Combat Edge Intelligence

Ion Cutelaba vs Magomed Ankalaev

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

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Combat Edge model read

Magomed Ankalaev73%
Ion Cutelaba27%Elo baseline: 75%

The Combat Edge model makes Magomed Ankalaev a 73% favorite over Ion Cutelaba in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (75%).

Magomed Ankalaev holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1835 to 1641, a 194-point edge.

Ion Cutelaba finishes 85% of wins inside the distance, Magomed Ankalaev 50%.

Ion Cutelaba and Magomed Ankalaev share 1 common opponent: Johnny Walker.

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

Ion Cutelaba
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Ion Cutelaba

“The Hulk”

20-12-1Light HeavyweightUFC

1641 Solid

Tale of the tape

20-12-1 Record 20-2-1
Light Heavyweight Division Light Heavyweight
6'1" Height 6'3"
75" Reach 75"
205 lbs Weight 205 lbs
Timoshkov Sport Club Team Gorets Fight Club

Tracked stat edges

4.13
Sig. strikes / min
3.65
44%
Strike accuracy
53%
3.42
Strikes absorbed / min Lower is better
2.59
46%
Strike defense
56%
4.02
Takedown avg.
0.79
7%
Takedown accuracy
22%
76%
Takedown defense
88%
0.27
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Ion Cutelaba Magomed Ankalaev
1600 1700 1800 2023 2024 2025 2026

Win method breakdown

13 (65%)
KO/TKO
10 (50%)
4 (20%)
Submission
0 (0%)
3 (15%)
Decision
10 (50%)

Common opponents (1)

Loss Submission · 2022
Johnny Walker
Win KO · 2024