Magomed Tuchalov vs Ion Cutelaba

Odds, prediction and stats · Light Heavyweight · 3 rounds · Prelims

Sat, Dec 5, 2026Prelims starts 10:00 AM ET · 7:00 AM PT · 3:00 PM UK
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Red corner · Favourite
“Tiger”
Light Heavyweight · Fights out of Dagestan, Russia
How Tuchalov wins
KO/TKO31%
Submission16%
Decision18%
Record
7-0
UFC
1-0
Age
26
Height
6'3"
Reach
78"
Stance
Orthodox
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TuchalovCutelaba
Tuchalov“Tiger” · Russia
Cutelaba“The Hulk” · Moldova
Betting market

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How it ends
  • KO/TKO16%
  • Submission7%
  • Decision12%
Most likely: Tuchalov by KO/TKO, 31%
CageOracle model
65%35%
Blue corner · Underdog
“The Hulk”
Light Heavyweight · Fights out of Chisinau, Moldova
How Cutelaba wins
KO/TKO16%
Submission7%
Decision12%
Record
20-12-1 (1 NC)
UFC
9-11
Age
32
Height
6'1"
Reach
75"
Stance
Southpaw
Fight history and price record →
7-0Record20-12-1 (1 NC)
1-0UFC9-11
26Age32
6'3"Height6'1"
78"Reach75"
OrthodoxStanceSouthpaw

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Preview

Magomed Tuchalov (7-0) faces Ion Cutelaba (20-12-1 (1 NC)) in a light heavyweight bout on the prelims of UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Magomedov on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Magomed Tuchalov has won 1 of 1 UFC fight. Ion Cutelaba has won 9 of 20 UFC fights, 4 by knockout and 2 by submission.

Magomed Tuchalov is 6 years younger; Magomed Tuchalov has a 4-inch reach advantage. Ion Cutelaba lands 3.53 takedowns per 15 minutes, better than 92% of active UFC fighters.

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Questions and answers

When is Magomed Tuchalov vs Ion Cutelaba?

Magomed Tuchalov vs Ion Cutelaba is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Magomedov. The prelims starts at 10:00 AM ET (7:00 AM PT, 3:00 PM UK).

Where is Magomed Tuchalov vs Ion Cutelaba?

Magomed Tuchalov vs Ion Cutelaba takes place at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

How can I watch Magomed Tuchalov vs Ion Cutelaba?

ufc.com lists the prelims on Paramount+.

What are the odds for Magomed Tuchalov vs Ion Cutelaba?

No sportsbook has posted odds yet. This page shows every book's price once they do.

What does the CageOracle model predict for Magomed Tuchalov vs Ion Cutelaba?

The model gives Magomed Tuchalov a 65% chance. That's its number as of today: it updates each week as the model learns from new fights, and locks in fight week, when UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Magomedov is the next UFC card.

How many rounds is Magomed Tuchalov vs Ion Cutelaba?

3 rounds of five minutes.

What are Magomed Tuchalov and Ion Cutelaba's records?

Magomed Tuchalov is 7-0 (1-0 in the UFC). Ion Cutelaba is 20-12-1 (1 NC) (9-11 in the UFC).

How old are Magomed Tuchalov and Ion Cutelaba?

Magomed Tuchalov is 26 and Ion Cutelaba is 32.

How tall are Magomed Tuchalov and Ion Cutelaba, and what is their reach?

Magomed Tuchalov is 6'3" and has a 78" reach; Ion Cutelaba is 6'1" and has a 75" reach.

Where are Magomed Tuchalov and Ion Cutelaba from?

Magomed Tuchalov fights out of Dagestan, Russia; Ion Cutelaba fights out of Chisinau, Moldova.

Have Magomed Tuchalov and Ion Cutelaba fought before?

No. This is their first fight against each other in the UFC.

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