Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Gruetzemacher vs Tariq Pell

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

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Tariq Pell

Tariq Pell

“The Tsunami”

8-2-0LightweightCWFC

1607Solid

Tale of the tape

15-5-0Record8-2-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height6'0"
68"Reach-
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
2 Knuckle Sports MMA AcademyTeamBlood Sweat and Tears

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Chris GruetzemacherNow 1608
If they win+16→ 1624
If they lose-16→ 1592
Tariq PellNow 1607
If they win+16→ 1623
If they lose-16→ 1591

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.

1622 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1488 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

6.18
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
57%
Strike accuracy
TBD
4.96
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
53%
Strike defense
TBD
0.21
Takedown avg.
TBD
50%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
66%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Chris GruetzemacherTariq Pell
15501600202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (47%)
KO/TKO
3 (43%)
3 (20%)
Submission
2 (29%)
5 (33%)
Decision
2 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

Tariq Pell67%
Chris Gruetzemacher 33%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Tariq Pell a 67% favorite over Chris Gruetzemacher in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Chris Gruetzemacher's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1608 vs 1607), separated by just 1 points.

Chris Gruetzemacher finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Tariq Pell 71%.

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