Ion Cutelaba: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 13
Wins by submission: 4
Wins by decision: 3
Significant strikes / fight: 20.5

Striking accuracy

44%

544 landed · 1,242 attempted

Takedown accuracy

58%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-09-28 to 2026-06-20

Wins

3 / 5

Losses

2 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Navajo Stirling
Jun 20, 2026
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 3:23
Oumar Sy
Mar 14, 2026
Win
Submission · Round 1 · 4:24
Modestas Bukauskas
May 10, 2025
Loss
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Ibo Aslan
Feb 22, 2025
Win
Submission · Round 1 · 2:51
Ivan Erslan
Sep 28, 2024
Win
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Philipe Lins
Mar 9, 2024
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Tanner Boser
Apr 15, 2023
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:05
Kennedy Nzechukwu
Nov 19, 2022
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 1:02
Johnny Walker
Sep 10, 2022
Loss
Submission · Round 1 · 4:37
Ryan Spann
May 14, 2022
Loss
Submission · Round 1 · 2:22
Devin Clark
Sep 18, 2021
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Dustin Jacoby
May 1, 2021
Draw
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Magomed Ankalaev
Oct 24, 2020
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:20
Magomed Ankalaev
Feb 29, 2020
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 0:38
Khalil Rountree Jr.
Sep 28, 2019
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:35
Gadzhimurad Antigulov
Jul 28, 2018
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:11
Jared Cannonier
Dec 3, 2016
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Jonathan Wilson
Oct 1, 2016
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 4:59
Misha Cirkunov
Jun 18, 2016
Loss
Submission · Round 3 · 1:20

Ion Cutelaba Bio

Ion Cutelaba is a Moldovan mixed martial artist known as “The Hulk.” As of September 21, 2026, the UFC lists him as an active light heavyweight who trains with CSA Team Moldova. Born in Moldova on December 14, 1993, he is listed at 6 feet 1 inch and competes at the light heavyweight limit.

Cutelaba turned professional in 2012 and made his UFC debut against Misha Cirkunov in Ottawa on June 18, 2016. His UFC profile identifies sambo as his fighting style and notes a Greco-Roman wrestling background, helping shape an aggressive approach that mixes clinch work, takedowns and finishing attacks. The profile also lists him as a European combat sambo champion and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt. In his most recent recorded UFC appearance, Navajo Stirling stopped Cutelaba by second-round TKO on June 20, 2026.

Record: 20-12-1
Division: Light Heavyweight
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 205 lbs.
Reach: 75"
Leg reach: 41.00
Gym / team: Timoshkov Sport Club
Nationality: Chisinau, Moldova
Birth date: Dec 14, 1993 (age 32)
Age: 32
Country: Moldova

Ion Cutelaba Questions & Answers

What UFC division does Ion Cutelaba compete in?

As of September 21, 2026, the UFC lists Ion Cutelaba as an active light heavyweight.

How tall is Ion Cutelaba and when was he born?

Cutelaba is listed at 6 feet 1 inch and was born on December 14, 1993.

When did Ion Cutelaba make his UFC debut?

He made his UFC debut against Misha Cirkunov on June 18, 2016, in Ottawa, Ontario.

What is Ion Cutelaba's fighting style?

The UFC lists sambo as Cutelaba’s fighting style. Its profile also cites his Greco-Roman wrestling background, and his game is built around forceful grappling exchanges and finishing offense.

What combat-sports titles or ranks has Ion Cutelaba held?

Cutelaba’s UFC profile lists him as a European combat sambo champion and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt. It does not list a UFC championship.

Who was Ion Cutelaba's most recent recorded UFC opponent?

Ion Cutelaba’s most recent recorded UFC opponent was Navajo Stirling, who defeated him by second-round TKO on June 20, 2026.