Career Averages - Claudio Puelles
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Claudio Puelles
Chris Gruetzemacher
Claudio Puelles - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudio Puelles | 0 | 21 of 63 | 33% | 58 of 102 | 4 of 16 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 7:25 |
| Joaquim Silva | 1 | 25 of 66 | 37% | 95 of 136 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 1:03 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 3 of 8 | 37% | 37 of 44 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 4:22 |
| Joaquim Silva | 0 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 29 of 33 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 6 of 31 | 19% | 6 of 31 | 1 of 5 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 0:55 |
| Joaquim Silva | 0 | 11 of 29 | 37% | 13 of 31 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 0:18 | |
| 3 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 12 of 24 | 50% | 15 of 27 | 1 of 8 | 12% | 0 | 0 | 2:08 |
| Joaquim Silva | 1 | 14 of 33 | 42% | 53 of 72 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:45 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudio Puelles | 21 of 63 | 33% | 14 of 56 | 7 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 16 of 56 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Joaquim Silva | 25 of 66 | 37% | 12 of 50 | 9 of 12 | 4 of 4 | 19 of 52 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 9 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio Puelles | 3 of 8 | 37% | 3 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 5 |
| Joaquim Silva | 0 of 4 | 0% | 0 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Claudio Puelles | 6 of 31 | 19% | 3 of 28 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 31 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Joaquim Silva | 11 of 29 | 37% | 2 of 18 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 4 | 11 of 29 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Claudio Puelles | 12 of 24 | 50% | 8 of 20 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 10 of 22 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Joaquim Silva | 14 of 33 | 42% | 10 of 28 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 19 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 9 |
Angelo is torn on this fight. He calls Puelles a 'butt scooter' who looks like a puppy cleaning a dingleberry, but acknowledges his takedowns looked improved in his last fight. He says if Puelles' takedowns look as good as they did last time, he wins. He admits his gut won't let him say it out loud, but he's leaning Puelles. He notes Silva is a BJJ guy with big power and explosive striking, always looking for the knockout.
Big Brady leans toward Silva because Puelles is one-dimensional and has no plan B if his grappling fails. He notes Silva has a BJJ base, power on the feet, and has hurt top competition. He predicts Silva wins by second-round knockout, as Puelles has been knocked out before and Silva has the power to do it.
Silva is a big fan favorite and the host is surprised he is an underdog. He notes Silva has never been submitted and has a striking advantage. He expects Silva to fend off takedowns, walk Puelles down, and win by knockout in the second or third round.
The MMA Guru picks Joaquim Silva, expressing disdain for Claudio Puelles' jiu-jitsu style. He describes Silva as a strong, powerful, explosive lightweight who can cause problems on the feet. He criticizes Puelles as a 'martial artist, not a fighter' and recalls his quit against Dan Hooker. He believes Silva's power will be a big factor.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farès Ziam | 0 | 4 of 9 | 44% | 17 of 27 | 7 of 13 | 53% | 0 | 0 | 7:14 |
| Claudio Puelles | 0 | 31 of 48 | 64% | 58 of 82 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 2 | 4:30 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farès Ziam | 0 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 6 of 9 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 0 | 0 | 3:21 |
| Claudio Puelles | 0 | 9 of 17 | 52% | 18 of 26 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:38 | |
| 2 | Farès Ziam | 0 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 4 of 11 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 1:39 |
| Claudio Puelles | 0 | 14 of 20 | 70% | 23 of 32 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 2:06 | |
| 3 | Farès Ziam | 0 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 7 of 7 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 0 | 0 | 2:14 |
| Claudio Puelles | 0 | 8 of 11 | 72% | 17 of 24 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 2 | 1:46 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farès Ziam | 4 of 9 | 44% | 1 of 5 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Claudio Puelles | 31 of 48 | 64% | 23 of 38 | 6 of 7 | 2 of 3 | 5 of 15 | 2 of 3 | 24 of 30 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farès Ziam | 2 of 4 | 50% | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Claudio Puelles | 9 of 17 | 52% | 8 of 15 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 9 | |
| 2 | Farès Ziam | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Claudio Puelles | 14 of 20 | 70% | 11 of 16 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 1 | 12 of 12 | |
| 3 | Farès Ziam | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Claudio Puelles | 8 of 11 | 72% | 4 of 7 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 6 of 9 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Ziam (-218), Puelles (+180)
Round 1
Former training partners will put any friendship they formed aside from their time under the Kill Cliff FC roof, as grappler Puelles (12-3, 5-2 UFC) reps Peru against French striker Ziam (14-4, 4-2 UFC). The former holds the record for the most kneebars performed in UFC history, while the latter’s primary method of defeat is via submission, but anything is possible in the fight game. The gloves are touched in front of referee Herb Dean, and Ziam leads off with a stern low kick. Puelles shoots in for a single-leg takedown, and although Ziam defends the first attempt, a second effort for “Prince of Peru” gingerly sets Ziam down on his back. Ziam scrambles with all his muster, ultimately getting Puelles back to his butterfly guard. Ziam continues to buck and moves, and he works his way back up as Puelles follows him and nearly takes his back. Puelles forces a mat return, where he lands hard in half guard while hanging on with heavy chest pressure. Ziam nearly kicks him off, and Puelles hooks his foe’s legs beneath his own to keep him stuck. The Frenchman moves to his knees and wall-walks his way back up, and Puelles drags him right back down with his arm interlocked around Ziam’s. Ziam explodes back upright, and Puelles stays tightly pressed to him like a cheap suit until Ziam turns the corner and throws him aside. Puelles whiffs on a pair of chasing punches, and Ziam crowds him with a right up top and a left to the body. Puelles fakes for a takedown and lands a left hand, and as he throws a high kick, Ziam jacks him in the jaw with a jab that sends Puelles down like a sack of potatoes. Ziam rains down ground-and-pound until Puelles recovers enough to start scrambling, and Ziam backs off. Puelles gives chase and shoots for a desperate single, and Ziam stuffs it and walks away. Puelles keeps going after him, and he scoops “Smile Killer” up and makes him frown by slamming him to the mat with a high-amplitude double. Puelles jumps over the top to hunt for a kimura, isolating Ziam’s left arm while sitting on Ziam’s head. Ziam sees it coming and defends it, and Puelles steps all the way over and fishes for a leg lock that does not come before time expires.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Ziam
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Ziam
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Ziam
Round 2
The fighters bump fists before getting to it, and Ziam leads the dance early with jabs while not letting Puelles get close. Ziam succeeds in fighting off takedown setups, until Puelles desperately pursues one that ultimately ends up with him landing on his back thanks to a Ziam sweep at the last second. Puelles turns over to his back and leans back to set up a leglock, and Ziam abandons ship before anything is remotely close to coming together. Both men stand up, and Puelles fires off a head kick that bounces off the raised guard. Ziam paws out a low kick, and he steps in with a knee and follows it with a second on the dome. Puelles shoots from afar, and Ziam stops the first effort and fails to halt the second. Puelles slings his man to the mat, and he sits on top in an odd position with Ziam turned partially to his side. This allows Puelles to easily moves into full mount, and Ziam bucks him back to half guard. Puelles frames off to smack Ziam with an elbow, and he smothers from on top to disallow Ziam from escaping. As Ziam turns to his side, Puelles lets him do this so he can jump on Ziam’s back like a malicious backpack. Puelles wraps up a rear-naked choke, and Ziam falls to the ground and turns over to break up the choke. Ziam slows down and tags Puelles with an elbow, and he jumps to the other side to stop Puelles from setting up some maneuver. Ziam briefly unloads with ground-and-pound, mixing in elbows and posturing up at the right moments to not expose him to submission danger. The big punches keep coming until the horn blares.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Ziam
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Ziam
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Ziam
Round 3
There is a final glove touch before engagement, and Ziam is quick to flick out his jab to get his range again. Puelles tries to punch his way into a single, and Ziam stops him in his tracks and stands him up. Puelles pushes him back to the wall and knees him in the chest, and Ziam spins around to drive in some knees of his own. Puelles shoots in low for a double, and Ziam keeps his arms locked beneath Puelles groin before snatching up a guillotine choke to threaten with his own offense. Puelles does not seem remotely flustered, turning his neck to the right way before sliding himself out and getting upright again. Puelles shoots and secures a takedown, landing in full guard and otherwise stalling out. When Puelles does try for some offense, Ziam stifles it. The crowd grows restless at Puelles’ damage-free approach, and Ziam sits up and goes for another guillotine. Puelles shakes it off and continues his smothering top control. An awkward scramble results in Puelles sitting on Ziam’s face for a moment, and Ziam keeps moving and pushes “Prince of Peru” to his back. Puelles ties up his guard, and Ziam elbows him in the ribs. Puelles sits up and attempts a reversal, and Ziam nullifies it and postures up to rain down punishment. Ziam delivers some hammering punches and elbows, and Puelles gets to his knees right before time expires. The crowd showers the fighters with boos when it is all over.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Ziam (30-27 Ziam)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Ziam (30-27 Ziam)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Ziam (30-27 Ziam)
The Official Result
Fares Ziam def. Claudio Puelles via Split Decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
Angelo picks Ziam, citing his range control and technical striking. He believes Puelles will struggle to get the fight to the ground and may resort to pulling guard. He expresses frustration with Puelles' style but acknowledges his danger on the ground.
Big Brady picks Claudio Puelles to win by second-round submission, but with low confidence due to Puelles' terrible performance against Dan Hooker. He notes that Ziam is the better striker but has low volume and no power, so Puelles isn't in much danger on the feet. On the mat, Puelles is an incredible grappler with a BJJ black belt, and Ziam has been submitted in three of his four losses. Brady worries about Puelles' wrestling but thinks he can find ways to get the fight down.
Cody picks Ziam, noting Puelles is a one-trick pony with leg locks and hasn't evolved. Ziam has shown improvements in takedown defense and striking volume. He thinks Ziam keeps the fight upright, lands shots, and tires Puelles out. He acknowledges the leg lock threat but believes Ziam can avoid it.
The host sees this as a grappler vs. striker matchup, with Puelles being a knee-bar specialist but a sitting duck on the feet. He believes Ziam has shown enough improvement to keep the fight upright and use his kickboxing advantage to outbox and outkick Puelles en route to a decision win.
Paul agrees with Cody, picking Ziam. He echoes that Puelles is a one-trick pony with no evolution in his game. Ziam has improved takedown defense and striking. He thinks Ziam will box him up on the feet and avoid the leg locks. He notes Puelles' only path is a leg lock, which is low percentage.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Hooker | 1 | 29 of 63 | 46% | 37 of 73 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 2:08 |
| Claudio Puelles | 0 | 5 of 18 | 27% | 5 of 18 | 0 of 8 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0:08 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Hooker | 0 | 10 of 27 | 37% | 16 of 35 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:11 |
| Claudio Puelles | 0 | 0 of 5 | 0% | 0 of 5 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Dan Hooker | 1 | 19 of 36 | 52% | 21 of 38 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 0:57 |
| Claudio Puelles | 0 | 5 of 13 | 38% | 5 of 13 | 0 of 6 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:08 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Hooker | 29 of 63 | 46% | 8 of 34 | 13 of 16 | 8 of 13 | 24 of 58 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 5 |
| Claudio Puelles | 5 of 18 | 27% | 1 of 12 | 3 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Hooker | 10 of 27 | 37% | 2 of 13 | 2 of 3 | 6 of 11 | 10 of 27 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Claudio Puelles | 0 of 5 | 0% | 0 of 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Dan Hooker | 19 of 36 | 52% | 6 of 21 | 11 of 13 | 2 of 2 | 14 of 31 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 5 |
| Claudio Puelles | 5 of 13 | 38% | 1 of 8 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo likes Hooker's striking and believes he can keep the fight standing. He notes that Puelles has poor takedown defense and Hooker has only been submitted once in his career. He picks Hooker to win the striking exchanges and get his mojo back. He plans to bet on Puelles inside the distance (decision no action) because he sees Hooker winning by decision or Puelles by submission, not Hooker by stoppage.
Big Brady picks Dan Hooker to win by knockout in the first or second round. He argues Hooker's competition has been much tougher (Islam, Arnold Allen, Chandler, Poirier) and that Puelles is a big step down. He praises Hooker's takedown defense (78%) and notes he has beaten good grapplers like Gilbert Burns and Jim Miller. He criticizes Puelles' striking and believes Hooker will beat him up on the feet, though he acknowledges Puelles' knee bar threat.
Cody picks Dan Hooker, arguing that Hooker's losses have come against elite competition and that Puelles has not impressed him. He notes that Puelles' wins are against lower-level opponents and that his striking is not dangerous. Cody believes Hooker's takedown defense and striking volume will allow him to dominate on the feet and win a decision, as Puelles is durable but not a finisher.
Daniel Levi picks Dan Hooker, citing Hooker's superior striking volume, variety, and experience against top competition. He notes that Puelles is a submission specialist, but Hooker has shown he can defend leg locks (e.g., against Ian Entwistle and Al Iaquinta). Levi is concerned about Hooker's durability after recent knockdowns but believes Puelles doesn't have the power to exploit that. He sees this as a test for Puelles to see if he's ready for the top 15, and he's not convinced yet. Levi expects Hooker to win via striking or top control.
The host believes Hooker is the far superior striker and BJJ player, and that Puelles' only path is a submission like a kneebar, which won't work against Hooker. He dismisses Hooker's 1-4 run because the losses were to elite fighters (Poirier, Chandler, Islam, Allen), while Puelles is not at that level. He expects Hooker to win easily, possibly by KO or submission, and recommends the moneyline or inside the distance.
Paul also picks Dan Hooker, agreeing that Puelles' stand-up is not a threat and that Hooker should dominate on the feet. He notes that if the fight goes to the ground, Puelles could grab a leg, but on the feet it should not be competitive. Paul believes Hooker's durability is slightly compromised but still enough to beat Puelles.
The MMA Guru picks Dan Hooker, believing he will stuff takedowns and expose Puelles' stand-up. He notes Puelles' struggles against strikers and Hooker's takedown defense against elite grapplers like Al Iaquinta and Gilbert Burns. He predicts a vintage Hooker KO at the end of the first round, citing Hooker's comfort at lightweight.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudio Puelles | 0 | 3 of 4 | 75% | 4 of 6 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 1:10 |
| Clay Guida | 0 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 11 of 13 | 0 of 0 | --- | 2 | 0 | 0:14 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 3 of 4 | 75% | 4 of 6 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 1:10 |
| Clay Guida | 0 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 11 of 13 | 0 of 0 | --- | 2 | 0 | 0:14 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudio Puelles | 3 of 4 | 75% | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Clay Guida | 1 of 3 | 33% | 1 of 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio Puelles | 3 of 4 | 75% | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Clay Guida | 1 of 3 | 33% | 1 of 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
Angelo picks Claudio Puelles to win a decision via grappling. He notes Puelles is young, hungry, and dangerous, and that it's easier to finish a bad takedown than defend one. He says Puelles will entertain striking but ultimately push a grappling game plan, get takedowns, and ride out a decision. He mentions Clay Guida only has two wins in 35 UFC fights against opponents who took him down.
Big Brady picks Claudio Puelles to win by submission, citing his youth, size advantage, and BJJ brown belt. He notes that Puelles is 15 years younger and has a four-inch height and two-inch reach advantage. He thinks Puelles can submit Guida if the fight goes to the mat, especially since Guida has been submitted 10 times. However, he acknowledges Guida's cardio advantage and that the fight is close, so he won't bet on it.
Cody leans Guida, citing Puelles' poor takedown defense and Guida's grinding style. He notes Puelles is young and improving but has been taken down by non-wrestlers. Guida's submission defense has improved, and his cardio should wear on Puelles. He suggests live betting Guida after the first round.
The host picks Clay Guida to win, betting 1.07 units at -107. He expects the fight to go the full 15 minutes with Guida getting his hand raised. He also includes Guida in a parlay with Andrade and Barriault.
Paul agrees with Cody, highlighting Guida's durability and activity. He thinks Guida's wrestling and pressure will be key, and that Puelles may tire. He mentions Guida's recent grappling improvements and suggests a decision win or live betting opportunity.
The MMA Guru picks Clay Guida, expressing shock that 70% of tipsters are picking Puelles. He argues Puelles is mediocre and had a tough fight with Chris Gruetzemacher. He highlights Guida's submission defense from Quintet and his wrestling pace that prevents submissions. He believes Puelles has no power or technique on the feet to worry Guida. He predicts Guida will grind out a win, possibly a third-round finish, and notes Guida's recent activity. He hopes the public money on Puelles will make Guida an underdog.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudio Puelles | 0 | 43 of 68 | 63% | 72 of 103 | 1 of 8 | 12% | 1 | 0 | 6:20 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 38 of 55 | 69% | 96 of 123 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:49 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 18 of 25 | 72% | 38 of 49 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 4:26 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 9 of 11 | 81% | 23 of 25 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 17 of 30 | 56% | 21 of 35 | 0 of 5 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:14 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 12 of 23 | 52% | 37 of 50 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:46 | |
| 3 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 8 of 13 | 61% | 13 of 19 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0:40 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 17 of 21 | 80% | 36 of 48 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:03 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudio Puelles | 43 of 68 | 63% | 31 of 48 | 11 of 18 | 1 of 2 | 19 of 32 | 5 of 11 | 19 of 25 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 38 of 55 | 69% | 15 of 28 | 16 of 20 | 7 of 7 | 22 of 33 | 10 of 14 | 6 of 8 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio Puelles | 18 of 25 | 72% | 14 of 20 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 15 of 21 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 9 of 11 | 81% | 6 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 7 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 | |
| 2 | Claudio Puelles | 17 of 30 | 56% | 11 of 18 | 6 of 11 | 0 of 1 | 12 of 19 | 3 of 9 | 2 of 2 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 12 of 23 | 52% | 3 of 11 | 6 of 9 | 3 of 3 | 6 of 14 | 5 of 8 | 1 of 1 | |
| 3 | Claudio Puelles | 8 of 13 | 61% | 6 of 10 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 9 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 17 of 21 | 80% | 6 of 9 | 9 of 10 | 2 of 2 | 9 of 12 | 5 of 6 | 3 of 3 |
Angelo picks Puelles, citing his grappling and takedown volume. He notes Gruetzemacher has power and showed toughness against Garcia, but his wrestling defense is a hole. Angelo wishes Gruetzemacher were a bigger underdog to bet him, but goes with Puelles.
Big Brady picks Claudio Puelles to win by submission. He notes Puelles is 10 years younger, has a height and reach advantage, trains at a better camp (Sanford MMA), and is a BJJ black belt with excellent control. He criticizes Gruetzemacher's takedown defense (61%) and notes he has been submitted in losses. Brady also mentions Gruetzemacher is training in a garage, not at ATT as listed. He expects Puelles to take the fight down and submit him.
Cody picks Gruetzemacher, emphasizing his cardio and pressure. He thinks Puelles has looked awful in recent fights and that Gruetzemacher's experience and durability will win out. Cody believes Gruetzemacher will march forward and beat Puelles over three rounds.
Daniel Levi picks Chris Gruetzemacher to win, citing his toughness, durability, and ability to absorb punishment and keep coming forward. He notes that Gruetzemacher is economical and efficient, with good boxing and calf kicks. He questions whether Claudio Puelles is ready for a dog fight and thinks Gruetzemacher will put it on him down the stretch, possibly losing the first round but winning the last two.
Jacob picks Puelles, emphasizing he must get open-mat takedowns and not gas against the cage. He notes Gruetzemacher is hard to take down against the cage but Puelles can succeed with open-mat shots. Jacob thinks Puelles is the pick but needs to avoid striking exchanges.
I lean Puelles. He has a slight technical striking advantage and should be able to land takedowns. His grappling is solid and he can control the fight on the ground. However, Gruetzemacher is durable and tough to finish. I expect Puelles to grind out a decision, and the decision prop at plus 210 is appealing.
Paul picks Gruetzemacher, citing his cardio, pressure, and recent win over Ralphy Garcia. He thinks Puelles is a one-dimensional grappler who gasses out, and that Gruetzemacher's volume and durability will be too much. Paul notes that Gruetzemacher has fought tougher competition.
The MMA Guru picks Claudio Puelles to win by 29-28 unanimous decision. He believes Puelles will secure enough positional control and takedowns in the first two rounds, despite losing some stand-up exchanges. He notes Puelles' good hips and control on the mat, but expects Gruetzemacher to win the third round as Puelles tires. The fight will be decided by the early rounds.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudio Puelles | 0 | 20 of 33 | 60% | 71 of 100 | 4 of 4 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 10:01 |
| Jordan Leavitt | 0 | 21 of 34 | 61% | 170 of 213 | 2 of 7 | 28% | 0 | 1 | 2:06 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 3 of 9 | 33% | 11 of 17 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:43 |
| Jordan Leavitt | 0 | 12 of 16 | 75% | 38 of 53 | 2 of 6 | 33% | 0 | 1 | 2:06 | |
| 2 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 4 of 7 | 57% | 23 of 30 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 3:41 |
| Jordan Leavitt | 0 | 7 of 13 | 53% | 35 of 42 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 13 of 17 | 76% | 37 of 53 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 4:37 |
| Jordan Leavitt | 0 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 97 of 118 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudio Puelles | 20 of 33 | 60% | 6 of 14 | 12 of 14 | 2 of 5 | 7 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 13 of 18 |
| Jordan Leavitt | 21 of 34 | 61% | 4 of 14 | 5 of 8 | 12 of 12 | 19 of 30 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio Puelles | 3 of 9 | 33% | 0 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 |
| Jordan Leavitt | 12 of 16 | 75% | 0 of 2 | 3 of 5 | 9 of 9 | 12 of 14 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 | |
| 2 | Claudio Puelles | 4 of 7 | 57% | 3 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 3 |
| Jordan Leavitt | 7 of 13 | 53% | 3 of 8 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 3 | 5 of 11 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Claudio Puelles | 13 of 17 | 76% | 3 of 6 | 10 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 10 of 14 |
| Jordan Leavitt | 2 of 5 | 40% | 1 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
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After a very important week to recover, the UFC is back with a stuffed card packed with 14 fights. We begin this marathon evening with a matchup in the lightweight division between promising prospects Puelles (9-2, 2-1 UFC) and “The Monkey King” Leavitt (8-0, 1-0 UFC). The first fight of the night sees a glove touch in front of referee Chris Tognoni, and the fun begins! Leavitt sticks out a long jab and reaches low with a leg kick, and another sticks the calf. Puelles responds with his own kick, and the two stand in front of the other striking with body kicks. Leavitt takes a heavy kick to the torso, and he reaches his arm out before shooting in low for a takedown. Puelles rolls through to scramble, and he stuffs one attempt only to wind up going to the ground on the second try. When the Peruvian gets back up, Leavitt doggedly continues to pursue his single, and they roll to get back to their feet. Leavitt continues to hold on to Puelles’ right leg, where he grinds his foe into the fence. After a stalemate, he trips Puelles’ leg out and gets him down, but only for a moment before Puelles pops back up. The two lightweights break apart, and Puelles chops at Leavitt’s lead leg repeatedly until shooting low for his own takedown. Leavitt reverses the position, but at the end of an exchange, Puelles puts him on his back. Leavitt throws his legs up for a high rubber guard as Puelles looks to advance position, and this forces the Peruvian to stand up and nearly get nailed with an upkick. Puelles lowers himself into his opponent’s guard, and the round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Leavitt
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Leavitt
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Leavitt
Round 2
The lightweights cautious touch gloves to clock in the second round, and Puelles goes over the top with a left hand and a body kick. The two come together, with Puelles moving into the clinch, and he gets backed off with a sharp elbow from “The Monkey King.” A few jabs from both men come out as they try to reestablish their range, and Leavitt keeps his right elbow reached out until changing levels suddenly for a single. Puelles sprawls and aims to step over to gain advantageous position, but Leavitt sees it coming and changes angles to get down. Puelles takes Leavitt’s back for a second, but in the ensuing scramble, Leavitt defends with a kneebar or ankle lock setup. The Peruvian makes his way to take top position, and Leavitt throws his legs up for a shoulder lock and then another kneebar try, but Puelles sees them setting up and breaks them up with a stern elbow from on top. Leavitt responds with elbows from his back, and he backs Puelles off with an upkick. “El Nino” storms down with a left hand that surprises Leavitt, and he uses the momentum to circle around and take Leavitt’s back. Puelles hammers away with his fist as he swings it back and forth, all while looking to assume full control of the American’s back. Puelles secures a body triangle to lock up the position, and he starts methodically fishing for a choke. Leavitt keeps wrist control to stop any choke from being locked up, and Puelles elects to slap Leavitt in the face a few times and land heel kicks to the kidney before the round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Puelles
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Puelles
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Puelles
Round 3
One last glove touch checks in the final round, and Puelles immediately hits a takedown. Leavitt bucks and kicks, but Puelles stays composed and keeps him trapped on the canvas. Puelles postures up to nail his foe with an elbow, and Leavitt puts his legs up only to get smacked in the face by several fierce punches. Leavitt appears no worse for wear, but precious seconds are quickly ticking off the clock as he is stuck on his back. “The Monkey King” tries to kick off the cage, and his legs snatch Puelles’ neck with an inverted triangle, but the grip is not tight so he lets it go in north-south position. Puelles decides to sit flat on Leavitt’s face and pound at his body, and Tognoni asks for the Peruvian to stay busy in this uncomfortable position. Leavitt once more looks for an inverted triangle choke, and when nothing comes from it. Tognoni stands up. Puelles protests, and Leavitt is energized and rushes in to strike. Puelles shoots in for a reactive single, and he hits it with ease, leaving Leavitt frustrated and flat on his back. Leavitt throws hands from his back, but when Puelles sits or stands up with long punches, they are much more impactful than anything Leavitt can muster. The Peruvian ignores Leavitt’s submission setups and slaps on the ear, and he stays busy and advances his position. A few light ground strikes from both concludes this full-length bout.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Puelles (29-28 Puelles)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Puelles (29-28 Puelles)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Puelles (29-28 Puelles)
The Official Result
Claudio Puelles def. Jordan Leavitt via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Big Brady struggles with this fight, calling it a tough call. He notes that Jordan Leavitt's striking is poor and his takedowns are not set up well, but when Leavitt gets on top he looks good. He acknowledges Claudio Puelles is a brown belt and may have improved training at Sanford MMA, but ultimately favors Leavitt's grappling on the mat. He says he will have zero action on this fight due to the line being too wide.
Cody picks Leavitt, noting his grappling advantage and Puelles' long layoff. He thinks Leavitt's jiu-jitsu will be too much. Cody is confident but notes the price is high.
Daniel picks Leavitt via close decision, citing his superior ground game and transitions. He notes that Puelles has improved and trains at Sanford MMA, but Leavitt's jiu-jitsu is a step ahead in scrambles. Daniel believes Leavitt will get top control and win rounds, possibly by submission if Puelles makes a mistake. He acknowledges Puelles could survive and grind out a win, but favors Leavitt's experience and grappling edge.
I'm not sold on Jordan Leavitt; he's one-dimensional with poor striking. Puelles has a striking advantage and can nullify Leavitt's grappling. I expect Puelles to win, possibly by knockout or decision.
Paul picks Leavitt confidently, citing his superior grappling and youth. He notes Puelles has been out for three years and looked poor in the UFC. Paul thinks Leavitt will dictate where the fight goes and win via submission or decision.
The Guru picks Jordan Leavitt, citing his nasty jiu-jitsu transitions and grinding style. He notes that lesser grapplers have had success against Puelles on the ground, referencing the Felipe Silva fight where Silva controlled Puelles before getting caught. He believes Leavitt's grappling will be too much and predicts a late first-round arm triangle submission.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudio Puelles | 0 | 22 of 34 | 64% | 101 of 116 | 4 of 6 | 66% | 2 | 0 | 13:20 |
| Marcos Rosa Mariano | 0 | 2 of 9 | 22% | 5 of 12 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:48 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 4 of 5 | 80% | 23 of 24 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 3:41 |
| Marcos Rosa Mariano | 0 | 1 of 5 | 20% | 1 of 5 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:48 | |
| 2 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 10 of 14 | 71% | 51 of 55 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 4:51 |
| Marcos Rosa Mariano | 0 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 of 2 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 8 of 15 | 53% | 27 of 37 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 4:48 |
| Marcos Rosa Mariano | 0 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudio Puelles | 22 of 34 | 64% | 21 of 32 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 21 of 29 |
| Marcos Rosa Mariano | 2 of 9 | 22% | 0 of 6 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio Puelles | 4 of 5 | 80% | 4 of 4 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 4 |
| Marcos Rosa Mariano | 1 of 5 | 20% | 0 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | |
| 2 | Claudio Puelles | 10 of 14 | 71% | 10 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 10 of 13 |
| Marcos Rosa Mariano | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Claudio Puelles | 8 of 15 | 53% | 7 of 14 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 12 |
| Marcos Rosa Mariano | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudio Puelles | 0 | 16 of 49 | 32% | 16 of 49 | 2 of 7 | 28% | 1 | 0 | 1:29 |
| Felipe Silva | 1 | 70 of 130 | 53% | 103 of 171 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:52 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 6 of 10 | 60% | 6 of 10 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 1:29 |
| Felipe Silva | 0 | 12 of 28 | 42% | 21 of 41 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:58 | |
| 2 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 8 of 26 | 30% | 8 of 26 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Felipe Silva | 0 | 39 of 73 | 53% | 55 of 89 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:10 | |
| 3 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 2 of 13 | 15% | 2 of 13 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Felipe Silva | 1 | 19 of 29 | 65% | 27 of 41 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:44 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudio Puelles | 16 of 49 | 32% | 11 of 41 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 2 | 12 of 44 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 5 |
| Felipe Silva | 70 of 130 | 53% | 48 of 101 | 12 of 17 | 10 of 12 | 30 of 75 | 4 of 6 | 36 of 49 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio Puelles | 6 of 10 | 60% | 5 of 9 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 5 |
| Felipe Silva | 12 of 28 | 42% | 7 of 21 | 4 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 11 | 3 of 4 | 8 of 13 | |
| 2 | Claudio Puelles | 8 of 26 | 30% | 5 of 20 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 8 of 26 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Felipe Silva | 39 of 73 | 53% | 28 of 58 | 4 of 7 | 7 of 8 | 19 of 47 | 1 of 2 | 19 of 24 | |
| 3 | Claudio Puelles | 2 of 13 | 15% | 1 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Felipe Silva | 19 of 29 | 65% | 13 of 22 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 3 | 10 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 12 |
Chris Gruetzemacher - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudio Puelles | 0 | 43 of 68 | 63% | 72 of 103 | 1 of 8 | 12% | 1 | 0 | 6:20 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 38 of 55 | 69% | 96 of 123 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:49 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 18 of 25 | 72% | 38 of 49 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 4:26 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 9 of 11 | 81% | 23 of 25 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 17 of 30 | 56% | 21 of 35 | 0 of 5 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:14 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 12 of 23 | 52% | 37 of 50 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:46 | |
| 3 | Claudio Puelles | 0 | 8 of 13 | 61% | 13 of 19 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0:40 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 17 of 21 | 80% | 36 of 48 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:03 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudio Puelles | 43 of 68 | 63% | 31 of 48 | 11 of 18 | 1 of 2 | 19 of 32 | 5 of 11 | 19 of 25 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 38 of 55 | 69% | 15 of 28 | 16 of 20 | 7 of 7 | 22 of 33 | 10 of 14 | 6 of 8 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio Puelles | 18 of 25 | 72% | 14 of 20 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 15 of 21 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 9 of 11 | 81% | 6 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 7 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 | |
| 2 | Claudio Puelles | 17 of 30 | 56% | 11 of 18 | 6 of 11 | 0 of 1 | 12 of 19 | 3 of 9 | 2 of 2 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 12 of 23 | 52% | 3 of 11 | 6 of 9 | 3 of 3 | 6 of 14 | 5 of 8 | 1 of 1 | |
| 3 | Claudio Puelles | 8 of 13 | 61% | 6 of 10 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 9 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 17 of 21 | 80% | 6 of 9 | 9 of 10 | 2 of 2 | 9 of 12 | 5 of 6 | 3 of 3 |
Angelo picks Puelles, citing his grappling and takedown volume. He notes Gruetzemacher has power and showed toughness against Garcia, but his wrestling defense is a hole. Angelo wishes Gruetzemacher were a bigger underdog to bet him, but goes with Puelles.
Big Brady picks Claudio Puelles to win by submission. He notes Puelles is 10 years younger, has a height and reach advantage, trains at a better camp (Sanford MMA), and is a BJJ black belt with excellent control. He criticizes Gruetzemacher's takedown defense (61%) and notes he has been submitted in losses. Brady also mentions Gruetzemacher is training in a garage, not at ATT as listed. He expects Puelles to take the fight down and submit him.
Cody picks Gruetzemacher, emphasizing his cardio and pressure. He thinks Puelles has looked awful in recent fights and that Gruetzemacher's experience and durability will win out. Cody believes Gruetzemacher will march forward and beat Puelles over three rounds.
Daniel Levi picks Chris Gruetzemacher to win, citing his toughness, durability, and ability to absorb punishment and keep coming forward. He notes that Gruetzemacher is economical and efficient, with good boxing and calf kicks. He questions whether Claudio Puelles is ready for a dog fight and thinks Gruetzemacher will put it on him down the stretch, possibly losing the first round but winning the last two.
Jacob picks Puelles, emphasizing he must get open-mat takedowns and not gas against the cage. He notes Gruetzemacher is hard to take down against the cage but Puelles can succeed with open-mat shots. Jacob thinks Puelles is the pick but needs to avoid striking exchanges.
I lean Puelles. He has a slight technical striking advantage and should be able to land takedowns. His grappling is solid and he can control the fight on the ground. However, Gruetzemacher is durable and tough to finish. I expect Puelles to grind out a decision, and the decision prop at plus 210 is appealing.
Paul picks Gruetzemacher, citing his cardio, pressure, and recent win over Ralphy Garcia. He thinks Puelles is a one-dimensional grappler who gasses out, and that Gruetzemacher's volume and durability will be too much. Paul notes that Gruetzemacher has fought tougher competition.
The MMA Guru picks Claudio Puelles to win by 29-28 unanimous decision. He believes Puelles will secure enough positional control and takedowns in the first two rounds, despite losing some stand-up exchanges. He notes Puelles' good hips and control on the mat, but expects Gruetzemacher to win the third round as Puelles tires. The fight will be decided by the early rounds.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 100 of 190 | 52% | 176 of 268 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
| Rafa García | 0 | 72 of 146 | 49% | 90 of 166 | 5 of 12 | 41% | 1 | 0 | 6:26 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 42 of 75 | 56% | 57 of 90 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
| Rafa García | 0 | 38 of 67 | 56% | 38 of 68 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:27 | |
| 2 | Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 32 of 63 | 50% | 46 of 77 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Rafa García | 0 | 20 of 43 | 46% | 25 of 49 | 1 of 5 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 1:53 | |
| 3 | Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 26 of 52 | 50% | 73 of 101 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Rafa García | 0 | 14 of 36 | 38% | 27 of 49 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 3:06 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 100 of 190 | 52% | 60 of 147 | 31 of 32 | 9 of 11 | 76 of 163 | 24 of 27 | 0 of 0 |
| Rafa García | 72 of 146 | 49% | 58 of 129 | 7 of 8 | 7 of 9 | 58 of 124 | 11 of 17 | 3 of 5 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gruetzemacher | 42 of 75 | 56% | 21 of 52 | 16 of 16 | 5 of 7 | 30 of 63 | 12 of 12 | 0 of 0 |
| Rafa García | 38 of 67 | 56% | 27 of 56 | 6 of 6 | 5 of 5 | 29 of 52 | 7 of 11 | 2 of 4 | |
| 2 | Chris Gruetzemacher | 32 of 63 | 50% | 20 of 51 | 8 of 8 | 4 of 4 | 25 of 54 | 7 of 9 | 0 of 0 |
| Rafa García | 20 of 43 | 46% | 18 of 40 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 3 | 16 of 37 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Chris Gruetzemacher | 26 of 52 | 50% | 19 of 44 | 7 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 21 of 46 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
| Rafa García | 14 of 36 | 38% | 13 of 33 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 1 | 13 of 35 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
The new preliminary headliner, a bout that was place on the main card earlier today, goes down at lightweight between gritty grinder “Gritz” Gruetzemacher (14-4, 2-3 UFC) and gumptious grappler “Gifted” Garcia (11-1, 0-1 UFC). Referee Chris Tognoni is disappointed that his name has a “G” and is not included in the above alliteration, and the two touch ‘em up to start the fight. Garcia starts off quick with a combination that catches Gruetzemacher unaware, with a left hand that whips his hair back. Gruetzemacher marches forward to throw several kicks, and Garcia rolls to land a right hand and gets swiped with a finger in the eye. The action does not stop, and instead Garcia slams his fist into Gruetzemacher’s chin. The blow is damaging, and Gruetzemacher stumbles back into the cage as Garcia sprints at him and wails on him. Gruetzemacher grits it out, stands up, defends from a bad position and breaks away. “Gifted” gives him several gifts with a lengthy barrage of blows, and Gruetzemacher fires back to open up a cut under Garcia’s left eye. Garcia flails with punches and kicks the calf of his opponent, and he stings Gruetzemacher with an uppercut that splits his guard. Garcia clubs Gruetzemacher with a right hand, and he drops down to hit an easy takedown and put “Gritz” on his back. Garcia postures up to hammer him with a heavy elbow, and Gruetzemacher bursts back to his feet. As the two get into a tight clinch and trade with bad intentions, a knee clacks off Garcia’s cup. Garcia waves it off to keep fighting, and another knee in the groin follows to force a pause in the action. When the fight resumes after about 45 seconds of break, both men are ready to trade again. They get close and lay into each other, landing thudding punches and knees in a close clinch. Both men knee the other’s body until Garcia drops down for a single. Gruetzemacher defends with an elbow on the side of the head, and although he breaks the grip, Garcia doubles down on it. They both stand up, and crack each other with elbows. The strikes come one after the other, and they are pouring it on, until Gruetzemacher targets the body to great effect. A few more body shots land for Gruetzemacher until the horn sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Garcia
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Garcia
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Garcia
Round 2
The pace is notably slower as the second round begins, with a more methodical effort as Garcia tries to catch his breath after a storm of the opening frame. Gruetzemacher wades forward, spams leg kicks and body shots, and Garcia is backing off against the cage. Gruetzemacher chases after him with a head kick, and his constant forward pressure is starting to tire Garcia to a noticeable degree. Gruetzemacher lands to the head and body at will, and Garcia changes things up after taking some damage to hit a takedown. Garcia gets him down for a moment, but not for long, as Gruetzemacher powers up and lands again to the torso. Garcia pushes his foe into the fence as his cardio appears to be betraying him, while Gruetzemacher stays steady and tries to get off the chain links. Garcia gets away with fence grabs as he pins Gruetzemacher to the wall, until “Gritz” bursts his way out and cracks Garcia with a right hand. Gruetzemacher walks through a leg kick and a punch so that he can pummel Garcia, whose strikes are still landing heavily but not affecting him like the previous round. Gruetzemacher scores a left hand to the liver with an audible thud, and he completely ignores an uppercut to wade forward and pressure Garcia with body shots. Garcia comes at him from over the top with a right hand, but Gruetzemacher ducks down and pounds his body with more strikes. Gruetzemacher sneaks an elbow above the guard, and he starts to target his strikes as Garcia shells up and backs away. Gruetzemacher lands on his foe’s gloves until he gets one past to the body, lining them up and scoring one after the other. The round ends when Garcia trips Gruetzemacher to the ground.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Gruetzemacher
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Gruetzemacher
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Gruetzemacher
Round 3
The lightweights touch hands to start off the last round, and Gruetzemacher gives chase quickly and lands a right hand while walking through a leg kick. Gruetzemacher is charged up, landing punches and mixing them up with knees and elbows as Garcia’s pace wanes dramatically. “Gritz” cracks Garcia with an uppercut, and he puts together several body shots to soften Garcia up. The Mexican fighter, on his heels and busted up from the strikes, shoots in low for a takedown. Garcia lands in side control, taking the wind out of Gruetzemacher’s sails as he traps him and squeezes down with his shoulder. Garcia stays in this position without doing anything, until Tognoni starts to warn him to do more. This forces Garcia to advance, only for Gruetzemacher to sit up against the wall covered in his foe’s blood. Gruetzemacher shows his energy reserves are still intact as he simply stands back up, and he walks Garcia down and rocks him with punches. Gruetzemacher sits down on an uppercut that hurts Garcia, and he paws out several left hands and shrugs off oncoming fire to work Garcia over. Gruetzemacher tees off on Garcia with uppercuts and short shots, and Garcia is fighting back with everything he has left. This quickly works against him when Gruetzemacher targets the body again, until Garcia drops down and hits a takedown to plop Gruetzemacher on his back. Gruetzemacher looks irritated that he was so easily grounded again, and precious seconds tick off the clock as control time adds up for the fighter out of Mexico. Gruetzemacher keeps a butterfly guard until Garcia tries to pass his guard, and Gruetzemacher sits up against the wire and takes a knee to the chest. Gruetzemacher stands up and lands a knee to the body, leading Garcia to desperately try to take him down again. The takedown fails, and Gruetzemacher whiffs on a punch as the grueling fight concludes.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Gruetzemacher (29-28 Gruetzemacher)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Gruetzemacher (29-28 Gruetzemacher)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Gruetzemacher (29-28 Gruetzemacher)
The Official Result
Chris Gruetzemacher def. Rafa Garcia via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Big Brady is very confident in Rafa García, calling him one of the few confident picks on the card. He notes García's youth, athleticism, and superior grappling, expecting him to take down Gruetzemacher and secure a submission. He criticizes Gruetzemacher's poor takedown defense and recent poor performance against Alexander Hernandez. Brady predicts a second-round submission for García.
Cody is confident in Rafa García, noting his youth, physicality, and improvement. He points out that García performed well against a tough opponent on short notice and has a well-rounded game. Cody believes García can outstrike or outgrapple Gruetzemacher, who is on the decline with significant layoffs and injuries. He acknowledges the -310 price is high but thinks García should win.
Levi is confident in Rafa García, citing his Mexican warrior spirit, underrated wrestling, and training camp with Trevor Whitman in Denver alongside Justin Gaethje. He believes García pushes an even harder pace than Gruetzemacher and has better cardio. Levi notes that Gruetzemacher's path to victory relies on García gassing or getting hurt, but he thinks García's durability and pace will prevail. He also mentions García's age advantage (12 years younger) and his ability to learn from his first loss.
García has first-round KO power, but if he doesn't finish early, Gruetzemacher's grinding style could cause problems. Gruetzemacher is a poor man's Darren Elkins who pushes forward and breaks opponents. The under 2.5 rounds is the play because either García gets the early KO or Gruetzemacher grinds out a late finish. García by first-round KO is the prediction.
Paul also picks Rafa García, agreeing with Cody's assessment. He notes that García looked good in his debut despite the loss and that Gruetzemacher has not shown much in the UFC. Paul is confident that García's grappling and striking will be too much, but he does not like the -310 price for betting purposes. He would include García in parlays but not as a straight bet.
The MMA Guru picks Rafa García over Chris Gruetzemacher, stating that Gruetzemacher shouldn't be in the UFC. He notes that García took a fight on short notice against Nasrat Haqparast and still performed well in the first round. With a full camp, he expects García to beat up Gruetzemacher and win by TKO in the later rounds. He trusts García's chin despite the damage taken in his last fight.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Hernandez | 0 | 8 of 27 | 29% | 8 of 27 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 1 | 29 of 52 | 55% | 29 of 52 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Hernandez | 0 | 8 of 27 | 29% | 8 of 27 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 1 | 29 of 52 | 55% | 29 of 52 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Hernandez | 8 of 27 | 29% | 4 of 20 | 0 of 2 | 4 of 5 | 8 of 26 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 29 of 52 | 55% | 16 of 34 | 4 of 9 | 9 of 9 | 28 of 51 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Hernandez | 8 of 27 | 29% | 4 of 20 | 0 of 2 | 4 of 5 | 8 of 26 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 29 of 52 | 55% | 16 of 34 | 4 of 9 | 9 of 9 | 28 of 51 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
Capping off the preliminary portion of the event – even though the entire card airs on ESPN+ from start to finish – is a lightweight battle when “Gritz” Gruetzemacher (14-3, 2-2 UFC) makes a return from a lengthy layoff to face Hernandez (11-3, 3-2 UFC). The referee in charge of this bout is Mark Smith, and the two 155ers don’t touch gloves to start the match, so Gruetzemacher kicks him on the leg a few times. Hernandez throws a kick back low, and then flings a head kick. The two men keep landing leg kicks one another at a distance, and Hernandez gets off a right hand at the end of a combination. Gruetzemacher walks through it and the two continues to ding each other with leg kicks. Hernandez clips Gruetzemacher with a one-two, and then another makes “Gritz” take a quick count of his teeth. Gruetzemacher marches forward as he pushes out a jab, and Hernandez nails him with a right hand. Gruetzemacher ducks down, and Hernandez boots him in the face with a kick, but the Arizona native wears it well. Hernandez hurts him with a left hand, and Gruetzemacher wobbles and falls across the fence. Hernandez pours it on sensing that Gruetzemacher might be hurt.
“Alexander the Great” chains together several punches that all land hard on the chin, and one final uppercut shuts the lights out and sends Gruetzemacher crashing to the canvas in a heap.
This was a spectacular display for Hernandez, who put on a show and recorded a big finish in less than two minutes, all while scoring the first knockout against the durable Gruetzemacher.
The Official Result
Alexander Hernandez def. Chris Gruetzemacher R1 1:46 via KO (Punches)
Big Brady sees Hernandez as the better striker and wrestler, expecting him to grind out a decision. He notes Gruetzemacher's takedown defense issues and two-year layoff. He thinks a submission is possible but predicts a clear decision win.
Hernandez is faster, more athletic, and has better grappling. Gruetzemacher is coming off a long layoff and ACL injury, and his only UFC win was against an aging Joe Lauzon. Hernandez should dominate and likely get a second-round stoppage.
The MMA Guru picks Alexander Hernandez to win by TKO in the first round, citing Hernandez's move to a new gym (Factory X Muay Thai) and his explosiveness. He notes that Gruetzemacher hasn't fought since 2018 and has lost to fighters Hernandez would beat easily. He suggests betting on Hernandez to win under 1.5 rounds.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 48 of 137 | 35% | 49 of 138 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Joe Lauzon | 0 | 128 of 196 | 65% | 135 of 203 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:38 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 35 of 84 | 41% | 35 of 84 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Joe Lauzon | 0 | 53 of 89 | 59% | 56 of 92 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:31 | |
| 2 | Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 13 of 53 | 24% | 14 of 54 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Joe Lauzon | 0 | 75 of 107 | 70% | 79 of 111 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:07 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 48 of 137 | 35% | 40 of 125 | 7 of 10 | 1 of 2 | 35 of 113 | 11 of 22 | 2 of 2 |
| Joe Lauzon | 128 of 196 | 65% | 72 of 135 | 45 of 50 | 11 of 11 | 68 of 118 | 51 of 65 | 9 of 13 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gruetzemacher | 35 of 84 | 41% | 28 of 75 | 6 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 26 of 74 | 7 of 8 | 2 of 2 |
| Joe Lauzon | 53 of 89 | 59% | 25 of 58 | 19 of 22 | 9 of 9 | 29 of 59 | 15 of 17 | 9 of 13 | |
| 2 | Chris Gruetzemacher | 13 of 53 | 24% | 12 of 50 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 1 | 9 of 39 | 4 of 14 | 0 of 0 |
| Joe Lauzon | 75 of 107 | 70% | 47 of 77 | 26 of 28 | 2 of 2 | 39 of 59 | 36 of 48 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davi Ramos | 0 | 46 of 97 | 47% | 57 of 110 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:14 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 55 of 124 | 44% | 65 of 136 | 5 of 9 | 55% | 1 | 0 | 3:53 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davi Ramos | 0 | 16 of 33 | 48% | 25 of 44 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:13 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 20 of 53 | 37% | 26 of 61 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:19 | |
| 2 | Davi Ramos | 0 | 26 of 58 | 44% | 28 of 60 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 33 of 66 | 50% | 37 of 70 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 0 | 0 | 1:04 | |
| 3 | Davi Ramos | 0 | 4 of 6 | 66% | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 2 of 5 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 0:30 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davi Ramos | 46 of 97 | 47% | 25 of 69 | 10 of 14 | 11 of 14 | 39 of 89 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 55 of 124 | 44% | 49 of 117 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 44 of 105 | 9 of 13 | 2 of 6 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davi Ramos | 16 of 33 | 48% | 9 of 24 | 2 of 3 | 5 of 6 | 14 of 30 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 3 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 20 of 53 | 37% | 16 of 49 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 16 of 43 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 6 | |
| 2 | Davi Ramos | 26 of 58 | 44% | 12 of 39 | 8 of 11 | 6 of 8 | 23 of 55 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 33 of 66 | 50% | 31 of 63 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 26 of 57 | 7 of 9 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Davi Ramos | 4 of 6 | 66% | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 2 of 5 | 40% | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chas Skelly | 0 | 21 of 52 | 40% | 29 of 60 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 1 | 0 | 4:39 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 28 of 43 | 65% | 65 of 83 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chas Skelly | 0 | 12 of 31 | 38% | 20 of 39 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 3:38 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 12 of 16 | 75% | 41 of 47 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Chas Skelly | 0 | 9 of 21 | 42% | 9 of 21 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 1:01 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 16 of 27 | 59% | 24 of 36 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chas Skelly | 21 of 52 | 40% | 20 of 50 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 15 of 40 | 4 of 8 | 2 of 4 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 28 of 43 | 65% | 15 of 29 | 5 of 6 | 8 of 8 | 15 of 29 | 2 of 2 | 11 of 12 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chas Skelly | 12 of 31 | 38% | 12 of 31 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 19 | 4 of 8 | 2 of 4 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 12 of 16 | 75% | 5 of 9 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 5 | 8 of 11 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 3 | |
| 2 | Chas Skelly | 9 of 21 | 42% | 8 of 19 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 21 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 16 of 27 | 59% | 10 of 20 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 3 | 7 of 18 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 9 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 103 of 182 | 56% | 135 of 217 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:30 |
| Abner Lloveras | 0 | 94 of 189 | 49% | 99 of 194 | 2 of 10 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 2:53 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 38 of 67 | 56% | 43 of 73 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
| Abner Lloveras | 0 | 37 of 73 | 50% | 39 of 75 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:14 | |
| 2 | Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 36 of 59 | 61% | 38 of 61 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:09 |
| Abner Lloveras | 0 | 38 of 75 | 50% | 38 of 75 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:21 | |
| 3 | Chris Gruetzemacher | 0 | 29 of 56 | 51% | 54 of 83 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:10 |
| Abner Lloveras | 0 | 19 of 41 | 46% | 22 of 44 | 2 of 5 | 40% | 0 | 0 | 1:18 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gruetzemacher | 103 of 182 | 56% | 42 of 111 | 22 of 30 | 39 of 41 | 81 of 149 | 22 of 31 | 0 of 2 |
| Abner Lloveras | 94 of 189 | 49% | 55 of 143 | 33 of 40 | 6 of 6 | 76 of 162 | 18 of 27 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gruetzemacher | 38 of 67 | 56% | 15 of 42 | 11 of 12 | 12 of 13 | 30 of 55 | 8 of 12 | 0 of 0 |
| Abner Lloveras | 37 of 73 | 50% | 24 of 57 | 12 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 27 of 58 | 10 of 15 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Chris Gruetzemacher | 36 of 59 | 61% | 8 of 27 | 5 of 8 | 23 of 24 | 35 of 57 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Abner Lloveras | 38 of 75 | 50% | 20 of 54 | 15 of 18 | 3 of 3 | 35 of 70 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Chris Gruetzemacher | 29 of 56 | 51% | 19 of 42 | 6 of 10 | 4 of 4 | 16 of 37 | 13 of 17 | 0 of 2 |
| Abner Lloveras | 19 of 41 | 46% | 11 of 32 | 6 of 7 | 2 of 2 | 14 of 34 | 5 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
Expert Picks (8)
Angelo picks Puelles, citing his grappling and takedown volume. He notes Gruetzemacher has power and showed toughness against Garcia, but his wrestling defense is a hole. Angelo wishes Gruetzemacher were a bigger underdog to bet him, but goes with Puelles.
Big Brady picks Claudio Puelles to win by submission. He notes Puelles is 10 years younger, has a height and reach advantage, trains at a better camp (Sanford MMA), and is a BJJ black belt with excellent control. He criticizes Gruetzemacher's takedown defense (61%) and notes he has been submitted in losses. Brady also mentions Gruetzemacher is training in a garage, not at ATT as listed. He expects Puelles to take the fight down and submit him.
Cody picks Gruetzemacher, emphasizing his cardio and pressure. He thinks Puelles has looked awful in recent fights and that Gruetzemacher's experience and durability will win out. Cody believes Gruetzemacher will march forward and beat Puelles over three rounds.
Daniel Levi picks Chris Gruetzemacher to win, citing his toughness, durability, and ability to absorb punishment and keep coming forward. He notes that Gruetzemacher is economical and efficient, with good boxing and calf kicks. He questions whether Claudio Puelles is ready for a dog fight and thinks Gruetzemacher will put it on him down the stretch, possibly losing the first round but winning the last two.
Jacob picks Puelles, emphasizing he must get open-mat takedowns and not gas against the cage. He notes Gruetzemacher is hard to take down against the cage but Puelles can succeed with open-mat shots. Jacob thinks Puelles is the pick but needs to avoid striking exchanges.
I lean Puelles. He has a slight technical striking advantage and should be able to land takedowns. His grappling is solid and he can control the fight on the ground. However, Gruetzemacher is durable and tough to finish. I expect Puelles to grind out a decision, and the decision prop at plus 210 is appealing.
Paul picks Gruetzemacher, citing his cardio, pressure, and recent win over Ralphy Garcia. He thinks Puelles is a one-dimensional grappler who gasses out, and that Gruetzemacher's volume and durability will be too much. Paul notes that Gruetzemacher has fought tougher competition.
The MMA Guru picks Claudio Puelles to win by 29-28 unanimous decision. He believes Puelles will secure enough positional control and takedowns in the first two rounds, despite losing some stand-up exchanges. He notes Puelles' good hips and control on the mat, but expects Gruetzemacher to win the third round as Puelles tires. The fight will be decided by the early rounds.
Watched the fight and couldnt tell you what happened. Cladio got some takedowns?
Both doing weight training. Joaquim loves to stiffen the shoulders and start swinging. Claudio comfortable being choked.