Ion Cutelaba vs Kennedy Nzechukwu
Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.
Compare any two fighters →
Tale of the tape
20-12-1Record14-7-1
Light HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
6'1"Height6'5"
75"Reach83"
205 lbsWeight205 lbs
Timoshkov Sport ClubTeamFortis MMA
What's at stake
Kennedy Nzechukwu is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Ion Cutelaba carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+13→ 1656
If they lose-11→ 1632
If they win+15→ 1682
If they lose-17→ 1650
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.
1681 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1651 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Ion CutelabaKennedy Nzechukwu
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Kennedy Nzechukwu53%
Ion Cutelaba 47%Elo baseline: 53%
The Combat Edge model makes Kennedy Nzechukwu a 53% favorite over Ion Cutelaba in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).
Kennedy Nzechukwu holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1667 to 1643, a 24-point edge.
Ion Cutelaba finishes 85% of wins inside the distance, Kennedy Nzechukwu 79%.
Kennedy Nzechukwu carries a 8-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.