Ion Cuțelaba vs Ivan Erslan: Fight Preview and Betting Odds

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Ion CutelabaMoldova, Republic of

Ivan ErslanCroatia (Hrvatska)

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UFC light heavyweight fighter Ion Cuțelaba will face Ivan Erslan. This matchup is set to take place during UFC Fight Night 243 at the Accor Arena in Paris, France, which can accommodate around 20,000 spectators. The fight is scheduled for September 28, starting at approximately 21:20 Moscow time. Can the fighter from Moldova achieve success against his Croatian opponent and what betting options should you consider? Read on for our expert predictions.

Command Analysis

Ion Cutelaba

Текущая форма

Ион Куцелаба выступает в смешанных единоборствах с 2012 года. Он пробовал свои силы в World Warriors Fighting Championships, Cage Warriors и других не очень известных промоушенах. В лиге Даны Уайта Hulkвыступает очень неровно. Он проиграл в последних четырёх поединках из пяти. В марте 2024-го уступил бразильцу Филипе Линсу (единогласное решение судей). Но до этого победил канадца Таннера Босера (технический нокаут).

В активе 30-летнего Куцелабы 17 побед (13 нокаутом, две решением, две сабмишном) и десять поражений. Ион также является чемпионом Европы по боевому самбо.

Интересные тренды для ставок

Успешность тейкдаунов Куцелабы составляет 58 процентов.

Ivan Erslan

Current Form

Ivan Erlan has challenged for the championship belt of the Polish promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki twice but fell short in both title fights. The Croatian is set to make his debut in the world's top mixed martial arts league. In his previous KSW matchup, he secured a victory over Ukraine's Bohdan Hnidko by knockout in the first round. The 32-year-old Erlan boasts a record of 14 wins, with ten by knockout and one via submission, alongside three losses.

Interesting Betting Trends

Erlan’s knockout victory rate stands at 55 percent.

Tip and bets

TipThe match will not be complete

1.25

Sports betting experts find it challenging to identify a clear favorite for the upcoming fight. They believe Kutsalaba holds a slight edge. The fighter from Moldova boasts significantly more experience in the UFC, but his track record isn't impressive. However, Erslan is not one to back down easily and certainly won't concede victory without a fight. Together, the opponents have a total of 24 finishes. It might be wise to bet on the match ending before the full distance.

Our prediction is that the fight will not go the distance 1.25

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