Fighter details| Name | Ion Cutelaba |
| Nickname | The Hulk |
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| Date of birth | Dec 14, 1993 (32 years old) |
| Weight class | Light Heavyweight |
| Organization | UFC |
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Fighter bioIon Cuțelaba – General Profile
Ion Cuțelaba is a Moldovan professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Born on December 14, 1993, in Chișinău, Moldova, Cuțelaba is known for his explosive style, physical strength, and aggressive personality inside the octagon.
MMA Career
Cuțelaba began his professional MMA career in Eastern Europe, quickly establishing himself as a powerful and fast-finishing fighter. His early success on the regional circuit led to a contract with the UFC at a young age.
Since joining the promotion, he has faced a wide range of experienced opponents in the light heavyweight division. His career has been marked by high-intensity fights, dramatic finishes, and a reputation for taking risks in pursuit of victory.
Fighting Style
Ion Cuțelaba is known for his explosive and aggressive approach. He often applies immediate pressure, throwing powerful strikes and looking to overwhelm opponents early. In addition to his striking, he possesses a strong wrestling base and is capable of controlling opponents on the ground when needed.
Career Highlights
Cuțelaba has secured multiple knockout victories throughout his professional career and has earned performance bonuses in the UFC. His willingness to engage in fast-paced battles has made him one of the more unpredictable fighters in the light heavyweight division.
Personal Life
Outside the cage, Cuțelaba is recognized for his intense competitive persona and pride in representing Moldova on the international stage. His passionate fighting style and emotional presence have become defining traits of his UFC tenure.
Fights
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Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 59.38% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Mauricio Ruffy | 13-2 |
| Billy Elekana | 10-2 |
| Quinton Jackson Rampage | 38-14 |
| Sergey Spivak The Polar Bear | 17-6 |
| Sean Strickland Tarzan | 29-7 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Tim Means The Dirty Bird | 33-17 |
| Rodrigo Cavalheiro Correia | 26-10 |
| Natan Schulte Russo | 25-5 |
| Grant Dawson KGD | 23-3 |
| Borys Polezhai Bora | 20-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Lucas Almeida | 15-5 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-5 |
| Don Frye The Predator | 20-9 |
| Ion Cutelaba The Hulk | 19-11 |
| Robert Bryczek | 18-6 |
| Roman Kopylov | 14-5 |
| Youssef Zalal The Moroccan Devil | 18-5 |
| Mick Parkin | 10-1 |
| Alexandre Pantoja The Cannibal | 30-6 |
| Joaquin Buckley New Mansa | 21-7 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Anthony Smith Lionheart | 38-22 |
| Glover Teixeira | 33-9 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-5 |
| Jan Blachowicz | 29-11 |
| Mauricio Rua Shogun | 27-14 |
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