Combat Edge Intelligence

Chris Gruetzemacher vs Zaur Gadzhiev

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

15-5-0Record4-1-1
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height6'1"
68"Reach-
155 lbsWeight156 lbs
2 Knuckle Sports MMA AcademyTeam

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
Zaur GadzhievNow 1609
If they win+16→ 1625
If they lose-16→ 1593

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 Elo1503 · 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 GruetzemacherZaur Gadzhiev
15501600202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (47%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
3 (20%)
Submission
3 (75%)
5 (33%)
Decision
1 (25%)

Combat Edge model read

Zaur Gadzhiev70%
Chris Gruetzemacher 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Zaur Gadzhiev a 70% favorite over Chris Gruetzemacher in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1608 vs 1609), separated by just 1 points.

Chris Gruetzemacher finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Zaur Gadzhiev 75%.

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