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Ankalaev and Cutelaba met in a three-round light heavyweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo on Saturday, February 29. Ankalaev is 22-2-1 overall and 3-1 in the UFC. Cutelaba is 20-12-1 and 4-2. Ankalaev has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Cutelaba has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Cutelaba fights southpaw against the orthodox Ankalaev. Ankalaev won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 0:38.
| Stat | Ankalaev | Cutelaba |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'3" | 6'1" |
| Reach | 75" | 75" |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 3-1 | 4-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.0 | 6.1 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.1 | 2.9 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 58% | 41% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 66% | 53% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 33% | 57% |
| Takedown Defense | 86% | 78% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 3:54 | 0:28 |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 50% |
| Finished Rate | 25% | 33% |
| Went the Distance | 25% | 17% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:54 | 7:04 |