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Combat Edge Intelligence

Gadzhimurad Antigulov 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
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Ion Cutelaba

“The Hulk”

20-12-1Light HeavyweightUFC

1643Solid

Tale of the tape

20-11-0Record20-12-1
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
5'11"Height6'1"
40,0"Reach75"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
American Top TeamTeamTimoshkov Sport Club

What's at stake

Ion Cutelaba is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Gadzhimurad Antigulov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Gadzhimurad AntigulovNow 1604
If they win+13→ 1617
If they lose-11→ 1593
Ion CutelabaNow 1643
If they win+11→ 1654
If they lose-13→ 1630

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.

1633 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1681 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

2.08
Sig. strikes / min
4.13
55%
Strike accuracy
44%
4.21
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.42
40%
Strike defense
46%
5.08
Takedown avg.
4.02
37%
Takedown accuracy
7%
0%
Takedown defense
76%
1.45
Submission avg.
0.27

Trajectory

Gadzhimurad AntigulovIon Cutelaba
1600165020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (25%)
KO/TKO
13 (65%)
14 (70%)
Submission
4 (20%)
1 (5%)
Decision
3 (15%)

Combat Edge model read

Ion Cutelaba65%
Gadzhimurad Antigulov 35%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Ion Cutelaba a 65% favorite over Gadzhimurad Antigulov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Ion Cutelaba holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1643 to 1604, a 39-point edge.

Gadzhimurad Antigulov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Gadzhimurad Antigulov finishes 95% 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.