This is a rematch between two fighters who went toe-to-toe in their last bout. Magomed Ankalaev got the win over Ion Cutelaba back in February, just 38 seconds into the fight. It was a controversial ending after the referee ended it awarding Ankalaev a TKO victory via Head Kicks and Punches. Still, Ankalaev was the better fighter in that short stretch, landing a left high kick, following with a series of blows, including a left hook that caused Cutelaba to stagger backward before the ref stepped in. Cutelaba has lost two of his last three fights, including a submission loss to Glover Teixeira in the second round. He's also dropped four of his last eight, all in the UFC. Magomed Ankalaev (13-1) has won four straight UFC bouts with excellent size and power, winning six of eight via KO or TKO. Ankalaev is two inches taller than Cutelaba with a two-inch reach advantage, and there will be no controversy when this ends. Take Magomed Ankalaev to win the fight.
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