Ion Cutelaba is a light-heavyweight from Moldova who plies his trade in the UFC, and here is everything you need to know about him including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Birth Place | Chisinau, Moldova |
Father’s Name | To be updated |
Mother’s Name | To be updated |
Star Sign | Sagittarius |
Net Worth (2022) | $250,000 (estimated) |
Last Fight Earnings | $91,000 |
Age | 28 |
Date of Birth | December 14, 1993 |
Education | To be updated |
Nationality | American |
MMA Debut | April 5, 2012 |
MMA Record | 16-6-1 (1 NC) |
Divisions | Heavyweight/Light-Heavyweight |
Achievements | 1x Fight of The Night |
Partner | Olga Cutelaba |
Children | Amelia and Leea |
Endorsements | Calion Express |
Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Ion Cutelaba is one of the names to watch out for in the light-heavyweight division. The 28-year old from Moldova has been a part of the UFC for more than 5 years.
Last Updated: 13-05-2022
Ion Cutelaba has a net worth of approximately $250,000. Given that he is only 28, it is surely set to rise.
Cutelaba’s biggest payday was his recent unanimous decision win over Devin Clark which saw him earn $91,000.
For his first fight in the UFC, at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson, Cutelaba went home $12,500 richer, despite taking an L against Misha Cirkunov.
Ion Cutelaba made his MMA debut at CIS: Cup on the 5th of April, 2012 against Daglar Gasimov. He won his first fight via. TKO in just 27 seconds.
Cutelaba followed it up with 3 more wins in quick succession. Due to a rare referee error, Cutelaba was saved, after an original TKO win for his opponent was deemed a no-contest.
His first defeat came due to disqualification, against Michal Andryszak at CWFC 58. ‘The Hulk’ bounced back with 7 wins on the trot, which earned him a chance in the UFC.
At UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson, Cutelaba made his UFC debut. Taking on Misha Cirkunov, he was submitted in the third round of the fight.
However, he recovered through a unanimous decision win over Jonathan Wilson, before going on to lose to Jared Cannonier.
Following two back-to-back wins, against Henrique da Silva and Gadzhimurad Antigulov, Cutelaba was pegged back by a loss against Glover Teixeira.
His last four fights have not gone the way he would have wanted to go. Barring a win over Khalil Rountree Jr., Cutelaba is winless in his last four fights. However, he bounced back with a unanimous decision win over Devin Clark at UFC Fight Night 192.
Cutelaba is known for his eccentric activities during staredowns. He comes up painted as the Hulk (a testament to his nickname), scares his opponents, and even grabbed Dustin Jacoby by the neck once.
His MMA record is 16 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw.
Ion Cutelaba was born on the 14th of December, 1993 in Chisinau, Moldova. He is one of the very few fighters from Moldova.
He is married to Olga Cutelaba and the pair have two children. Amelia born in 2014 and Leea, 2021.
Cutelaba endorses a shopping website Calion Express.
Ion Cutelaba has a net worth of approximately $250,000.
Ion Cutelaba was born in Chisinau, Moldova.
Ion Cutelaba was born on the 14th of December, 1993.
Ion Cutelaba is 28 years old.
Ion Cutelaba made his MMA debut on the 5th of April, 2012.
Ion Cutelaba’s MMA record is 16 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw and 1 no-contest.
Ion Cutelaba is married to Olga Cutelaba.
Ion Cutelaba has two children Amelia and Leea.
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