Result
Modestas BukauskasDecision (split)
MethodDecision (split)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeDan Miragliotta
DetailsDecision (split) (27–30, 30–27, 29–28)
Elo swing+12Modestas Bukauskas (1689 → 1701)-9Ion Cutelaba (1646 → 1637)
DateMay 10, 2025
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueBell Centre
BroadcastPPV
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W
The Baltic Gladiator | 21-7-0Modestas Bukauskas
L
The Hulk | 20-12-1Ion Cutelaba
Modestas Bukauskas vs Ion Cutelaba
Method :Decision (split)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Dan Miragliotta
Details :Decision (split) (27–30, 30–27, 29–28)
Modestas Bukauskas
Elo1724Good
3Y trend1650 → 1724
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (split)
Ion Cutelaba
Elo1643Solid
3Y trend1617 → 1643
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Modestas Bukauskas won this fight by Decision (split) in round R3 at 5:00. Ion Cutelaba led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Modestas Bukauskas and Ion Cutelaba across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Modestas BukauskasIon Cutelaba
Elo edge
Modestas Bukauskas1724+14 last move
Ion Cutelaba1643-12 last move
Why they are ranked here
Modestas Bukauskas#20 of 162 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1724 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Raffael Cerqueira (rated 1685 at the time): +20.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Nikita Krylov (rated 1687 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +35 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #19 Khabib Nabiev, 1 ahead of #21 Phil Davis.
Ion Cutelaba#70 of 162 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1643 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Tanner Boser (rated 1670 at the time): +24.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Johnny Walker (rated 1583 at the time): -23.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +26 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 2 points behind #69 Tomasz Narkun, 5 ahead of #71 Alik Lorenz.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Modestas BukauskasvsIon Cutelaba
Total strikes
52vs121
Control time
1:26vs2:21
Sig. strikes
44vs58
Finishing profile
Modestas BukauskasKO/TKO leads 57% of wins
Ion CutelabaKO/TKO leads 65% of wins
Common opponents
Oumar SyModestas Bukauskas: win · TKO (knee and punches) · Sep 5, 2026Ion Cutelaba: win · Submission (Guillotine Choke) · Mar 14, 2026
Khalil Rountree Jr.Modestas Bukauskas: loss · TKO (leg kick) · Sep 4, 2021Ion Cutelaba: win · TKO (elbows) · Sep 28, 2019
Michał OleksiejczukModestas Bukauskas: loss · Decision (Split) · Mar 27, 2021Ion Cutelaba: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Nov 4, 2017
Round stats
Modestas Bukauskas vs Ion Cutelaba is a completed Light Heavyweight fight from UFC 315 : MUHAMMAD VS DELLA MADDALENA. Modestas Bukauskas defeated Ion Cutelaba by Decision (split) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Modestas Bukauskas vs Ion Cutelaba quick answers
Who won Modestas Bukauskas vs Ion Cutelaba?
Modestas Bukauskas won Modestas Bukauskas vs Ion Cutelaba by Decision (split) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Modestas Bukauskas vs Ion Cutelaba on?
Modestas Bukauskas vs Ion Cutelaba is listed on UFC 315 : MUHAMMAD VS DELLA MADDALENA.
What are the records for Modestas Bukauskas vs Ion Cutelaba?
Modestas Bukauskas enters with a 21-7-0 record and Ion Cutelaba enters with a 20-12-1 record.
What division is Modestas Bukauskas vs Ion Cutelaba?
Modestas Bukauskas vs Ion Cutelaba is listed as a Light Heavyweight fight.
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