Ion Cutelaba vs Kennedy Nzechukwu

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Key Stats

Ion CutelabavsKennedy Nzechukwu
21
Fights
16
9
Wins
8
11
Losses
7
1
Draws
1
6
Finishes
7
38:58
Control Time
24:01

Striking Stats

Ion CutelabavsKennedy Nzechukwu
694
Sig. Strikes Landed
627
43.6%
Sig. Strike Acc.
49.6%
33.0
Sig. Str / Fight
39.2
2
Knockdowns
3
480
Head Strikes
513
124
Body Strikes
108
90
Leg Strikes
6

Grappling Stats

Ion CutelabavsKennedy Nzechukwu
45
Takedowns Landed
5
51.1%
Takedown Acc.
45.5%
2.1
TD / Fight
0.3
3
Sub. Attempts
2
2
Reversals
0

Tale of the Tape

CutelabavsNzechukwu
32 yrs
Age
34 yrs
6' 1"
Height
6' 5"
205 lbs.
Weight
236 lbs.
75"
Reach
83"
Southpaw
Stance
Southpaw
814
ELO Rating
902
1,011
Peak ELO
1,028
42.9%
Win Rate
50.0%
66.7%
Finish Rate
87.5%
179
Days / Fight
172

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

CutelabavsNzechukwu
Active
Status
Active
0
Win Streak
0
2
Best Streak
3
WWLWL
Last 5 (old → new)
WWLDL

Win Methods

CutelabavsNzechukwu
4 (44.4%)
KO/TKO
6 (75.0%)
2 (22.2%)
Submission
1 (12.5%)
3 (33.3%)
Decision
1 (12.5%)

Head-to-Head Record

Ion Cutelaba0
–
Kennedy Nzechukwu1
L
UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. CutelabaKO/TKO - R2
Nov 19, 2022

Common Opponents (2)

CutelabavsNzechukwu
W1W
Devin Clark
W1W
D1D
Dustin Jacoby
L1L
Who Wins?
Ion Cutelaba ProfileKennedy Nzechukwu Profile

Ion Cutelaba vs Kennedy Nzechukwu: Matchup Breakdown

Ion Cutelaba is 9-11-1 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 42.9% win rate. Kennedy Nzechukwu is 8-7-1 at Heavyweight, winning 50.0% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Kennedy Nzechukwu leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cutelaba on Nov 19, 2022, won by Kennedy Nzechukwu by KO/TKO in round 2.

Kennedy Nzechukwu holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 902 to 814. Career peaks are 1,011 for Ion Cutelaba and 1,028 for Kennedy Nzechukwu. Ion Cutelaba has 4 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 9 victories, a 66.7% finish rate. Kennedy Nzechukwu has 6 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 87.5% of the time.

Ion Cutelaba stands 6' 1" with a reach of 75" and fights southpaw. Kennedy Nzechukwu is 6' 5" with a reach of 83", southpaw. That is an 8-inch reach advantage for Kennedy Nzechukwu. Ion Cutelaba is 32, Kennedy Nzechukwu is 34.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Ion Cutelaba has landed 694 significant strikes at 43.6% accuracy with 45 takedowns and 38:58 of control time. Kennedy Nzechukwu has landed 627 at 49.6% with 5 takedowns and 24:01 of control.

They share 2 common opponents: Devin Clark, Dustin Jacoby.

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Have Ion Cutelaba and Kennedy Nzechukwu fought before?

Yes. Ion Cutelaba and Kennedy Nzechukwu have fought once in the UFC. Kennedy Nzechukwu won by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cutelaba on November 19, 2022.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Ion Cutelaba or Kennedy Nzechukwu?

Ion Cutelaba has more UFC wins: 9 to 8. Ion Cutelaba's UFC record is 9-11-1; Kennedy Nzechukwu's is 8-7-1.

KO/TKO wins: Ion Cutelaba 4, Kennedy Nzechukwu 6. Submission wins: Ion Cutelaba 2, Kennedy Nzechukwu 1.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Ion Cutelaba or Kennedy Nzechukwu?

Kennedy Nzechukwu is taller at 6'5", to Ion Cutelaba's 6'1" (4 inches). Kennedy Nzechukwu has the longer reach: 83 inches to 75.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.