Magomedov Ankalaev vs. Ion Cutelaba has officially been rescheduled for UFC 254 on October 24.
Cutelaba is hoping to rebound from his first controversial encounter against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Fight Night Norfolk. Despite his loss to Ankalaev, the light heavyweight has won three out of his last five fights, beating Henrique da Silva (via KO at UFC Fight Night 110), Gadzhimurad Antigulov (via TKO at UFC on Fox 30), and Khalil Rountree Jr. (via TKO at UFC Fight Night 160). Cutelaba’s professional record currently stands at 15 wins, 5 losses, and 1 no contest.
Ankalaev comes in hot with a four-fight winning streak, also dropping Marcin Prachnio (via KO at UFC Fight Night 136), Klidson Abreu (via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 145), and Dalcha Lungiambula (via KO at UFC Fight Night 163). His professional record currently stands at 13 wins and 1 loss.
UFC 254 takes place on Saturday, October 24 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi with the lightweight championship bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje headlining.
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