Combat Edge Intelligence

Alik Lorenz vs Ion Cutelaba

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

Compare any two fighters →
Ion Cutelaba
md

Ion Cutelaba

“The Hulk”

20-12-1Light HeavyweightUFC

1641Solid

Tale of the tape

8-2-0Record20-12-1
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'2"Height6'1"
77"Reach75"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs

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.

Alik LorenzNow 1638
If they win+16→ 1654
If they lose-16→ 1622
Ion CutelabaNow 1641
If they win+12→ 1653
If they lose-12→ 1629

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.

1517 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1678 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
4.13
Not available
Strike accuracy
44%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.42
Not available
Strike defense
46%
Not available
Takedown avg.
4.02
Not available
Takedown accuracy
7%
Not available
Takedown defense
76%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.27

Trajectory

Alik LorenzIon Cutelaba
1600165020252026

Win method breakdown

7 (88%)
KO/TKO
13 (65%)
1 (13%)
Submission
4 (20%)
0 (0%)
Decision
3 (15%)

Combat Edge model read

Ion Cutelaba73%
Alik Lorenz 27%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Ion Cutelaba a 73% favorite over Alik Lorenz in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1638 vs 1641), separated by just 3 points.

Alik Lorenz enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Alik Lorenz finishes 100% of wins inside the distance, Ion Cutelaba 85%.

Alik Lorenz carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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