Combat Edge Intelligence

Dauren Ermekov vs Ion Cutelaba

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

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Ion Cutelaba

“The Hulk”

20-12-1Light HeavyweightUFC

1641Solid

Tale of the tape

18-7-0Record20-12-1
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'1"
TBDReach75"
187 lbsWeight205 lbs
TBDTeamTimoshkov Sport Club

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.

Dauren ErmekovNow 1644
If they win+12→ 1656
If they lose-12→ 1632
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.

1561 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1678 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
4.13
TBD
Strike accuracy
44%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.42
TBD
Strike defense
46%
TBD
Takedown avg.
4.02
TBD
Takedown accuracy
7%
TBD
Takedown defense
76%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.27

Trajectory

Dauren ErmekovIon Cutelaba
1600165020252026

Win method breakdown

7 (39%)
KO/TKO
13 (65%)
3 (17%)
Submission
4 (20%)
8 (44%)
Decision
3 (15%)

Combat Edge model read

Dauren Ermekov70%
Ion Cutelaba 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Dauren Ermekov a 70% favorite over Ion Cutelaba in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1644 vs 1641), separated by just 3 points.

Dauren Ermekov finishes 56% of wins inside the distance, Ion Cutelaba 85%.

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