Chris Gruetzemacher has become one of the most feared names in the division with 15 wins in the Fight Arena ecosystem. They showcase a relentless pace in the Octagon with their fighting style: Jiu-Jitsu.
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
Q & A
Q: UFC HistoryUFC Fight Night
ANSWER:
(7/31/21) Gruetzemacher won a three round unanimous decision over Rafa GarciaUFC Fight Night(10/31/20) Gruetzemacher was knocked out by Alexander Hernandez at 1:46 of the first roundUFC 223(4/7/18) Gruetzemacher stopped Joe Lauzon (corner stoppage) at 5:00 of the second roundUFC Fight Night(12/9/17) Gruetzemacher was submitted by Davi Ramos via rear naked choke at :50 of the third roundUFC Fight Night(2/4/17) Gruetzemacher was submitted by Chas Skelly via rear naked choke at 2:01 of the second roundTUF 22 Finale(12/11/15) Gruetzemacher won a three round unanimous decision over Abner Lloveras
Q: The Ultimate Fighter,
ANSWER:
Season 22On episode ten (quarterfinals), Gruetzemacher was stopped by Artem Lobov via strikes at 3:15 of the second roundOn episode three, Gruetzemacher won a three round unanimous decision over Sascha Sharma. Gruetzemacher was eliminated from the competition after the fight, but brought back after an injury to Martin Svensson.On episode one, Gruetzemacher stopped Austin Springer via strikes in the second round
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
I always thought I was a fighter, but it wasn't until I started training that I realized I didn't know anything. I began doing BJJ when The LAB first opened in 2007 to lose weight and get in shape because I thought it was something like wrestling, and it is in its own way.What ranks and titles have you held?2005 runner up for state wrestling tournament in ArizonaDo you have any heroes?My mom, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steve Prefontaine, and my old wrestling coach Steve LinscumWhat does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?It means I finally made it to the NFL, the NBA, the MLB. I made it to the big leagues.What was your job before you started fighting?There was a handfulFavorite grappling technique:ArmbarFavorite Striking technique:Jab
LOSS
Gruetzemacher
Gruetzemacher
VS
Puelles
WIN
Gruetzemacher
Gruetzemacher
VS
Garcia
LOSS
Gruetzemacher
Gruetzemacher
VS
Hernandez
WIN
Gruetzemacher
Gruetzemacher
VS
Lauzon
LOSS
Gruetzemacher
Gruetzemacher
VS
Ramos
LOSS
Gruetzemacher
Gruetzemacher
VS
Skelly
WIN
Gruetzemacher
Gruetzemacher
VS
Lloveras
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY57%
STRIKING DEFENSE52%
LANDED/MIN
6.18
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
4.96
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY50%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE65%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0.21
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
3 W - 4 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-1 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)1
Submission0
Decision2
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)1
Submission3
Decision0
FIGHTING STYLE
Jiu-Jitsu
STANCE
Orthodox
UFC DEBUT
Dec. 11, 2015
