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Ion
Cutelaba
11-2-0, 1NC( W-L-D )
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Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 1 fights.
Record: 11-2-0, 1NC
Summary: Wrestling, striking, sambo

Fighter Info

From: Chisinau Republic of Moldova
Fights Out Of: Chisinau Republic of Moldova
Age: 22
Height: 6' 1" ( 185 cm )
Weight: 205 lb ( 93 kg )
Reach 75"
Leg Reach 41"
College: USM Moldova Juridic Department

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
115
21% Successful
24
Types of Successful Strikes
0
24
83% Standing
13%
20
3
1
Striking Defense
53
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
1
Not Available
0
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
0
1
0
Takedown Defense
67
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
Loss
Ion Cutelaba
Jun 18, 2016
44
24
1
0
1
0
1
1
R3 Submission

Biography

Thoughts on opponent, Misha Cirkunov? Suffice to say, he’s an experienced fighter. He’s also the first lefty I’ve fought in my career.
 
TRAINING: Training takes place twice a day. I’m working on power and technique and I spar regularly.
 
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started with 12 years of Greco-Roman wrestling. A man must be strong and getting past struggles is the integral part of this.

What ranks and titles have you held? European champion in combat sambo

Do you have any heroes? I do not have heroes. There is only a person who can learn something - technique, style, the desire.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is a goal I had since I started doing MMA. The first step is made - we are already in the organization and I will do everything to prove that the path I have chosen is not in vain.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I am a student in USM Moldova Juridic department

What was your job before you started fighting? I started my professional career at 18 years old – this has been my only job

Favorite grappling technique: Omoplata
 
 
• Pro since 2012

• Nine wins by KO, two by submission (2 Omoplata) – has finished all wins

• Ten first round finishes

• Lone loss in 2013 via DQ (punches to back of head)

• Ten finishes in 1:13 or less

• Two knockouts in less than 10 seconds

• Seven finishes in less than 30 seconds

• On seven fight win streak

Career

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