Light Heavyweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Ion Cutelaba

19-11-1

Age

Height

6'1"

Weight

205 lbs

Reach

75"

Avg Fight Time

08:10

Gym

CSA Team Moldova

UFC Record

8-10-1(19 bouts)

Wins By

4 KO 1 Sub 3 Dec

Losses By

3 KO 4 Sub 3 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 5R3 3

Last 5

LWWLW

Finish Rate

84%

Bonuses

Style

Sambo

Location

Moldova

Next Fight2026-03-14

vs Oumar Sy

Opponent Last Bout

W - Brendson RibeiroKO/TKOR1 4:42· Punches to Head From Back Control

Fight History

LOSS

vs Modestas Bukauskas

UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Ibo Aslan

UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song

Submission

Arm Triangle From Side Control

R1 2:51

SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R1 2:51

WIN

vs Ivan Erslan

UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Philipe Lins

UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Tanner Boser

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 2:05

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 2:05

LOSS

vs Kennedy Nzechukwu

UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cutelaba

KO/TKO

Knee to Head At Distance

R2 1:02

KO/TKOKnee to Head At Distance·R2 1:02

LOSS

vs Johnny Walker

UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 4:37

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:37

LOSS

vs Ryan Spann

UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Rakic

Submission

Guillotine Choke Standing

R1 2:22

SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R1 2:22

WIN

vs Devin Clark

UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

DRAW

vs Dustin Jacoby

UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Prochazka

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Magomed Ankalaev

UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 4:19

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:19

LOSS

vs Magomed Ankalaev

UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 0:38

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:38

WIN

vs Khalil Rountree Jr.

UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head On Ground

R1 2:35

KO/TKOElbows to Head On Ground·R1 2:35

LOSS

vs Glover Teixeira

UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Hermansson

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 3:37

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:37

WIN

vs Gadzhimurad Antigulov

UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head In Clinch

R1 4:25

KO/TKOElbows to Head In Clinch·R1 4:25

WIN

vs Henrique da Silva

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R1 0:22

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 0:22

LOSS

vs Jared Cannonier

The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jonathan Wilson

UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Misha Cirkunov

UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson

Submission

Arm Triangle From Side Control

R3 1:22

SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R3 1:22

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.3/min

Grappling

3.77 TD

Defense

47%

⚖️Ion adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

25 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+55% vs div avg

56%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Jabs

48%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Knees

44%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Damage Events

44%

Counters

40%

🤼Clinch

Elbows

36%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (56%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (104%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 232% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

80% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

20% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)

Elbows to Head In Clinch

25% of KOs

Elbows to Head On Ground

25% of KOs

Punch to Head In Clinch

25% of KOs

Punches to Head On Ground

25% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)

From Side Control

Arm Triangle From Side Control

100% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 80% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Elbows to Head In Clinch leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Arm Triangle From Side Control (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

💪

Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.8) and Strikes/Min (4.3).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (4/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 84% of wins end in finish (13 KO + 3 subs).

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 75% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (53% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

43%

Below Avg

Division Rank#24 of 26

0%100%

Striking Defense

47%

Average

Division Rank#18 of 26

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

40% acc59%

Clinch

63% acc20%

Ground

78% acc20%

Striking Differential+0.92/min

4.26 landed/min3.34 absorbed/min

4.26

Landed/Min

3.34

Absorbed/Min

0.19

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed661

Sig. Strikes Attempted1523

Key Insights

Primarily a headhunter with 70% targeting the head.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 20% from ground at 78% accuracy.

High pace fighter: 5.1 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

49%

Average

Division Rank#8 of 26

0%100%

TD Defense

75%

Elite

Division Rank#16 of 26

0%100%

TD Success Rate

Landed

Defended

Total

3.77

TD / 15min

0.10

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

158

Attempted

49%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

1 total attempts

Early Hunter

100%

Key Insights

Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.77 TD/15min.

Solid TD defense at 75%.

3 career submission wins.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Ground active: 20% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,322

1.39

Ratio

Absorbed

950

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

4/6

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

38.1

High

Strikes/Min

5.1

Standing %

82%

R3 vs R1 Output

53%

Fades Late

Key Insights

⚙️ High engagement score (38.1) - maintains relentless pace.

📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 53% of R1 pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 19 fights

R1 Control

1:00

R2 Control

0:53

R3 Control

0:43

R1 to Final

-35%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-0.5pp

Body

-3.1pp

Leg

+3.6pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-24.6pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#14

of 26

🥉 Mid-range

Absorption

of 26

🥈 Top 50%

Accuracy

#24

of 26

📉 Below Average

Str Defense

#18

of 26

🥉 Mid-range

Knockdowns

#21

of 26

📉 Below Average

Takedowns

of 26

🥇 Top 25%

Submissions

#14

of 26

🥉 Mid-range

Damage Ratio

#14

of 26

🥉 Mid-range

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2945

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 10

20% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights