Ion Cutelaba, who started his professional career in mixed martial arts years ago, boasts a record with 18 wins peppered with knockout victories—a testament to his striking power. His most recent victory came against Ivan Erslan, demonstrating his skill under pressure despite having faced formidable opponents like Erslan in previous bouts. Meanwhile, Ibo Aslan brings intensity with his daunting record of 14 knockout wins through effective strikes.
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. Ion Cutelaba and Aslan Aslanbekov will face off in a Light Heavyweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard, with the main event featuring Henry Cejudo against Yadong Song.
Please note that the timing of individual fights can vary depending on how long earlier bouts last. It's important to keep this in mind as you plan your viewing schedule. Be sure to check local listings for start times in your area to avoid missing any action.
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 Betting Odds
- Underdog: Ion Cutelaba : 2.5 (+154)
- Favorite: Ibo Aslan : 1.6 (-175)
| Method of victory | Ion Cutelaba | Ibo Aslan |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 5.2 (+420) | 1.9 (-115) |
| By decision or technical decision | 7.0 (+600) | 9.0 (+800) |
Ion Cutelaba steps in as the underdog with odds at 2.5 (+154) indicating a moderate challenge ahead. Meanwhile, Ibo Aslan stands as the favorite, with favorable odds of 1.6 (-175). Expect aggressive plays; Cutelaba has potential to win by KO/TKO/DQ with odds of 5.2 (+420), while Aslan displays a stronger chance for a KO/TKO/DQ win at 1.9 (-115). Point or decision wins look less probable yet intriguing, with Cutelaba at 7.0 (+600) and Aslan favorably distant at 9.0 (+800). This clash promises an exciting bout of skill versus determination.
Fighters Details
Ion Cutelaba
- Nationality: Moldova
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 29
- Record: 18 / 10 / 1
Ibo Aslan
- Nationality: Turkey
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 14 / 1 / 0
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