Decision (unanimous), R3 Rage in the Cage 139 Feb 13, 2010
W Oscar Rodriguez Submission (armbar), R1 World Fighting Federation 1 Oct 3, 2009
W Josh Gaskins Decision (split), R3 AG: Extreme Beat Down Apr 11, 2009
L Joe Cronin Submission (guillotine choke), R1 Rage in the Cage 122 Feb 28, 2009
W Shawn Scott Submission (armbar), R3 Evolution MMA Oct 4, 2008

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Chris Gruetzemacher's record?

Chris Gruetzemacher's professional MMA record is 15 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Chris Gruetzemacher?

Chris Gruetzemacher is 40 years old, born on June 16, 1986.

How tall is Chris Gruetzemacher and what is their reach?

Chris Gruetzemacher stands 5' 8" with a 68" reach.

Who did Chris Gruetzemacher fight last?

Chris Gruetzemacher lost to Claudio Puelles by Submission at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo on Dec 4, 2021.