UFC Fight Night 243: Cutelaba vs Erslan - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Ion Cutelaba and Ivan Erslan are set to face off at UFC Fight Night 243 in Paris, France. They will compete in the light heavyweight undercard match before the main event featuring Renato Carneiro and Benoit St Denis.

Cutelaba, a seasoned fighter from Moldova, recently faced a unanimous decision defeat against Philipe Lins in March 2024. On the other hand, Ivan Erslan from Croatia secured a victory through a knockout punch against Bogdan Gnidko in February 2024. Both have substantial knockout power but contrasting results in their latest bouts could influence their confidence and strategy entering this fight.

What time is Ion Cutelaba vs Ivan Erslan fight

Live coverage for the Ion Cutelaba vs Ivan Erslan main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Ion Cutelaba vs Ivan Erslan Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024	12:00 PM	02:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024	09:00 AM	11:20 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024	04:00 PM	06:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024	03:00 AM	05:20 AM

UFC Fight Night 243 will take place on September 28, 2024, at the Accor Arena in Paris, France. The event starts at 02:20 PM EST. This fight night features a light heavyweight bout between Ion Cutelaba and Anton Erslan. This match is part of the undercard, with the main event featuring Renato Carneiro against Benoit St Denis.

Please note that the scheduled time for the ring walk of Cutelaba vs Erslan might change depending on how long earlier fights last. This variation is common as fight durations can vary.

For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, check the start times listed in the provided table to match with your local time zone to ensure you don't miss the action.

Fighters Details

Ion Cutelaba will face Ivan Erslan in a Light Heavyweight match at UFC Fight Night 243 - Moicano vs. St. Denis.

Ion Cutelaba

Nationality: Moldova
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 93.0 kg
Total Fights: 28
Record: 17 / 10 / 1

Ion Cutelaba, with a professional record of 17 wins (13 by knockout) and 10 losses, most recently lost a fight to Philipe Lins by unanimous decision. Considering Lins's skills and similar stature, this match gave Cutelaba insights on fighting opponents who match his strength and technique. It sets him up for a challenging confrontation with Erslan, who also brings significant knockout power.

Ivan Erslan

Nationality: Croatia
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 93.4 kg
Total Fights: 17
Record: 14 / 3 / 0

Ivan Erslan enters the ring holding a record of 14 wins (10 by knockout) and only three losses. His last victory came via knockout against Bogdan Gnidko. Having faced lesser-known fighters like Gnidko may not fully prepare Erslan for the aggressive approach and experience of Cutelaba, which could prove crucial in this bout.

Ion Cutelaba vs Ivan Erslan Betting Odds

Favorite: Ion Cutelaba : 1.9 (-112)
Underdog: Ivan Erslan : 2.0 (+100)

Method of victory	Ion Cutelaba	Ivan Erslan
By KO/TKO or disqualification	2.4 (+140)	2.6 (+165)
By decision or technical decision	10.0 (+900)	9.0 (+800)

How and where to watch the Ion Cutelaba vs Ivan Erslan Fight

You can watch Ion Cutelaba vs Ivan Erslan via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN
UK and Ireland	TNT Sports Box Office

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