Ion Cutelaba from Moldova faces Turkey’s Ibo Aslan at UFC Fight Night 252 in Seattle. Both fighters look to rise in the Light Heavyweight rankings inside Climate Pledge Arena.
Cutelaba, known as "The Hulk," has a record of 18 wins and 10 losses. He last defeated Ivan Erslan with a split decision after turning pro several years back. Aslan, "The Last Ottoman," dominates with 14 knockout victories in a 14-win career but lost once. Recently, he overpowered Raffael Cerqueira via TKO.
What time is Ion Cutelaba vs Ibo Aslan fight
Live coverage for the Ion Cutelaba vs Ibo Aslan main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Ion Cutelaba vs Ibo Aslan Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
The UFC Fight Night 252 event will take place on February 22, 2025, at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The event starts at 8:00 PM EST.
This fight night features a Light Heavyweight bout between Ion Cutelaba and Aslan. It is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Henry Cejudo versus Yadong Song.
The start time for each fight may vary based on how long earlier fights last. Fans should keep this in mind as they plan to watch the event.
For those watching from different countries, it is important to check local listings or a time zone conversion table to find the correct start time in your area.
Fighters Details
Ion Cutelaba will face Ibo Aslan in a Light Heavyweight bout.
Ion Cutelaba
- Nationality: Moldova
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 29
- Record: 18 / 10 / 1
Ion Cutelaba is a seasoned fighter with a record of 18 wins and 10 losses. He recently won against Ivan Erslan via split decision, highlighting his resilience in the octagon. Erslan boasts 14 victories with 10 by knockout, suggesting Cutelaba has experience handling power. Against Ibo Aslan, this experience may be crucial.
Ibo Aslan
- Nationality: Turkey
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 14 / 1 / 0
Ibo Aslan holds an impressive record with 14 wins, all by knockout. In his last fight, he secured a TKO win over Raffael Cerqueira, who holds 11 KO victories. Aslan consistently finishes fights and poses a knockout threat to Cutelaba.
Ion Cutelaba vs Ibo Aslan Betting Odds
- Underdog: Ion Cutelaba : 2.5 (+150)
- Favorite: Ibo Aslan : 1.6 (-180)
| Method of victory | Ion Cutelaba | Ibo Aslan |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 5.0 (+400) | 1.9 (-115) |
| By decision or technical decision | 7.0 (+600) | 9.0 (+800) |
How and where to watch the Ion Cutelaba vs Ibo Aslan Fight
You can watch Ion Cutelaba vs Ibo Aslan via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Ion Cutelaba vs Ibo Aslan Fight Card
- Henry Cejudo vs Yadong Song
- Brendan Allen vs Anthony Hernandez
- Rob Font vs Jean Matsumoto
- Jean Silva vs Melsik Baghdasaryan
- Alonzo Menifield vs Julius Walker
- Ion Cutelaba vs Ibo Aslan
- Andre Fili vs Melquizael Costa
- Mansur Abdul-Malik vs Nick Klein
- Ricky Simon vs Javid Basharat
- Nursulton Ruziboev vs Eric McConico
- Modestas Bukauskas vs Raffael Cerqueira
- Austin Vanderford vs Nikolay Veretennikov
