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Ion Cuțelaba
Dronic Victor
 Ion Cuțelaba
Ion Cuțelaba (born 14 decembrie 1993, Chisinau ,
Republic of Moldova ) is a professional mixed martial
artist from the Republic of Moldova who competes in
the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting
Championship (UFC)
Biography
He was born and raised in Chisinau , where he began
training and competing in Greco-Roman wrestling as a
teenager. In addition, he competed in sambo and judo ,
becoming national champion in both. In 2012, representing
Moldova , he finished first in the 90 kg weight category of
the European Sambo Championships.
Mixed Martial
Arts Career
Early career
Cuțelaba made his professional debut in April 2012,
competing primarily for regional promotions in Eastern
Europe, where he amassed an 11-1 record before signing
with the UFC in the spring of 2016.
Ultimate Fighting
Championship

2016
Made his promotional debut against Misha Cirkunov on
June 18, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 89. He lost the fight by
submission in the third round.

On October 1, 2016, he faced Jonathan Wilson at UFC

Fight Night 96. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Cuțelaba then faced Jared Cannonier on December 3, 2016

at the Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale. He lost the fight by
unanimous decision. Both fighters were later awarded
Fight of the Night .
 2021
Cuțelaba was scheduled to face Devin Clark on May 1,
2021 at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka, however,
Clark pulled out of the event with an injury, and was
replaced by Dustin Jacoby . Cuțelaba dominated the
first round, however Jacoby came back in the second
and third rounds, the fight ending in a draw.
 Personal life
Ion and his wife Olga have two daughters: Amelia (b.
2014) and Leea (b. 2021).
Professional results
Results
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