Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Hernandez vs Chris Gruetzemacher

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

18-9-0Record15-5-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'8"
72"Reach68"
148 lbsWeight155 lbs
Factory XTeam2 Knuckle Sports MMA Academy

What's at stake

Alexander Hernandez is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Chris Gruetzemacher carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Alexander HernandezNow 1716
If they win+8→ 1724
If they lose-16→ 1700
Chris GruetzemacherNow 1608
If they win+21→ 1629
If they lose-11→ 1597

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1704 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1622 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.31
Sig. strikes / min
6.18
41%
Strike accuracy
57%
4.50
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.96
59%
Strike defense
53%
1.14
Takedown avg.
0.21
36%
Takedown accuracy
50%
73%
Takedown defense
66%
0.09
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Alexander HernandezChris Gruetzemacher
160016501700202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (44%)
KO/TKO
7 (47%)
2 (11%)
Submission
3 (20%)
8 (44%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Alexander Hernandez79%
Chris Gruetzemacher 21%Elo baseline: 65%

The Combat Edge model makes Alexander Hernandez a 79% favorite over Chris Gruetzemacher in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (65%).

Alexander Hernandez holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1716 to 1608, a 108-point edge.

Alexander Hernandez finishes 56% of wins inside the distance, Chris Gruetzemacher 67%.

Alexander Hernandez and Chris Gruetzemacher share 1 common opponent: Rafa García.

Alexander Hernandez carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision (unanimous) · 2026
Rafa García
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2021